Pension movement gains support from labor groups
A speaker for the Eagles describes pension measures for the aged, backed by the Grand Army and the Old Age Pension campaign. He cites rising poverty among workers as proof and notes growing alliance with unions, employers, and political leaders to secure old age pensions nationwide.
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Eger
Phas
Parry Park
Baglen Hall
Deenpeliud Devant
Soho Lewy
Etiitar
Muethers Pension Mows
Atten
Mantua
Nevada
Leunmytvartii
Mae Eraternal Order of
Mages Jy
P.O. i
Anil
Fensaranee
Weranachin
Alois
Romber
Gloetrelea
Piayer
Tanumorntie
Atv
Grand Aerts
Legion Members Gather for Checkers Night at Memorial Hall
Members of Forest Park Post 2American Legion held a social night at Memorial Hall featuring a checkers game session with RBanco, light refreshments, and a dance. The event highlighted the post’s call for more ex-service members to join, with appeals to contact post leaders or adjutant.
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Parest Park
American Legion
G Dance
Pred Bhiers
Tetoh Avenue
Daekaon Howevard
Kedzie Avenue
Dom
Mira Bhiers
Tal
Park Avenue
Jamon McAvoy
Gladya Torre
Blnee Dee" Frankel
Hia
Rooma
Ty Gee
Doe
Mira
Jacobi
Forest Mark
National Department
Atte
Agi
Forvat Turk
Uils Post
Couiander
Will Continue Big Dog Team Race in Northern Canada
Marold St. Luton of 123 Ashhind Avenue left Monday night for a four winter outing in Canada. He will visit the country to continue the big dog team race efforts and observe northern conditions.
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Canada
Marold St. Luton
Ashhind Avenue
Canda
North of Quebec dog teams race in northern snows
A 100 mile dog team race north of Quebec is expected to draw about a dozen entrants. It is described as one of the winter’s major sporting events. Mr. Sutton has run this race before and will be away about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Sutton
Prohibition Raids Net Six Sleuths in Forest Park Sweep
Chicago papers report thirty prohibition officers conducted a Forest Park sweep, arresting six men tied to alleged bootlegging networks. Officers seized bathienlars and addressed bonds for release, while noting past summer raids yielded similar results with no further action on some cases.
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Chicago
Forest Park
Leo Nivdxkleck
de Chicago
Forest Lark
Chi HO
Forget Park
Kerest Burk
Vrienda
Mary
Man Fractures Leg In Ice Accident At Potest Park
Minto, of 217 Monroe Street, fell on the ice at the corner of Wisconsin and Hanni Avenue, Potest Park, Wednesday evening, fracturing his right leg at the hip. Officer Berndt assisted, first aid from Dr. Bulmer Knox, then conveyance to West Suburban Hospital for several weeks.
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Minto
Monroe Street
Wisconsin
Hanni Avenue
Potest Park
Mtg Aid
Lotelork
Oficer
Herbert Berndt
Wi Bulmer Knox
Firet Ald
West Suburban
Tempering Glassware for Greater Heat Shock Resistance
Tempering glassware greatly prolongs usefulness. Submerge fully in cool water and heat slowly to a boil, hold briefly, then cool. Finally return to the water until cold. This method improves breakage resistance for items exposed to extreme temperatures.
Harlem State Bank Opens New Building Features Modern Offices
H R Dow extols Harlem State Bank beauty and utility in a lengthy description of the new hall, private consultation rooms, and spacious quarters for staff and patrons. The second floor houses four modern offices with attractive finishes, rentals available, and a congratulatory message from depositors marking the building’s opening as a civic improvement for Forest Park.
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H.R. Dow
Harlem State Bank
Haady
Harlem Bank
Oadda
Forest Park
Formation of Ice on a Lake Surface Mechanics
A fragmented note describes how ice forms on a lake. It notes that initial freezing occurs at the surface, with water below remaining unfrozen until the upper layer solidifies. Once a mass reaches maximum density, subfreeing behavior ceases and diffusion currents alter conditions, delaying full consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freese
Wisdom Teeth and Impaction Facts From Hyxela Magazine
The article notes that wisdom teeth often erupt between eighteen and twenty five years of age. Many teeth fail to erupt properly and remain impacted within the jaw bone. Most impacted teeth cause no harm, but removal may be required if pain swelling or infection occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyxela
Weight of Eggs Vary by Size in Agriculture Nomenclature
The Department of Agriculture notes no fixed standard for egg weight as sizes vary. A good average egg is about 2 ounces each, making 24 ounces per dozen. Bywater eggs weigh as low as 1 1/2 ounces per egg and some exceptionally large eggs reach around 2 3/4 ounces each in a dozen.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington Letters and Relics Revealed in Historic Ledger
A fragmentary account lists writings and personal items linked to George Washington and his era. It notes a September 8 1766 letter, a Mount Vernon missive about money needs dated 1741, marriage plans, and affection for Betsy Custis, plus keepsakes such as hair, lace, and a dress fragment from Martha Washington. The piece references a surrender letter from Yorktown in 1782 and a collection once held by Pierpont Morgue Worary, tied to J. P. Morgan’s ownership as a memorial to his father.
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George Washington
Ims
Pierpont Morgue
Worary
J.P. Morgan
George Willian Fairfax
Miga Nancy
Mount Vernon
Conway
Alexandria
Elizabeth Parke Custis
Law le
Washington
Martha Washington
Yorktown
Greene
Tomorrow Fair and Warmer Jazzed by Peach Canning
A fragmented page recalls Althea Street and Elizabeth Dunn gossiping through a household storm on Althea Street. The piece follows residents Mary Dunn and Lizbeth after a damaging windstorm that ruined tools and trees, forcing them to endure rain and isolation while planning canning and jelly making. The tone echoes a small town diary with post storm reflections and neighbors helping each other.
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Althea Street
Molle
Preeserver
Mivathy
Sorel
Puddier
Mary Lunn
Mary Dongs House
Elizabeth
Mina Alethes
Vivid Needlework on Newest Frocks
A New York Times correspondent notes the growing prominence of needlework in modern fashion. Distinctive trims from Russia, France, and America define current styles, with rich patterns, metallic threads, and intricate embroidery shaping up-to-date dresses, hats, and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
New York
Paris
Shawn
Obituary Emma Greene Bed of Biv Gaeets and family
Mrs Emma Greene longtime resident of Biv Gaeets and wife of Fred Green, aged about 90, died Tuesday evening after long illness. Survived by husband Fred, daughter Marjorie, and a son. services held with pallbearers listed. The funeral was conducted at Church of St. Henry, with bearers and attendees from Freeport and Forest Park communities. A prior marriage produced three children. four grandchildren and other relatives noted in the notice.
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Emma Greene
Biv Gaeets
George Manoa
Nettie
Niverbige
Fred Green
Dad
Mey AO Brueterk
Pat
Heer Welok
Herbert Dutenee
Adtri
Mwalrhnore
Turwell
Mas
Hattie Bergman Gilgert
Thetis
Cilert
Freeport
Ullaala
Fortieely
Forest Turk
Imaminkuy
Wevienday Tharnlag
Ruiey
ETN
Gibert Tid
Bri
Apyrutend
Eepditien
Mes
Hilbert
Bor Hoe Yi
Bian Gitte
A. Pitemens
Doris Hat Shop Sign Addition to Great White Way
A new sign for Doris Hat Shop is being erected on Madison Street near White Way. The towering panel, lit with red white and blue letters, rises about fifteen feet high and is described as one of the latest, most striking storefront signs in the district.
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Doris Hat Shop
Great White Way
Madison Atreet
Rtwt
Workes
Doria
Friends in Miami Apartment Block Report
A fragmented item notes several residents including Albert Hoo Bernard HWeas and Jo con Kehwab in a Miami apartment block. An apparent accident occurs with Arthur Lender and Joseph Had arriving, one resident suffers an injury delaying return home. Foreground mentions Forest Park visitors in Florida and a local dry goods store at 907 Beloit Avenue.
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Miami
Florida
Albert Hoo
Bernard Hweas
Jo Con Kehwab
Stertdi
Muriam
Arthur Lender
Chicago
Joseph
County Recorder
Stead
Forest Park
Fortification Fortress Monroe at Old Point Comfort
Large fortification Fortress Monroe at Old Point Comfort at the mouth of the James River, Virginia, is described as the largest fortification in the country. Tracts totaling 200 acres were given in 1418 to the United States by Virginia.
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Monroe
Old Point Comfort
Jouve River
Virginia
United States
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Legion
Flinhall Avene Aide
Bank
Mixz
Lizabeth
Althea
Anid
Altes Fitreet
Hlizabeth
Altea
Maury Duin Tate
Leanon
Nat
Fair and Warner
Crosswife’s League
Hussain
Russia
Coasack
Beloit Avenue
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