Editorial Urges National Lottery Run by Government
The piece argues a government operated national lottery would better serve the needy than the stock market. It contends gamblers seek luck over skill, contrasts lottery with stock tips, and suggests using lottery profits for relief while avoiding market hypocrisy. It cites Mr Whitney’s political clout and envisions Parliament backing a lottery bill.
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Nipissing
Reorniers
Mr. Whitney Marshal
Congress
Pay Your Debts With Dividend Checks Distribu
Dividend checks totaling about a half to a million dollars were issued to Joliet residents today with more to follow until over two million is paid out. The article urges debtors to use the money to settle accounts with grocers, merchants, professionals, and others, stressing the duty to pay all just debts if able. It cites business men who have sacrificed for convenience and calls on recipients to show their true colors by paying their debts.
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Joliet
Joliet Rotary Club and Industrial Exhibition Efforts
A 20 year history notes Joliet Rotary Club origins from a successful business show. Earlier a group of five younger men held building shows that educated the public. An Association of Commerce aims to unify manufacturers and citizens, urging a Joliet industrial and business expo to boost local enterprise.
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Joliet
Association of Commerce
Joliet _ 8
Association of ‘8
Thanksgiving Bargains Ad Preview in The Spectator
Watch Spectator for Thanksgiving bargains Tuesday with ads from city merchants. Meat markets and grocery stores promise unusual messages for Thanksgiving Day table needs. Thrifty shoppers read Spectator ads thoroughly.
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Spectator
Attorney Garnsey Improves After Sudden Illness
John H. Garnsey chief editorial writer of The Spectator is hospitalized at Silver Cross after a sudden illness at the Louis Joliet hotel. His condition is now reported as slightly improved.
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John H. Garnsey
the Spectator
Silver Cross Hospital
Louis Joliet Hotel
Snow Forecast for Joliet This Weekend
Snow and cold weather are in the outlook for Joliet this weekend, according to the Chicago weather bureau.
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Joliet
Chicago Weather Bureau
Merchants Face Week End Rush as Bank Dividend Payouts Begin
Joliet banks prepare for a major payout to depositors with 2.25 million dollars in dividends from Joliet National and Will County National. About 10 000 of 15 000 checks issued today as staff work late to finish daily distributions. Depositors must present receiver certificates. those who did not file claims will wait.
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Joliet National Bank
Joliet National
Will County National Banks
Joliet
Will County Bank
William Knutson
Mr. Knutson
William M. Knutson
Will County
Joliet National Banks
Seen
R. C. Loan
Joliet dividend payout eyed to revive local business
Mr Knutson forecasts a boom in Joliet as 8 000 small depositors receive 100 to 500 dividends and 1 000 large depositors gain larger sums. 6 000 average-check holders will also get funds, reviving circulation. Out-of-town depositors can have checks mailed after local payouts. Merchants expect boosted trade and special bargains to attract depositors.
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Joliet
Knutson
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