Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10

ILLINOIS POWER AND
LIGHT CORPORATION

The Importance and absolute neees-
sity of public utilities can not be esti-
mated or over estimated. So accus-
toned are we to the many eonven-
fences and Injuries of the modern day
that we 20 to a switch and turn on
the electricity, touch match 10 the
gas jet. and prepare our meals. then
if we have need or occasion TO run
down to the city. or visit friend In u
remote part of the city, or wish to
meet friend at the depot, all We
do is TO hop on street car, pay a
| triiling amount, and we are borne to
our destination. Why under the shin
ing canopy, do we enjoy all these adj
vantages without ever uttenng .
thankful word or having spirit If
thankfulness that we live in an age
where we are not compelled TO 20 20
spring half mile away or draw
up bucket from IA deep well, Tor
every drop Of water we use; are not
required 10 melt tallow for lighting
our homes, or kerosene lamps that
smell badly and burn worse, afiofdlnR
very poor light; do not have to hunt
around for sticks and dead limbs 10
make fire TO cook every mufsel OF
food eaten; and If We wish 10 visit
some dear friend, or attend funeral
or wedding. have father hitch up the
horses and ride in a wagon that dis
locates every bone In our body, and
which takes hours TO get 10 our place.
This is what our ancestors put up with
and were thankful they existed, even
if things were not so metropolitan as
they might be. Do you know, the
average working person of today en-
toys more conveniences and luNufies
than did the kings and queens and all
the nobility in olden times. Yet we
are trying to fly and live such hurried,
strenuous lives that We hear of public
utilities and il makes as much impress
sion on US as If IL were newly DIS
covered star. and would stay IN the
heavens forever and ever.
The Illinois Power a. Light Cor
poration should be deeply honored Tor
the wonderful progressive spirit, com
bined with an untiring energy II has
shown in this city. Ii is by such m
domitable methods and work that We
are ENJOYING our health and are en-
abled 10 obtain work on account Of the
faithful service ieHbtIth biat I'm
munity. Thousands Of homes are
cheerfuny and healthily lighted, our
business places comfortably warmed
and we are carried to and fro all over
the city by means Of the excellent
street car service, unequalled, I'M
exceled by any company in the coun-
try. Dependability is their watch
word. and the -1ple Of Champaign
and Urbana are fortunate indeed IN
possessing such fine body of men,
incorporated 10 serve the best inter
ests of our CITY. with no other interest
and aim but to make Champaign and
Urbana and its citizens enjoy every
possible comfort that is possible 70
give them.
What can be better than the propo-
sition offered to the working people
in the buying Of stock, which sells al
$4,000 per share for preferred, pay
ing 7 per cent interest. Now Is your
chance of a lifetime to have a part m
this great CORPORATION in your own
home town. We would urge upon
every member Of our Unions to sacri-
flee If needs be 10 possess some OF THIS
stock. and in the years to come you
will be thankful for the investment
made, as il gives you dignity and a
feeling that you have a part in this
great and benefcient company. The
Twin City Review is proud 10 list this
CORPORATION in our 1925 Business Re
view.