Terror Reigns in Mining Districts Amid War and Bolshevik Upheaval
Reports to the American Jewish Relief Committee describe dire conditions in Dombrowna Bendzin Sospol wice Czenstochowa and Lodz mining districts. One third of children and many women lack shoes or coverings while hospitals overflow with ill patients and doctors improvise dressings. Typhus and consumption rise from poverty and inadequate clothing as a relief fund of 385000 is initiated with Illinois contributing 1500000 in a late October drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dombrowna
Bendzin
Sospolwice
Czenstochowa
Lodz
American Jewish Relief Committee
Dombrowa
Cast-Off Suit Sells at $1,000 and Aid Efforts
The article notes high value of cast-off clothing in Poland and eastern Europe, with American Red Cross and American Jewish relief agents collecting garments for typhus victims. It outlines plans for a $35,000,000 relief drive, with Illinois pledging $1,500,000, and a October 26 to November 1 campaign window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Europe
Steria
American Red Cross
Blinois
Nount
Value of motor trucks demonstrated at show
Hundreds of inquiries pour in as the National Motor Truck Show in Chicago months promises a one day transportation conference. The article notes motor trucks as vital for rapid transport of materials during fuel and rail shortages, with growth in use from 411 in 1904 to 435000 today and yearly tonnage around 4.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Amphitheater
Chicago
A.miles
Andy
Local Residents Named In Weekend Social and Illness Notes
Miss Elsie DeCosta and many others appear on the sick list or attended gatherings this week. Town residents visit La Salle Chicago Peru and Peoria for shopping, business, shows, dance events, and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie DeCosta
Leonore Dyers
la Salle
Lillian Newman
Anna Jagodzinski
La Salle Social Avisit Roundup and Quarantine Note
Mrs James Clinton and daughter Anna visited La Salle on Sunday. Mrs Wm Maxwell also visited. Mrs P Murphy traveled to Chicago for a cousin’s funeral. Car Walker and Mr and Mrs Sucher attended the Masonic Dance. Mr and Mrs A La Friene honeymoon guests at the Rafter home. Cassiday home under influenza quarantine with recovering members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clinton
Anna
la Salle
Wm. Maxwell
Car; Walker
Mrs. A. la Friene
Tron Mountain
Michigan
Rafter
Cassiday
Harry
Artist Solves Problem at Winter Show in Chicago
ThenzMotor Truecka Show to run January 24 to 31 in a vast International amphitheater. Artist Tietzel has devised a plan to hide box and reserved seats on south and north sides behind curtains for a sweeping decorative effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ameammoth International
Tietzel
Cartaina
Public Health Message Urges Strict Adherence to Prevention Rules
Authorities stress that a flu outbreak will not be calamitous if the public follows guidance. The most vital factor is proper conduct by every citizen, faithfully observing and enforcing regulations to prevent infection spread.
Baker Approves Big Waterway Costs Compared To Rail
The article notes canal traffic costs at full capacity amount to about .6 mill per ton mile. It states that using one-tenth capacity lowers freight cost to about one cent per ton mile, roughly ten percent above rail charges.
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American Jewish Relief
Bolshevists
H.C. S
Little Joseph Gwarnery
Cleveland St
Delbert Niess
Ohio Station
Dyer Home
Lillian McNamara
M. J. Rhoades
John Kinkin
Mary Foliar
Sulton, Til
Mike Rafter
Kate Savio
Prudence Simpson
Helen Trenzen
Penu
Maud Cameron
Glencoe
Bernard Murphy
Miss Trene Froznisa
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Joseph Kowalski
Anton Wojtanski
Peoria
Peter Lauer
Peru
John Wilson
P. Corcoran
J. J. Hicks
Friends
Wm. Hawthorne
Ray Wheeler
Utica
Nat Frank
Win. Gunther
LaSalle
Anton Soleski
William Walsh of
Oglesby
Mrs. A. Barrowman
Jessie Kotul
Rockford
J. L. C. Walker
William Eschenbium
St. Margaret Hospital
Louise Bedford
Ross Caldynck
Katherine Kinkin
Fred Noe
Bertha Rafter
Ned Campbell
Princeton
Thomas Dyer
Steve Prokup
Abe Rosenzweig
Grace Stinchcomb
Morris
Owen
Colgate, Oklahoma
Mary Frain
Arthur Hurst
Jack McLaughlin
George McLaughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Sucher
Granville
Josephine Guarnery
Alex Rolando
Baby
Ladd
Just
Goodyear
Dakota Street
THE
Thompson Drug CO
Rexel& Store
Spring Valley Gazette
la Salle Theatre
Aida Johnson Young
Sigmond Romberg
New York
Eilee van Biene-Worthe
Faulkner
Harry B. Lester
LJ. Jagodzinsk
Cash & Carry Grocery
le Ree A Eee LA
BAKER
BIG Waterway
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