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 ILLINOIS, IOWA AND MISSOURI 
 
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 This brochure is prepared and distributed 
 to interest tourists and vacationists in the 
 scenic beauties and historical lore of this area. 
 
 APOLLOS W. O'HARRA. 
 
 Carthage, Illinois. 
 June 1, 1936. 
 
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 ILLIAMO » » 
 
 On The Father of Waters' 
 
 Illiamo — located on the Mississippi River includes a section of 
 Illinois, Iowa and Missouri which is replete with parks, picturesque 
 drives and recreational facilities centered in the midst of historical and 
 commercial attractions. Attention is especialy called to the beautiful 
 scenery on and along this country's greatest river — the dreaminess of 
 the large and beautiful lake made by the dam and power house across 
 the mighty river, the high and scenic bluffs that confine the waters, the 
 groves of stately trees along the shores. Other no less attractive fea- 
 tures include the river craft, steam boats, sail boats, and motor boats 
 that ply these waters; the wonderful bathing beaches, sandy and safe, 
 the club houses, cottages and cabins; the magnificent opportunities for 
 good fishing; the fine parks, golf links, tennis courts, and places of
 
 HEART OF ILLIAMO FROM THE AIR 
 
 amusement. The Des Moines River and the Carthage lake also contri- 
 bute to the general effect of this, the grandest landscape to be found in 
 any country lying in the valley of a great river. 
 
 This territory is exceedingly interesting from an historic point of 
 view, all of which is referred to in the following pages. No tourist 
 should fail to visit this attractive region. Accommodations are ample 
 and reasonable, and admirable locations for summer cottages or perma- 
 nent homes can be secured on favorable terms. 
 
 A CORNER OF RARE SCENIC BEAUTY
 
 A 
 
 LAKE KEOKUK ABOVE THE DAM 
 
 LOCATION 
 
 The great hydro-electric plant in the Mississippi River at the foot 
 of the Des Moines Rapids is the center of this luxurious playground. 
 Lake Keokuk, extending from the dam north for more than forty miles 
 and being from one to three miles in width and one foot to forty feet 
 in depth, affords unbounded pleasure for all who enjoy bathing, boat- 
 ing, swimming, and any other activities that large bodies of water 
 induce. 
 
 MATCHLESS SCENIC DRIVE 
 
 On the margin of the lake, on the Iowa side, is a splendid scenic- 
 highway, running along the foot of the high wooded bluffs that fringe 
 the lake, completed and in use. 
 
 TWO MISSISSIPPI STEAMERS IN KEOKUK LOCKS
 
 CALM SOLITUDE 
 
 On the Illinois side, between the lake and the imposing timbered 
 hills, the State of Illinois and the Federal Government are now con- 
 structing the finest and most beautiful scenic highway in the state. 
 The justification for such a drive is well stated in the opinion of the 
 Supreme Court of Illinois, rendered in the suit of Weber vs. Department 
 of Public Works and Buildings, 360 111. 11, involving the question 
 whether this road should be located along the lake or some distance 
 east, through a farming community. 
 
 The Supreme Court of Illinois said: 
 
 "It further appears from the evidence, and is not disputed by either 
 party, that the River road will be more expensive to complete by approx- 
 imately $190,000;" * * * 
 
 " * * * It also appears from the record that the city of Nauvoo has a 
 large historical interest for students of religion and early Americana. It 
 was for a considerable time the home of the Mormons, headed by Joseph 
 Smith, and many religious monuments and places are visited there every 
 year. The estimate placed upon their number of visitors is from twenty 
 thousand to thirty thousand per annum. It further appears that Hamil- 
 ton lies at the easterly end of the well known Keokuk dam, which like- 
 wise attracts large numbers of travelers from this and other States. It 
 appears from the record that a register kept at the Keokuk dam indicates 
 two hundred thousand visitors annually. The record further indicates 
 that a large number of the visitors to the Keokuk dam wish to, and do, 
 visit the historical City of Nauvoo, and likewise many of the visitors to 
 Nauvoo wish to, and do, visit the Keokuk dam. The record shows that 
 there is a presently existing large volume of traffic between the two cities, 
 and that all of it now uses as a matter of choice the River road, which 
 has been designated by the department. The record further shows, and
 
 it is not disputed, that the road designated by the department will be a route of sreat 
 scenic beauty; that this road now attracts, and if improved will increasingly attract, 
 large numbers of visitors in addition to those above mentioned who wish to see the 
 
 Keokuk dam and the Nauvoo 
 relics. It is further shown by the 
 record that the Connable road 
 traverses an ordinary farming dis- 
 trict, without anything to give it 
 any special interest of import- 
 ance." 
 
 "It is contended by the appel- 
 lants that the question of scenic 
 beauty cannot be considered and 
 is not one of the factors in the 
 problems, but as against this it is 
 urged by the department that 
 scenic beauty, the Keokuk dam 
 and the historical importance of 
 Nauvoo and its religious relics are 
 among the principal reasons for 
 many persons visiting the terri- 
 tory in question * * *." 
 
 "It is perfectly clear from the 
 record that one of the reasons for 
 any road in this vicinity is to 
 afford a direct connection between 
 Hamilton and Nauvoo, in accord- 
 ance with the apparent legislative 
 intent; that most of the traffic is 
 due to the beauty of the scenery 
 along the river, and that such 
 traffic is largely brought to this 
 vicinity by the Keokuk dam and 
 the Mormon relics at Nauvoo." 
 
 CONVINCING EVIDENCE 
 
 THAT THESE WATERS 
 
 AND THIS AIR ARE 
 
 HEALTHFUL AND 
 
 INVIGORATING.
 
 LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI. 
 
 The electric power produced from this hydro-electric develop- 
 ment is used mainly for domestic and manufacturing purposes. The 
 power zone covers a territory around Keokuk with a radius of approxi- 
 mately 200 miles with a population in excess of five million people. 
 Power lines include the cities of Keokuk, Fort Madison, and Burlington 
 in Iowa; Hamilton, Quincy, Alton, and East St. Louis in Illinois; and St. 
 Louis and other smaller towns in Missouri. 
 
 Since its completion in 1913 over 5,000,000 people have visited the 
 Mississippi River Power Company dam to view this mighty spectacle 
 which is a monument to engineering genius. Visitors are always wel- 
 come and they are escorted through the plant by a trained guide each 
 hour between the hours of 9:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. 
 
 LOCALITY OF BEAUTIFUL RIVERS 
 
 This area lies not only on the banks of the Mississippi River but 
 is situated in surroundings which are drained by other attractive bodies 
 of water. Lake Carthage and the Des Moines River are only two of 
 these. What Henry Van Dyke says about the value of rivers illustrates 
 to some extent the importance of these waters: 
 
 "For real company and friendship, there is nothing outside of the 
 animal kingdom that is comparable to a river. It has a life, a character, 
 a voice of its own, and it is full of good fellowship. It can talk in various 
 tones, loud or low, and of many subjects, grave and gay. Under favor-
 
 BEACH 
 BELLES 
 
 ILLIAMO SAILORS.
 
 SUMMER DAYS 
 
 Yes, 
 
 iver is the 
 
 able circumstances it will even make shift to sing, 
 most companionable of all inanimate things. 
 
 I will admit that a very good case can be made out in favor of the 
 sea or the mountains. But, after all, love of the sea is a disquieting 
 passion, lacking in comfort and mutual confidence. The sea is too big 
 for loving and too uncertain. It will not fit into our thoughts. The 
 mountain on the other hand, is voiceless and imperturbable; and its very 
 loftiness sometimes makes us the more lonely. 
 
 Trees seem to come closer to our life. They are often rooted in our 
 richest feelings; and our sweetest memories, like birds, build nests in 
 their branches. But when I invite a friend with me to share my orisons, 
 or wander alone to indulge the luxury of unlaborious thought, my feet 
 
 
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 COME AND JOIN' US IN THE SAND.
 
 turn not to a tree, but to the bunk of a river, for there the musings of 
 solitude find a friendly accompaniment, and human intercourse is purified 
 by the murmuring water. It is by a river that I would choose to make 
 love, and to revive old friendships, to play with the children, to escape 
 from vain, selfish desires, and to cleanse my mind from all the false and 
 foolish things that mar the joy of living." 
 
 RIVER CROSSINGS 
 
 Illiamo is conveniently reached from all points by excellent 
 highway routes and transportation facilities. The cities in this area 
 are all closely connected and the barrier of river crossings is eliminated 
 by bridges located at Burlington, Ft. Madison, Keokuk and Quincy. 
 There is also the more picturesque manner of crossing by ferry from 
 Montrose to Nauvoo. Alexandria to Warsaw, and Canton to Meyer. 
 
 THREE MUSKETEERS ON A JAUNT.
 
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 Try cruising this year! If your shore driving has lost zest and driving on the 
 crowded highways has lost its thrill, new pleasures await you in these speedy sports 
 craft, that will open a panorama of scenic beauty on the wide, uncrowded waterways. 
 
 FOURTEEN
 
 ^-'j* 
 
 PAGING DAVIE JONES! 
 
 EXTRAORDINARY RECREATIONAL 
 ADVANTAGES 
 
 There are plenty of inducements to bring the guest at Illiamo out 
 into the open. For exercise one can find ample mediums, the chief 
 diversions being fishing, swimming, and boating. Just below the Keo- 
 kuk dam one finds the fisherman's paradise. The water is amply- 
 stocked with fish of many species. Bathing beaches, swimming pools, 
 and wading ponds for the children afford the swimmers their opportun- 
 
 ANCHORS A WEIGH!
 
 HOUSE-BOAT! IZJEAL FOR LAZY SUMMER DAYS. 
 
 ity. Boating, another favorite pastime, is facilitated by both privately 
 owned craft of all types, and the large river steamers open to the public. 
 At intervals during the summer months these pleasure boats make trips 
 to the neighboring river cities, traveling during the day at times, or 
 again, providing romantic entertainment with a moonlight excursion. 
 Each steamer is equipped with restful decks, an excellent dance floor, 
 an outstanding orchestra, and spacious restaurants. They are especial- 
 ly impressive at night when illuminated, resembling great floating 
 palaces as they drift on the water. 
 
 ONE OF THE NUMEROUS PLEASURE CRAFT IN THE ILLIAMO REGION. 
 
 SIXTEEN
 
 
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 SAILING. SAIUN! 
 
 Water sports, although particularly outstanding in this territory, 
 do not monopolize the field, however. Tennis courts, golf links, and 
 club houses provide other opportunities. For those who wish to "rough 
 it", there are spacious parks of surpassing beauty, wooded glens and 
 other lovely spots inviting hiking trips and picnics. Numerous cottages 
 and cabins along the lake indicate the appreciation of the lovely 
 scenery and advantageous locations for summer homes. During the 
 open season for shooting ducks the facilities in and along the river from 
 Burlington to Fort Madison and from Warsaw to Canton and below, are 
 unsurpassed. 
 
 
 SHOW BOAT OF "OLE MAN RIVER 
 
 SEVENTEEN
 
 WHAT THE ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
 THINKS OF THIS SECTION 
 
 The publicity department of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
 said in its "Illinois Tourists Guide": 
 
 "Here, along the waters of the Mississippi is wild life in profusion 
 and scenery to delight the eye of the most jaded tourist. The Oquawka 
 Game Refuge is here, amidst this typical Mississippi River scenery. 
 Some of the Illinois most fascinating natural beauty is to be found in this 
 section." 
 
 "This section of Illinois has received little or no attention from tour- 
 ists due, largely, to the fact that its many points of scenic and historic 
 interests have not been brought to the attention of the public. Many 
 singularly beautiful spots may have been overlooked here. Few, if any 
 are well marked. But, for the traveler, anxious to view one of the most 
 picturesque sections in the State, we recommend a trip through Section 
 11. The famous paved roads of Illinois make the travel along the main 
 highways easy. The cities of the section have tourists' accommodations 
 and good hotel facilities." 
 
 Recognizing the soundness of the foregoing statement, we are 
 in this booklet undertaking the task, too long delayed, of acquainting 
 tourists with the scenic and historic interest of this area, and the gen- 
 eral public with the importance of its educational, industrial and com- 
 mercial interests. 
 
 For those who love to saunter, for groups that enjoy picnics, for 
 the scores who delight to fish, for hundreds who love to swim and dive, 
 for all who care to try their skill in the canoe, sail or motor boat or on a 
 surf board, for all who enjoy golf, tennis and any other legitimate sport 
 this region offers much. 
 
 BELOW THE DAM.
 
 AERIAL VIEW OF THE "GATE CITY.' 
 
 ILLIAMO CITIES . »» 
 
 In each of the following cities, towns, and villages in this area 
 will be found much of interest well worth seeing. The cities and larger 
 towns have excellent hotel facilities, restaurants, cafeterias, tourists' 
 camps and all other travelers' accommodations at the same moderate 
 prices prevailing throughout the year. They are not boosted during 
 the tourist season. 
 
 KEOKUK 
 
 The Gate City" 
 
 Keokuk, the metropolis of Lee County, is beautifully situated upon the romantic 
 and picturesque bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River at the foot of the Des Moines 
 Rapids. This place was called by the Indians "Puck-e-she-tuck," which some writers 
 have interpreted as meaning "the foot of the rapids," but Francis Labiseur, who acted 
 as interpreter in the negotiation of some of the early treaties, and who understood the 
 language of the Sacs and Foxes, says its liberal meaning is "where the waters run 
 still." In the early days Keokuk was a great shipping and outfitting point for the 
 tide of emigration from the older states to the west. The great amount of trade and 
 emigration that then passed west via this point gave Keokuk the name of the "Gate 
 
 NINETEEN
 
 ii^OKUK, CHIEF OF THE 
 
 SACS. 
 
 Photographed from an or- 
 iginal daguerreotype, pro- 
 cured by a Mr. Rentgen, a 
 commission merchant, who 
 induced Keokuk to sit for 
 the picture in the later '30s. 
 
 THE LEVEE AT I ,OKUK. 
 The foot of High Street, in 1848. Taken fr- m drawing said to have been made by 
 Lieut. Robert E. Lee, who was then stationed here and who was afterwards the great 
 Confederate General of the Civil War. This drawing was discovered in the War De- 
 partment of the Government by General W. W. Belknap, of Keokuk, after the latter 
 had become Secretary of War, 
 
 TWENTY
 
 . 
 
 "THE TWILIGHT OF THE TREES AND RIVER' 
 
 Autumnal view from Rand Park at Keokuk. 
 
 City." which it has ever since retained. However, the city received its true name 
 from the great Indian Chief. Keokuk, head of the Sacs, who dwelt here in the days of 
 early Americana. 
 
 The first white men to visit what is now Lee County were Marquette and Joliet. 
 who landed near the present town of Montrose in 1G73, while on their voyage down 
 the Mississippi. The first attempt to form a permanent settlement was made by Louis 
 Honore Tesson, who in 1796 obtained a grant of land from the Spanish authorities of 
 Louisiana. This grant was locati i si bank of the Mississippi River at the 
 
 head of the Des Moines Rapids." Dr. Samuel C. Muir, a pioneer, built his cabin near 
 the foot of the rapids, within the limits of the present city of Keokuk, and was the 
 first citizen thereof. Today a thriving city with an active, energetic citizenry has 
 sprung up where once only the red men trod. What were once the hunting grounds 
 of the Sacs and Foxes are now cultivated fields. The whistle of the steamboat on the 
 great Father of Waters has supplanted the war-whoop of the savage. Where was 
 once the Indian trail is now the railroad, and the tepee has given way to the school 
 house. Indian villages have disappeared, and in their stead has come a city with 
 paved streets, electric lights, street transportation, libraries, and all the evidences of 
 modern progress. 
 
 Keokuk is a fair city of fifteen thousand people, lying uniquely in the curve of 
 
 DES MOINES RIVER AND BRIDGE, NEAR KEOKIK. 
 
 Moines joins the Mi I distance below. 
 
 TWENTY-ONE
 
 the Mississippi's long arm. It is a progressive, refreshing town with wide, paved 
 streets, a beautiful residential district located on the bluffs of the river, and inter- 
 spersed with several lovely 
 public parks. Among these are 
 Rand, Kilbourne, and Triangle. 
 Rand Park, the most promi- 
 nent, was named after G. D. 
 Rand, an outstanding citizen of 
 Keokuk in an earlier day. In 
 t'lis park we find a beautiful 
 horticultural display, an ex- 
 traordinary view of the river, 
 and ample facilities for recrea- 
 tion, including a playground 
 and wading pool for the child- 
 ren. The monument of the 
 famous chief from whom the 
 city derives its name is also lo- 
 cated here. The monument, 
 erected by the local chapter of 
 the Daughters of the American 
 Revolution, is a handsome, 
 bronze statue of the old chief, 
 mounted upon a pedestal of 
 limestone, and facing the river. 
 
 The business interests of the 
 city are represented by four 
 banks, several large manufac- 
 turing plants, a number of 
 well-stocked mercantile estab- 
 lishments, two theatres, good 
 hotels, and numerous minor 
 business enterprises. Keokuk's 
 commercial interests are ap- 
 parent in its splendid industries 
 and manufacturing enterprises. 
 Public-spirited citizens have 
 erected fine schools, both public 
 and parochial, and in addition, the city possesses an excellent public library. 
 
 The Elks' Club, the Masonic Temple, and the Eagles' Lodge are evidence that the 
 fraternal orders of the city are both prosperous and popular. The city's social life is 
 shown by the number of literary, social, and charitable societies, to say nothing of a 
 number of commercial clubs. One of the most prominent social organizations in Lee 
 County is the Keokuk Country Club, a handsome clubhouse a short distance north of 
 the city on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi. The building stands on the highest 
 level of the thirty-six acres which comprise the grounds of the club. Facing the 
 river, a wide veranda opens onto a large reception room, and a dance pavilion forms 
 a separate building. A nine-hole golf course has been laid out on the grounds by 
 Thomas Bendelow, the Chicago golf expert, and is one of the finest links along the 
 Mississippi. The clubhouse has been the scene of many parties and entertainments, 
 and is one of the most popular social centers of Keokuk during the summer season. 
 
 Among Keokuk's illustrious citizens in the past was Mark Twain. When a 
 young man Samuel L. Clemens worked at the printer's trade here and set type on the 
 first Keokuk city directory, published in 1856, in which he gave his occupation as 
 antiquarian. This directory was published by his brother, Orion Clemens, and a copy 
 of it is now in the Keokuk Public Library. He also worked awhile on the Saturday 
 Post, which paper employed him to write some articles upon his travels after leaving 
 Keokuk. The first of these articles was published December 4, 1856, signed "Snod- 
 
 Nellie Walkers Statue of Chief KeoKuk, 
 Rand Park, at Keokuk. 
 
 TWENTY-TWO
 
 A typical home situated on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. 
 
 grass," and is said to be the first article ever published by the man who afterward 
 became so celebrated a humorist. Samuel R. Curtis, a colonel of the 2nd Iowa Infan- 
 try, served in both the Mexican and Civil Wars. He was promoted to the rank of 
 major-general, and a statue erected in his memory stands at Fourth and Main Streets. 
 It is also interesting to note that Rupert Hughes was a former citizen of Keokuk, 
 where he received his elementary education. The scene of his "Laberim Cruise" is 
 laid here. Justice Miller, of the Supreme Court of the United States, lived in Keokuk 
 and other notable men too numerous to mention. Miss Cornelia Meigs, a talented 
 authoress of stories for children, was a native of Keokuk. The noted lawyer, James 
 C. Davis, was born in Keokuk and lived and practiced his profession there for many 
 years. He became famous as a railroad lawyer and later made a remarkable record 
 in Washington as Director General of Railroads. 
 
 The Gate City is Keokuk's widely read daily paper that wields a splendid influ- 
 ence in the Mississippi valley. The Keokuk Citizen is a deservedly popular weekly 
 paper. 
 
 RIDING THE SURF. 
 
 TWENTY-THREE
 
 HOTEL IOWA. 
 
 HOTEL IOWA, KEOKUK 
 
 Fire proof and of the best construction. Ward B. Brown, Owner and Manager. 
 
 Now is the time to pick out the hotel that best fits your ideas and your budget. 
 At home abroad— here at the Hotel Iowa guests find spaciously comfortable, modern 
 rooms, and an atmosphere that's congenial. It offers you everything to make your 
 stay in this vacation paradise a memorable holiday. From bell boy to manager they 
 believe in suiting their schedule and convenience to that of the guest, and so you'll 
 find a genuine, friendly interest in your comfort and your happiness every minute 
 you are here. The Hotel Iowa is worth your consideration because it has much to 
 offer you. Why not come in?— have dinner in the beautiful, rainbow dining room, or 
 enjoy a cool drink in the unique, subterranean tap-room. The cuisine and service are 
 of special excellence, and the prices, moderate. Naturally, it's the place to stay in 
 Keokuk. Located conveniently on Main Street in the heart of the business district. 
 
 TWO OUTSTANDING INDUSTRIES 
 
 Travellers and tourists should be interested in the products of two of Keokuk's 
 principal industries: Purity Oats Company and Iowa Fiber 
 
 )x Company with its two 
 
 TWKNTY-FOl'I;
 
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 URITY OATS PLANT. 
 
 divisions — one manufacturing corrugated shipping containers and the other producing 
 paper cans and tubs. , 
 
 A good dish of rolled oats makes a substantial part of a hearty breakfast, 
 whether eaten in the open, in a tent, a cottage, cabin or palace. There is no better 
 oatmeal made than that manufactured by the Purity Oats Company in its factory on 
 Front Street in Keokuk. The out-put of this plant is shipped in large quantities and 
 to all parts of the United States, and enjoys a wide reputation for excellency. 
 
 The President, Mr. J. O. Hoerner, Secretary, Mr. M. G. Sterne and General 
 Manager, Mr. C. M. Hidding, are business men of recognized ability, who do not limit 
 their ellorts to their manufacturing interests but give encouragement and assistance 
 to all movements looking to the improvement of their city, the country and the wel- 
 lare of the people. 
 
 The benefits strangers derive from a visit to this interesting and exhilarating 
 recreational center interests the ollicials and they extend a hearty welcome. 
 
 Mr. Hoerner and Mr. Sterne are also President and Secretary, respectively, of 
 the Iowa Fiber Box Company. Travellers and tourists frequently rely on containers 
 such as are manufactured and sold at wholesale by these companies for food supply 
 and other necessities. When their purchases are canned or packed in the products 
 of these plants the contents will be satisfactory so far as the container is concerned. 
 Visitors are always welcome at the plant of the Iowa Fiber Box Company, located in 
 the South Fifth Street industrial section of Keokuk. 
 
 THE HOTEL IOWA PHARMACY 
 
 Is Keokuk's most complete drug store. They carry a complete line of toiletries, 
 drugs, and cigarettes. Try their appetizing fountain lunches. They are unexcelled 
 for quality, quantity and price. 
 
 TWENTY-FIVE
 
 WHO SAID THERE'S A 
 
 LOT OF BUNK IN A 
 
 YACHT? 
 
 GLASER'S BEACH 
 
 Situated overlooking Lake Keokuk, on the old Mississippi River, Glaser's Beach 
 provides tourist cottages and safe swimming facilities with dressing rooms and locker 
 service. Bathing privileges are included with the cabins. Drive out the River Road 
 — you can't miss the place. 
 
 TIRE AND GAS INN 
 
 Conoco Service is featured at the Tire and Gas Inn. They call for and deliver 
 your car. Located on Keokuk's main thoroughfare on Route No. 61. Free travel in- 
 formation and courteous and efficient service. Cover the miles over Illiamo with 
 Conoco, and let the Tire and Gas Inn solve your car problems. 
 
 BLUE BUD BEAUTY SHOPPE 
 
 Let the Blue Bud Beauty Shoppe in Keokuk, Iowa, illustrate and reveal to you 
 the charm and beauty as part of your personality which can be brought forth by 
 coiffure specialists of the very first rank. Their special scalp treatments enhance the 
 beauty and lustre of your hair. 
 
 KATHRYN'S SHOP OF BEAUTY 
 
 Your personal appearance is your best asset. Kathryn's Shop of Beauty 
 specializes in all branches of beauty culture. Let their expert operators, featuring 
 the Marinello System, develop your individuality. They also carry a line of cosmetics 
 and beauty accessories. 
 
 THE MAYO BROTHERS' 
 
 YACHT AN ANNUAL 
 
 VISITOR TO THE 
 
 ILLIAMO REGION. 
 
 TWENTY-SIX
 
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 ENJOYING 
 AN IDEAL 
 VACATION! 
 
 TWENTY-SEVEN
 
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 EXCURSION STEAMER ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. 
 
 BARTHOLOMEW BROTHERS 
 
 For economical travel through the Illiamo Region there's a V-8 waiting for you 
 at Bartholomew Brothers, Ford Sales and Service. They use genuine Ford parts and 
 are specially trained and equipped to give good service. New and used models. 
 Their commodious places of business is conveniently located on the corner of Third 
 and Main Street, Keokuk. 
 
 HOTEL IOWA BEAUTY SHOPPE 
 
 Be alluring on every occasion! It costs so little to be charming. The Hotel 
 Iowa Beauty Shoppe proves this with modern equipment and skilled operators. Visit 
 this salon for beauty and distinction in hair styles. 
 
 Y. M. C. A. AND Y. W. C. A. 
 
 These are two of Keokuk's outstanding institutions. Both have all of the 
 accommodations and facilities usually found in modern young men's and young 
 women's Christian Association homes. 
 
 s. 
 
 HAMILL CO. 
 
 Wholesale Grocers Coffee Roasters 
 
 
 Palm & Olive Branch 
 
 1852 
 
 : QUALITY 1936 
 
 
 Food Products 
 KEOKUK, IOWA 
 
 TWENTY-EIGHT
 
 NAUVOO 
 
 'The City Beautiful' 
 
 JOSEPH SMITH, WHO POLNDID SAHTOO- 
 
 From an historical standpoint Nauvoo is without a rival in this country. It 
 had a population of about 20,000 when Chicago was still but a village settlement. 
 
 There had been a little village called Commerce in existence for a time when 
 the Mormons, under the leadership of Joseph Smith, came in great numbers in the 
 spring and summer of 1839 and settled at Commerce. The Mormons named the new 
 
 
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 TWENTY-NINE
 
 JOSEPH SMITH PREACHING TO SAC AND FOX INDIANS 
 
 city "Nauvoo", which it is said meant "Pleasant Land." The land was not only pleas- 
 ant, but so beautiful was the location that Thomas Gregg, an able journalist and author 
 living in the same county at that time, but who was regarded as quite unfriendly to 
 the Mormons, said of the location in his book, "Prophet of Palmyra." 
 
 "The point selected by the Mormons on which to locate their new 
 
 Zion is certainly one of the most beautiful and salubrious in the west. 
 
 It lies at the head of the Des Moines Rapids in the Mississippi River, 
 
 in a beautiful curve of the stream and overlooks the broad river, its 
 
 islands, and the great plains and prairies beyond." 
 
 Nauvoo today is unsurpassed for natural scenic beauty and is an example of the 
 Mormons' ability to perceive and make use of the appealing objects of nature. 
 
 JOSEPH SMITH'S HOMESTEAD
 
 In 1840 the Mormons procured from the Illinois legislature a charter giving 
 NaUVOO special privileges and unusual authority, which engendered feeling on the 
 part of the anti-Mormons and 
 added to the already ini 
 bitterness then existing. The 
 ultimate outcome was a so- 
 called Mormon War. the im- 
 prisonment in the county jail 
 of Joseph Smith, the Prophet 
 and founder of his church, and 
 his brother Hiram, both of 
 whom were killed while there 
 by what has been design 
 a mob, followed by the exodus 
 of the Mormons from Nauvoo, 
 and the burning later by van- 
 dals of their beautiful million 
 dollar temple, built largely of 
 native stone. 
 
 The interesting history of 
 these times and events both 
 from the Mormon view and the 
 view of the opponents at that 
 time, can not be incorporated 
 herein for lack of space but 
 may be obtained in book or 
 pamphlet form at a reasonable 
 price in Nauvoo. 
 
 The feeling existing at th 
 time has long since entirely 
 disappeared and thousands of 
 Mormons visit their ancient 
 city every year and meet with a 
 warm reception by the citizens 
 who take an interest and pride 
 
 in entertaining them as well as MORMON TEMPLE AT NAUVOO BEFORE 
 
 other visitors to their city. IXS DESTRUCTION. 
 
 ETIENNE CABET 
 
 ICARIAN COMMUNITY 
 
 Shortly after the Mormons left Nauvoo and 
 their homes, many of which were substantially 
 built brick residences, Etienne Cabet, an edu- 
 cated Frenchman, with many of his followers 
 came to Nauvoo and took advantage of the op- 
 portunity to acquire homes in the residences left 
 by the Mormons. Cabet is said to have advo- 
 cated b olute equality of men and women, free- 
 dom of religion, common ownership of property, 
 and the operation of individualism. He soon 
 had a large colony and the Nauvoo "Icarian 
 Community" was incorporated in 1851. The 
 capital stock was $100,000 with the privilege of 
 the same to $500,000. All things were 
 in common and all went well for a time, but 
 colony disbanded, though many of these 
 people remained in Nauvoo and vicinity and 
 were splendid citizens as are also their descend- 
 ants. The printed story of this historic com- 
 
 THIRTY-ONE
 
 munity can also be secured in Nauvoo. Nauvoo also has many uptodate things of in- 
 terest to visitors. The best native wine in this country is made in the city and its 
 vicinity. Its soil and its old experienced fruit growers, many of them bringing that 
 experience with them from fruit districts of Eu- 
 rope, produce the best quality of grapes, apples, ^?=^r -" -j 
 pears, peaches, plums and all other kinds of --rf^ys^'? 
 fruit that can be produced in this climate. Train 
 loads of these fruits are shipped far and wide 
 each year. 
 
 Nauvoo has one of the finest bathing beaches 
 on the river and untold other opportunities for 
 those on pleasure bent, including a fine park at 
 the river, with plenty of shade, water, rest 
 rooms, tables and benches. The facilities for 
 boating and fishing are superb. 
 
 The citizens of Nauvoo are as industrious a 
 people as ever gave vitality to enterprise and are 
 as hospitable as can be found anywhere. 
 
 Its widely read newspaper, the Nauvoo In- 
 dependent, published continuously for 62 years, 
 is the main spring in the city that keeps the 
 wheels going round and everybody alert. 
 
 CABET'3 HOC3E AT NAUVOO. 
 
 TEDFORD'S 
 
 GROCERY 
 
 The Complete Food Market 
 PICNIC and LUNCH SUPPLIES 
 
 OPEN EVENINGS — FRESH MILK & CREAM 
 
 KRAUS 
 
 CONFECTIONERY - LUNCHES 
 
 HOME MADE ICE CREAM 
 
 CHOICE LIQUORS AND BEER 
 Phone 232 Route 96 Nauvoo 
 
 SANITARY BARBER & BEAUTY SHOP 
 
 KRAUS RECREATION - BILLIARDS 
 
 THIRTY-TWO
 
 NAUVOO DRUG COMPANY 
 
 "Quality and S< rvice Always" 
 
 FLOYD TIMMON'S. Prop. 
 
 Hertel's 
 SHELL SERVICE STATION 
 
 NAUVOO, ILL. 
 
 THIBTY-THBW
 
 ST. MARY'S ACADEMY 
 
 NAUVOO, ILLINOIS 
 
 St. Mary's Academy, Nauvoo, 111., a boarding school for girls of all ages, has 
 one of the most beautiful locations for educational purposes in the state. At the very 
 spot where stands St. Mary's Academy, the Mississippi river, two miles in width 
 sweeps gracefully within its rockbound shore in the form of a crescent, then winds off 
 to the first chain of rapids. In its diversified beauty the site is well adapted to inspire 
 rest and thought which ever exert such a powerful influence over the moral, physical, 
 and intellectual life. 
 
 The plan of education is of the highest scope. The Academy has adopted a 
 curriculum of studies which is admirably adapted to impart to the mind a thorough 
 and refined scholarship. 
 
 In its moral training the Academy aims to surround the pupils with an atmos- 
 phere of refinement and religion, thus giving them a knowledge of the strong Chris- 
 tian principles, which develop in woman both her greatest power and her tenderest 
 charm. The school is accredited by the University of Illinois and recognized by the 
 State Board of Education at Springfield. 
 
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 REIMBOLD 
 
 
 HARDWARE - 
 
 STOVES - CUTLERY 
 
 SPORTING GOODS 
 
 - CAMPING EQUIPMENT 
 
 
 NAUVOO . 
 
 . . . ILLINOIS 
 
 THIRTY-FOUR
 
 ST. EDMUNDS HALL 
 
 NAUVOO, ILLINOIS 
 
 St. Edmund's Hall, Nauvoo, Illinois, is a boarding school for little boys between 
 ages of 5 and 12. In point of healthfulness and charm of scenery the position of St. 
 Edmunds is unrivaled. Pure air, pure water, plenty of outdoor exercise, and vigilant 
 attention to the personal habits of the boys are important factors in the high standard 
 of health which has always prevailed among them. 
 
 The Educational plan is designed for boys and is well adapted to impart a solid 
 foundation for a refined scholarship, while every attention is paid to propriety of de- 
 portment and personal neatness. 
 
 BATTERIES SOLD. SERVICED 
 
 ATLAS TIRES SOLD, REPAIRED 
 
 HORTON'S 
 
 STANDARD SERVICE STATION 
 
 NAUVOO .... ILLINOIS 
 
 AUTOMOBILES— Greased, Washed and Polished 
 GAS WITH US ON THE CORNER 
 
 THIRTY-FIVE
 
 
 JOSKi'H SMITI 
 
 NAUVOO AS A BUSINESS CENTER 
 
 The Nauvoo business houses whose names appear herein are worthy of the 
 confidence and trade of the people, strangers as well as neighbors. 
 
 The proprietors are progressive and take an active part in all movements to 
 improve their city, their county and the opportunity for recreation and pleasure by 
 the people. They are hospitable and entertaining and it is a genuine pleasure to meet 
 them in their place of business or elsewhere. 
 
 STATE BANK OF NAUVOO 
 
 This bank was established in the year 1893 and had a steady and rapid growth. 
 Prior to the depression it had the reputation of having the largest amount of deposits 
 of any bank in a city the size of Nauvoo. With improvement in general conditions 
 and the better prices for grapes, peaches, pears, 
 apples and other fruits, vegetables and farm pro- 
 ducts, this bank will soon surpass its former 
 record. 
 
 The State Bank of Nauvoo is an institution 
 worthy of and having the confidence of the 
 people and is helpful in maintaining the splendid 
 reputation the city enjoys for hospitality. 
 
 The active officers are: K. J. Reinhardt, 
 Cashier, and S. E. Lauther, Asst. Cashier; the 
 other officers are W. C. Bolton, President, and 
 W. J. Singleton, Alex Foggy and George Anton, 
 Vice-Presidents, all of whom are interested in 
 civic affairs and every movement and enterprise 
 calculated to help the community. 
 
 THIRTY-SIX
 
 TEN ILLIAMO BATHING BEAUTIES 
 
 A PUBLIC UTILITY 
 
 Nauvoo is one of the best lighted small cities in Illinois. The Nauvoo Electric 
 Light and Power Co. organized in 1909 provides excellent service to its many patrons. 
 Purchasing its power tron rydro-electric power plant at Keokuk, its trans- 
 
 former substation has a capacity designed to serve any anticipated growth of the 
 community. 
 
 The company is locally owned and managed, having its show room of electrical 
 needs and appliances located in attractive quarters in the business district. Besides 
 the electrical distribution service, the company tl contracting and installa- 
 
 tion. There are several lines to rural customers. Mr. J. B. Nelson, the efficient and 
 accommodating manager, recently died, but L. E. Schafer has been appointed general 
 manager and will continue to give the same splendid service. 
 
 A TYPICAL WINE CELLAR. 
 
 THURTY-SEVEN
 
 BRIGHAM YOUNG HOUSE — NAUVOO 
 
 THE 3-B STORE 
 
 Messrs. Blum and Bechtold, of the 3-B Store of Nauvoo are identified with 
 every progressive movement to make their city a popular tourist shrine and a good 
 community in which to live. Their service, courtesy and values are accountable for 
 their success in retail merchandising as the 3-B Store has perhaps the largest stock 
 of merchandise in Hancock County, with lines of dry goods, ready to wear, shoes, 
 men's apparel and groceries. The quality of their goods is unsurpassed and their 
 prices the lowest. 
 
 You will enjoy meeting these friendly merchants and their capable employees. 
 
 SCENE AT LOVERS GLEN, ON NEW SCENIC HIGHWAY 
 
 THIRTY-EIGHT
 
 A NAUVOO SHORE 
 
 •To him who in the love of nature holds communion with her visible forms, 
 sin' speaks a various language." 
 
 THE MULCH HOUSE 
 
 The present residence of Charles Mulch, on Main Street, Nauvoo, Illinois, has an 
 interesting Mormon history. It was a three story brick building, built for the Nau- 
 voo Masonic Lodge. The top story has been removed and the remaining two stories 
 converted into a fine old mansion. It stands in a beautiful yard with large trees, 
 one of them attracting especial attention on account of the immense spread of its 
 branches. 
 
 The Mormons laid out Main Street from the river on the north to the river on 
 the south, a distance of about two miles, the river making a long, sweeping circle 
 around the city. The idea was to cut a ditch at the side of the street through which 
 the water would Bow from the north to the south. On the exodus of the Mormons 
 this was abandoned. 
 
 Mr. Mulch is anxious that the visitors to Nauvoo have an opportunity to see all 
 of the numerous buildings and points of historical interest scattered along the more 
 than fifty miles of citj trei i and will gladly aid them in securing a suitable guide. 
 
 A.E.DAUCHERTY 
 
 "The Clover Farm Store" 
 
 GROCERIES - MEATS - DAIRY PRODUCTS 
 
 Home Killed Meats — Home Made Sausage 
 
 NAUVOO, ILLINOIS 
 
 THIRTY-NINE
 
 Three Pretty Nooks — Lover's Glen; Old Stone Bridge and Anton Park 
 
 'CITY OF NAUVOO"— FERRY NAUVOO TO IOWA SHORE 
 
 RIVER SCENES AT NAUVOO
 
 HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGE AT HAMILTON 
 
 HAMILTON "The Power City" 
 
 Hamilton is located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and at the 
 Eastern or Illinois end of the dam of the Mississippi River Power Company. A large 
 park Of native trees near the center of town and on State Highway No. 9 is most 
 iid affords the tired traveller and tourist a restful aid. With pleasant en- 
 vironments the city has erein ample facilities for picnic and camping 
 parties and Hamilton Post 629 of the American Legion lias made special efforts to 
 provide in one part of the park amusements for children and facilities for all Legion- 
 naires and their friends and families to enjoy themselves in comfort. 
 
 The famous Wild Cat Springs park. McClaughry's Pleasure Grounds, the Lake 
 View Club Housi [rounds and Chutes' Beach and cottages, all adjacent 
 
 ICNIC SPOT. 
 
 FORTY-ONE
 
 "In glassy sleep the waters lie * * * " A Sheltered Cove across from Wildcat 
 
 Springs near Hamilton. 
 
 to the city makes this not only an ideal town in which to stop for a time or build a 
 summer cottage, but in which to live permanently. 
 
 The city has the best and most extensive water and sewer system of any city 
 its size in the country. The citizens are upstanding, reliable people who make good 
 neighbors. Kiwanians will find in this city one of the most wide awake, energetic 
 organizations to be found any where, ready to extend a hearty welcome. The busi- 
 ness men of the city are always alert, unselfish and appreciative of every effort to 
 help their town and give tourists and pleasure seekers, as well as their regular cus- 
 tomers, their best efforts, free information and reliable merchandise at the lowest 
 price. 
 
 BIRD'S-EYE VIEW ALONG ILLINOIS SHORE NEAR LAKEVIEW CLUB HOUSE 
 
 FORTY-TWO
 
 A HAVEN FOR VACATIONISTS AT CHUTE'S BEACH. 
 
 The following business houses in Hamilton are being conducted for financial 
 reasons, of course, but the men in charge do not give all their waking hours to 
 financial returns. They give time and thought to the welfare and pleasure of 
 their fellow men and they have materially aided in making you this invitation to come 
 to this great Tri-State Recreational Center because they believe you will be invigor- 
 ated, enriched, and made healthful by a visit to this scenic, historical, and healthful 
 territory. Call and see them. It will be to your interest and it will give them 
 pleasure to greet you. The Hamilton Press, the city's helpful newspaper, will be 
 pleased to note your coming and gladly give information. 
 
 MT. MORIAH BRIDGE ALONG THE RIVER. 
 
 FORTY-THREE
 
 TRADE WITH DONALD R. GORDON 
 
 A citizen who fully appreciates the natural scenery and historical lore of the 
 Tri-state Recreational Area and enthusiastically enters into every legitimate effort 
 to enable strangers to enjoy their visit to this center of attraction is Mr. Donald R. 
 Gordon, the proprietor of Gordon's Electrical, Book and Radio Store. His business 
 house is on the south side of Broadway, the principal business street of Hamilton. 
 
 Strangers and all others will be repaid by seeing Mr. Gordon, even if not need- 
 ing anything in his line, because of his ability and eagerness to give reliable informa- 
 tion concerning everything pertaining to this interesting part of the states of Illinois, 
 Iowa and Missouri. 
 
 Mr. Gordon carries a full line of all kinds of electrical appliances, also a com- 
 plete assortment of books and magazines. He also handles the Philco and General 
 Electric radios. His prices will warrant purchasing from him by all, while travelling 
 or at home. 
 
 Mr. Gordon has a substantial home in the city but he appreciates the river and 
 the scenery along its shores and has erected a beautiful summer cottage where he can 
 more fully enjoy them. 
 
 HUGHES DRUG STORE 
 
 "Meet me at the Fountain," greets Mr. W. C. Hughes, Hamilton Druggist, who 
 will be glad to direct you concerning this section of "Illiamo," and answer your 
 questions. 
 
 With his attractive and well known soda fountain serving delicious ice cream 
 and sodas, Mr. Hughes has one of the most modern pharmacies in this area. It is not 
 an exaggeration when we say that people come for miles in summer to patronize this 
 fountain and buy their drugs and sundry needs from this modern store. His malted 
 milks are richer, his sodas more delicious, his ice cream better and his stock of drugs 
 fresher and more complete but his prices are right and he will serve you with genuine 
 pleasure. 
 
 MODESTY OF BY-GONE DAYS.
 
 PAPAGO LODGE— SUMMER COTTAGE ON LAKE KEOKUK. 
 
 HAMILTON LUMBER COMPANY 
 
 The Hamilton Lumber Company, at Hamilton. Illinois, deals in all kinds of 
 building materials, builders hardware and Moore's Paints. Its prices are the lowest, 
 its service the best. 
 
 When desired this company will deliver its material on the ground. Anyone 
 wanting a cottage in this recreational center can have one on short notice to this 
 company, for it is prepared not only to furnish the material but to erect such cottages 
 ready for occupancy at an extremely moderate cost. 
 
 The company's offices and yards are conveniently located for service in all sec- 
 tions of this area. Mr. Edward J. Turner, the courteous manager, takes a personal 
 interest in all newcomers. 
 
 THE FEEG-U-WELL CAFE 
 
 The Feeg-U-Well Cafe, on Broadway, in Hamilton, is the longest established 
 restaurant in the city. The proprietor, Mr. Ihrig, has managed it continuously for 
 over thirteen years in this location. They specialize in serving meals, but are also 
 known for the delicious home made ice cream made from milk and cream from Mr. 
 Ihrig's own dairy herd. Beer, wines and liquors are also offered at this popular cafe. 
 
 WINTER SCENE OF GORDON COTTAGE ALONG RIVER 
 
 FORTY-SEVEN
 
 MODERN FUNERAL HOME 
 
 ■:■■-■ 
 
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 COMPLETE MORTUARY SERVICE 
 PHONE 67 
 
 MR. AND MRS. PAUL HANERHOFF 
 
 Hamilton, - - - - Illinois 
 
 POLYMERIZED 
 
 GASOLINE 
 At Regular Price 
 
 is the new kind of cost-cutting motor fuel! It has always been 
 the high test headliner. Now it is even better than ever, because 
 an added supply of heat units is crammed into every drop by 
 the scientific Polymerization process. It's not much of a 
 gamble to try a tankful. Do it today or tomorrow at the latest. 
 You will quickly feel the difference and enjoy the super-per- 
 formance and savings made possible by Phillips resources as 
 the world's largest producers of natural high test gasoline. 
 
 McCartney and momberg 
 
 Distributors 
 
 HAMILTON, ILL. 
 
 KEOKUK, IOWA 
 
 FORTY-EIGHT
 
 FAMOUS "J. S." EXCURSION STEAMER. 
 
 CHUTE'S BEACH 
 
 Hamilton is fortunate in having an attractive, first class bathing beach in the 
 
 corporate limits of the city, known as Chute's Beach. Mr. Chute has a number of 
 
 cottages nearby, overlooking the lake, which he rents reasonably. This 
 
 beach attracts many people every summer. Dressing rooms, rest rooms and lockers 
 
 are provided. 
 
 UNLIMITED FACILITIES Fi 
 BOATING. 
 
 WILDCAT SPRINGS 
 
 For many years these large 
 springs, gushing forth from Wild- 
 cat Cave, together with the sur- 
 rounding timbered grounds, locat- 
 ed at the north edge of Hamilton, 
 have been one of the most popular 
 picnic grounds and places for 
 large meetings and gatherings in 
 this part of the country. 
 
 The sparkling, cold, running 
 water, grassy lawns, and shaded 
 nooks appeal also to smaller com- 
 panies. Even two congenial spir- 
 its often find contentment and the 
 inclination to make future plans 
 while here. 
 
 While the property is private- 
 ly owned, the charge for its enjoy- 
 ment is made simply for the pur- 
 pose of enabling the proprietor to 
 control the premises and is only 
 nominal. 
 
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 FORTY-NINE
 
 LAKE VIEW CLUB 
 
 This popular club has a membership of more than five hundred. While it is a 
 strictly democratic club, in its membership and activities, those who belong are people 
 of the highest order of morality, intelligence and sporting spirit. The club grounds 
 gently slope south to the water's edge and are located on the Illinois shore north of 
 
 Hamilton, in a curve in the 
 river. A deep bay provides 
 an excellent place for boat- 
 ing, and the high timbered 
 bluff between the bay and 
 the lake provides a safe har- 
 bor for boats and water 
 craft of all kinds. 
 
 The popular beach is in- 
 viting and its bath houses 
 afford splendid opportunities 
 to those who enjoy swim- 
 ming and diving. During 
 the active season life guards 
 are on duty, and plenty of 
 play ground equipment gives 
 the youngsters the opportunity for fun and healthful exercise. 
 
 The club housi is spacious and has all modern improvements; the dining room 
 large and airy, the ball room attractive and roomy, and all of the appointments are 
 arranged to meet the demands of exacting people. 
 
 The buildings and grounds are in care of an efficient caretaker who also serves 
 meals and lunches. This club enjoys the distinction of being probably the only club 
 of its kind with dues as low as $5.00 per year. Membership is $20 by application and 
 subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Use of club grounds and buildings 
 is confined to club members and guests who reside at a distance. 
 
 Donald R. Gordon, Hamilton, Illinois, is Secretary-Treasurer and will be glad 
 to furnish information. 
 
 GRAY'S ICE SERVICE 
 
 Conveniently located on a bay along the Illinois new scenic highway is Gray's 
 large ice house from which splendid clean healthful ice is sold at wholesale and retail. 
 The best artificial ice is also handled. Office and service stations are located in the 
 business section of Hamilton. 
 
 GRAY'S STONE QUARRY 
 
 The best quality of limestone is mined and crushed of different sizes, road, street 
 and building construction by Grays in their quarry at Hamilton. Agricultural lime- 
 stone is also produced and sold in large quantity. 
 
 The Grays, George, Henry and Rayburn, worthy descendants of the mem- 
 orable Mathew Gray, one of the first settlers at historic Montebello, are the energetic, 
 public spirited men owning and operating the above industries. 
 
 o. c. McCartney 
 
 ATTORNEY AT LAW 
 
 Office Corner of 8th and Broadway, Hamilton 
 
 Practices in all courts. Notary in the office
 
 THE SMILING, HEALTHY 
 
 MEMBERS OF THE FAIR 
 
 SEX GIVE EVIDENCE 
 
 OF THE CLIMATE 
 
 OF THIS AREA 
 
 A. D. DE 
 
 QUALITY GROCERIES 
 
 HAMILTON, ILLINOIS. 
 
 J. C. BUSS 
 
 GROCERIES and HOME KILLED MEATS 
 
 "Hamilton's Complete Food Market" 
 
 THE CLOVER FARM STORE 
 
 HAMILTON, ILLINOIS. 
 
 HERMAN RIGG 
 
 Distributors FIRESTONE Products 
 
 Auto Accessories and Parts 
 
 HAMILTON. ILLINOIS.
 
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 ANNUAL BOAT RACES AT FT. MADISON. 
 
 FT. MADISON, IOWA, 
 
 Ft. Madison, Iowa, is a city magnificently endowed with natural grandeur. At 
 her front door is a nice small park on the river, slowed down here to a lake, on her 
 left is a great bluff with picturesque homes looking out over the broad waters below, 
 to her back are high hills graced with fine residences, to her right a long sweeping, 
 comparatively level area, which accommodates her different lines of railroads and 
 the shops of the Santa Fe railroad and many of the city's industrial plants. The Iowa 
 State Penitentiary is located in Ft. Madison, an institution visited by many. The 
 outstanding and nationally known industry of the city is the W. A. Sheaffer Pen 
 Company. 
 
 LAKEVIEW CLUB HOUSE ON LAKE KEOKUK. 
 
 FIFTY-TWO
 
 SHEAFFER PEN 
 
 COMPANY 
 
 Of great interest to the people visiting Fort Madison is the large, 
 modern plant of the W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company, built exactly on the 
 site of historic Fort Madison. A monument to the memory of the orig- 
 inal Fort Madison has been erected at the street intersection immediate- 
 ly in front of the plant. 
 
 Visitors are permitted to go through the factory Wednesday aft- 
 ernoons at 2 o'clock. There they can see the world's highest quality 
 writing equipment manufactured from the finest materials by expert 
 craftsmen working under ideal conditions. 
 
 Processing gold, iridium and other precious metals along with 
 Radite ( Pyroxylin plastic) base, makes up a most interesting and varied 
 manufacturing plant. 
 
 From this factorv in Fort Madison, Sheaffer pens, pencils, desk 
 sets, Skrip, Skrip-Grip Liquid Paste and Mucilage and Para-Lastik— 
 a new gum adhesive, are shipped all over the world. People every- 
 where are familiar with Sheaffer quality. There are Sheaffer factory 
 branches in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, and distributors in 
 nearly every civilized country. 
 
 FIFTY-THREE
 
 HANCOCK COUNTY COURT HOUSE. 
 
 CARTHAGE 
 
 "Educational City 
 
 Situated geographically in the center of Hancock county, Carthage is one of the 
 most beautiful inland towns in Illinois. It is located on three state highways which 
 connect it with all metropolitan areas and make it easily accessible to travelers. 
 The Wabash and Burlington railroads also serve the town. 
 
 Carthage is the county seat. The location of the town was planned as such and 
 the seat of government was first located by a court order in 1833. Around this original 
 plat the town grew. In its more than a century of existence it has become a thriving 
 center for legal matters, education and farm interests. The principal industries pertain 
 
 directly to agriculture and its products. 
 Carthage has many blocks of paved 
 streets, and extensive utilities service. 
 Its water and sewage system has been 
 completely revised during the past ten 
 years to make it the best system of its 
 type to be found anywhere. 
 
 State Route No. 9 runs east and 
 
 west completely through the town. 
 
 Route 95-A comes in from the north and 
 
 ends at the business section. Route 36 
 
 ^ajyBF' comes from the south and joins No. 9 
 
 jj at the east edge of the city. All of these 
 
 routes lead directly along favorite tour- 
 
 COURT HOUSE OF 1833. ist courses. The main business section 
 
 
 FIFTY-FOUR
 
 is concentrated on the square which surrounds the court house park. The streets 
 around this square are wide and well paved, affording ample parking space for 
 all occasions. In the center of the beautiful green court house park is the largo 
 Bedford stone court house. It is one of the most beautiful and striking structures in 
 western Illinois and houses the county governmental offices. 
 
 Carthage has seven churches, all with large and active memberships. The 
 church buildings are all large, modern structures. Two prominent fraternal lodges, 
 
 the Masonic order 
 and the I. O. O. F. 
 are represented in 
 the city, each hav- 
 ing fine, large build- 
 ■ the Masonic 
 Temple, built ten 
 years ago, being the 
 seat of many civic 
 and social affairs. 
 There is a Chamber 
 of Commerce, Ki- 
 wanis Club, the 
 American Legion 
 S and other social, fra- 
 ternal and civic 
 groups. 
 
 The educational 
 institutions in the 
 
 city are unexcelled. The public school system includes four large, modern buildings, 
 the newest of which is a $100,000 high school structure which includes a fine athletic 
 equipment, spacious auditorium and well equipped stage. 
 
 Carthage College, a co-educational Lutheran institution offers advanced educa- 
 tion to students of any and all denominations. It is situated on a beautiful campus 
 and is housed in six large buildings. It enjoys a growing student enrollment and its 
 graduates are well known in theological business and professional circles all over the 
 world. 
 
 COURT HOUSE OF 1839. 
 
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 WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATE 
 
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 COLLEGE. 
 
 Carthage is well known as an athletic center, its high school and college having 
 gained prominence in many lines. Each winter in the spacious field house lovers of 
 basketball see the best college teams in the middle west in action. On the College 
 athletic field, which lays along route 9 to the east of the college campus, many people 
 are attracted each year to the football games and the track and field events. 
 
 Carthage is also noted as a music center. Many of its citizens are well known 
 for their work in voice and instrumental music. In the public schools and the college 
 music excells as one of the outstanding courses. The blue and white clad band of the 
 Carthage Schools is always a favorite at all appearances, and has won recognition in 
 national contests. The Carthage College a cappella choir is known far and wide for 
 its fine work and on its annual tours is heard at times on national radio chains. 
 
 The campus at Carthage College, with its beautiful evergreens and maples is 
 an attractive spot for travelers, and oftimes picnics are spread on its lawn. 
 
 To the north and west of Carthage is Carthage Lake. Here are sixty-seven 
 
 On the Shores of Carthage Lake stands a rustic cabin, built for and by Boy 
 Scouts, which is the scene of Scout activities in Carthage. Some outstanding Scout 
 conclaves are planned for this location this year, as well as in the future. 
 
 FIFTY-SIX
 
 acres under water, the body being formed by a dam to impound water for public- 
 use. The water passes through the purifying plant nearby to give the city the pure: I 
 and best w valleys which form the irregular shaped lake make 
 
 it a beautiful scene and an attractive point Eor an outi] ! LS being laid out 
 
 for improvements which will be carried out from time to time and make it a public 
 park of rare attraction. 
 
 There are many buildings of interest in the town. Chiefly among these is the 
 Old Mormon Jail in which the Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyruni 
 were killed in 1844. This is a shrin e tor thousands of tourists annually. Another 
 point of interest is the new po I tig dedicated last year. 
 
 Six miles ea I i flows the LaMoine fiver, better known as Crooked 
 
 Creek to native citizens and well know n ttfish which 
 
 tastes so good right out of the frying pan. Its banks offer a beckoninu attraction fi 
 many an outing in the summertime 
 
 ARCHERY 
 
 CLASS 
 
 AT 
 
 CARTHAGE 
 
 The industries of Carthage come forth from the agricultural development of the 
 area. It is a large center for the buying and processing of poultry, eggs and milk 
 and cream. A large cheese plant is operated by one produce firm. The farm bureau 
 is a large organization in the county with its head offices in Carthage. Near the south 
 edge of the city the University of Illinois school of agriculture operates an experi- 
 mental farm plot. 
 
 Altogether Carthage is one of the spots in the Illiamo area one must see when 
 in this section. Its industry and hospitality is reflected in the three newspap 
 lished in the city, which arc unexcelled by those to be found anywhere else. The 
 Carthage Republican, founded in 1853, and for over seventy-two years under its 
 present ownership, is one of the outstanding weeklies in the middle west and is pub- 

 
 BENHART HALL, CARTHAGE COLLEGE 
 
 THE WOODBINE THEATRE 
 
 One of the outstanding attractions in Carthage is its fine modern theatre. The 
 Woodbine, built eighteen years ago and improved with the most modern theatre 
 equipment to keep pace with the advancement of the industry, is the mecca of thous- 
 ands of entertainment lovers weekly. The theatre shows first run attractions at 
 popular prices and is the year 'round spot for theatre goers. It has a cooling system 
 for summer months and fine heating element for winter. For the comfort of patrons, 
 modern rest rooms are provided and on its screen the best productions from the lead- 
 ing companies are shown. 
 
 
 
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 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Carthage, Illinois 
 
 Mr. F. J. Reu. the executive Vice-President and Cashier of the First National 
 Bank of Carthage, and Lloyd Ericson, Assistant Cashier, are always active in civic 
 affairs and interested in the welfare of their fellowmen. They take genuine pleasure 
 in meeting and explaining to visitors the points of interest in this recreational and 
 historical area. Their bank is a monument of strength under their efficient manage- 
 ment, with the aid and under the direction of its conservative Board of Directors. 
 These officers and directors, while all careful bankers, do not regard the dollar of first 
 importance and their fellowmen second. Call at the bank and see for yourself, 
 whether you have business or not. The directors are R. J. Roath, John B. Johnson. 
 
 Thompson, William Fecht and F. J. Reu. The officers are, R. J. Roath, Presi- 
 
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 dent; F. J. Reu, Vice-President and Cashier; Lloyd Ericson, Assistant Cashier. 
 deposits in this bank are insured by the Federal Deposits Insurance Company under 
 the banking Act of 1933. 
 
 NORTH HALL, CARTHAGE COLLEGE
 
 OSTRICH FUNERAL HOME 
 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ostrich have 
 a large, well appointed mortuary 
 home on East Main Street, in Carth- 
 age, and are fully prepared to render 
 efficient service on all occasions when 
 death has called any of our relatives 
 or friends. They have had ample 
 J training and experience, employ able 
 j| and painstaking help, and are fully 
 equipped to render the best of service 
 on all occasions. They are both citi- 
 zens of high standing and known for 
 uprightness of character. They are 
 assisted by their son-in-law, Mr. Carl 
 A. Fecht. 
 
 THE MARINE TRUST COMPANY 
 OF CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS. 
 
 The Marine Trust Company of Carthage is one of the leading banking institu- 
 tions of this part of the state. The total resources are more than $800,000.00, and its 
 deposits and business have been constantly increasing. The directors are among the 
 most prominent and reliable men of the com- 
 munity; they are: B. M. Cavanagh, R. W. Ferris, 
 Gus Kuhlman, F. M. Powell, Fred Swain, J. A. 
 Thompson, M. O. White. 
 
 The active men in the bank are the follow- 
 ing officers: B. M. Cavanagh, President; F. D. 
 Thomas, Cashier; Loy Lovitt, Assistant Cashier. 
 
 The officials, as well as the clerks and assist- 
 ants, are courteous and generous, never letting ""^= 
 the money they handle narrow their outlook. ^H 
 In addition to being splendid, reliable, conservative bankers, they are good, whole- 
 some people for any man or woman to contact for pleasure as well as for business. 
 
 The deposits of the bank are insured up to $5000 by the Federal Deposits 
 Insurance Company. 
 
 WRIGHT & SONS, HARDWARE AND PLUMBING 
 
 Frequently a traveller or tourist as well as a local citizen is in need of some- 
 thing carried in a large well stocked hardware store that has shelf, building and heavy 
 hardware of all kinds, stoves of every description and plumbers goods and supplies. 
 Wright & Sons store on Main Street, Carthage, north of the court house park, carries 
 just such a stock. They have excellent plumbers ready to install anything in that 
 line and good workmen to handle anything allied to the varied business of this firm. 
 Strangers will find the proprietors and clerks obliging and courteous. This is the 
 store to patronize for low prices and the best goods. This firm has installed many of 
 the best heating plants in this part of the country. They also install cheap heating 
 units in small temporary cottages and furnish on the ground all kinds of cooking 
 and other utensils needed by campers, and furnish all styles of fishing tackle. 
 
 SIXTY-TWO
 
 OLD JAIL AS IT LOOKED JUNE 27, 1844. 
 
 RAY ELLISON 
 
 Mr. Ray Ellison of Carthage is one of our outstanding, progressive, affable 
 and reliable business men. He is the representative of the Phillips Petroleum Com- 
 pany, distributes its products from this center and has been doing so for more than 
 five years. Mr. Ellison owns and operates expensive equipment for surfacing high- 
 ways and streets with asphalt, tarvia, and other durable substances, and conducts 
 this business extensively in about twenty counties in this area in Illinois, Missouri and 
 Iowa. Many streets in Keokuk and other cities in this vicinity, and numerous public 
 roads, are silent but convincing witnesses to the excellency of Mr. Ellison's splendid 
 work. Motorists, travelling over roads and streets surfaced by him, his company 
 and employees, will feel grateful and be thankful for his having made travel so much 
 easier. 
 
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 A popular Dry Goods Merchant in Carthage is Mr. Edward B. Hackett, with 
 a fine store located at the northwest corner of the court house park. This store has 
 everything to offer in dry goods, dresses, coats, millinery and notions. No woman or 
 child, travelling or at home, in need of anything to wear, ready-made or otherwise, 
 need go without, after reaching Hackett's store and becoming acquainted with his 
 low prices. He has a happy, generous way of dealing with strangers as well as old- 
 time customers. 
 
 SHERRICK DRUG STORE 
 
 You don't have to get sick to have a reason for going to Sherrick's Drug Store 
 in Carthage, located directly north of the court house. The rich mahogany furniture, 
 beautiful arrangement of merchandise and courteous greeting of Mr. O. C. Sherrick, 
 the proprietor, will pay you to enter, even if you don't want anything but some cold 
 cream, bottle of hand lotion or a powder puff. In addition to a complete line of drugs 
 this house carries a large assortment of all kinds of goods usually found in the largest 
 city drug stores, including magazines, books and papers, and Sherwin-Williams well 
 known line of paints. Mr. Sherrick is a graduate pharmacist and fills physicians' 
 prescriptions daily. 
 
 JOHN JACOBY GROCERY 
 
 Don't fail to visit John Jacoby's Grocery Store, on the north side of the square, 
 Carthage, 111. His fine line of Monarch Finer Foods, together with tempting vege- 
 tables, luscious fruit, fresh groceries and fine meats will improve your appetite and 
 the genial proprietor and his efficient clerks will deliver them to you at the lowest 
 price obtainable. You will be pleased with the service as well as the prices. Mr. 
 Jacoby is one of the outstanding successful young business men of the community 
 and has unbounded confidence in the good judgment of people who are sufficiently 
 interested in the beauties of nature and of historical lore to visit us. 
 
 SIXTY -FOUR
 
 "THE ELMS" 
 
 Mr. George Hearne of Carthage is experienced, reliable and accessible, and 
 aided by his competent wife and able assistants, with his well equipped mortuary, 
 known as "The Elms", is prepared to attend calls day or night, and give satisfactory 
 service. At the present time Mr. Hearne is also the efficient Mayor of Carthage and 
 has the confidence of its citizens at all times. The Elms at present is undergoing 
 extensive enlargement and improvement, making it one of the most uptodate plants 
 in the middle west. 
 
 KLEBO COMPANY 
 
 At the southwest corner of the court house square in Cartilage will be found 
 the "Store of better values," Klebo Company. Mr. Klebo came from Chicago last 
 November and opened their dry goods house and has been meeting with such success 
 that he feels justified in becoming a citizen and business man of Carthage. With his 
 dry goods experience Mr. Klebo will be oi real service to the people of Hancock 
 County and all others who call at his place of business. 
 
 The Klebo Company carries a full line of the latest styles in coats, dresses, 
 sweaters, hosiery, rayon underwear, piece goods, infant's ware and all other classes 
 of goods found in a modern dry goods store. Their stock is new and uptodate 
 throughout and is being sold at the lowest prices. 
 
 BUDDS PAINT AND WALL PAPER STORE 
 
 Every home, even if it be but a temporary summer home or 
 freshened, made more attractive and to last Longer, with the paint sold by The Budds, 
 proprietors of the paint and wall paper store in the McMahan Building, near the 
 northeast corner of the court house square (formerly Woodburn'r. Paint Store). The 
 Budds carry not only a full line of paints of all kinds, but a complete stock of wall 
 paper and all other kinds of decorative material that should be seen by all who are in 
 need of anything of this kind. They also carry a full stock of window glass. Their 
 prices, as well as their goods, are the best. 
 
 SIXTY-FIVE 

 
 OWSLEY CLOTHING COMPANY 
 
 The Owsley Clothing Company, west of the court house in Carthage, is much 
 larger and carries a far superior stock of clothing and shoes than is usually found in 
 city stores, due in part to the difference in overhead expense. Mr. A. S. Owsley, the 
 proprietor, has had many years of experience, which, added to his natural business 
 acumen, enables him to meet every demand of old and young men for wearing ap- 
 parel, including suits, overcoats, hats, caps, shoes, rubber goods and other articles 
 found in uptodate clothing emporiums during all seasons of the year. 
 
 MASSIE'S GARAGE 
 
 A large, fire-proof garage 
 is located near the southwest 
 corner of the court house park 
 in Carthage, owned by and 
 under the personal supervi- 
 sion of H. B. Massie, who has 
 been in the automotive busi- 
 ness in Carthage continuously 
 since 1911 and is equipped to 
 service all makes of cars. He 
 has the sales agency for the 
 Chrysler and Plymouth Motor 
 Cars. He delights to show 
 and demonstrate them to 
 those wanting an automobile. 
 
 CARTHAGE HOTEL 
 
 Patronize the Hotel Carth- 
 age located across the street 
 souch of the court house. 
 
 The "Sugar Bowl" annex 
 handles candies and other 
 delicacies, light lunches and 
 full appetizing meals are also 
 served. 
 
 MISSISSIPPI BELLES. 
 
 W. C. ROWLAND 
 
 Mr. W. C. Rowland is a prominent Carthage citizen, capable, active, and re- 
 liable, with banking and other business experience admirably fitting him for the many 
 years of active service he has given in this part of the country, managing properties, 
 including rental, insurance, investments, home locating and securing locations for 
 tourists and others. Mr. Rowland sells real estate, does a general insurance business 
 of all kinds, and writes surety bonds. He can be of help to anyone wanting anything 
 in his line. 
 
 ORTH'S MEAT MARKET 
 
 The oldest and perfectly dependable meat market is Orth's Meat Market, located 
 on the north side of the square, Carthage. The finest quality of meats of all kinds 
 to be had are offered customers at this market at all times. Orth's know how to 
 handle and cut meats so as to please the most fastidious tastes and the economical 
 buyer. This market carries a full line of everything found in a modern meat market. 
 
 SIXTY-SIX
 
 REYER PLUMBING AND HEATING 
 
 The longest established plumbing and heating establishment in Carthage and 
 most experienced is thi I & Son, on the east side of the public square. 
 
 They carry a full line of goods and equipment and are always ready to serve promptly 
 all who con Ld customers, on the best possible terms. The 
 
 Of this firm have always taken an active part in civic affairs and have ever 
 been ready to greet and welcome the stranger. They seek your pleasure and happi- 
 ness more than your money. Go in and see them. 
 
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 REAL ESTATE 
 
 To see the numerous beauti- 
 ful locations on Lake Keokuk for 
 summer homes, cottages and per- 
 manent residences, see N. H. Den- 
 nison, Realtor of Carthage. He 
 can inform you as to the low 
 prices of the property and the at- 
 tractive easy terms. 
 
 Mr. Dennison is actively en- 
 gaged in selling farms and town 
 and city property and is thor- 
 oughly conversant with real estate 
 values. 
 
 Old Man River" is willing you 
 
 visit his daughters, so come and 
 
 enjoy the river and its groves 
 
 with its radiant youth. 
 
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 GASOLINE and OILS 
 
 TIM'S SERVICE STATION 
 
 Junction 9 and 95A 
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 HISTORICAL BUILDING. FORMERLY HOME OF GOVERNOR WOOD 
 
 QUINCY 
 
 'The Gem City' 
 
 On a picturesque bluff overlooking the Mississippi, where the river swings 
 farthest to the west, once the site of an Indian village, stands the city of Quincy. Ad- 
 venturers from the East came in when the region was included in the tract set aside 
 for military bounties, and in 1822 John Wood, later a governor of Illinois, built the 
 first log cabin. On the day John Quincy Adams was inaugurated president, March 4, 
 
 _ 1825, the village was made 
 county seat and named Quincy 
 in his honor, and the county 
 was called Adams. 
 
 As the surrounding coun- 
 try developed, the settlement 
 grew and in 1840 became an 
 incorporated city with 1000 in- 
 habitants. When the first rail- 
 road came to Illinois, Quincy 
 was already an important grain 
 and livestock shipping center. 
 Flour mills, saw mills, and the 
 manufacture of wagons, carri- 
 ages, and farm machinery 
 spurred its industrial develop- 
 Headquarters Building, Soldiers' and Sailors' Home ment. 
 
 , Quincy also figured in the early political life of the state. Stephen A. Douglas 
 presided in the Circuit Court, later becoming a member of Congress. Here on October 
 13, 1858, in the public square, one of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates was held. 
 The site of this debate is indicated at present by a large boulder which is soon to be 
 replaced by a more elaborate marker now being designed by Lorado Taft. 
 
 Quincy today is a flourishing and influential industrial community of 40,000. 
 Nationally known brands of stoves, furnaces, pumps, rock drills, dyes, stock prepara- 
 tions, farm implements and other articles are made here. 
 
 Served by the C, B. & Q., the Wabash, and other railroads, a highway system 
 extending in all directions, and a modern airport, Quincy has become a jobbing and 
 
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 retail trade center for a large area embracing parts of Iowa and Missouri, as well as 
 Illinois. 
 
 But Quincy is also known for its beauty — its spacious residence district, its 
 beautiful homes and wide, tree-shaded streets, its churches, its clubs, and its line 
 
 schools and colleges. In the natural sotting of 
 
 hills overlooking the river, an unusually fine sys- 
 tem of parks has been developed. The noted 
 sculptor, Lorado Taft, has I narks have 
 
 beauty and location and magnificence of view 
 scarcely excelled." Burial mounds left by the 
 Indians gave their name of Indian Mound Park 
 to tne south of the city. Interesting archeological 
 discoveries have been made here in recent yearj 
 ivations carried on under the direc- 
 ! tion of the University of Chicago. Riverview 
 ! Park, famed for its magnificent views. lies to the 
 north of the city. Also, of interest here is a very 
 fine statue of George Rogers Clark which stands 
 . facing the West and overlooking the noble river 
 which marks the boundaries of the territory which 
 he seized and held for the American colonies. In 
 South Park are beautiful grassy picnic grounds, 
 tennis courts, a fine municipal golf course and 
 shelter house, all open to the public. In adjoin- 
 ing Indian Mound Park is the municipal swim- 
 ming pool, operated during the summer months 
 and open to everyone for a small fee. 
 
 , Of great historic interest are the pictures, 
 documents and other mementoes of the past which 
 are housed in the Adams County Historical So- 
 
 GEORGE ROGERS CLARK 
 
 cicty's building, formerly the resi- 
 dence of Governor Wood. 
 
 The Chamber of Commerce of 
 Quincy will gladly furnish visitors 
 an outline for a tour of the city 
 and its parks. 
 
 The Indian Mounds Park 
 swimming pool is one of fie finest 
 in Illinois and attracts thousands 
 of bathers daily during the sum- 
 mer. 
 
 QUINCY BATHERS. 
 
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 LINCOLN -DOUGLAS 
 
 "Worthy of its Name" 
 
 ON U. S. 24 QUINCY, ILL. 
 
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 ILLINOIS STATE BANK OF QUINCY 
 
 The officers of this bank, which is one of the leading banks of Western Illinois, 
 were formerly managing officers of banks at Nauvoo and Ferris. They each know 
 and appreciate the advantages of the Tri State Recreational Area, outlined in this 
 brochure and are whole-heartedly cooperating in this effort to acquaint travelers, 
 tourists and others with the territory. 
 
 When you come to Quincy, and every tourist should see this interesting and 
 beautilul city on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, do not fail to visit the 
 Illinois State Bank of Quincy. whether you have banking business to transact or not. 
 You do not have to have money in your pocket to receive a hearty welcome and get 
 reliable information free. If you are in need of banking service, the facilities of the 
 ILLINOIS STATE BANK OF QUINCY are at your command. 
 
 This bank is duly qualified under the Laws of the State of Illinois as a 
 Company. 
 
 MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 
 
 W. J. Singleton. Chairman of the Board 
 
 Wm. Rupp. President 
 
 F. N. Casburn, Vice-President 
 
 J. \V. Nethery, Cashier 
 
 H. J. Butzkueben, Assistant Cashier 
 
 Trust 
 
 BOATING POPULAR IN QUINCY. 
 
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 WARSAW 
 
 'On The Site of Ft. Edwards' 
 
 Warsaw lies high on the bluffs, among the most beautiful surroundings that 
 nature has erected in the Mississippi River Valley. A beautiful monument to com- 
 memorate the one hundredth 
 anniversary of Ft. Edwards, 
 stands on what is known as 
 the Point. On this spot a 
 panorama of surpassing 
 beauty unfolds to the eye. 
 The lowlands of Missouri, 
 the bluffs of Iowa, divided 
 by the mouth of the Des 
 Moines river, and Illinois is- 
 lands, limestone bluffs, and 
 forest clad rolling hills, meet 
 the eye. It was in this city 
 that Fort Edwards, named 
 for Illinois' first Governor, 
 was built in 1814 by Captain 
 (later President) Zachary 
 Taylor. 
 
 Warsaw has many old 
 time houses, built and occu- 
 pied by men whose names 
 are connected with history. 
 The Soldier's Parade Ground 
 is now the beautiful Ralston 
 park. Across the street from 
 the park stands a large and 
 beautiful old Colonial House, 
 where Dr. Charles Hay lived, 
 a pioneer physician whose 
 son was John Hay, the war- 
 time private secretary to 
 President Lincoln, also later 
 journalist, author, poet, Am- 
 bassador to England, and 
 Secretary of State. 
 
 Two blocks south of the 
 parade grounds or park still 
 stands the "Little Brick 
 School House," the first 
 school attended by John Hay, 
 
 FORT EDWARDS MONUMENT, WARSAW. 
 
 at the present, headquarters of the G. A. R. and American Legion. 
 
 Judge Wm, H. Roosevelt, a great uncle of the late ex president, "Teddy," came 
 to Warsaw in the early iorties and built a home surrounded by a beautiful park of 
 natural forest trees which after his death was purchased by Major General Edwards. 
 
 Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) worked as a printer in Warsaw in 1845, as 
 did also the noted John Swinton of textbook fame. 
 
 Gen. Adna Chaffee, commander of the allied forces against the Chinese in the 
 Boxer Rebellion; Bill Nye, the humorist; and Brigham Young, Mormon leader, all 
 chose Warsaw girls as wives. Amelia Folsom, Young's favorite wife, went with her 
 family to Salt Lake City from Warsaw. Bill Nye married Fannie Smith, former 
 Warsaw school teacher, and General Chaffee married Anna Rockwell, a member 
 of one of Warsaw's pioneer families. 
 
 Today Warsaw is a city of well kept residences, beautiful lawns, flower gardens, 
 and stately trees. Not far from Warsaw on the river drive between Warsaw and 
 
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 BREWERY AT WARSAW 
 
 Hamilton are Cedar and Crystal Glens, dells equal to any outside of the Dells of 
 Wisconsin. The Warsaw Bulletin is one of the outstanding weeklies of the state. 
 
 Carthage College Biology Experiment Station, 
 near Warsaw. 
 
 NIOTA 
 
 Niota. sometimes called East 
 t. Madison, is a prosperous town 
 it the Illinois end of the largo 
 iouble deck Santa Fe bridge 
 across the Missisippi River. Here 
 are located the pumping plants, 
 tanks, and other facilities of some 
 of the largest oil companies. 
 
 Immediately west of Niota, 
 iown the river toward Nauvoo are 
 some of the most picturesque 
 bluffs along the river. Many 
 beautiful sites are to be found 
 here for quiet summer homes. 
 The public highway has not as 
 yet been modernized and in con- 
 sequence the travel is limited and 
 hence those liking quiet and se- 
 clusion will find these hills ideal. 
 
 MONTROSE 
 
 The historical incidents in this town make it an interesting place to visit. 
 
 Adjoining the town on the south is one of the highest points along the river, on 
 top of which is a popular resort known as Bluff Park. From this park one has a mag- 
 nificent view of the lake at its widest point (about three miles), the cities of Nauvoo, 
 Montrose, and thousands of acres of agricultural lands. 
 
 When the top is reached, by winding motor roads, the view from there well 
 compensate for the effort of the climb. A number of summer cottages are found in 
 
 SEVENTY-THREE
 
 the park. Some of them are rented at moderate prices and others are occupied by 
 the owners. A well 1800 feet deep furnishes an abundance of pure cold water. 
 
 Within the shaded pre- 
 cincts of the hill top are the 
 croquet grounds, tennis courts, 
 rustic swings, hammock nooks, 
 and other pleasure spots. At 
 the base of the hill is one of 
 the finest bathing beaches 
 along the river. For further 
 information see or write Mr. 
 Walter Phillips of Monrose, 
 who is in charge of the park. 
 
 DALLAS CITY, ILL. 
 
 One of the most favorably 
 located towns for industries 
 suitable for the smaller com- 
 munities is Dallas City, 111. 
 Besides being on the Missis- 
 sippi River, with its main 
 channel adjacent, it has the 
 transcontinental Santa Fe 
 railroad to the east and west 
 and the Chicago, Burlington 
 and Quincy railroad running 
 north and south and "every- 
 where west." It is backed by 
 
 a fine farming country and 
 has good motor roads in all 
 directions. 
 
 Dallas City might well be 
 called the "Lily City", on ac- 
 count of the millions of beau- 
 tiful water lilies to be seen in 
 season in the shallow water of 
 the Mississippi River, slightly 
 east of town. 
 
 Dallas City is noted for 
 the immense quantities of fish 
 caught and shipped to market 
 every year. 
 
 A large and interesting 
 collection of antiques, curios, 
 strange objects and old docu- 
 ments are to be seen in Dallas 
 City by calling on Mr. Lou 
 Galls, the Collector, who has 
 them in his large business 
 block. You will find him a 
 unique character but a fine 
 old-time gentleman with a 
 pleasant word for everyone. 
 The Dallas City Review 
 and The Dallas City Enter- 
 prise are the newspapers that 
 deserve much credit for the 
 city's success and popularity. 
 
 SKVENTY-FOVR
 
 PONTOOSUC 
 
 This old. quaint, restful village, sitting on the bank of the river with water on 
 two sides, the main line of the Santa Fe railroad on another and concrete highway 
 
 No. 95 passing through, certainly has 
 
 ample transportation facilities. But 
 these opportunities to reach the outer 
 world that would be hailed with de- 
 light by many hustling cities does not 
 disturb Pontoosuc or stir its people to 
 action. 
 
 An exception must be made as to 
 the worthy postmistress, Mrs. Dena 
 Clark. She and her daughter. Max- 
 inc. in connection with the post office, 
 conduct an up to date general store 
 and are doing a thriving business by 
 taking advantage of their low over- 
 head costs and their discounts, to sell 
 in their customers. If you are 
 seeking rest and quiet or good goods 
 at a low price, don't pass up this 
 village. 
 
 BURLINGTON, IOWA 
 
 One of the beautiful cities along 
 the upper Mississippi River is Burl- 
 ington, noted as an industrial and 
 railroad center. One of the principal 
 attractions of the city is beautiful 
 Crapo Park, scene of hundreds of 
 picnic parties each Sunday. The 
 park facilities offer improved picnic 
 spots, a children's playground and an 
 
 excellent swimming pool which has accommodations for both grown ups and small 
 
 children. 
 
 REILLY'S CAFE— BURLINGTON 
 
 After working up that good old appetite at the beach, on the golf links, or on 
 the tennis courts, come to Reilly's Cafe for complete satisfaction. Burlington's lead- 
 ing restaurant welcomes you and will serve you obligingly at any hour of the day or 
 night. Channel catfish, fresh from the waters of this recreational region, is their 
 specialty, or one of their sizzling steaks will "hit the spot." When thinking of food, 
 think of Reilly's — 205 North Main Street, Burlington. 
 
 RIVER 
 EXCURSIONS 
 
 During open season the 
 Strerkfus Steamboat Line 
 offers many excursion 
 trips to points along the 
 river. For information, 
 address. 
 
 Strerkfus Steamboat Line 
 St. Louis 
 
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 LINCOLN KEPT IN 
 
 NEW SALEM 
 
 SIDE TRIPS » » 
 
 Many interesting side trips can be made from this recreational 
 center, over excellent paved roads, to places of unusual interest, rich in 
 historical lore and in scenic beauty. The following are among them: 
 NEW SALEM 
 
 In "Illinois Tourist Guide" the Publicity Department of the Illinois Chamber 
 of Commerce says: 
 
 "New Salem was Lincoln's home from 1831 to 1837, and to visit this beautiful 
 old section is to gain an intimate acquaintance with the true life of the Emancipator. 
 New Salem nestles attractively near the Sangamon River which provides a beautiful 
 scenic picture when viewed from New Salem Hill. * * * Restoration of the town of 
 New Salem is proving one of the most fascinating pieces of construction work. Scenic 
 effects, in this section, including a profusive growth of wild flowers, are the delight of 
 tourists. Be sure to visit Salem, picturesque, quaintily beautiful and quiet and rich 
 with the historic lore surrounding the name and life of Abraham Lincoln." 
 
 FARMINGTON STATE PARK 
 
 The Farmington State Park, across the Des Moines River from Farmington, 
 Iowa, is an ideal place to visit. There are more than one hundred acres in the park, 
 
 THE SANGAMON 
 RIVER AT 
 NEW SALEM 
 
 SEVENTY-EIGHT
 
 with a lake covering about forty acres. The lake is fed by springs and is well stocked 
 with game fish. A sheltered pavillion, camp fire places, rest rooms and picnic tables 
 have been provided for visitors, a deep well furnishes abundance of water and a 
 custodian looks after the welfare of tourists. The scenic beauty of the park, its nat- 
 ural flora and fauna and restful vistas and other attractive features combine to invite 
 the traveller to tarry awhile. 
 
 WINCHESTER, ILLINOIS 
 
 A monument of interest to every impartial reader of history, is the monument 
 of Stephen A. Douglas, erected in the city of Winchester, Illinois. 
 
 The legislature of Illinois in 1927 
 made the appropriation and the monu- 
 ment was erected in November, 1929, in 
 the center of the public square park of 
 that city. 
 
 On the wall of the building oc- 
 cupied by the Walker Implement Com- 
 pany on north Main Street of the city 
 is a tablet marking the cite of the first 
 school that Stephen A. Douglas taught 
 in 1833. 
 
 On the courthouse lawn there is a 
 tablet marking the location of the Arken 
 Tavern in which Mr. Lincoln slept in 
 1854, and there is also a tablet marking 
 the site of the old Scott County court 
 house in which Abraham Lincoln spoke 
 in 1858. There are other tablets mark- 
 ing places of historical interest. The 
 city itself, aside from its historical inter- 
 ests, is worthy of a visit from everyone. 
 
 SPRINGFIELD 
 
 The State Capitol of Illinois offers 
 one of the most interesting places for 
 tourists in the state. Besides the state 
 buildings and museum it is the site of 
 the tomb of Abraham Lincoln and his 
 home. Tourists must not miss these 
 shrines of the martyred President. The 
 newly remodeled tomb is a place of rare 
 beauty while the home is of real his- 
 toric interest. Besides this Springfield 
 
 is the site of the Illinois State Fair which is held annually during a week in the month 
 
 of August, and attracts thousands of spectators daily during its seven days of activity. 
 Springfield is naturally a city filled with the traveling public. To take care of 
 
 its visitors it is well supplied with fine hotels, good restaurants and other facilities. 
 
 The Abraham Lincoln Hotel is one of the oustanding hostelries in the middle west. 
 
 Travelers will find it a pleasant place to stop when in Springfield. 
 
 Stephen A. Douglas Statue 
 At Winchester 
 
 INDIAN MOUNDS 
 
 Near Lewistown is the site of diggings into Indian Mounds which attracts many 
 thousands of visitors annually. The Dickson Mounds are known far and wide and 
 offer much in the way of history to lovers of Indian lore and the tourist as well. The 
 site is accessible by good roads and is along a scenic route of interest which borders 
 the Illinois and Spoon river areas. 
 
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 ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION 
 
 Illiamo is accessible by auto, rail, bus, boat and air. Every 
 method of transportation will be found in use within this territory. 
 Illinois, Iowa and Missouri trunk line road systems lead directly 
 through the area and one needs only to consult road maps of these states 
 to pick the choice routes to this area. 
 
 The Burlington, Santa Fe, Rock Island, Wabash and Peoria rail 
 lines serve the territory. Burlington is division point for the Burling- 
 ton Route and most of its crack trains pass by this point. The new 
 Zephyr lines, connect Chicago with Denver via fast service and 
 Burlington with St. Louis on the Mark Twain Zephyr. The Santa Fe 
 line offers top notch Chicago to the coast service and its famous trains 
 stop at Ft. Madison every day. The other lines are not main lines but 
 offer connections which assure fast service. 
 
 The Illiamo is served by large bus routes, the National Trailways 
 system affording complete service from all points. The Trailways is a 
 new combine of large bus lines to make a nationwide service available. 
 
 The Mississippi offers river transportation, with no regular 
 packet service that made the river famous years ago, but private boats 
 make their way along the course of the stream daily. 
 
 Air Transportation is offered through two large flying fields that 
 are equipped for main line service and are on direct coast-to-coast 
 routes. Burlington, la., and Monmouth, 111., offer facilities for private 
 planes as well as landing field for the big air liners. There are also 
 several other smaller fields, but not lighted for all time flying. These 
 can be found at Quincy, Hannibal and Macomb. 
 
 Taking transportation as a whole are methods of travel are 
 available to those visiting the area.
 
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