District draft notes and examinations set for next week
Camp Dodge lieutenants visited to instruct on examinations for District No. 2 Class No. 1. Physicals begin Monday with notices sent to all. The article discusses draft legislation under Crowder and changes to population quotas and exemptions, aiming to streamline calls by class and age. It lists several individuals classified in Class No. 1 including Louis Murphy and Anton Wajachowski.
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Bureau County
Camp Dodge
Crowder
Congress
Secretary of War
United States
Gen
Pershing
Senate
Louis J. Murphy
Anton Wajachowski
Rudolph Emil Ft. Wolf
Young Frank Paladinski
Anton
Guataitis
Lowerys Greater Minstrels at Majestic in Two Performances
The Lowerys Greater Minstrels bring a two act show to the Majestic theatre next Sunday with matinee and evening performances. Booking followed tours in Missouri Iowa and Illinois. The act features Frank Kirk with inventive instruments and a caliope of fishing poles plus Watts brothers Whittmores Means and Prof P G Lodern renowned cornetist drawing multiple encores.
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Lowery
Greater Minstrels
Majestic Theatre
Mazr. Louis Murphy
The
Majestic
Mgr. R. M. Harvey
Tl Pric
Ono
Vaudevilly
Frank Kirk
Kirk
Watts Brothers
Whittmores
P. G. Lodern
Squabble Over Electric Rates in Spring Valley
City council and the Spring Valley Utilities Company clash over street lighting. The council seeks meter-based, lower rates and cites LaSalle as a model, while the company offers to extend the existing rate for nine years. Brown cites Illinois data showing local charges near the city average. current rates vary by kilowatt usage with volume discounts. A pumping-station electrification option and meter-based billing remain under consideration. Also noted is the death of J. Simmons, aged 84, longtime Riverton merchant and property builder.
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Knights of Columbus War Fund
Spring Valley
la Salle
Penu
Cedar Point
Calvert Council of LaSalle
Calvert Council
LeRoy Hackett
Calvert Council War Fund
Spring Valley Utilities Company
Utilities Company
Don Brown
Brown
Ilinois
Danville
City of
Cit
LaSalle
K. W
Petition for Better Interurban Service at DePue Zine Works
Workers from Spring Valley at DePue Zine Works circulate a petition seeking improved morning and evening rides. They cite overcrowded cars and delays, with 135 to 140 employees affected and the issue is set for consideration by the Utilities Commission after prior railroad disputes.
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Spring Valley
DePue
Utilities Commission
Interurban
Street Car Fire Near Webster Park Breaks Exit Route
A broken trolley wire on the C. O. and P. Ry near Webster Park ignited the rear of a Spring Valley to Peru and LaSalle car Tuesday morning. Passengers, mostly women, smashed windows and crawled out through the smoker when exits failed. Some passengers injured by glass as crowds evacuated.
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Webster Park
Spring Valley
Peru
LaSalle
City Hears Call for Water Meters Despite Shortage
Spring Valley debates installing water meters to curb waste as daily supply runs low. Officials consider borrowing funds to meter 831 remaining users at an estimated cost near 10000.00, citing Chicago's higher revenue from metered customers and ongoing pump shortages.
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Immaculate Conception
Father Walsh
Purnell
Nlotmey
Chicago, Northwestern Railroad
Round House
Love
Walsh
Nore
Spring Valley
Reopening Doubt Grows For Spring Valley Plant
The Spring Valley Utilities Company faces skepticism over restarting the plant. State Public Utilities official Fletcher visited, noting machinery repairs are extensive and not likely to be ready soon. Reports say oil distribution control measures were being considered by the government after his visit.
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Spring Valley Utilities Company
Fletcher
Compton
Qiang
Agaim
Deputy Revenue Collector Announces Schedule Changes
A deputy revenue collector will visit Spring Valley on Saturday night then Ladd and DePue on Sunday and Monday, returning to DePue Thursday and Friday. He will be in Princeton from March 2 onward, with ongoing income collection duties in these towns.
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Spring Valley
Ladd
DePue
Princeton
Tom McMahon Seeks World Title Bout With Fred Fulton
The Spring Valley boxer Tom McMahon, nicknamed Bearcat, aims for a world championship by challenging Fred Fulton. Negotiations between managers, centered in Denver, signal progress toward a title shot to wrest Jess Willard’s crown. Friends back home remain confident McMahon can win the championship.
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Spring Valley
Bearcat
Fred Fulton
Hom Mg
New Castle
Gan
Tom
Denver
Colo
Believed Killed Likely in War Near Thanksgiving
Reports say George Sellers, a former resident of Tiskilwa, may have been killed during service around Thanksgiving time. No official confirmation has arrived, and locals note he was the sole Seller in Company A, suggesting rumors point to a fatal accident or loss in action.
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George Sellers
Tiskilwa
Paso
Tavenport
Co. A
Sellers
Removal Notice Near Rathburn Innogy Store
On or about February 15 18 a five will be located over Rathburns Innogy Store. R E Miltenberger M 9 Congregational Church the arrival meeting of the church has been postponed and will be Wednesday evening February 6 at 53.
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Ss. Peter and Paul
My of Five
Rathburn
Innogy
M. 9
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Senates Military Committee
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Liey
Ea Cedar Point
Arlington
Oko
TNS
St. Bele College
Troy Grove
Midas Doe
Craters de See Bote
Amelageney
Council
J. N. Simmons
Mira
M. J Coveney
Dr. Coveney
Mr. Simmons
Guneral
Damacula
Buriah
Mra. Covey
de Pue
Caus
Chicago
Cte
Tom MC Mahon
el Paso
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