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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
6
The text states Gibraltar is a Roman Catholic bishopric independent of Spain and under the Vatican. It also notes duty free entry for imported hand sewing needles and shipments averaging 1,500 needles per minute.
More than 2000 Ruberoid workers and families will attend a family basket lunch picnic at Highland Park Saturday with baseball, horseshoe and bocce ball events, races and an evening dance. Organizers include KB H Bailey chairing with E G Woodman co chair and G E Lehr treasurer.
Federal Trade Commission issues new rules to reduce guesswork in hosiery purchases. Standards apply to various types and require fibre content stamps on at least one stocking or on tags and sealed packages. Definitions for seconds and thirds cover non first quality items with imperfections and note adulteration when fillers are used.
Oil wells in Illinois fields logged 9 031 productive wells as of July 1 per the monthly drilling report by the State Geological Survey. June production is estimated at 10 310 000 barrels, up 200 000 from May with drilling active across the state.
Mrs. Lillian J. Allen of Plainfield benefited from a Prudence plan during a two week stay at Silver Cross hospital for throat infection and intestinal flu. Her bills were paid promptly and the policy remains in force for future illness. The Spectator sponsors the Prudence Hospital plan offering hospital protection and medical care with potential doctor bill coverage. Applications continue as hundreds in Will County obtain policies.
During June 303 wells were completed in 49 counties with 227 listed as successful producers. Three new pools were found Walpole in Hamilton County Elkville in Jackson County and North Marine in White County. White led with 62 completions followed by Franklin 48 Hamilton 18 and Wabash 17.
The Department of Public Works and Buildings will conduct an inspection junket for members of the Illinois General Assembly in August. The tours aim to acquaint lawmakers with park maintenance and expansion efforts across the 19 000 acre system of parks and historic monuments.
An insurance plan by Mr Alfred Holzman offers full hospital bill coverage across the U S and Canada. The Prudence Hospital-Expense Policy is advertised as low cost with maternity benefits, urging readers to call the insurance department at 7831.
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