They Do Not Interest You They May Interest Readers
A note suggests topics that do not engage the writer may nonetheless attract other readers. The line hints at diverse tastes and the potential value of varied subject matter in publication.
03 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
1
A note suggests topics that do not engage the writer may nonetheless attract other readers. The line hints at diverse tastes and the potential value of varied subject matter in publication.
Albert L Hall drives through central and eastern Wisconsin visiting towns like Geneva Neenah Appleton Green Bay Oshkosh and Port Washington. He highlights rich agricultural areas and the state's famed dairy districts centered near lakes such as Geneva and Delavan, noting private estates and a dairy collection operation near the Geneva factory.
Fragmentary OCR describes Neenah on Lake Winnebago with mentions of population comparisons to River Forest and references to local industry, property, and figures. It notes the west side location and proximity to Menasha, plus scenic water views, but the text is severely garbled and many names or details are unclear.
A reader recalls Wisconsin fields where peas are stacked and processed. He describes brown and green stacks, cut peas fed into threshers, and vines dried as sil ayre left in the open. Factories in towns convert peas for shipment to California and Oregon, with farmers earning from 50 to 275 dollars per acre.
Milwaukee's population has surpassed a half million as the city grows rapidly. A visitor notes notable architecture like Northwestern Mutual Life at 210 Wisconsin Ave and Morgan offices at 26 Wall Street, yet owner occupancy is not disclosed on the façades.
A fire at the historic Thode Hem-berger Gagalla building on Madison and Des Plaines avenue threatened Harlem’s old landmark. The blaze started in a second floor stage area, spread to upper floors and the roof, drawing quick response from Park fire department. Fire deemed possibly incendiary. interior damage limited to front and second story, with condemnation likely. The structure, once a hub for travelers, saloon, and dances, is slated for teardown if unsafe.
A visitor notes a half block of cleared space ready for building near Wisconsin Avenue, with a notable business center and the state capitol at the heart of the area. The campus expansion includes nine or more new buildings near the university, which the author hails as a credit to the state.
The text argues that Wisconsin cannot separate the name La Follette from its history and governance. It asserts La Follette’s long influence over a generation and discusses the enduring impact of his followers, noting his honesty and sincerity as core traits of his administration.
The Sunday School of Community Methodist church in Washington Boulevard and Flint Avenue hosts a Saturday afternoon field day with ten junior events for ages 9 to 11 and eleven events for older youths. Rev. Wred Achoell chairs the committee with prize donations from Hattie Homer and Mrs Bent Helleman. Participants travel by bus to Granada after the event at the school grounds.
The fire department answered two vehicle fires on Lathrop Avenue and Marrison, with minor damage. Earlier in the week they responded to three calls including a passenger car fire at Lathrop and Madison, and a branch fire between a house and fence on Marengo Avenue, plus a prairie fire at Innah and Lehener.
Readable fragments report two dog bite incidents in Forest Park area over the past week involving locals Vive Jene La Venue and Jack Meyers, plus a series of unrelated traffic and accident notes including a bank cart incident, a bicycle theft, and a fatal gunshot during a medical inspection. A switch-engine collision damaged vehicles and a pedestrian injury is noted.
A boat accident at Lake Kushkonong near Pt Atkinson Wisconsin claimed two lives during a Hess family reunion. Albert Raeth and Robert Festner drowned after their rows sank in eight feet of water. Alice Hess Barth and Jeannette Hess survived, aided by James Lessee and Edmond Flaum who attempted rescues. Funeral services followed for the deceased as relatives gathered in Forest Park.
Rain stopped contractor activity on two streets delaying paving on Roosevelt Road and Madison Street. Crews removed sidewalks and laid brick and concrete work but exposed strips along the river and near Lathrop Avenue, with traffic rerouted and motorists urged to exercise caution.
Eight five dollar prizes will be given away Saturday evening by the Greater Forest Park celebration committees to those who have scoured tickets from local stores. Locations and times for prize distributions are listed across Madison and Randolph streets, with separate events planned on subsequent Saturdays. The festival will feature parades and free street performances by Acrobats, trapeze artists and wire walkers, with acts from Europe. Citizens holding coupons must bargain for entry at the stores and join the line to participate.
A driver hit Jessie Marvinak, a 45 year old housewife of VOL Marenge avenue, as she was alighting a car near Roosevelt corner Marken. The vehicle fled. She was hospitalized with leg and back injuries but later returned home. A separate incident involved a railway worker striking a light post at Roosevelt and Falduh, bending a bracket and breaking a light globe. compensation for damage was promised.
Residence on Warren Avenue hosted the service with Rev W A Burstiff of St Pauls Lutheran officiating. Interment at Forest Home Cemetery under charge of St Cecilia Lodge. Out of town relatives attended including C A Barber of St Louis and Malcolm Wells. Aunts and a 80 year old grandmother could not attend.
The Moret Terk Post No. 414 of the Americas Farman plans a picnic at Wing Park Elgin. Nominations for officers for the coming year will be held on Sunday August 4th. Members and their families are urged to attend.
Forest Lions entertained many visitors at a six week gathering in Oak Park and Maywood district with singing and speeches. Charles Hussey, president, received gifts from members. Deeside Uinsey praised as a leader. Walter Towseeth spoke briefly before a fire alarm halted remarks. Frank William led storytelling. Rev. Fred Selinell gave the welcome. New Lions uniforms were unveiled for Hussey and guest leaders, adding ceremony to the event.
The Kiwanis club of Moret honored Chaplain Hopkins 64 percent into his remarks. He discussed local and metropolitan institutions, praised community vestiges, and noted contributions from church and civic groups. The event highlighted ongoing public service and urban development in New York City and associated areas.
A new Dedloe Store is planned at 7507 Madinom Street in Maxonic Temple, opening in September. The venture, described by KoA Mabetts James, will offer standard goods with prices higher than nearby Hollie offerings and follows a recent rotation of local store services at 75N2 Shartiseny.
Mrs Otte Gorke wife of Morcat Park hardware dealer and her husband Lester undertake a 4200 mile auto journey to Florida and back in two weeks. They plan to visit Garke Sr former resident at De Pu Springs where he owns land and fruit crops. They report the Hessian fly epidemic halts shipping within the state and note aging Mr Gorke now 74 years old travels with better health. Their daughters ride Lookout Mountain Tennessee on the Chevrolet returning home. De Pu Springs is about 60 miles from Pensacola.
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