Growth and Population Prospects in Forest Park Illinois
A long survey notes south side growth beyond Metropolitan tracks and scarce vacant lots north of Madison Street. It projects Forest Park reaching 25 000 to 50 000 inhabitants by 1940 and 1980, with apartment houses and nearby Austin and Oak Park adding to demand. The article discusses geographic limits, land use shifts, and future housing expansion strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soreat Park
Foreat Park
Madison Street
Harsem
Madison Straat
Forest’ Park
Metropolitan Tracks
Marengo Avenue
Hagin Avenue
Harlem 1
Jackson Boulevard
Anita Fron
Deaplaines Avenue
Desplaines Avenue
Lehymes Avenue
Yacht Sineclair 611-Co
Lehmer Avenue
Herdinand Avenue
Harrison Street
Roosevelt Road
Hoorevelt Road
Sixteenth Street
Forest Park
Voreat Park
Austin
Oak Park
Gasoline Price Drop Sparks Public Hope and Scrutiny
Gasoline users nationwide welcome a substantial price drop sparked by Gov MecMasters of South Dakota after he bought Oklahoma oil and offered it at 16 cents a gallon. Standard Oil matched prices across multiple states, triggering industry-wide reactions. observers wonder if the relief can be permanent or if it will rebound. Government intervention may be needed to sustain the lower rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecMasters
South
Oklahoma Gas
South Dakota
Standard O11 Co
Indiana
Olinole
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Kansas
Missouri
North Dakota
Iowa
Oklahoma
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Perhaps It Cured Her Mrs Smith Borrowing Neighbor Tale
A Chicago Tribune fragment recalls Mrs Smith living next door who was a constant borrower. Doris heard a remark about borrowing and the next visit prompted a child to exclaim about what Mrs Smith wanted to borrow, highlighting domestic humor in a brief anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Smith
Mra ,Smith
Doris
Emith
Chicago
Water and housing concerns spark Forest Park talk
The piece recounts local debates on land use and housing costs, urging funds for dwellings over stores. It notes a push for a union depot, mentions a Twenty Years Ago column, and recalls past village council, water works, and street light issues, with nostalgia for lanterns and safer streets.
Jitney Ride Leads Juliet to Unexpected Meeting
In a city disrupted by a streetcar strike, Juliet hires a jitney to reach her Aunt Tilden’s party. A charming driver, mistaken for a charity escort, shares a dreamlike ride to 2224 Ogden Park. At the party she encounters her mysterious driver, revealed as John Meredith, a modest future doctor invited by Aunt Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie
Abi
Tulle
Aunt Tilden
Bat
Rochester
New York City
Mise Jale Jordan
Ahs
Jolie
Ogden Park
Ogden
Julia
Mab
Tilden
Juliet
John Meredith
Hay
John
Julius
Sbe
Cnre
Folie
Sitney Astyer
French Traitor Ullmo Freed From Devil's Isle
The 16 year old tale recalls pension, treason, and crime by naval officer Ullmo who betrayed France for a woman La Belle Lison. He borrowed to satisfy costly tastes while employed in a naval office, forged papers, and passed secrets to foreign agents leading to life penal servitude. Now released to Cayenne’s scorched land to live out his days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patie
Aluno
Drison
Devil's Island
Cayenne
Ullmo
Toulon
Lyons
Naval Department
Cenlu Pov Mall
Wien Raed
Peervoek
The Right Way to Speak Promotes Social Standing
Advice on language and manners for young people in social circles. Warns against slang and flashy terms like classy and Tony. Emphasizes careful word choice, modest expressions, and avoiding overstatement to avoid sounding second rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
McClure
Byadianl
The nee Thing Right Time by Mary Marshall Dupies
Fragmentary read of a piece titled The nee Thing Right Time by Mary Marshall Dupies. Incomplete text mentions Benjamin Franklin and hints at a historical or reflective narrative with uncertain scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marshall Dupies
Dining Etiquette Tales From The Past
A long list of old fashioned manners guides how to use a napkin, stir tea, and sample meals without rudeness. It covers boiling eggs at breakfast, proper spoon use, avoiding mashing vegetables, not wiping utensils on napkins, and gentle refusals for second helpings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Questa
Sha
MaClure
Yadisets
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Diinois
Kind
Providence
Winds
Hartem
Chicago Examiner
Ina
RA Corrigan
Hawthorne
John Condon
Harlem
Condon
Hood
Porsaible
Sy Mildred White
Oort So Ps
Wouters’ Kewepager Union
Reginald Denny
Rovie
Midlands
Etande
Alx Bern Bexer
Devil's Isle
Ake
John Kendrick Bangs
Ees
Atrokes
Onke
Benjamin Frankliin
Aline O” Gheer
John Kendrick Lang
Forest Park State Bank
Ifs
A. Einfeldt
Forest Park Garage
G.A. Galley
Bong, Prope
Desplaines Avenus
Forest Park Bakery
Beloit Ave
Roosevelt
Capitol L
W. Madison
van Buren
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