Hull argues Illinois water rights before General Assembly
Congressman William E. Hull of Peoria urges defending Illinois control of 10 000 cubic feet per second of Lake Michigan water. He warns Canada pushes border states to contest the diversion and stresses the Illinois River as an Illinois waterway supplying the Mississippi at Graton.
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William E. Hull
Peoria
General Assembly
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Illinois Valley
Congress
Great Lakes
Illinois River
Mississippi River
Grafton
Chicago
James Barto Attends All Calls In Spring Valley
James Barto is listed as personally attending all calls at the Spring Valley location, Illinois, with phone contact 109L1. The note emphasizes hands on involvement in communications.
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Spring Valley
Illinois
State waterway defense urged to protect Great Lakes flow
Lawmakers hear that reducing the Illinois River diversion to 4167 cubic feet per second would shrink the river by half, jeopardizing a deep waterway linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf. The speaker warns Canada’s actions threaten Illinois water rights and calls state action to preserve this essential asset.
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War Department
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Committee On
Illinois
Canada
Nesting Habits of Crows Raised in Trees
Crows build nests high in trees using small sticks and rootlets with bark, especially grapevine bark. They lay from three to five eggs, hatch in about three weeks, and fledging occurs when the young are around one month old.
Constructive Work: A New Representative Seeks Advice
A new legislator meets an old-timer asking for guidance on constructive work. The elder suggests a strategy to curb national expenses while securing ample appropriations for the home district.
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The
New Statesman
Train Stop Sparks Box Alarm
A man boards a train with a heavy locked box raised above the rack. An elderly passenger questions its safety, but the traveler reassures it is secure and locked, easing the commuter's concern.
Thoughtful Youngster Prepares for School Day
A five-year-old girl requests her nails be cut before starting school. She explains she may need to punch others and wants to avoid scratching them, showing a precocious blend of caution and conflict anticipation from a child.
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Mumsey
Honest Confession The House Agent and House Hunter Dialog
A quirky exchange reveals a tenant and agent debating honesty about possessions. The House Hunter admits a small flaw while noting he has no children or dog, and the agent presses for full disclosure to satisfy the owner.
Changeful Girl
The text describes Alice as a chameleon like figure who frequently shifts both complexion and mood. It emphasizes her constant changes and the curious perception of others toward her adaptability.
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Alice
Noah's Luck and the No Parking Sign
A fragment notes Noah facing many troubles and missing an Ararat as the sign "No Parking Here" appears, hinting at a misadventure or obstacle in the tale.
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Noah
National Plate Glass plant begins operations in Ottawa
Smoke rose from the new 7 million dollar National Plate Glass plant in West Ottawa marking the unofficial start of operations. Eight boilers will power the plant with 1,200 workers expected by June as wiring and piping near completion. Thirty-eight workers are already employed and department heads are being selected.
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National Plate Glass
West
Ottawa
Final Eighth Grade Examinations and Closing Exercises
The notice lists exam dates for Eighth Grade across multiple towns including La Moille Hollowayville Dalzell Arlington with May and June dates. Bi monthly test questions and year work averages will be mailed, and cards show exam takers averages and tests. Library books must be returned. Fair work should be mounted and sent after school closes. Teachers are urged to send exhibits for the fair. Census and Pension blanks will be mailed to clerks within days.
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la Moille
Hollowayville
Dalzell
Arlington
Dean's Pills Promote Kidney Health From Spring Valley Reader
An ad features Mike Rafter of Water Works at 317 E Erie St praising Dean's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for weak kidneys. He cites backache dizziness and low energy before using the product and says it helped him. The 60 cent treatment is sold by dealers, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, New York.
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Dean’s
Spring Valley
Mike Rafter
Water Works
Erie Street
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Engineers use Waterfalls near Bombay for hydro power
Waterfalls in Harness Waterfalls over 800 feet high near Bombay are being harnessed by engineers to supply hydro electric power. The effort aims to expand energy generation using regional waterfall sites.
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India
Bombay
Avoiding the Worst Host During the Party
An exchange at a gathering shows a hostess who never follows a guest request to have her cousin sing. The host suggests turning the request back to the cousin, highlighting social awkwardness and reluctance to impose.
Customer is Always Right Dictum Quoted by Boss
A boss tells a new clerk the slogan The customer is always right is best to avoid arguments. He adds a personal quip asking if the clerk’s wife is always right.
Used to It Young Chap Cremation or Burial Curbed
A brief exchange about death customs where a young man asks about cremation and an old man replies he will be buried as is the long held family habit since childhood. The dialogue highlights burial norms over cremation.
Advertising Pearl Heist Joke Sparks Wisecrack
A humorous exchanges frames a thief’s motive as an advertisement line. The quip notes the lure of a flashy offer printed on a jewelers’ display, prompting a playful take on temptation and opportunity in Buen Humor.
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Buen
Young Baseball Fan Seeks Double Header Advice
A brief caption centers on a young baseball fan and his father discussing a double header. The exchange highlights teamwork and parental guidance as they plan a game day. The snippet captures a family moment around baseball.
Hasn't Heard of It Is there anything under heaven
A cryptic verse mocks political ambition, asking if a candidate will go to great lengths for publicity. The poem ridicules publicity hungry figures and their pursuit of name recognition in public prints.
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Maxwell
Brown The After Dinner Nap Reflection
Two speakers discuss an after dinner nap on a Sunday with light banter. Brown notes it as a favorite hour while Green questions sleeping after meals. The exchange hints at a casual domestic moment between Brown and Green.
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Brown
Green
Drea
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