Ad clutter and auction scene across old Forest Park ads
Local merchants advertise loans and investments, painting and floor refinishing, funeral directors, a paper recycling firm, and movers in Forest Park. A London auction of Empress Eugenie’s effects draws crowds as vintage gowns, laces, furs, and a ceremonial carpet fetch modest sums, highlighting fading royal grandeur.
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London
England
Eugenie
France
Spain
Seville
Napleon II
For Sale and Rent Notices From Oak Park and Maywood
Classified style snippet lists properties and items for sale or rent including a 25 foot lot on Madison Street near Oak Park, a large sale lot on River for estate on Franklin Avenue, pricing per foot and per lot, plus automotive and office equipment ads from Austin Typewriter Exchange. Also mentions a navy Miss Doilvinn item and a like new Acorn kitchen range with contact details in Maywood and Forest Park.
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FOX Sale
Etucco
Inquira Onorato Bros. Builders
Forest Park
Wargain
Madison Sreet
Oak Park
River Forest
Franklin Avenue
Ad- Arena
Austin
Chicago Avenue
Chicago
Navy Doilvinn
Giza
Acorn
Iike
Tilver Forest
In memory of Walter Berhendt on sad anniversary
In sad and loving memories of a brother dear who passed away 17 years ago on December Sth. He bid no one farewell yet his loving heart has ceased to beat. He was gone before we knew it, his cheery smile and kindly ways are pleasant to recall. He had a kind word for everyone, died beloved by all. From sister Pauline Shankle and brother Art.
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Walter Berhendt
Pauline Shankle
Art
A Wee Citizen Admonition From a Brooklyn Paper
A brief line from the Brooklyn Standard Union urges young readers to do as well as they can as soon as they can, framing effort without delay as prudent advice for a modest citizen. The note carries a local newspaper voice and period cadence.
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Brooklyna Standard Union
Gas in Future Wars and the Ethics of Warfare
New York reports a detailed American Chemical Society view by Col Raymond F Bacon on gas warfare’s future role. He argues gas could create artificial barriers and sleep or capture armies, warning against halting scientific progress and stressing the need for humane limits even as technology advances.
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New York
Raymond F. Bacon
Chemical Warfare Service
Bacon
Had Boma Advantages for Household Use
A nun neighbor asks Jack about tin new duly alter. After thought he replies that it is a good deal and a pretty handy thing to have around the house.
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Jack
What, Indeed Bil, If There Were No Small Towns
A witty reflection questions how large towns would feel superior without small towns nearby. The terse note contrasts urban prestige with rural roots, suggesting a playful take on place status.
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San Francisco
Eiffel Bobolink Guaranteed Oiik Hose at Doob Store
A listing for Eiffel Bobolink hose sold in all colors including black priced at 61.25. Availability noted at Doob store located on Madison Street T3838.
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Ehiffel Bobolink
Doob
Madison Street
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J. L. Brannon CO
Jones
Fiat
J. L. Irannon CO
Foreat Park
J. It, Watkins Co
Winona
Minn
Clerten
Mady Kell Telephone Company
Forest Avenue
Metropolitan “Ly
Alog
Forest Park Fire Department
Belott
Ratner
Desplaines Avenue
Marengo Avenue
Forest Park State Bank
Bank
Elginsyeare
Marengo Ave
BALE
Thacouk Motor Sales
Mairix
St. Forest Park
Forest Park 154
Mather
Mr. Bees
Maher
Aasie
South
Oak Park Avenue
Phons
Albany
Chas. Schroeder
B. Scoville Ave
Euclid Avenue
Oak ‘Park
Frank A. Monstresaer
Lockwood & Lockwood
South Blvd
Papenmianogt
Emil J. Bloasey
Thomas Avenue
Watter
Ascier
Nawa
Ascher System &Co
Lathrop
J. A. Brannon Co
Sronny Belek
Dome
Theo. L. Lobsthin & CO
Roosevelt Road Forest Park
Hyoom
Maywood
Wheeler & Wilson
Marien Avenue
South Ad Turk
Ferdinand Avenue
Good Taylor
Jackson Boulevard
N. Kierenth Avenus
Memoriam
U. S
Bern
Mworf
Qur Bank
Jonns Aes
Tina
CLUB
William F. Grosser
Harlem State Savings Bank
Cook County
Illinois
H. R. Dow
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