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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
2
The Spring Halley Cazette, edited and managed by P. M. Mahoney, indicates a paid subscription year and mentions postal class designation for mail to Spring Wasily Illinois.
An editorial argues that despite aviation growth the cost of lifting weight makes air transport uncompetitive with rail and sea. Roads will persist and bondholders will outlive their investments as freight remains chiefly on land and airways forego heavy freight use.
For years residents along the Illinois river in downstate Illinois have protested sewage pollution by the Chicago Sanitary district. The Illinois Valley Protective association channeled criticism into formal protests as cities along the river fishermen river sportsmen and other groups voiced alarm over conditions they claimed were harmful.
Attorneys-General from Pennsylvania Wisconsin Ohio Michigan and Minnesota met in Washington with Solicitor General Beck and reported that five states will join the federal government in Supreme Court action to force the Sanitary District to stop withdrawing excessive water from the Great Lakes. Opposition to the Chicago program is spreading along the Illinois River and in our town state, raising hope for remedial action.
The Chicago labor body denounces William Z Foster as a foe of union labor and a foe to citizenship. A speaker urged tearing his union card and distancing from his influence. The labor movement praises the repudiation as a strong stand against sovietism and anarchy.
The article praises the spirit of discovery inspired by Columbus and urges pursuit of better methods and new ideas. It notes Columbus sought unknown resources, transformed trade routes, and died unaware of his true discovery while urging everyday readers to pursue innovation for humanity’s advancement.
A call to action for the present generation to live with the same spirit, pushing for improvements in daily civic life education and government, and not to rest content with current conditions.
The passage argues that no town can grow without its people working together. It cites rapid growth in cities as driven by united, enthusiastic effort. When few lead and many do nothing, progress is slow and difficult, but widespread support makes town building easier and faster.
The Gazette notes three groups of subscribers: prepaid customers who pay promptly, those who occasionally delay but remit when billed, and yearly receivers who ignore statements while costs rise. The editor asks readers to identify which class they belong to.
Spring Valley residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and weak kidneys. Mrs. J Savitch of 108 West First St credits Doan's with easing dull pains, dizziness, and fatigue after using two boxes from Thompson's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, manufactures.
A short piece notes that good intentions and the impulse to act immediately often fail to align. It highlights challenges in coordinating effort and timing, suggesting motivation alone cannot guarantee timely action.
A detailed supervisor's report lists expenses and staff for June through August across Palmer and Leola Sanatoriums, Atkins and others. It includes names such as Amelia Guiderini Freida Langstrom Ruth Hassel Alma Lorens Irene Hicks Ida Olsen Florence Sibigtroth and J Manger, with dates, payments, and services like milk, drugs, and burial costs. Also noted are civic items and a brief Junior Red Cross update mentioning growing numbers and a new calendar for subscribers.
The text explains bronze is ancient while brass appeared later. It states zinc, used in brass, is among the few metals distilled from ore and has been available for about a century.
A movie producer states no protest to literature so long as no photographs are requested, while literature’s humble thanks are conveyed in response.
London's oldest ovens from Birch's the Cornhill restaurant founded in 1690 will not be used but are kept as historic relics.
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