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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
4
A Forest Park veteran recalls meeting Abraham Lincoln era hero Stephen Garrigus and his wife, detailing Garrigus family history, Civil War service, and a modern tribute. The piece contrasts old soldiers with today’s veterans, praising democracy and community memory.
During June July and August patrons with library cards may borrow three books for vacation. Books may be kept two months. after expiration fines accrue at five and three tenths cents per day. Overdue books to be returned at borrower expense after four weeks. Friday July 4 mail delivery will occur. office closed all day with usual special delivery and evening collections. Dispatches occur as normal in morning and at 7:30 and 10 p.m. New front plate glass installed at Rudolf Burkart frame building east of paint store. building now occupied as fruit store.
The Grohok Hat Bhop at 7416 Madison Street will close evenings during July and August, finishing at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays.
crews push remodel of the Desplaines and Madison building with a front extension of about ax feet and new heating system. A whimsical tale recalls a Wakefield fair chameleon named Mickey who lived among plants, keeping the home free of pests and attracting neighbor interest.
Fragmentary note discusses neck shaving as an ancient practice evident in a Henry V portrait and traces popularity to Agincourt era. Claims Americans commonly shave necks and cites a jokey Jack London line on barber patronage. No clear source date or context provided.
A humorous account recalls global bride prices such as Alnus and Karrog customs, a Ugandan exchange rate via cartridges, an Australian barter with butter, Tartars in Turk petan wealth, and Welsh wives paid in installments. Cardiff Western Mail notes a Fourth celebration in Forest Park.
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