Conservation Week Proclaimed by Illinois Governor Emmerson
In his inaugural address of January 14 1929 Governor Emmerson designates April 15 to 20 1929 as Conservation Week urging study of natural resource issues in schools clubs and press articles. He calls for protecting wildlife forests streams and recreation and asks officials editors and clergy to unite for wise use and renewal of resources. Twenty Illinois citizens report income taxes of 1 000 000 or more for 1928.
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Illinois
State Department of Conservation
Louis L. Emmerson
State of
Ilinds
Springfield
Conservation Week Proclaimed by Illinois Governor Aids Izaak Walton League
The governor calls all Illinois citizens to engage in conservation advocacy as the Izaak Walton League of America prepares to hold its national convention in Chicago on April 18 1920. Community groups churches and schools are urged to hold meetings and clergy are asked to preach on outdoor life and wildlife protection around April 21. A radio sermon titled The Complete Angler and the Complete Life will air on WMAQ.
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Illinois
Izaak Walton League of America
Chicago
WMAQ
Chicago Daily News
Jacob P. Deyoung
South Holland
Onion Seed Notice From T. T. Gouwens & Co
T. T. Gouwens & Co announces availability of yellow Strausburg onion seed sets and plans to take onion sets as payment this fall. They seek set crates and provide contact details including phone and residential numbers.
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T. T. Gouwens & CO
Harvey
It Pays Big For Illinois Central Electric Service
The Illinois Central suburban electric service earned over one million dollars last year after operating costs and taxes. J. L. Beven, vice president, notes six prior loss years totaling more than five million dollars not counting any return on investment. Electrification was expected to carry 30 million passengers in 1928 but carried 34,868,000 last year. Electric trains run faster and more often, clean the air, and reduce ride costs while boosting Chicago south side districts.
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Illinois Central Railroad
J. L. Beven
Beven
Chicago
Illinois School District Election Notice 1929 South Holland
Election to be held April 18 1929 at Village Hall South Holland Cook County Illinois in School District 151 to elect a President for one year and two members for three years. Polls open 12 noon close 5 pm. By order Board of Education G W Walvoord President Attest P Dalenberg Clerk April 5 12.
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South Holland
County of
Cook
Illinois
Board of Education
G. W. Walvoord
Spring Credit Demand Surges Despite New Delinquencies
The report notes high demand for credit this spring with many borrowers who have a history of not paying their bills. Banks face increased risk as more customers seek loans and credit lines.
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Albrecht
St. Paul’s
Miedaeeard
Gue Schlieman
Shell Gas
Our Service
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
William J. Stratton
South Holland Village
John J. Vanderaa
Arnold Dalenberg
Joseph Fisher
Ray H. Meeboer
Lewis A. Bartholomew
Waltonians
Illinois Central
P. Dalenberg
Clerk
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