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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
4
Forest Park residents resist a fad for simplified spelling and discuss political shifts. The piece notes Nebraska Senator Uiteicoek’s retirement and Underwood’s rise, Chicago White Sox optimism, Hoyne’s reelection bid, and Wood Lowden Bracket. It also reflects on land use, growth limits, and travel in a bygone era.
The Roundsgiving Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Tuesday May 4 at the home of Mrs Turn Quist 619 Thomas Avenue. Meeting opens at 2. Visitors are welcome. Mrs Gleive Secretary.
Town factions prepare for a conference next Tuesday to discuss opening streets north and south from Lehner Avenue to Harrison Street. Mayor Kaul faces scrutiny as council meetings run late, with Commissioner Went singled out for lively participation. Public show of disapproval arises from residents about noisy debates and a goat issue on the park sidewalk.
In a humorous aside, the narrator muses on referring a matter to the building commissioner and jokes about jurisdiction over property. The piece recalls Harlem fashions, Wad Neaday nights, wooden sidewalks, and moonlit courtships, celebrating "the days" when the town seemed simpler and full of life.
Three avowed candidates enter the Republican race for United States senator to succeed Lawrence Y. Sherman. William B. McKinley of Champaign, Burnett M. Chiperfield of Fulton County, and Edward D. Shurtleff of McHenry County lead the field. McKinley has Brundage and Ife Cormick backing. Shurtleff may draw Thompson crowd support if Chicago-backed contenders falter.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy shown during our bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs Lillian Hchuster for her songs, Wil lont Bort for his services, Mrs Wilson Robinson and Family. A note on courting advice ends with a stray line about a young man’s labor and appearance.
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