Observing Laws to Drive Safely, Minola Statutes Proclaimed
Secretary of State cites extensive Minola motor law provisions to prevent accidents. He lists requirements from lighting front and rear lamps, to speed limits by location, brakes and signaling, proof of ownership in crashes, and penalties for intoxicated driving, with emphasis on safe operation after sunset.
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Minola
Louis L. Mersan
B. Mhably
Clilea
Oltea
Currea
Old Alaska Cutter Bear Jammed In Ice Near Arctic
Washington reports the Coast Guard cutter Bear, the oldest Alaska service vessel, is trapped in ice about 1 000 miles north of Unalaska. The ship, once commanded by Captain Cochran, failed to reach Barrow and faces retirement. Congress considered funds for a new craft, but the Bear may not return home.
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Washington
Cosal Guard
Bear
Arctic
Unelaska
Bo “Healy
Barrow
Healy
Ear
Cochran
Golden Gate
Stenkiqrger
Heee
Point
Egrosa
Admiral Billard
Coast Guard
Congresa
Man Finds $52,000 Then Waits for Reward in Maine
Charles Brown of Bates, Massachusetts, found a bag containing $52,000 and turned it to a Dr McKnight who promised a house and lot as reward. Brown has not seen the doctor since and still hopes for the promised prize amid a mystery surrounding the finder’s reward.
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Charles Brown
Bate, Maas
Doctor McKnight
Brown
McKnight
Zeppelin to fly over North Pole test in August
The German crew building a zeppelin for America at Friedrichshaven say the airship may fly over the North Pole if conditions stay favorable. The expedition plans a test possibly in August, with the craft to be delivered to the United States in early September.
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Zeppelin
U. S
North Pole
Berkaembers
Geraat Peraonnel
America
Friedrichahaven
United States
Bearded Men, Unbobbed Women Spur New Wig Game
A novelty game begins as players award ten votes when spotting a woman with long hair, but scarcity of such women makes it dull. Colored wigs resurge at a recent social event with many attendees donning them, including at least 88 wigs observed at the Chalupa Kiy gathering.
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Mero
Chalupa Kiy
River Flood Dims Traffic As Desplaines Rises Across Street
The Desplaines River overran its banks spilling onto North Avenue near the Ley bridge and flooding streets from two to three feet deep for about half a block. Cars stalled, embankments gave way, and crews pulled trucks from floodwater while residents and youths used the high water for swimming and a makeshift springboard. Local sports and leisure activities paused as the swift current hindered movement and safety.
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Lahore
Laky Street
North Avenue
Ley Bridge
Wafuty
Dhip
Lake Atrect
Cance Clupa
Teamster Rescued After Night Climb From River Tree
George Kennedy a Teamster from River Forest fell into the Desplaines near Madison Street and clung to a tree limb as waters rose. Discovered at dawn by companion Barney McKittrick, rescuers used a pulpmotor but Kennedy required hospital care for weakness. He had been living on Circle Avenue in Forest Park.
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George Kennedy
Madison Street
Barney McKittrick
Maywood
Kennedy
Oak Park
D A
Kenney
River Forest
Circle Avenue
Forest Park
Collision damages settled by private agreement
Two Chicago men driving with their families collided on a Watlington Boulevard Sunday afternoon. Both vehicles were badly damaged and the drivers, after a loud argument, agreed to a private settlement and did not want arrests.
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Chicago
Watlington
Houlevard
Dam- Aker
Two More Tracts Added to Cook County Forest Preserve
One hundred thirty two acres were added to Cook County forest preserve district. A tract of eighty acres at northwest corner of 150th and Crawford was bought from Ernst Schmidtke for 87 035. This expands near Oak Forest infirmary and appends to existing preserves. The commissioners also bought fifty two acres from Rose T Butler and the McLaughlin estate, bounded by West 22d Street and 18th Avenue Broadview, with the southeast corner adjoining the present preserve and southwest corner near Addison Creek, for 301 000.
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Forest Preserve
Cook County
150Th and
Crawford
Hrnst Schmatdekk
Oak Forest
Addison Creek
Don t Growl Don t Stop The Growl
Fragmentary note from the Atlanta Conacl tation warns against loud difficult behavior. The quirky line suggests a playful urge to avoid disturbing others with roaring or growling noises and references a humorous image of a frog ride around the sky.
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Atlanta
Peanuts Popular in Africa Export Share Surges
Peanuts have risen to dominate exports in the region, now accounting for over 61 percent of total exports. The shift marks a major agricultural and economic change, with Senegal previously importing the crop but now part of a growing African peanut trade.
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Africa
Senegal
Marie Dorothy Rieck Dies After Illness in Forest Park
Mrs Marie Dorothy Rieck age 64 of 417 Circle Avenue died Saturday afternoon August 2 1924 after a year of illness and a fatal fall from a porch at her home She lived in Chicago before moving to Forest Park five years ago to be near her sons Ern and Henry The funeral was held Wednesday August 6 at St Peters Lutheran Church Forest Park with interment at Waldheim Cemetery Surviving are sons Henry and Louis M and Marie E B Rieck two grandchildren and other relatives The Madison Street Hoosters Club pallbearers attended the services
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Marie Dorothy Rieck
Circle Avenue
Henry ©. Meck
Murmon Street
Ercent
Deaconess Hospital
Chicago
de, Hey
Abe
Fleury
Batulke
Marie
Uly
Hleck
Dordlyne Etruke
Marie Appel
Blau
Mecklenburg
Germany
America
Ernay Hieck
Sal South Ankland Avenue
Forest Park
Potenta
Ernem
Henry
Wm. Bueh
Pasetor
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Ahadowy
Imperial Quartette
Buch
Waldheim
Quartette
Isle of
Somewhere
Madison Street Hoosters Ehib
Henry Feck
Myrrying Wie
John Wikrkelmany Dies at 77 in Altgurt Home
John Wikrkelmany aged 77 years 10 months 2 days died Tuesday August 12 at his home Tach Wastlogten Street He was born in Germany came to Ua country as a young man and lived in Porest Fark for 6l years His wife has been dead for 1 years A son John Jr and a daughter Mrs Lizzie Loskin survive They live on Washington Street Funeral services were held Friday at St Johns church at 2 Burial was in Concordia
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John Wikrkelmany
Tach Wastlogten Street
Germany
Dal
John Jr
Lizzie Loskin
Washington Street
St John's Church
Concordia
Reviving Flower with Aspirin Says French Scientist
An odd claim from a French scientist suggests reviving a withering Howera by dowing it with auspiris. The announcement also asserts ordinary aspirin dissolved in warm water will refresh delicate cut flowers in vases.
Uniform's Appeal Atootichn agitator in New York hotel
An insurgent leader in New York pursues revolutionary plans while staying at a hotel. He drafts the hotel doorman as chief of staff and explains that visible uniform will attract followers to his banner. The account portrays a charismatic appeal and strategic recruitment efforts.
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New York
Land of Romance The Netherlands Back From the Sea
In a terse travel sketch, the Netherlands is described as a wooded rolling land with dikes and ditches, challenging the old image of only sea walls. The piece likens the country to a land of robber barons and historic heroes, hinting at richer landscapes beyond coastal defenses.
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Land of Romance
Netherlands
Wan Dad’s funds shape elopement tale in $200 plan
A friend jokes about a romance while the bride notes the money mattered. Wan Dad offered $200 to wed, yet the couple still faced $900 in wood and planning costs, revealing the financial strain behind their elopement.
Forest Park seeks 1000 gpm pumping engine bid
Village of Forest Park invites bids for a triple combination pumping engine with 1000 gpm capacity and booster. Specs include extensive hose sizes and lengths, booster tank, carrying capacity, wheels, ladders, tools, extinguishers, lights, siren, and complete equipment. Delivery and acceptance subject to approval by the Chicago Board of Underwriters.
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Forest Park
Wilnets
Zire Department Atyle
Dietz
Eplire
Wiinels
Chica#0
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Teamster
Ves
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Arnold’s Meat Market
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Forest Park, Ill
Bon-Ton Tailors
Madiven
Phans
Joe Nicotera
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