Pollution Ravages Illinois River Across Morris Joliet and Seneca
The Illinois river from Chicago to Peoria is heavily polluted with Chicago sewage, leaving water in Morris Joliet and Seneca thick with odor and color like ink. Fish populations collapse, fishermen fear livelihood loss, and only the Mazon river remains a viable habitat for some fish away from the main river.
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Morris
Joliet
Seneca
Chicago
Marseilles
Peoria
la Salle
Peoria Lake
Ilinois
Mazon
Illinois
Bloodhounds to Trail Missing Seneca Man
Sheriff wires bloodhounds to aid in searching for W. A. Graves a Seneca lumber dealer who disappeared from his home between 10 30 Sunday night and Monday morning. Graves has been ill for some time and relatives are worried.
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E. J. Welter
Springfield
W. A. Graves
Seneca
Graves
Doctor Haley at Miles Hotel to Offer Free Exam and Treatments
A serving of old time medical advertising announces Dr. Haley and Dr. Knowles in charge at Miles Hotel LaSalle Illinois offering free thorough examinations for men women and children. They promote non surgical treatment for many ailments and claim services available to rich or poor with on site lens grinding and eyeglass fitting.
Farmers see mixed gains as prices rise for many crops
The American Farm Bureau Federation cites government data showing most major farm commodities rose in price between July 1 last year and this year, with wheat the sole major exception. Corn gains and rising wool, oats, flax, and milk provide optimism, though farmers still earn too little overall and wheat prices may force holdings if demand remains weak.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Fred L. Chapman
Better Farming
Sebarley
Prosperity Looms as Old World Offers Hope
Fragmentary line hints at improving conditions and a belief that better times are ahead though present difficulties persist. The tone remains cautiously optimistic about prospects for prosperity despite current hardships.
Walnut Votes Purchase of Motor Fire Truck
The village of Walnut approved buying a Waterous fire engine built on a Ford chassis after 84 yes votes and 7 no with one defective ballot in a special election. The unit, once in Arlington, was offered at a bargain and demonstrated to project a water stream 100 feet high.
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Walnut
Waterous Fire Engine Company
St. Paul Minn
Arlington
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Local Treatment
Hall's Catarrh Medicine offers a local ointment to relieve catarrh and an internal tonic to improve general health. The ad notes the product has been sold by druggists for over four years and promotes FE J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
FE. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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MILES
LA Salle, Illinois
D. E. E. Haley, M. D
Peoria, Llinda
Bureau
State of
Sa‘ County
Norton
Seibel
Connor
Boy Scouts of
Oe Belie Woo Hut
Ruaens Aero
Bo Eae
Cess
Pete Aeegriens
Bret Oa Wa
Blades Insurance Truck
Carsbeat
Ene Dias West
Recoivog
Cis
Cela Mintek Ratt
County Road Committee
KE. R. Petegrew
J. C. Splain
E. F. Norton
F. C. Bollman
Thomas Cahill
Clarence L. Melcher
Bryant
Board of Supervisors
Bureau County
Utilities Committee
Board of Review
Baird
Mason
Brady
Buda Crossing
Walker
Cowher
Sprath
Bollman
Drayton
Neill
Callinan
Vickery
Becker
Jensen
Lechner
Sulski
Savio
Riva
Cahill
Thuleau
Vane
Brown
Gingrich
Rawson
Thomas
Pettegrew
Schertz
Sharkey
Ames Fletcher
Ga Et & Sy
Anis
Pateolman
Blades
Pwuane
Pais Aaa
Aise Palae
Bridge Coast Cal Pipe
Ee Ae Sal
Sum Sal
Sisbie
Fond Tel
Teleg F Celie
Ieee Ate
Labou
Europe
Princeton
Hippodrome Acts
Walits
Swain and Evans
Hiligh
Melvins
Palermo
Wright
Sells-Flute
FORD
Court House Square
Ser
Aord
Bureau County Fair
Better Babies
C. W. East
State Department of Child Welfare
State Department of Agriculture
Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Company
R .M. Heaton
Wyanet
J. F. Fawcett
C. H. Coll
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