First blooded live stock brought to Illinois by Flower and partners
The first well bred stock introduction in Illinois is credited to George Flower of Albion and Morris Birkbeck of Wansboro. They founded Birkbeck's English Settlement around 1817 18, attracting colonists and skilled workers who built towns and farms, marking a major early farming and colonization effort in Illinois.
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Kewanee A
George Flower
Albion
Edwards County
Morris Birkbeck
Birkbeck
Flower
Birbeck
Wansboro
Illinois
Europe
England
St. Louis
Kaskaskia River
Marion
National Industrial Conference Board
Ilinois
Dolton Special Assessment No 55 hearing set for Oct 17 1928
The Village of Dolton announces a supplemental assessment to fund a sewer system project in Evans Avenue and surrounding streets. The final hearing on Dalton Special Assessment No 55 will occur October 17, 1928, with eight annual installments and 6 percent interest. Objections and defenses may be filed or presented at the hearing.
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Dolton
Board of Trustees
Evans Avenue
Dalton
County
Cook
Illinois
Cook County
Llinois
A. D
Joseph L. Locher
Finest Endowment Policy Endowment of Work Noted
Quote from Atchison Globe praising work as the finest endowment, highlighting the ability desire and enjoyment of labor as a priceless gift.
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Atchison Globe
Born Twice as Fast Claim Provokes Registrar Wit
A Windsor Ontario Star Border Cities note jokes that the type Barnum described as born every minute is now born twice a minute, reflecting a playful quip on rapid births.
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Barnum
Windsor
Ont
Border Cities
Village finances and public works advance plans
The village approved $77 042 75 in draft payments to contractors for sidewalk sewer and water projects. Bids were authorized on S A 60543 54 for Woodlawn avenue sewer and water installation. various local issues were referred to committees and an Armistice Day parade permit granted.
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Stanley F. Gottschalk Co
Kraay and Livers
S. A
Suhr, Berryman, Peterson and Suhr
Woodlawn Avenue
Michigan City Road
Frank Zula
Stanley Shepard
Henry Dillner
Dillner
C. H. Thomson
Henry Lotz
Judiciary
Diekman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Propper
Chicago Street
Smith
Dalton
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale Park
Anton of
Harvey
138Th Street
Real first families of motordom eyed by public after contest
Charles M. Hayes of the Chicago Motor Club backs a National Automobile Chamber of Commerce drive to find America’s oldest car. The contest asks for vehicles built before 1900 and will showcase the prize winner at the New York Automobile Show. The American Automobile Association likewise supports the idea and will monitor results.
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Publi
Charles M. Hayes
Chicago Motor Club
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
America
American Automobile Association
Mr. Hayes
New York
United States
Can’t Tax Auto Wrecks
States empower motor vehicle departments to deny licenses to mechanically defective cars. The Chicago Motor Club cites concerns that such wrecks on highways pose hazards. Milwaukee reportedly has 10,000 unassessed vehicles due to returns under one dollar, deemed fit only for an auto graveyard.
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Chicago Motor Club
Milwaukee
Notice of Bids for Dalton Sewers Letting 1928
Notice to Contractors for sealed bids by the Board of Local Improvements of Dalton Illinois for a connected sewer system in Woodlawn Avenue and other streets. Bids due October 15, 1928 at 8 p m in the Village Hall. Deposits required and bonds payable through the local clerk. The board may reject all bids. Oct 5, 1928.
Bids Open for Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project
No. 54 of cast iron water main supply pipes on Woodlawn Avenue and other streets to October 15 1928 at 8 oclock p m at Village Hall Dalton. Bids to be opened publicly with cash or certified check ten percent of bid. Board may reject all bids. WM. G. Dolton secretary. Board of Local Improvements.
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Board of Local Improvements
Dalton
Woodlawn Avenue
Ordnance
WM. G. Dolton
Dolton
Illinois
Autumn measles danger higher despite low case numbers
Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings states autumn has the highest fatality risk for measles, with deaths per cases rising sharply in September and October. He cites Illinois data and notes temporary serum immunity but warns against broad immunization of all exposed children. An Institute of Medicine committee finds antitoxin and serum valuable but not universally advisable.
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Springfield
Isaac D. Rawlings
Illinois
Institute of Medicine
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Illinois Governor
A proclamation from the Illinois governor designates October 7 through 18 as Fire Prevention Week. It urges heating plant and flue cleaning, safe storage of flammables, regular fire drills in schools, and strict hazard control by officials and businesses. Mayors, fire chiefs, chambers of commerce, and civic groups are urged to cooperate.
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Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
Uncle Eben Reflects On Ear Fob Music and Bass Voice
Uncle Eben recalls people gathering for music saying a single strong bass voice drew crowds. He notes many attended simply for one good bass voice, describing the scene with local color and humor.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
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Mllners
RADIO
H. Meyer
Chicago Heights
First Trust and Savings Bank
Riverdale, Ill
Eben
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