Forest Park to honor Bobdiers with granite memorial
Forest Park leaders with Kiwanis and monument dealers Berlin er and Telch bring a large granite boulder to the Municipal Building park at Des Plaines avenue and Wilcox street. The memorial will be dedicated to all Bob diers from Forest Park who served, died, or survived, honoring their collective war effort with a bronze tablet and timeless inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Weldiere
Forest Fork Kiwanla Club
Ite
Parte
Kurt Merliner
Otto Telch
Forest Park
Desplaines Avenue
Wilcox Street
Bob Diers
Battlefeld
United States
Uring
Steview
Meyer
Kinople Club
Messrs
Berliner and
Stelch
Cleveland convention what it may mean for Coolidge
The piece argues the Cleveland convention could only influence the vice presidential choice and overall race. It notes Calvin Coolidge’s luck and leadership, his strong early success in Massachusetts, and says he must avoid blunders and maintain public support as the nation weighs its verdict in November.
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Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Far West
Alleghany Mountains
Democratic Opportunity and Bryan at the 1924 Convention
The piece analyzes Democratic chances in 1924 and the potential impact of William Jennings Bryan on the New York convention. It argues Bryan, despite party opposition, could guide the party to influence, while noting his limited chance of nominating again. It predicts La Follette may run as an independent if Wisconsin’s platform shifts at the Republican convention.
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Democraty
al Smith
Coolidge
Pary
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin La Follette to wait for returns in decision
A Wisconsin La Follette figure faces possible action by Democrats as he contemplates his next step. Neighbors and family weigh in with comments about a ministerial charge and a child’s inquiry. Friends push toward forming an organization while the return results remain pending.
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LaFollette
Adena
Wisconsin
Reviewettes Habit Grips New York Central Conductors
A New York Central conductor has logged 750,000 miles in service and plans to spend a month on the train as he notes the habit is common among trainmen who linger around on and off duty.
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New York Central
By Way of Diversion Edith Heileman
Street car conductors and motormen ride idle. thousands of graduates receive their sheepskins. Proviso high school staged a senior to gymnast ceremony as 163 students marched to the platform. The piece muses on effort in work, education, and self-perception.
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Edith Heileman
Proviso High Achool
Vacations and school time sparking readers’ thoughts
A lengthy column argues vacation planning is essential as schools close for summer. It notes the rise of travel desires, laments long breaks, praises Provan high school, and recalls local travel and driver licensing tales while urging purposeful summer use for youth.
Negro Shoes Leak Gold Robber Held by Police
In Parsons Kansas police detained Alexander Prissly after a large amount of coma reportedly fell from his shoes during questioning. He admitted robbing a shoe shiner and was jailed.
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Parsons
Kan
Alexander Prissly
$100000 If He Remains A Singw? Andalusia Trust Wager
A news item states Rufus King Tennig, 50, will receive $100000 from his mother in law under a trust fund only if he does not remarry. He reportedly has three daughters and shows no intention of remarriage. This note appears in Real Estate Homes to Live In advertisements by J. L. Brannon.
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Andalusia
Rufus King Tennig
Loves His Mules So He Keeps Them in the Cellar
William Conquest keeps two mules in his cellar in New York. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals pressed the case before Magistrate Doyle. An officer testified concerns for the animals’ health, but Conquest insisted the mules are happy. The magistrate dismissed the charge after evidence showed the animals were frisky and content.
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New York
William Conquest
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Doyle
L. Ray
Society
Conquest
Autos Gain in England London and Revenue Rise
England sees slow motorcar adoption and license revenue growth. In 1028 a total of 1,014,000 licenses were granted, up 182,692 from 1922.
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England
London
Treasury Approves Replacement for Bear Cutter
The treasury recommends a new 925000 ship to replace the famed gold coast guard cutter Bear, veteran of Alaskan waters, in a bill approved by the house. Prague grants writing privilege to woman judge Dr Jarmilla Wessela after rigorous board examination in Czechoslovakia.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Gold Coast Guard
House
Prague
Jarmilla Wessela
Republic of Czechoslovakia
Thrifty Thrift Ideas From an Old Time Reader
A discussion on thrift emphasizes budgeting, tracking expenditures, and responsible saving. It cites examples including a New York street cleaner and Benjamin Franklin to illustrate how prudent money management supports future needs and fuels industry.
The Postman Comes On A Day Of Heat And Dole
A poem lamenting summer hardship and unemployment as the postman arrives while workers beg for fair wages. The speaker questions Uncle Sam to end dole and crumbs, noting July 3 dated lines from CG. M. Buchanan in 1924.
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Sam
M. Bucnanan
Did You Ever Stop to Think By E. R. Waite Sec Showers Okla Board of Commerce
A reflective piece urging civic effort and perseverance. It criticizes complainers and laziness while promoting a proactive, can do attitude to build thriving communities and advance development. The author asks readers what they personally do to help their own locality and how they will contribute.
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E. R. Waite
Sec. Showers
Okla
Board of Commerce
Promises and Credit Across Time
A quatrain attributed to Hamilton Fish warns that reliable payment of debts sustains trust and value. It suggests that prompt, exact repayment keeps one from losing standing, regardless of vast wealth, implying character over monetary worth.
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Forest Park Review
Boldiers
Thia
Dog Observer
Achoola
River Forest
Washington Boulevard
Abd Crovine Township
Renson
Provan
Norfolk
Nev
Grace Lutheran Church
M. G. Brandhorat
Europe
Bil
Slater Mary
Grandma
Granddad
Follow
Chicago
Stlll
Teschera
J. L. Brannon
Real ‘Eatato
Adv
Starvyes
Daily Mall
Hague
Holland
Utrecht
Thrifty Forest Park
Falks
F. Lnang
Jist
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Eatu Diahanenta
Becnuan
Bremer
Leta
How
Ain
Yasinen
Har Jae
Hamilton Fish
Forest Park State Bank
the Home For Savings
Illinois
Sosnik
Madison Street
Thomas Avenue
Charles Furniture Co
Home Avenue
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