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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
10
A partial OCR text fragment records terse phrases and garbled names about a local matter. The readable portions suggest a snapshot of a note or list with unclear references to people places or actions and no coherent narrative.
A fragmented listing describes various car types, prices, and features from an old catalog. References include convertibles, automotives with rackie wheels, and luxury models priced from modest to five figures. Mentions station wagons, Pullman cars, and foreign makes, noting a shift toward accessible designs.
A fragment from a historical page hints at a scene involving Gore and timber trade, with mention of a gown and festive mood. Names and exact details are unclear, but the excerpt suggests local society interest around a seasonal event or attire.
The Attorney General reports 524 prosecutions for fraud under the unemployment compensation act. Sentences include 1223 days of jail terms and fines totaling $1275. The average penalty was about 12 days’ jail and a small fine. the harshest penalty reached 199 days in jail with a $360 fine.
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