27 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
1
Summer wear in Serges and Fancy War fabrics offered in popular styles including hair and drapery coats, odd coats, suits, pants, vests, children’s wash outfits, and negligee shirts. Focus on breathable fabrics American Percales and Zephyrs with detached cuffs, straw hats, neckwear, and underwear. Readily available hot weather goods.
Footwear shop advertises quality shoes at reasonable prices with expert fitting and service.
The 8 to 6 council split pits low license advocates against current-rate backers. The mayor questions legality and signals possible veto while Alder- men push for annual fee changes and adjourned sessions to decide on licenses for saloon applicants.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best pain and healing salve for burns cuts bruises and skin sores. It claims quick relief and healing with a 26 cent price and a guarantee, sold by J D Brown & Co druggists.
The Chicago Record reports Joliet leaders planned a visit to Chicago to press the sanitary trustees for water power at Hickory creek. Mayor Mount says he never planned such a trip and knew nothing of a promise. The piece covers trustee reactions, election terms, and local civic events including a West Park concert invitation.
Aldermen weigh a street car company's offer of 5000 toward West Park improvements in exchange for a 20 year park through franchise. The latest budget clears nearly 30000 in claims though funds await the next appropriation. Union officials urge prompt action while a commissioner resigns over appointment dissatisfaction.
A short urging that renting drains money and that people with moderate means can learn how to possess property and become their own landlords. It argues many give up before inquiring and promises simple steps to own a home.
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