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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
11
Unclear OCR text outlines a city road improvement program with mentions of paving, lanes, and a large sum of money. Readable facts reference Portland area projects and budget figures around thousands, hinting at regional transport upgrades and construction activity.
Classified listings show houses for sale or rent near train lake and golf course with price ranges from 10 000 to 21 000 and lots at 30 per foot. Also used cars including a Ford Sedan Buick Touring and a 1924 Dodge with prices and dealer contact details. Local notices include municipal improvements and public bids for Wilmette projects and a dissolution notice for Wilmette Baggage and Express Co.
Sunburned anglers filled the Wilmette harbor pier on a Tuesday morning. One fisherman sang about the life of a fisherman while a string of about 50 catches rested on his line. Local locals and beginners gathered to adjust minnows and reel in the bounty of King Neptune’s domain.
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