Illinois Politics in the Year 1920 Forecasts
A 1920 Illinois political outlook discusses Governor Lowden as a central figure with ambitions for the presidency and a potential contest for the Republican nomination in 1920. It weighs candidates Edward Brundage Frank Smith and congressional leaders, notes Sherman’s likely reelection bid, and outlines possible matchups for senator and governor with various state figures and factions shaping the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
McKinley
Lowden
Smola
Benator Sherman
McCormick
Ike
Edward J. Brundage
Chicago
Frank J. Smith
Dwight
Republican State Committee
Seventeenth
Brundage
Smith
Cook County
Lowden and
Hull
Sterling
Ulinois
United States
Lawrence
Sherman
Falind
Washington
Shelby M. Cullom
Roger Sullivan
Raymond Robbins
Aiight
Tlingis
Charles Doneen
George Edmund Foss
Richard Yates
Charles 8. Densen
Yates
Bernett
Chiperfield
Couglas Fargo
Niteois
United States Army
Chiperield
Hin Aes
Akerman
Upstate
Downstate
Uook
Ira C. Coppey
Aurora
Copley
Alvert J. Hopkins
Hopkins
Fllnois
Lund
Illinois
Shermen
Aml Brundage
Medill McCormicn
Frank C. Lowden
Justus
Johnson
Marley
Dilties
State Central Committee
United States Sugar Administration Ends One Pound Box Rule
The United States Sugar Administration announces an end to the one pound box regulation. Instructions from Washington urge no further certificates and thank those who complied with past rules. The note invites individuals affected by rule interactions to contact the office for special allotments or discontinued sugar allowances.
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Wuashington
United States
Charles Stevenson
Installation of Officers Mooseheart Legion Women
The Women of Mooseheart Legion No 245 will hold a public installation at Berger's hall Saturday evening December ]3 at 8 o'clock with entertainment and dancing to follow. Newly elected officers include Senior Regent Barbara Horn, Sub Regent Aona Kalckrehm, Post Regent Margaret Wilder, Chaplain Marle Belndleke, Recorder Mildred Berliner, Treasurer Eleanor Menalur, Guide Guagle Abel, Ass’t Guide May Webber, Argus Martha Baethke, Sentinel Julia Tichter. KNIGHT OF PYTHIAS NEWS Parent Lodge No 114 will hold the Art Peace Dance on Saturday December 24 at Berger's hall Madivon street and Desphines avenue. Music provided by Forest Park K of P Jags Band. Suits and volunteers in uniform admitted free. Page ends with a quip on women measuring their deal by their ability to make men happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moossheart
Legion
Thele
Berger's Hall
Barbara Horn
Dupler Stegent
Aona Kalckrehm
Margaret Wilder
Marle
Belndleke
Mildred Berliner
Eleanor Menalur
Guagle Abel
aAss't
Quide
May Webber
Argus
Martha Baethke
Sentinel
Julia Tichter
Pythias News
Lark Lodge
K. of
Madivon Street
Desphines Avenue
Muate
Forest Park K. of P. Jags
Suilers
Voliters
Forest Park merchant Rudolph Burkart built a thriving Madison Street store
Born in Chicago in 1877, Rudolph Burkart moved to Forest Park in 1885 and worked in painting and various trades before joining Northwestern Yeast Co and later managing W. W. Mayne’s store. He opened his own paint business in 1900, bought 7406 Madison Street, then 4070 Madison Street in 1917, remodeling it into a premier shop as his Forest Park roots flourished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Burkart
Madison Street
Upneark
Chicago
Forest Park
Ife
Noge
B. Koln
Berliner
I Mudolph
Whechet
ML Date & Co
Uscarators
Burkart
Northwestern Yeast Co
Indiana
Michigan
W. W. Mayne
Pointer
Lis Ator
Thia
Busters
Telite Mernoun Rehveln
Madlyon Street
Thin
Dusinera
Sehwab
Private William Blum Letter of Appreciation
Washington, D C November 30 1918 secretary Loyal Citizen of Forest Work Forest Mark Dear Sir I acknowledge receipt of the Cheer Book which I received that night The book is interpreted warmly and brings thanks for the help Please accept my sincere thanks for the name
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Washington, D. C
Senator Roos Vote Grows With Recount
In the official recount of the November election ballots Senator Roos gained 2100 votes. Result includes Troox 15508 Stubby 6020 Van Hodengraven 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roos
Troox
Stubby
van Hodengraven
The loudest gang may call one talk the poorest dinner
A fragmented OCR line notes a cryptic phrase about a loud gang and a poor dinner, suggesting a terse social remark or caption rather than a full event. The readable portion contains no clear names, places, dates, or organizations to anchor a concrete report.
Quality Merchandise Gains Public Favor
Burkart owner adopts careful site and stock selection, favoring FA Devoe Co. paint prestige. The shop offers marble floors, interior finishes, draperies, and a full window shade stock. Framing photos to order is a specialty, inviting locals to visit for work or repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkart
Devoe & Co
Devoe
Red Cross Leader in Letter to Workers in 1918
A 1918 notice from Red Cross leaders in Forest Park Chicago urging workers to study a national appeal for surgical dressings and refugee garments. The letter stresses immediate civilian relief needs for Europe and outlines branch quotas, garment returns, and readiness for emergencies. It cites national headquarters guidance and calls for auxiliaries to meet quotas and return unissued garments.
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Hed Croun
Forest Park
SoNowin
Europe
Washington
Irs
Jable
Te Branch
Rome
Alexilariey
Community notes from a small church and Bazaar plans
A local community notices a Christmas fund drive and bazaar at the M. E. Church on December first, urging members to contribute toward the peace fund. The Ladies Aid plans a bazaar with baked goods and crafts, featuring a quilt and handmade items, with the event to support church programs and the new building.
Arnold Lindemann Writes from France
A letter from Arnold Lindemann sent to Mr. Lindemann at 1038 South Muranga Avenue describes wounds received in France during World War I and expresses faith that the war will end soon. He asks his father to remain cheerful, pray for his safe return, and to “blow me where you will” with all well in his heart and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindemann
Muranga Avenue
Arnold
Werlong
France
Thimitieee note from Shavy to Tuck tour fanfare
Fragmentary message includes phrases about writing toons and well wishes for a Tuck tour. The text mentions AMNOLD Co L Wid Infantry Str Div Aro Exp Porcer Hranew New York in unclear context. Entities appear disjointed and likely garbled.
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Amnold, Co. L
Wid Infantry
Aro
Porcer
Hranew
Ris
New York
Memorial Services for Bugler Frank B Swift
Memorial services for Bugler Frank B Swift of Company I 181st Infantry will be held Monday December 15 1918 at the Church of the Epiphany. He fell at the battle of Hommes France August 10 1918. A letter from his brother in law recounts the high esteem mates held for him as a brave bugler and honored son of his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank BR. Swit
181Nt Infantry
A. B
Van
Benjamin Swift
Circle Avenue
Ube Church of the
Aucisod Boulevard
Adame Street
Frank Swift
Oret Forest Park
Battle of the Homie
He Tuwe
Hmy
France
Bylyeater Bannett
Hort
Tom Walsh
Net Infantry
A. K.P
Frank
Young Swift
Aeit Kergenut
McCarthy
Swift
Bwitt
Tom Walwit
Oak Park Firemen Victims of Joker Prank
Odd tale from Oak Park recounts a prank where Jokers cut legs off pants while fire crew slept. Firemen woke to a false alarm and hurried to the motor truck, leading to a chaotic, humorous incident as Captain Walteem ordered a late inspection.
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Oak Park
Walteem
Pottery as Ages Oldest Form of Art and Culture
The passage asserts pottery as the oldest and most widespread human art, dating back to ancient history. It claims productive history begins with Babel, notes Egyptian origins as the oldest known pottery, and says every people has practiced pottery in some form since shortly after the Deluge, while art study starts early in human culture.
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Man
Tower of Babel
Ballman’s Orchestra at North Side Turner Hall
The regular Sunday afternoon concert at North Side Turner Hall under conductor Martin Ballman will be held Sunday at 3 o clock. Featured soloist Henriette Mavin from Milwaukee and the Singing Roudety Young Men’s Choir directed by Hans Blodermar perform a capella and with the orchestra, with a program of popular numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Turner Hell
Martin. Ballman
Bololata
Henriette Mavin
Milwaukee
Roudety Young Men's Choir
Hans Blodermar
Alogers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linois
Albert L. Hall
Ddul
U. S. Administration’ Lifts Sugar Bowl Ltd
Mooseheart Legion
Burkett Wall Paper and Paint
WM. F. Blum
Roo
Red Cross
Auzilery
Alain Asl
Thonas
Sme
Vhagen
Arnold Lindemann
Grove Avenue
Madison &T. Wa. Bromm
Hisyterme
Oak Fork
High Ave
BEA Cummings & Co
Harlem Ave
Lake St
Iver Forest
F. P
Park Avenue
River Forest
Woodlawn
C. G. B. Croker
Central Ave
Austin
Frank B. Swift
Ballman’s Orchestra
Turner Hall
Eaton-Crane
Pire Line
Paschal-Hall-Heileman Co
Union Label
Forest Park Review
H. B.heileman
Madison
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