Thornton township annual town meeting and election notice
Legal voters are notified of the Thornton Cook County Illinois annual township meeting and officers election on April 6 1926. Officers to be elected include Supervisor Town Clerk Assessor Collector and Justice of Peace. Election hours run 6 am to 4 pm at 20 designated locations across Calumet City Burnham Dolton Harvey Phoenix South Holland and nearby addresses.
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Thornton
Cook
Illinois
City Hall
Calumet City
Sibley St
Ford opens hangar site near Lansing Ill for freight planes
Ford Motor Co lets contracts to build a hangar to house six all metal planes for freight work at a 100 acre landing field near Lansing Illinois. Grading begins immediately on the level ground as a beacon light has been installed by the U S Government and emergency landing field moved from Griffith and Harvey to the new site. Freight service on three routes planned to start in early June.
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Ford Holdings
Lansing
Ill
Ford Motor Co
United States
Griffith
Harvey
Calumet
The Necessary Number Makes It Interesting
A quirky mathematical adage claims a quarter needs two to exist and three to become intriguing. The saying playfully explores how numbers combine to create value and spark conversation.
Grade separation urged at Indiana Harbor crossing
The Harvey Tribune reports the Illinois Commerce Commission ordered the Halsted Street grade separation viaduct to be built by October 1 1926. Cost about 210000, shared equally by railroad and state. State covers beyond railroad property and any resulting damages. Local Chamber leaders led the effort over two years through hearings and petitions.
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Harvey Tribune
Indiana Harbor Belt Line
Halsted Street
Illinois Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
W. G. Morse
Chamber of Commerce
G. H. Gibson
W. E. McVey
T. A. Noble
New Kind of Street Bids on Ash Street Paving
Hammond seeks bids from local contractors to pave Ash Street with a new asphalt. Property owners along one block offer to cover the extra cost if the city awards a contract. The city will award only if more than one bid is received, hoping future advertisements attract multiple local paving firms to test the material.
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Hammond
Ash Street
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Burnham
Berger
Berger, Ill
Sheridan Ave
Dolton
Hose
Highlawn
Joseph Pattenaude
Seeley
North Harvey
West Harvey
Whittier
Howland Garage
Broadway
Harvey, Ill
East Side Hose House
Harvey, Til
Village Hall
Phoenix
South Holland
154Th Street
Til
155Th St
Ford Flying Field
Goodrich and Mason
Prompt Tire and Battery Service
Mobile Oil
Veedol Oil
Texaco Oils and Gas
Chicago
King
Eller
Graydon
the House of Service
Roseland District
John J. Vanderaa
Teninga Bros. & Co
Michigan Avenue
Greater Chicago
Dixie Highway
Stone Road
R. R.s
Hollander
Imp’s
Indus
Holland
W. Jackson Blvd
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