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  • One Citizen would drink "Germ" water
    One Citizen would drink "Germ" water NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Mar 1913, p. 4     George N. Linday, 2218 Colfax Ave., Evanston, decries use of chemicals to purify water supply.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Mar 1913, p. 4   George N. Linday, 2218 Colfax Ave., Evanston, decries use of chemicals to …
  • Approve filtration plans in Evanston
    Approve filtration plans in Evanston NewspaperTextGenealogical Resource
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Mar 1913, p. 2     Mayor Paden casts deciding vote in a tie on acceptance of water filtration plant specifications in Evanston. A special committee issued a report on the investigation of a story concerning Alderman Am
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Mar 1913, p. 2   Mayor Paden casts deciding vote in a tie on acceptance of water …
  • Expect filtration plans next week
    Expect filtration plans next week NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Mar 1913, p. 7     Plans for Evanston's filtration plant are expected to arrive next week. John H. Moore, commissioner of public works, received information that George W. Fuller of New York City will be on hand with t
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Mar 1913, p. 7   Plans for Evanston's filtration plant are expected to arrive next week. John …
  • Filtration Plans Under Discussion
    Filtration Plans Under Discussion NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 1     The water committee of the city council met Saturday to consider the question of the filtration plant for water. Comments by chairman Knapp.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 1   The water committee of the city council met Saturday to consider the …
  • Evanston city council took first step toward filtration plant by authorizing $1,000 be spent for engineer
    Evanston city council took first step toward filtration plant by authorizing $1,000 be spent for engineer Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5   ...
  • Evanston city council took first step toward filtration plant by authorizing $1,000 be spent for engineer
    Evanston city council took first step toward filtration plant by authorizing $1,000 be spent for engineer Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5   ...
  • New members of Village Board discuss water supply
    New members of Village Board discuss water supply Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 2, p. 1, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 2, p. 1, column 1   ...
  • Members of Evanston and North Shore Pharmacological Society passed resolution endorsing water filtration plant
    Members of Evanston and North Shore Pharmacological Society passed resolution endorsing water filtration plant Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5     Members include: Dr. W.G. Alexander, Dr. Victor Balderston of Evanston, P. V. Benedict of Evanston, A. E. Clyde of Glencoe, George L. Corke, Dr. W.C. Danforth, Ernest J. Ford of Evanston, Dr. F. P. H
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5   Members include: Dr. W.G. Alexander, Dr. Victor Balderston of Evanston, P. V. …
  • Underwriters start inspecting water in Evanston
    Underwriters start inspecting water in Evanston Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jun 1912, p. 3, column 3     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jun 1912, p. 3, column 3   ...
  • Evanston city council took first step toward filtration plant by authorizing $1,000 be spent for engineer, Langdon Pierce
    Evanston city council took first step toward filtration plant by authorizing $1,000 be spent for engineer, Langdon Pierce Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 1, column 5   ...
  • New members of Village Board discuss water supply
    New members of Village Board discuss water supply Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 2, p. 1, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 2, p. 1, column 1   ...
  • Complain of Odor Found in Local Water
    Complain of Odor Found in Local Water Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 11     A disagreeable odor caused by algae has been noticed during the past few days.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 11   A disagreeable odor caused by algae has been noticed during the past …
  • The Broken Intake Pipe Has Been Repaired
    The Broken Intake Pipe Has Been Repaired Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 6     The broken water intake pipe has been repaired by the Joseph G. Falcon company's workmen. The break was discovered by City Diver Moberg during his spring inspection.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 6   The broken water intake pipe has been repaired by the Joseph G. …
  • Village Economical in the Use of Water
    Village Economical in the Use of Water Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 1914, p. 1     Only sixty gallons per day per peson versus four hundred for Evanston
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 1914, p. 1   Only sixty gallons per day per peson versus four hundred for Evanston
  • Experts to make survey of village water system
    Experts to make survey of village water system Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Oct 1921, p. 15     Chairman John C. Blaylock of the Water and Sewers committe of the Village Board of Trustees recommended a survey of the water system in the village to determine wastage as an economy measure. The sur
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Oct 1921, p. 15   Chairman John C. Blaylock of the Water and Sewers committe of the …
  • Filtered Water Next Week, Maybe
    Filtered Water Next Week, Maybe Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Jul 1914, p. 5     Information on the filtration plant is hard to get. Dr. W. Lee Lewis, city chemist, says he is ready to begin work when notified.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Jul 1914, p. 5   Information on the filtration plant is hard to get. Dr. W. Lee …
  • What's new: Tap water's tops
    What's new: Tap water's tops NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life, 26 Jun 2008, p. 6     Wilmette's tap water held its own against bottled water in a blind taste test
    Wilmette Life, 26 Jun 2008, p. 6   Wilmette's tap water held its own against bottled water in a blind …
  • Booster Pumps Are Now in Operation
    Booster Pumps Are Now in Operation Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jul 1914, p. 1     Booster pumps were set in operation last week to increase water pressure. Until the water settles, it will contain some mud. The pumps have been idle since last September. The two pumps are located b
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jul 1914, p. 1   Booster pumps were set in operation last week to increase water pressure. …
  • Reduce Water Rate Discount
    Reduce Water Rate Discount Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 4     The Village board passed an ordinance amending the present water rate ordinance by reducing the discount from 10 to 5 percent.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 4   The Village board passed an ordinance amending the present water rate ordinance …
  • The power of water: There's bad news, too
    The power of water: There's bad news, too Newspaper
    Erich L. Gibbs, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Aug 2007, A11     Essay on water supply issues by Wilmette resident Erich L. Gibbs, president of High-Q Inc. which manufactures water purification systems for medical laboratories.
    Erich L. Gibbs, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Aug 2007, A11   Essay on water supply issues by Wilmette resident Erich L. Gibbs, president …
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