Automotive History Told Through Lanark Man's Life Tale
The Lanark Gazette features a long interview with Harry C. Curtice who assisted Cotta with the 1901 Cotta Steamer and recounted early automotive work in Lanark and Chicago. He described four wheel drive, four wheel steerage, and early steam cars, plus his decades in the industry and ties to famous names like Louis Chevrolet and Walter Chrysler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Motors Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Carroll County
America
Lanark Gazette
Mies Thelman Swartz
John A. Conde
Lanark
Miler Hatchery
The
Cotta Automobile Company
Conde
U. S
Esites
Shannon Reporter
Review Publications
Harry C. Curtice
Shannon
Cotta
Charles Cotta
Curtice
Mr. Curtice
Mr. Cotta
Cotta Transmission Company
Rockford
Iinois
Chicago
Mom
Dad
Tincher
Witont
Witont Company
Carter
Independence Boule
H. C. Curtire
Mr. Conde
Mich
National Wildlife Week Observance 1968 Theme Learn to Live with Nature
National Wildlife Week runs March 17 to 23 with the theme Learn to Live with Nature. The observance, first held in 1938, is led by the National Wildlife Federation and involves cooperation from public agencies and field stations like the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge to educate groups via films talks and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wildlife Federation
Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge
Candidates file for county and political offices
Three candidates filed for re election to Carroll County offices Gordon B Smith filed for Clerk of the Circuit William B Petty for State s Attorney and Lemuel B Hussey for Coroner Democrats filed for precinct committeeman posts in multiple townships Republicans filed for precinct committeeman posts in many precincts No one filed for Republican posts in several precincts Herbert B Peck filed for Republican Representative committeeman and Robert L Morris for Lanark
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Carroll County
Gordon B. Smith
of the Circuit
William B. Petty
Lemuel B. Hussey
Kenneth Senneff
Chadwick
Joe Beeler
Savanna
Beeler
Dwight Spearman
Salem Township
James E. Tomasek, Jr
Woodland
Ralph W. Garner
Rock Creek
Claude B. Cook, Jr
Fair Haven
William Specht
Kenneth E. Armstrong
Wysex
Marvin A. Cheeseman
George F. Cook
Wysox
Washington
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Lima
Savannah
Elkhorn Grove
Alvin Zillhart
Homer Hammond
Homer L. Byers
If It’s Good It Can’t Happen Here Motto Warns Against Civic Involvement
A cautions manifesto urges residents to avoid civic meetings and community events, criticize local government and institutions, and distrust progress efforts. It stresses cynicism toward schools, churches, and nonprofits, advising perpetual skepticism and nonparticipation as a civic stance.
Mitchell Trio To Perform At Sauk Valley College
Frederick Voda of Sauk Valley College announces the Mitchell Trio will give a concert on Sunday March 24 at 8 p m in Dixon High School auditorium. The group features Mike Kobluk John Denver and Dave Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Sauk Valley College
Frederick Voda
Voda
Mike Kobluk
John Denver
Dave Boise
Dixon High School
Carnegie Course Enrollment Limited
Enrollment in the Dale Carnegie class is growing quickly, according to Gene Murphy the Carnegie area representative. The course is aided in Carroll County by the Review Publications with offices in Shannon Lanark Chadwick and Thomson. Residents may request more information by writing the newspaper or calling Thomson 259 2131. Murphy said enrollment is limited and inquiries will be handled promptly.
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William Barnett
Sinnissippi Mental Health Center
Carroll County
Dale Carnegie
Gene Murphy
Dne
Carnegie Area
The
Review Publications
Shannon
Lanark
Chadwick and
Thomson
Murphy
When the World Fits the Man Hidden Inside the Map
A minister days with his son leads to a world map puzzle reveal. The boy solves it by matching the man on the backside, teaching that self insight fixes broader trouble. The tale urges looking inward before judging others to bring harmony.
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Carroll County Mental Health Association
Metcaf
Shimer Campus
Mt. Carroll
Alcoholism Council of Northwest Illinois
Illinois
Don Gray
Winona
Minnesota
Upper
Missisippi Refuge
Upper River
Review
Thomson, Illinois
Savanna Times Journal
Claude Bower & Associates
Thomson Review
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
K. C
J. K. Whitney
Lila Atherton
Asp Cfht Iy
Police Department
Fire Department
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Mitchell
Sauk
Democratic Representative
Carnegie
Bette
Esquires
Mary-Le Lakes
Sterling
Emerson
Coleta
Mike Rothenberger
Dale Carnegie & Assoc., Inc
New York
Gether
Oakville Country Club
Mount Carroll, Lollinois
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