Two Smallpox Cases Reported in Harvey
Harvey confirms two smallpox cases with Ed Laurenz the latest found in a flat near 153rd Street and Columbia Avenue. An isolation hospital has been built near Centre Avenue at the river to treat current and future cases. Many residents have sought vaccination, and more exposed individuals are urged to visit their physician for vaccination.
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Harvey
Ed Laurenz
153Rd Street
Columbia Avenue
Centre Avenue
Hog losses from disease raise food costs and burden states
An 1912 report notes 65.4 million hogs in the United States with 5.25 million dying from cholera in the year ending March 31. Hog losses valued at 523 million dollars highlight the impact on breeding and food supply and contribute to the high cost of living. Illinois and Iowa losses are cited, while Congress seeks funding for preventive measures and serum research advances. A separate brief item lists a Riverdale ring with five keys and local sale notices.
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Iowa
Congress
Chicago
Dolton Village moves to sell surplus plant and equipment
An ordinance authorizes the sale of diverse village property including engines, generators, motors, switchboards, pumps, belts, pulleys, shafting, and a 60 000 gallon iron tank with tower. Bids open April 21 1913 after publication in The Pointer. contracts require certified checks and village reserves right to reject all bids.
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Dolton
M. C. Bullock
Gould Liplex
Engle Street
Dalton
Washington Street
Doton
Delton
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Peter Ripley
Riverdale
Fred ‘L. Logan
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Oak Hill Monumental Works
Edmund N. Balz
Oak Hill Cemetery
Hohman
Hammond,Ind
Benjamin
Lincoln Ave
Asmus Claussen
WM. G. Dolton
Admus Olaussen
Sral
Said
Dayton Motorcycles
Dayton
Propper. Bros
Agts
Arthur Propper
Henry Propper
Dolton, Illinois
the Star Market & Grocery
Leyden Avenue
WM. Maurer
Riverdale, Illinois
Vandenberg
Paul Vandenberg
III
THE
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke CO
Western Ave
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