Tax Rates Doubled Under Governor Dunne
The article argues Dunne doubled the tax rate to seventy cents per one hundred dollars in 1913, claiming it created a large state surplus while criticizing Dunne for campaign claims of waste under prior administrations. It contrasts Dunne with Deneen, noting prior deficits were unfounded and detailing cash balances and liabilities at the start of 1913.
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Dunne
Illinois
Dunnsa
Deneen
General Revenue’ Fund
General Revenue Fund
Republican ‘Taxing Board
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Dunne era civil service padded with temporary appointments
The article reports widespread use of temporary appointments under Governor Dunne, with 329 temporaries in April 1914 rising to 620 by June 1916, costing over $200,000 annually. It cites the Illinois Civil Service Reform association and names officials like William OConnell and Sol Van Praag as key figures involved.
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Friends of Civil Service Reform
Dunne
Dunney
Dunne Civil Service Office
Illinois Civil Service Reform Association
Ilinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
Pontiac
Pontiac Reformatory
Public Utilities Commission
Bathouse
Johno* Coughlin
Hinky Dink
Kenna
Chicago
Solomon van Praag
Sol
Set
Serge dress for Franklin Simon and Co. shown in navy serge
A navy blue French serge dress with waist and belt features is illustrated as part of a presentation for Franklin Simon & Co. in New York. The garment highlights tailoring and fabric choice for a fashionable silhouette.
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Franklin Simon & Co
New York
Fatal barracks knife fight at Danville soldiers home
In the National Soldiers Home at Danville two elderly men, George W. Smith aged 74 and Sidney Chappell 48, fought with knives after a political discussion. Both were hospitalized in dying condition as guards failed to separate them. Smith served in the Fourth United States Heavy Artillery and Chappell, a former regular, wore a bravery medal.
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National Soldiers
Danville
George W. Smith
Sidney Chappell
Regular Infantry
Spain
Smith
United States Heavy ‘Artillery
Chappell
Registration Deadline for Voters Emphasized
Voters must register by October 17 or October 81 with both women and men included. The notice urges individuals to check if their name is on the registration list and treat registration as a personal duty not to be neglected.
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Ryu
How Boys Would Be Kept on the Farm
A Colorado farm boy suggests practical steps for keeping youth on farm life. He urges reading matter, clubs, occasional entertainment, church attendance, hands on farming with a small tract, a horse, kindness to animals, post school training at state agricultural schools, and teaching the hows and whys of farm work.
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Colorado
Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Relief
The ad promotes Sloan's Liniment as a quick and easy remedy for neuralgia and muscle pain. It claims fast penetration without rubbing, no skin staining, and relief for stiff muscles, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sprains, and minor injuries in children. Available from pharmacists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Secret of Cold Light and Its Film Making Influence
The new cold light discovered by French engineer Doussaud promises automatic separation of heat rays from luminous rays. This absolutely pure light could render moving picture paper rolls unnecessary by projecting sharp, in room images from newspapers postcards and photographs.
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Doussaud
M. Doussaud
Best of Things and a Glorious Inheritance Quote
A compact reflection on endurance and perspective by Sir John Lubbock. It urges not magnifying minor troubles and choosing a resolute view of reality, celebrating life as a rich inheritance.
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Sir John Lubbock
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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