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Pittsfield Grows Through Co operation and Progress
Pittsfield Pike County thrives without many factories relying on city country cooperation. Banks report over 1.1 million in deposits and a flourishing business scene with three weekly papers, a Carnegie Higbee library, a $75,000 high school, $50,000 grammar school, strong churches, a modern courthouse, and a bustling Farmers Bank system. The city promotes roads, carnivals, and farmer collaboration, aiming for water works and free mail delivery as it celebrates its historic roots and notable citizens.
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Pittsfiedius
Pittsfield
Ilinois
Chicago
John C. Reeder
Nellie Moore
H. P. Hooper
Carnegie Higbee
Danny Scotsman
Chauncey Higbee
Court House Square
Lulu Quinley
George Smith
Hlinots
First National Bank
U.S. National Registry
Harry Higbee
L. D. Hirsheimer
R. T. Hicks
L. A. Chamberlain
C. A. Barber
F. A. Hicks
Business Men's Club
Christian Sunday School
Farmers’ State Bank
S. J. Morgan
A. P. Foreman
Ross Mathews
Earl Grigsby
C. A. Foreman
M. D. King Milling Company
Pike County
Lincoln
Douglas
Illinois
Washington