Local People Outnumber Tourists at Pilcher Park Camp
James A. Maxwell, caretaker, notes Joliet residents now vastly outnumber travelers at Pilcher Park tourist camp. Sundays draw large crowds with over 100 people eating, while weekdays see frequent steak fries and weiner roasts. The artesian well attracts many visitors, and Maxwell, a 13 year Park keeper, is renowned for clean upkeep and has woodwork pieces shown at A Century of Progress.
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Pilcher Park
Joliet
James A. Maxwell
Maxwell
Park
Nine Day Furloughs for Postal Workers
Dr. W. R. Fletcher announces a consecutive nine day furlough for every post office employee this summer with leaves of absence from now until October 1. The policy covers all federal workers. Fletcher also notes Joliet waste of funds under new local rates and states that a two cent stamp covers all letters delivered from the Joliet office on five rural routes and city letters.
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W. R. Fletcher
Fletcher
Joliet
Jéliét
4 H Club Prepares State Fair Exhibits at Springfield
Will County Farm Bureau reports 4 H Club boys and girls are readying entries for the State Fair to be held in Springfield in August 1926. Boys plan to show top animals while girls prepare dressmaking products for competition. Entries must be filed by Wednesday August 2 at the Farm Bureau.
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Springfield
Will County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Bureau
County Clerk Offers Sales Tax Return Forms
Businessmen must file sales tax returns with the state from Albion F. Delander at the County Clerk’s office in the courthouse. A two page form asks questions and must be returned with the tax money to the state capitol.
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Springfield
Albion F. Delander
State Capitol
Joliet Declared Healthy City By Doctor
Dr. Lloyd B. Andrew, Joliet health commissioner, says the city had only two contagious disease cases in 60 days and ranks among the healthiest in the country. He warns of typhoid paralysis and rabies in warm weather. June births rose to 62 while deaths totaled 49. year-to-date births lag behind prior years.
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Joliet
Lloyd B. Andrew
Dr. Andrew
Inquests Arranged for Two Auto Victims
County coroner deputies announce two pending inquests into auto deaths. John Bissel died after a truck collision in Lockport with driver Angus Murray of Chicago. John Cushing died when his car overturned near Wilton Center. Inquests led by Deputy Coroner Willard G. Blood due to Dr. Kingston’s vacation.
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Willard G. Blood
John Bissel
Angus Murray
Chicago
Goodale
Lockport
John Cushing
Wilton Center
E. A. Kingston
Wisconsin
Neckline Dominates This Summer Hair Styles
Beauty experts say the neckline shapes the season with updos and high arrangements. Tiny ringlets sit high on the head while long hair fades in popularity as the fall look leans toward the long bob and flat waves.
Public utilities launch massive drive to employ 15,000
Northern Illinois gas firms Western United Gas & Electric Peoples Gas Light & Coke and Public Service Company of Northern Illinois unite for a sales and advertising campaign to provide 15,000 jobs in house heating installations. A 400 strong technical sales force now operates across the three utilities territory.
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Roosevelt
Northern Illinois
Western United Gas & Electric Company
Peoples Gas, Light & Coke Company
Public Service Company
Adv
John F. Egolf
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4-H
Royal Coffee
Royal Tea CO
Cass ST
Collins
Plymouth
Osha Motor Car CO
Rodeghier Motors
Collins Street
E. Jefferson Street
T. J. Richards & Son
North Scott Street
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