Governor pushes new prison industries act into effect
Governor Deneen outlined the new prison industries act set to become law, with board members and superintendents from Joliet Bartonville Watertown Somerville and Jacksonville agreeing on uniform articles. Supervisors must aid the effort or risk replacement as 40 percent of convicts may be employed for open market manufacturing to supply state institutions schools and road districts.
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Pringheld
Deneen
Industries ‘Board
Joliet
Mack Tanger
State Board of Charities
Zeller
Bartonville
Taylor
Watertown
Somerville
Quincy
Carrier
Jacksonville
Board of Prison Industries
Andover Church Calls Hofsten for Swedish Pastorate
The Grace Lutheran Church of Edgewood Park nominates Rev. C. B. Hofsten to become pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church in Andover Tl. Pastor A. Letterdahl resigns for Michigan. Hofsten likely to accept amid strong synod support for a large field. An installation will occur on a date to be set.
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C. B. Hofsten
Grace Lutheran Church
Edgewood Park
Swedish Lutheran Church of
Andover
A. Letterdahl
Michigan
Hofsted
Sothordah Hag
Éall
Hoftsten
Ewood Park
Hottnieke
JAKES NEAT GIET TO WISS EMPLOYES
readable fragments describe employees and tools with unclear items. key names or places are not discernible, but references to workers and equipment hint at an internal notice or update.
Construction on Yeederadowa Green river aqueducts resumes
Work crews begin placing a large iron work bag on the aqueduct at Yeederadowa Green river and on the Green River station aqueduct as delays from shipment end. Captain L L Wheeler now leads the main canal and feeder project but reports no salary rise with the promotion.
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Yeederadowa Green River
Green River
Chicago
L. L. Wheeler
Siegel Linked to Hobo Jewelry Thefts in Theft Case
J M Siegel the Rock Island pawnbroker faced a warrant charging receiving stolen goods in connection with jewelry stolen by Harry Sterner from the W A Dieroff residence. Sterner admitted Siegel asked if items were stolen and Siegel bought them, paying Sterner $2.60. case dismissed after costs paid and jewelry returned.
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J. M. Siegel
Rock Island
Harry Sterner
W. A. Dieroff
H. J. Leonard
Justice Ingleson
Glegel
Leonard
Dieroff
Sterner
Siegel
Weather recap for July over 34 years in local records
Data from the local weather bureau summarizes July conditions across thirty four years. The month averaged 76 degrees with highs to 106 on July 24 1901 and lows to 49 on July 6 1881. Precipitation averaged 3.65 inches with eight days at or above one hundredth inch. Largest monthly total was 9.86 inches in 1875. lowest 0.42 inch in 1886. Clear days 13 partly cloudy 18 cloudy 6.
Mother Gay's Aromatic Remedy For Women's Ills
An unclear excerpt from a New York notice describes an aromatic remedy marketed to women called Australian Lenf. It mentions monthly regulation and health benefits though the text is fragmented and not fully legible. The item seems to be an old prescription or patent medicine notice with branding and period language.
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Gray
New York
California Tour Reflects Moline Editors Pacific Coast Splendor
The Moline editors recount eight days in California touring Riverside to Santa Cruz. Highlights include Mount Lowe ascent, Pasadena and Los Angeles views, Catalina Island visit, Monterey and Santa Cruz entertainments, and a warm welcome from Santa Cruz leaders linked to George Stephens. The trip notes dramatic scenery redwoods and prolific orchards, with emphasis on hospitality and regional industry.
Luther League Convention Set for Moline
The eleventh annual Luther League of Illinois convention will meet September 13 and 14 at the Swedish Lutheran church in Moline. About 226 delegates and visitors are expected, with sessions Friday afternoon and evening and an outing for participants. The theme is By the Church Of the Church and For the Church, as local youths work with older members to ensure a successful event.
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Moline
Luther League of
League
In A Pinch Use Allens Foot Ease Ad
In a Pinch Use Allen's Foot-Ease. Shake into your shoes. It cures corns bunions and painful feet. At druggists and shoe stores 25c. Mr Meekton says he never spoke a harsh word to his wife. Washington Star.
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Allen
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J. EB Walsh
Waleh
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