Miners Observe Cherry Mine Disaster Sixth Anniversary
Central Illinois workers joined in a memorial for the Cherry Mine disaster six years after the tragedy. Frank Farrington and Duncan McDonald spoke at Cherry while the Illinois Mine Workers secretary addressed the gathering.
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Central
Illinois
Bloomington
Central Illinois
Cherry
Frank Farrington
Duncan McDonald
The
Illinois Mine Workers
Illinois City News Roundup of Robberies Jobs and Lincoln Plans
Illinois towns report a post office safe blow in Odell with $150 seized and suspects fleeing north through Dwight. Lincoln unveils a new school physical culture plan and Danville laborers pursue penalties for bootlegging. Rock Island hosts German Lutheran teachers and Peoria eyes Sunday saloon closures. A Dolton ordinance seeks bids to sell village real estate including electric plant and depot.
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Chicago
Thorndale
Magnolia Avenues
Odell
Odel
Dwight
Lincoln
McConnell
George W. Shinkle
Haineis
Rock Island
Farmers’ Bank
Matherville
Danville
Walter Johnson
Big John” Murphy
George
Louis Romas
Aurora
Dugain
Williamson County
T. Hartwell
Steve Sobyski
Bloomington
Beardstown
Conference of German Lutheran Teachers
O. Bergt
Hannibal
Paul Wukasch
William A. Parker
Illinois Poultry Association
D. T. Heimlich
Jacksonville
George H. Rudy
Mattoon
A. D. Smith
Quincy
O. L. McCord
Peoria
Marie Willing
Clark Street
J. B. Rogers
J. B. Johnson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Duquoin
St. Clair Drake
Ilino
O’connor
Statehouse
O'Connor
Lorado Taft
Rockford
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Helen Boswell
Law Enforcement League
Peoria Ministerial Association
Woodruff
Lucas Butts
Village of Dalton Real Estate Conveyance Ordinance
The President and Village Clerk shall convey real estate to successful bidders by deed, stating the price and affixing the village seal. The ordinance takes force on publication. Passed October 4, 1915. Village Clerk WM. G. Dolton and President Fred J. Ehlert approved.
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Dalton
WM. G. Dolton
Fred J. Ehlert
Notice of bids for village real estate in Dolton Illinois
Sealed bids for the sale of village real estate at 419 421 423 Washington Ave Dolton Cook County Illinois will be received by the President and Board of Trustees until 8 p m December 20 1915. Separate bids may be submitted for each parcel including the brick building used as the village electric light plant with a 1.19 acre lot and a switch track. A certified check equal to one tenth of the bid is required. The village reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Dolton
Washington Avenue
Delton
Cook County
Iinois
Dalton
Engle Street
Park Avenue
Eagle Street
Chicago and Hastern Illinois Railroad
Ilinois
Illinois
Chicago
the Pointer
County of
Cook
State of
Section
WM. G. Dolton
Dolton 17
Wild hogs kept as watchdogs in Mexican ranch life
In parts of Mexico wild hogs called jabalishah act as protectors for livestock and facilities. They can be raised with goats or chickens to guard herds and homes. though fierce, they can be tamed to follow their keeper. The jabali links to domestic swine as a cousin species.
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Mexico
Europe
Let Us Away to Mountain Days of Muir
Poem fragment reflecting John Muir’s praise of vast mountain days that open windows to God and promise blessings regardless of fate. The traveler finds work and rest in nature, with enduring richness from each mountain day.
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John Muir
Rose to the Occasion at a Party Gone Surprise
A party at Blank's house features Smith, his wife, Jones, his clerk and others. A talking machine prank interrupts the gathering with a joke record as the caller explains the music was a hidden surprise from Blank to his wife. The next day a talking machine is sent home.
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Blank
Smith
Jones
Swifte
Grateful Acknowledgment for Dodds Kidney Pills
Mr F 4 Case of Welcome Lake Pennsylvania writes of relief from back ache kidney trouble and restless sleep after using Dodds Kidney Pills. He urges publication to help other sufferers and notes pill prices 50 cents per box and 60 cents for Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets.
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Mr. F
Welcome Lake
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Defining a Mugwump in a Child's Definition
A humorous exchange shows a child calling a friend a mugwump for not taking sides in politics. The mother questions the term while the father explains mugwump as someone who does not take either side, leaving the child to wonder his own place.
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Johnny
Charley
War Deaths Hit Insurance Payouts to Heirs
British industrial life assurance firms have paid $4,002,650 to heirs of 46,200 soldiers and sailors killed in the war. Claims for officers exceed $14,000,000, with individual settlements ranging from $50,000 to $256,000 and one notable case at $500,000.
Women politicians promise new laws with daily bargains
A humorous exchange imagines women gaining power and quipping they would push for constant sale days. The quip highlights gender expectations and political change in a playful tone.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Ad touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for fevers stomach teething and bowel regulation praised for children and mothers use claims two years in use and pleasant taste. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets liver and bowel regulation and notes a humorous line about red-haired women and male attention.
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Dr. Pierce
Denison’s Coffee Promises Comfort After Bad Break
After a failed attempt to please, customers turn to Denison's Coffee seeking consolation. The shop notes that tough breaks often lead to tears, drawing a crowd of those seeking a warm drink and sympathetic attention.
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Illinois News
Coal City
Beatrice Fry
Moving Picture Theater
Diacomo & Donna
Urbana
University of Illinois
Elgin
Roy
Schlager
Woodtruff-Edwards Houndry Company
Commonwealth Avenue
Borden Condensed Milk Company
Springfield
Lucey
Fayette Munro
J. F. Fergus
Hugenia S. Doggett
Bilrey C. Wampler
Greenville
Clarence Nee
Buda
Harry Harris
J. B. Marcy
Harris
L. Marie Carroll
Carroll
Galesburg
Ann Sanderson
Knox College
Illinois State News
Wild Hogs
Mr. Blank
Mr. &. C. Case
Denison
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