War Trucks Distribution Under Federal Aid Road Act
Congress allowed War Department distribution of surplus trucks to states for road work through the Agriculture Secretary. Illinois received about 775 trucks, later allotting some 400 to counties with half new and half used. Title stays with the state. rentals cover freight, inspection, and repair. Local entities may lease and keep trucks while they remain serviceable for public roads.
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Congress
War Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Ilinois
Sidewalk Bid Notice for Highlawn School Riverdale District 148
Board of Education Riverdale District 148 invites sealed bids by Sept 6 1920 at 8 pm Chicago time for removal of old sidewalk around Highlawn school and laying a 225 foot cement sidewalk. Bids must follow village ordinances and include written guarantee. For specifics contact Members Sellin and VanderVeen. Board reserves the right to accept or reject bids.
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Board of Education
Dalton
Cook County
Chicago
Highlawn School
Riverdale
Sellin
VanderVeen
Board of Education Seeks Bids Amid District 148 Ties
The district rejects none of the bids as the Cook County Board of Education in District 148 contemplates actions. The quote from Orison Swett Marden in the Chicago Daily News is cited to urge harmony and reduce worry and anxiety that waste energy and life.
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Orison Swett Marden
Chicago Daily News
Mexico City Twilight Fashion Parade On San Francisco Avenue
In Mexico City the Avenue de San Francisco near the White House and Alameda hosts a twilight parade. Smart carriages line the short 24 foot wide street as processions move slowly, with spectators watching from either side.
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Mexico
Mexico City
San Francisco
White House
Alameda
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Michigan Ave
Teo
Chicago Telephone Company
Illinois
Buster Brown
Karlson Shoe Company
Michigan Avenue
Cook Co
Finland
Shank
2&E
Ripley Store
Dolton
Conrad Kern
Indiana Avenue
the Peoples Store
Roseland, Chicago
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