New Weights and Measures Law In Force In 1913
The new weights and measures law, effective July 1913, assigns county sealer duties to the county clerk in rural areas and grants Municipal Inspectors authority in cities to enforce the adopted table. It sets standard weights for materials such as stone, sand, gravel, and lists numerous commodity unit prices, including seeds, grains, produce, and agricultural products. The document urges clipping for reference.
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General Assembly
Long Cruise Planned by Two Bronson Loop Veterans
Two longtime Bronson Loop employees Will J. Herman and Vern Kuhn departed Blue Island on October 9 aboard the motor boat Mud Hen heading for Miami Florida. They will travel via the drainage canal the Illinois River then the Mississippi Coast Gulf and up the east coast to Biscayne Bay to spend the winter there and possibly run an excursion trade for tourists. The Mud Hen is a compact sea boat with shallow draft and ample gear for a long voyage loved by friends who hope they have a safe enjoyable trip.
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Bronson Loop
Will J. Herman
Vern Kuhn
Blue Island
Illinois River
Mississippi
Gulf
Biscayne Bay
Eliue Island
Sua
Vow of Anna and the elder apples tale
The verse tells Anna accusing her lover of flirtation with other maidens. He leaves but returns later to see her tying apples on elder branches, a scene that reveals the shared longing and fate. Henry Struve invites readers to check Want and For Sale ads for items.
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Anna
Henry Struve
First Snow Storm Blows Through with Bitter Wind
A brisk snow storm hit Monday evening October 20 with a 30 mile northwest wind. The blizzard-like flurry melted quickly as ground stayed warm, temperatures dropping from 48 at noon to 36 by night. Rabbit hunters were active as snow fell Tuesday morning and Wednesday.
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Dusen
Kvaa Stadad
Roll
Commer 133Rd St
Prairie Ave
Riverdale
Lincoln and
Irwin Ave
Dalton
Lincoln Ave
Montague
Michigan
Insurance Ren
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale, Il
THE
Roseland Dairy
Chicago
Highlawn
W. P. 468
East 114Th Street
Roseland
Star Market & Grocery
Wilff Bros
Leyden Ave
Sunnyside
Indiana Harbor Railroad Company
Hasliest
F. A. Reich & Son
Illinois
Japan
Emer Ee
Ehisleong
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Northwestern Gas Light & Coker
Western Ave
the Dolton Bakery
WM. Minardow
Prop
Dolton
Dalton and Riverdale Building and Loan Association
Adv
Jackson Hill
Hocking
Telephone
Dalton State Bank
Dolton State Bank
Colten
W. P
Michigan Ave
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