Thornton Town Ledger Expenditures Balance March 30 1926
Page itemizes numerous payments to Ambulance Service Audit Office Rent and Supervisory Services for Thornton Town Cook County Illinois with entries for James B Ellis Anna Curphy John W Jaranowski and others. The balance on hand is 2851.68 dollars with a certification date March 30 1926 by Justices of the Peace and Town Clerk.
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H. M. Packard
Thistle Com
A. F. Huber
Anna Curphy
City of
Harvey
Twin City Garage
James B. Ellis
John W. Jaranowski
W. F. Propper
Dunning
C. H. Applegate
Geo. “Liesenfelt
Joseph Smuczynski
A. F. Webb
Beck Coal & Lumber Company
Sarge B. Ellis
W. E. Kerr
Wm. F. Propper
Wilda Fradgley
Stenographic Service
Chas. H. Applegate
B. Dunning
Jos. Smuczynski
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Kirchner-Mechel & Co
George Thiesenfelt
A. B. Dunning
Bank of Dalton
Meyer & Wenthe
Police
Geo
Annetta Curphy
Legal Adviser Pub. Co
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Coase
Geo. Swanson
Police Service
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Highway Com’r. Services
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Kinney-Hood Printing Co
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Illinois
Thornton
William F. Propper
Marriage customs in Ahmedabad tribe inspire jokes about husbands
A fragment from Farm Life quotes Strickland Gillian on an Ahmedabad tribe allowing women to dissolve marriages and remarry upon payment. A remark notes such unions often yield a grandfather from a man, reflecting social humor about family roles and aging.
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Ahmedabad
India
Strickland Gillian
Canada Ranking in Telephone Use per Capita
Canada ranks second to the United States in the number of telephone rubbers per head of population, the one being about one in nine.
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Canada
United Tes
True Progress Quote On Human Energy Sparks Change
A brief aphorism credits progress to human energy over nature’s bounty and cites philosopher Babeou or Buckle as the source, emphasizing effort as the driver of advancement.
Wisconsin Seeks Reimbursement for National Guard Costs
A bill filed requests the United States to reimburse Wisconsin $600,000 for mobilizing and maintaining the Wisconsin National Guard in Mexican border service in 1916.
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Wisconsin
U. S
Washington
House
Wisconsin National Guard
Army Officer Found Dead at Camp Stotese nberg
Lieutenant David Holbrook of the United States Army was found dead in his quarters at Camp Stotese nberg with a revolver by his side. Authorities believe the death was a suicide.
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Manila
David Holbrook
United States Army
Camp Stotes-enberg
Names Struck From Voter Lists After Enrollment Revision
The revision of registration enrollment erased 218 217 voter names from precinct lists by judges and clerks.
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Chicago
Charge for leaving a restaurant questioned at door
A witty London Opinion quip shows a diner asking a doorman if there is any charge for going out of an expensive restaurant. The remark highlights social etiquette and attitudes toward tipping or fees in upscale dining.
Explanation Wasted A Lie Travels Faster Than Truth
A Canton Daily News note argues that explanations emerge quickly as lies spread, contrasting speed with truth and cautioning about misled readers.
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Canton Daily News
Chile Rejects Kellogg Plea on Tacna Arica Plebiscite
Chilean foreign affairs memo to American Ambassador Collier states refusal to suspend the Tacna Arica plebiscite during a proposed conference of Lie-Lau nations in Washington. It argues continuation of proceedings aids a future negotiated solution and avoids risking the recent stabilizing plebiscitary commission resolutions.
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Chile
O. K
Sam Washington
Kellogg
Washington
Collier
Santiago
Well to Remember Because one side is all wrong
The quote reflects a cautionary stance on bias, suggesting that even if one viewpoint is flawed the opposing side may not be wholly correct either. it emphasizes critical evaluation over blanket judgment.
Communists Win Seats in Paris Second Ballot
Communists captured two seats in the Paris Chamber on the second ballot in the second district to replace two members who died.
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Paris
Chamber
Philanthropist Dies Mother of Edward Harkness Passes at 88
Mrs Stephen V Harkness mother of Edward S Harkness of Standard Oil dies in New York at eighty eight after years of large charitable giving. Her death follows a life of philanthropy and public benefaction.
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New York
Stephen V. Harkness
Edward S. Harkness
Standard Oil Company
Arab Women in Battle Near Damascus
Arab women are fighting for France in Syria with two battalions in a recent engagement near Damascus. More units are being recruited to support operations in the region.
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Jerusalem
France
Syria
Damascus
Jury Right to Fair Trial in Traffic Cases Adopted
The American Automobile Congress adopted a resolution affirming motorists have a right to a fair and impartial jury trial and that a jury trial should not be denied when requested.
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Washington
American Automobile Congress
Fascists Active in India Reported by London Office
The India office in London orders a complete investigation into fascist agitators said to operate among princes and aristocracy in India. The report notes active fascist elements within high social circles prompting official scrutiny.
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India
London
India Office
Martin H Finneran Seeks Renomination to Illinois House
Martin H. Finneran, Democratic candidate for renomination to the Illinois General Assembly from the 7th Senatorial District, is praised for his 54th General Assembly service, past attendance, and work on labor, education, and home rule bills. Endorsed by multiple labor groups, he urges voters to back him in the April 13 1926 primary with a single vote for his name to secure reelection.
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Martin H. Finneran
General Assembly
54Th General Assembly
Legislative Voters League
Finneran
Chicago Kent College of Law
Calumet City
Chicago
Board of Education of
Cook County
University OF Illinois
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