Governor Lowden Seeks Unified Anti Thompson Ticket
In a wartime style statement Governor Lowden argues an extraordinary political threat from Thompsonism in Chicago and across Illinois. He urges Republicans to back a single slate led by Lt. Gov. Oglesby to defeat Thompson Tammany and ensure a sane, economical administration.
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Illinois
Chicago
Thompson
Tammany Hall
New York
Tammany
Oglesby
Cook County
Camping as Affordable Summer Getaways Across Regions
The piece notes high hotel costs push many to camp, with camping booming in national forests of California where one million campers were counted last year and a five million forecast soon. It compares English use of caravan huts with potential motor caravans and the American habit of packing a tent in cars to reach rural areas.
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National
California
England
Modern camping versus city life sparks renewed outdoor vigor
The piece contrasts simple outdoor life with urban living, noting spring beds and cots for campers, the relief from superfluities, and that many workers, especially women, find life’s burdens lighter outdoors. It says city dwellers increasingly seek camping to renew physical vigor and ease nervous fatigue.
Weeds on Roadsides Need Cutting to Prevent Spread
The state seed analyst notes noxious weeds along country roads are maturing and will seed if not promptly cut. Roadsides on both railroad and highway properties should be mowed on both sides of fences to halt spread. complaints go to the highway or to the township if violations occur.
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Department of Agriculture
Canada Thistle
Resolutions of Sand Ridge M E Church Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Sand Ridge German M E Church notes the death of Sister Anna Faden and expresses sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. Resolutions record the loss, extend condolences, and authorize copies for the family. Committee members Mrs. Fred Meyer Mrs. Wm. Vandenberg and Mrs. Thomas Jones sign.
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Anna Faden
Faden
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sand Ridge
German M. E. Church
Fred Meyer
WM. Vandenberg
Thomas Jones
Witty Yet Wry Snapshots From Evening Back Pages
A collection of varied quips on modern life from traffic to politics. Observations note automobile trends foot driven cars, waiters in hotels, allies’ stance toward peace terms, and public spending fears. The tone blends satire with social commentary on era concerns.
Riverdale Park District Levy Ordinance for 1920 21
An ordinance levies eight hundred fifty five dollars for the Riverdale Park District tax levy covering May 1 1920 to April 30 1921. The tax on real and personal property within the district is assessed per state and county valuations for the current year. Passed July 15 1920 and published July 24 1920.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Riverdale Park District
Park District
H. J. McGrain
Park Board
Oo. W. Huntley
Bids Requested for Coal by School Board Dist 148
The Board of Education Dist 148 Cook County NL invites sealed bids by Aug 3 1920 8:00 p m Chicago time for Clinton County Ind or Franklin County AL fourth vein mine run coal delivered to 180 ton Lincoln Ave 120 ton Chicago St and 25 ton Highlawn basements of school buildings by Sept 8 1920. Board may reject any bid.
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Board of Education, Dist
Cook County
Chicago
Clinton County
Ind
Franklin County
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Highlawn
Board of Education Dist
Dolton, Tl
Saint David's Day Holiday Observed in Queensland
In Queensland March 1 is kept as a sacred holiday honoring St. David patron saint of Wales who resided in Menevia a popular pilgrimage site. William the Conqueror and Henry II reportedly visited this place. Two pilgrimages to Menevia were thought equal to one to Rome.
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Queensland
St. David
Wales
Menevia
William the Conqueror
Henry Ti Una Auwaid
Rome
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