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Illinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryCHATSWORTH PLAINDEALER: Established 1873 by C. W. Holmes. Ownedby S. J. Porterfield, A. A. Raboin, and K. R. Porterfield.Chatsworth, population, 981. Situated in Livingston County, 42 miles northeastof Bloomington. T. P. & W.; I. C. R.R.'s. Tile and brickworks; sheet metal productsfactory. Agriculture.The Chatsworth Plaindealer is a weekly publication, appearing every Thursday.It is Republican in its political affiliation. This paper was purchased by S. J. Porterfieldin 1919. In 1923 A. A. Raboin became associated with Mr. Porterfield in the publicationof the Plaindealer, serving as co-editor and manager. K. R. Porterfield serves as comanagerand foreman of the composing room, and also owns a part interest in the paper.Circulation, 105 5.Advertising rate: local, 20c; foreign, 24c.Subscription rate: local, S.2.00; foreign, 't.2.50.ift\ -•DECATUR WEEKLY NEWS: Established 1920 by theDecatur Trades and Labor Assembly and 21 local unions. RussellTrainer, editor and business manager since October, 1931.Decatur, population, 57,5 10. County seat of Macon County.Located on Lake Decatur, 3 8 miles east of Springfield. I. O; Wab.;B. & O; Pa. R.R.'s. Manufactures brass plumbing goods, vitreousware, automobile accessories, agricultural implements, office fixtures,^ ~^^T steel tanks, heating supplies, corn products, soy-bean meal and oilpackers, creamery products, gas and electric fixtures, pharmaceutical^^BH products, brick, wallpaper, oil burner supplies. James Millikin Universityand School of Music, Decatur College of Music. Coal mines.Agriculture.The Weekly News plant was moved from Macon to Decatur1920. This paper is owned by organized labor, and is publishedinin the interests of all labor, organized or unorganized. The Weekly News is issued everyThursday, and is Independent in politics.Circulation, 2000.Advertising rate: local, 50c (open), 40c (contract); foreign, 50c (open); 40c(contract)Subscription rate: local, h.2.00; foreign j>2.00.4