Letters From Our Readers Voice for old fashioned city governance
A Joliet reader praises J H Garnsey and criticizes the commission form of government. He argues commissions invite politicians, burden taxpayers with costly projects, and jeopardize water safety. The letter urges restoring voter control, condemns water system investments, and laments corruption risks in Springfield and Joliet.
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Urbana
Springfield
Whalen
J. D. Paige
Npt. Monahan
Joliet
Annual Hecklers’ Meeting Debate At College Auditorium
Members of the College of St. Francis sodality and the local Newman Club plan their annual instructive debate at 8 o clock Monday evening December 18 in the college auditorium. The topic is The Divinity of Christ with Grace Maguire giving the explanation. Geo Backrath will be chief heckler for the Newman group. Alice Henderson is prefect and Wilbur Barry is Newman Club president.
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College of St. Francis Sodality
Newman Club
Christ
Grace Maguire
St. Francis
Geo. Backrath
Heckler
Newman Group
Alice Henderson
Wilbur Barry
Gas at Breakfast: Illino is Home Supply Story
A fragment notes a long standing gas supply from Western United Gas and Electric Company to Illinois homes. The text mentions a mother turning a gas range valve at breakfast and references a 65 year history of gas service.
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Western United Gas and Electric Company
Johnny
Illinois
No-Cost Gas Heat Trial Offer for Homes
A gas service pitches affordable heating by renting a modern gas burner for three dollars a month with no upfront investment. Customers may trial gas heat for one month or longer and may cancel at any time with removal of the equipment and a refund of any rental already paid. If kept, the rental contributes toward the purchase price of the unit.
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Bates
Walgreen's to Give Away Electric Train in Joliet
A Joliet Walgreen Drug Store on 200 N. Chicago Street will hold a lucky drawing for a $60 electric train set on December 21 at 1:30 PM outside the Van Buren Street entrance. The model mirrors the Union Pacific High Speed Train.
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Joliet
Walgreen Drug Store
Chicago Street
Walgreen
van Buren Street
Walgreen’s
Honor Deputy Grand Master at Masonic Banquet
Deputy Grand Master McLoud of the Masons was honored at a nine banquet by the local Masonic order at the temple last Sunday night. Mr McLoud is visiting Matteson Lodge No 1765.
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McLoud
Masons
Matteson Lodge No, 1765
Model locomotive and coach on exhibition at drug store
A compact electric model train set with aluminum locomotive and coach stands 5% inches high. It uses a long-life induction motor, transformer, 24 feet of Speed Rail T shaped track, and wooden ties. Suitable for outdoor or indoor use and exhibited at a local drug store.
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The
Spectator
J. H. Garnsey
United States
John J
McCarthy
Chicago St
College Sodality
Western Unite Po S An
LUCKY
Gee Company
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