Water Company Assessment Fixes by County Board
The county board of review in the courthouse heard taxpayers from Van Buren township and others on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Water & Power Company assessment for city and township totals $55,000 with city property listed at 108 and 17 600 for personal property bringing city property to 20 000 and land assessment at 400 in the township.
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Court House
van Bo Township
Wedo Gay
Cannerburg
Thig Wat Ie
Beatcestete
Thia
Thet Company
Bargain Rush As Shoppers Fill Stores
Shoppers rush into stores in search of bargains with summer purchases in mind. The text notes prices remain as advertised and urges readers to inspect offerings to avoid missing a great opportunity for savings.
Saturday Bargains in Groceries and Apparel
Local ad lists 10¢ brand corn sardines sticky fly paper vanilla wafers coffee and linen towels. Includes wholesale price cuts on gloves skirts washwear and chic linen pieces as a thrifty housewife requests new stock.
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la Linen
Men and 80s Clothing Firm touts deep discounts in sale
Local clothing house vows no reductions will slow demand and launches aggressive price cuts on summer and two piece suits. Men’s trousers, boys’ wash pants, and a large range of Hamilton Brown shoes feature prices from $1.50 to $4.00. Ladies coats, spring suits, jackets, and long coats include marked down items as low as 6.50. Unbleached and bleached fabrics offered at bulk discount.
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Ealgersen
Sab
Hamilton-Brown
Anita
Mechanical wheat harvester tour self binders in field
A gasoline powered machine with four-stroke engine and radiator harvests 190 acres daily using eight plows and cow pea soil treatment. Ray Graham demonstrates its impact on farming near Washington attracting progressive farmers. The unit performs like a tractor and requires fifteen men less, with one machine replacing heavy labor.
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Washington
Idoks
Illinois Governor Deneen Fights Waterway Bill In Session
July 15 Chicago reports Governor Deneen seeks to force his waterway bill through the General Assembly. In the Senate the Johnson bill is expected to pass Friday morning while the House contacts focus on Judah’s duplicate bill. Chiperfield leads attacks. Attorney General Stead expected to oppose administration aims as committees prepare for debate.
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Chiperfield
Duneer
1930s Knox unimpeached inquiry reveals forged payment trail
The report details a persistent theft and possible forgery in a city department. A Day portrait payment and a $78 voucher trace merge with a mysterious second receipt for $790. Officials scrutinize doctored records while inquiries touch Knox and a clerk’s floor discovery.
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Aged Woman Falls at Courthouse Steps
Mrs. Elizabeth Herr, over seventy, fell on the concrete courthouse steps around 10 this morning while leaving a board review meeting with her daughter. She bruised her face and skinned her nose but suffered no serious injuries and was driven home from 100 Hamed Avenue.
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Hamed Avenue
Harvest Hands Advertised as Kaneas Faces Hobo Army
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports Kaneas plans for 12 000 harvest hands but James Eads Hore and his Hobo army refuse entry and head toward Washington where no danger of work exists. Miss May Lyhan performs at People's Theater in Alyward's I Arise From Dreams Of Thee tonight. Don’t miss this exciting program.
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Washington
Mlwaukee Sentinel
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June wedding gifts from our finest gift shop
We present sterling silver and high grade plated goods, Karnec brass items, cut glass and elegant clocks. This store offers a wide range of useful and ornamental pieces perfect for brides and homes. Visit to see the latest in bridal gifts and decorative accessories.
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City to lay new sidewalks. property owners may spread costs
City Clerk Willis Hoddine reports 60 day deadline for laying sidewalks on blocks citywide. Several owners must install new walks or the city will proceed by public works. List includes Ward Main Street addresses and numerous residents. Also notes dusty streets from heat wave and local events, plus miscellaneous notices and local social items.
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Carty
Walnut
MJ. Hayes
van Treeg
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Joseph Heck
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Anset
Land
Jonp Scholl
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Fragmented Property List And Local Remarks From A Rural Ledger
A rough transcription shows numerous Lot numbers and owner names on Main Street Beck and Mattings, John Street Thomas Pratesabu, Lafayette Giltey, and George Street among others with scattered notes. The text also diverges into musings about potatoes versus apples and remarks on Fourth of July picnics, plus rail mileage data for 1909 in wartime contexts.
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Cleaver
Isaac Ket
Margaret M.ogden
Thompson
George Reet
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George Gilley
C. L. Wildards
Pearl Street
Walter McCullough
Charges In Police Court Involving William Garner
In police court this morning William Garner was found guilty after a brief hearing. He faced charges linked to rent and disturbance. his father Job Gar ner Garner attended. A minor incident tied to intoxication was noted and another arrest occurred. Margaret O'Donnell will sing May Morning at the Peoples Chapel, a program among a dozen fines listed.
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Haghey
Misai
Margaret O'Donnell
Denza
People’s
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