Political shifts and public works debated in district notes
Discussion notes cabinet changes by President Wilson and a new chairmanship for Frederick DeYoung of Harvey on the constitutional convention district. Report cites postal scandals, a $13,000 sum, and critiques the Tribune on cement shortages versus brick road building. Ogle county’s brick road history is cited, urging cement roads as the feasible option despite material shortages.
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Frederick DeYoung
Harvey
Judicial Department
DeYoung
Chicago Tribune
The
Tribune
Ogle County
Rock River
William Wisecrack at the Hand Injury Hint
A young William injuries his hand and asks his father about it. The boy, sensing his father's softened mood, quips that ice cream would help the hand. The anecdote highlights filial interaction and a lighthearted corrective moment.
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Bill
Wiliam
Bili
William
Foresta of Camphor and Formosan Camphor Trade
The article highlights Formosa camphor production led by Leland owners and notes vast plantations estimated at 10,050 acres with some trees aged from 1000 years to 1,000 years old.
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Formosa
Chirpings of the Office Canary and Forest Park benefit
A quirky column from Edith Heilemany notes a Forest Park benefit at Madison Circle theater on February 6 and 7. The piece blends society satire, local gossip, and sharp asides on public signs, a water tower debate, transformers, and community life in Forest Park with references to Bennie's Manhattan and local names.
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Forest Park
Madison Circle Theater
Bennie
The
Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
Une
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Edith Heileman
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Illinois
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Postel
Franklin Park
Cleveland
Wigon
Postal Department
It Detective Service
Iona
Routi
Dar Faitoeh
Pammerory
L Bond Grata Marae
Paschal-Hall-Haileman
Madison Street
Edith Heilemany
Piker
Hinne
Sven
Mrs. Krausmeyer
Lyons
H. Wellington Wood
Sheridan Mond
Momma Krausmeyer
H. Wellington
Warren
Louis Stahmer
Madison and
Hannah
Forest Park State Bank
United States
Hliness
Cook County
Albert Stops
Albert C. Roos
August Thode
Fred G. Becker
Ain't Cashier
Albert Roos
H. Hann
Jacob Behwab
Henry C. Rieck
Fred B. Roos
Hermen F. Jacob H. E. Jenkins
Aibart O. Roos
Larkin
Lovell
Peaslee Hardware Co
the Man
Viico
Madivan_Street
Carl G. Richter & CO. Insurance
Madison
Otreet Forest Park
Ill
Natoma-Huntley Dairy
Chicago
Harlem
Desplaines Avenues
Jackson Boulevard
Metropolitan
Hannah Avenue
E. A. Cummings & Co
N. Boulevard
Public Service Company
Piershein
Folka
Folke
Forest’ Park
Public
Sarvice
Youra
H. J. Judd
Dunda Public Utilities Commission
Service
Ouy
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