Robbers Fenge in Ladd Seize Goods From Depot Basement
Residents in Spring Valley and Ladd report a detailed theft ring uncovered after police searched a Ladd basement. Officers recovered flour, sugar, canned tomatoes, soap, bacon, and other items linked to Catanni, Crino, Conti, and Gaulandi. Several suspects face grand jury charges for receiving stolen property and burglary.
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Joe Cherrilo
St. Paul Railroad Company
John Conti
Nick Crino
Princeton
Herren
Atilio Catanni
Catan
Piggii Colussi
John Gaulandi
Ladd
Catanni
Beyer
Cherrillo
Ilinois Third Vein Coal Co
Bureanounty
aCtanni
City Signs 1918 Agreement For Electric Water Pumping
The Spring Valley Utilities Company agrees to install a Deming pump setup and a 40 HP 220 volt motor with controller to supply city water pumping. The city will pay 3 cents per kilowatt hour, adjustable if the Illinois State Public Utilities Commission sets a new rate, with monthly payments of 550.00 starting after installation.
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State Public Utilities Commission of
Iines
Ilinois Public Utilities Commission
Spring Valley Utilities Company
Spring Valley
Spring Aalley
Spring Valley Utilities Co
Spring Valley Utilies Company
A. D
Ilinois
Bureau
State Public Utilities Commission of Illinois
Flour and sugar rationing rules from Food Administration
A letter to J C Sitterly outlines wartime food limits. It states maximum flour per buyer, guidance for city and rural purchasers, and strict rules on selling wheat flour with substitutes. Sugar limits of 2–5 pounds for city buyers and 5–10 pounds for rural buyers are noted, with dealers required to sign tracking cards and limit regular trade sales to avoid shortages.
Farewell Party for Alvah Leggett at Spring Valley Utilities
A farewell party honored Alvah Leggett at the Spring Valley Utilities Company showroom last Saturday evening. Leggett enlisted and departed Monday for Jefferson Barracks. Guests enjoyed dancing and a musical program with a dainty deon served. Several young women and guests were listed among attendees.
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Spring Valley Utilities Company
Alvah Leggett
Mr. Leggett
Jefferson Barra
One Commissioner for Highway Work Election Advisory
The town will elect a single highway commissioner on April 2 1918 to replace the three member board. The commissioner will manage road funds and oversee all roads in the township, demanding integrity business judgment and full time commitment. Voters urged to choose a candidate who can devote time supervise work keep records and justify expenditures.
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Illinois
United States
Ilinois
Red Cross Notes Fundraiser and Volunteer Schedule
Mrs J T Franklin hosts a ladies event where 20 guests each entertain eight others who then entertain four more, all at 25 cents each, aiming for about 205 dollars for Red Cross supplies. In January and February knit wear shipments were made. surgical dressings are prepared Tuesday and Friday afternoons and evenings, with sewing Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday. volunteers urged to help as hospital supply calls increase.
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Mra. J
Township to Audit Equipment as New Office Opens
The article says an inventory of all tools and machinery owned by the township will be requested soon after assuming office. It notes no intention to disparage current leadership, but asserts improvements could follow if the right men are elected.
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Way Department
Chicago Tribune Plans Billy Sunday Messages Series
The Chicago Tribune will publish Billy Sunday daily messages for six weeks starting March 10 and will feature revival reports by Norton Hyde Mammond Lait and Lardner. Subscriptions outside Chicago cost $1.50 for prepaid daily and Sunday delivery for six weeks.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Billy Sunday
The
W. B Norton
Henry Hyde
Percy Mammond
Jack Lait
Robert Lee
King W. Lardner
Madison and Dearborn Sts
Bakers warned as porkless day ends and flour rule tightens
J C Sitterly local Food Administrator reports rescinded Saturday porkless and one meatless meal days while Tuesday remains meatless. Retailers must sell a pound of substitutes with every pound of wheat flour. rye flour substitutes allowed until March 31 then require other substitutes. Streator residents accuse Spring Valley bakers of flouting Victory Bread Rule.
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J. C. Sitterly
United States Food Administration
Sitterly
Food Administration
Streator
Spring Valley
State rules on revoking bakery licenses for food makers
The text notes a rule applying only to commercial bakers for bakery product manufacture and references the FOOD ADMINISTRATION. It reflects guidance on license revocation authority in specific state procedures and the scope of applicable regulatory action.
Four Minute Men Show in Spring Valley March Schedule
The Four Minute Men will speak between films on three nights weekly in March at Spring Valley venues. Speakers include William Hawthorne Carl Holerich and Wimbiscus with talks on Danger to Democracy Income Tax War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds. March 4 9 10 13 16 17 20 23 24 27 30 and 31 feature sessions.
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C. N. Holerich
W. J. Wimbiscus
Prof
Munson
Robb
Wm. Hawthorne
James Doyle
Chas. Hanson
Pro Germans Told They Owe Loyalty to United States
A public message argues that German-born residents who fled oppression in Germany owe undivided loyalty to the United States or risk losing their place in the nation during wartime. It emphasizes that the U S welcomed immigrants and afforded opportunities, and condemns treasonous sentiment.
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Germany
United States
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Northwestern Fuel Co
Whatcheer
Hich City
Bius
Spring Valley Coal Company
J. A. Wheeler
Citizens’ State Bank
Whitewater
Wis
C. W. Wheeler
Oskaloosala
L. G. Wheeler
J. A. Wheeler, Jr
H. O. Hamilton
S. M. Dalzell Lodge
A. RF
A.M
Peru City Cemetery
George A. Wheeler
Geo. A. Wheeler
Margaretta J. Johnson
Mr Sitterly
Jeani
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Wil- Hues
Mate
Highwaya
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Red Cross
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Peter DeFilippi
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Doyle and Chan
Hanson
Dakota Street
Goodyear Tires
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Ford
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