Population rise in Illinois matches ten Peoria-sized cities
Illinois populations grew over the last decade to a level equal to ten cities the size of Peoria. Joliet urged a waterway linking Lake Michigan to Des Plaines and Illinois rivers in 1674. Chicago Public Library loans exceed 14 million annually, the highest in the world. Chicago retail sales in 1929 accounted for about half of federal expenditures. Kaskaskia, first state capital, washed away by the Mississippi River.
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Illinois
Peoria
Louis Joliet
Franti
Lake Michigan
Des Plaines
Chicago
Kaskaskia
Ilinois
Pittsburgh
Legion Triumphs Over Harvey Lights In One Sided Show
The Legion defeated the Harvey Lights 27 to 16 as Coach K Tousheck led a superior floor game. L. Shanfield remains sidelined with a knee injury, likely out for the season. St Paul teams traveled to LaPorte to face St John Lutheran squads, with the Lights losing to Dolton Aces 29 to 13 and the Heavies dropping 31 to 28 to the Golden Stars. Upcoming games include Legion vs Ottilla A C and St Paul L. vs Harvey Lights on Sunday.
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Harvey Flashes
Legions
K. Tousheck
Legion
Flashes
L. Shanfield
St. Paul
LaPorte
St. John Lutheran Church
St. John
Riverdale
St. Paul’s Gymn
St. Paul Lights
Heavies
Lights
Dolton Aces
Golden Stars
Ottilla A. C. St. Paul L
Harvey Lights
Lincoln A C to Clash With Harvey American Legion Sunday
Lincoln A C travels to the Buda club house at 148th Street and Center Avenue Harvey for a Sunday tilt with the Harvey American Legion. The Lincoln squad led by Capt. Freddy Bruhn and manager Schug seeks revenge after last year's one point loss. Two games slated start with an 2 00 pm tip off followed by Lincoln vs Legion. Tickets 25 cents available from Swing or Lincoln players.
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Lincoln A. C
Harvey American Legion
Buda
148Th Street
Center Avenue
Harvey
American Legion
Lincoln
Baker
Schug
Freddy Bruhn
Honey
Russell Tomsheck
Dave. Sfudge
Big Boy” Erstman
Bobby” Faden
Freddy” Peacock
J. Haberstein
Ed. Needles
Lincoln and Legion
Swing
Lincolns
Calumet
Bryant School
147Th Street
Halsted Street
Turvey
Barkmill
Itarvey
Lincoln's
Plan Auto Speedway Near Crete Draws Chicago Capital
Chicago investors announce a $3,000,000 auto speedway project northwest of Crete on 510 acres. A two mile triangular track with a grandstand seating at least 65,000 is planned, plus possible infield lake and motor boat racing. The endeavor aims to rival Indianapolis and involves Crete landowners Farris Gaines Walter Gaines Christ Mueller and the Steger estate.
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Crete
Indianapolis
Farris KE. Gaines
Walter Gaines
University of Illinois
Christ Mueller
Steger
Edward J. Rippe
Chiesgo Group
W. D. Heise
Joliet
First Baptist Church of Harvey Revival and Services
Revival meetings every night at 7 30 p m at 1d 4th St and Lexington Young People Rally Thursday with Rev Jordan as speaker Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 00 a m Men’s meeting 3 00 p m B Y P U 6 30 p m Evening service 7 60 p m Pastor Rev W E Sampson
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4Th St
Rev
Jordan
W. E. Sampson
Riverdale Village approves water tower repair contract
An ordinance authorizes the village president and clerk to contract with Chicago Bridge and Iron Works to remove and replace the water tower roof, repair leaks, repaint interior and exterior, and cover a $1,680 expenditure. The measure takes effect after passage and publication.
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Witereas
Feigeye and Board of Trustees
Riverdale
Cook County
Ilinois
Bce
Chicago Bridge and Iron Works
City of
Chicago
Riverdale Ties to Calumet River Shipping History Highlighted
A letter from August C. Reich recalls Riverdale as an early river port with lumber cargoes from Michigan, three ships weekly, and World War era steel barges built by Chicago Bridge & Iron Works. He notes the Calumet River route to Lake Michigan and the region’s industrial growth.
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Calumet
Pata
Indiana Avenue Bridge
Ienry W. Lee
Calumet Record
Commercial Avenue
Chicago
Ilinois
Henry
Ford Dock
Torrence Avenue
Wat Aa
Padailiad
Calumet River
Riverdale
Calumet District
Torrence Avenue Bridge
Cook County
Teter Barton
Portland
Blue Island
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Chicago Bridge & Iron Works
U. S
August C. Reich
Safety Forum To Meet At West Pullman School
The Southurban safety forum holds its regular monthly meeting at West Pullman grammar school 11941 Parnell Avenue West Pullman Tuesday January 20 1931 at 7 oclock. George Opp safety engineer of Detroit Edison Co will present The Unknown Stero es of History and Red Cross certificates will be awarded to first aid team graduates. Public invited with no admission charge.
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West Pullman Grammar School
Parnell Avenue
West Pullman
George Opp
Detroit Edison Co
Detroit
Mich
Red Cross
Illinois drivers warned on Indiana plate rules
The Chicago Motor Club warns Illinois car owners entering Indiana after January 1 must display current year license plates or face a fine from five to twenty five dollars and about eight dollars in costs. Many violators were fined previously because Indiana requires current plates.
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Illinois
Indiana
Chicago Motor Club
Motor Club Legal Department
Uline
Illinois Lines Carry Over Ten Percent Of Electric Rides
More than ten percent of passenger rides on American electric railways are taken on Illinois lines. The statistic highlights Illinois as a major hub for electric rail transit usage.
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Illinos
Chicago Public Library
Con
Fidence
First National Bank of
Dolton
Dolton, Illinois
Public Service Store
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
W.C. Dowdy
Fisk Streets
Harvey, Ill
St. Paul’s Major Bowling League
Albrecht Bros
Pinta Spohnnies
Hausman Scheen Ov
de American Ene
Kline
Ortinau
Schmidt
Kummerer
C. & E. American Legion Bock Adee
Messerschmidt
Wiebke
E. Cheveau
Anderson Atten
Plan Auto Speedway
First Baptist Church OF
George L. Koitler
Frank DD. Proce
Board of Trustees
George TL. Kortiler
George 1
Leer
Wisconsin
Bryant
A. ©. Reich
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