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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
6
A wartime speech condemns pessimism and urges support for government efforts to secure victory. The speaker urges Americans to stand firm, resist defeatist views, and back wartime measures despite hardships. He stresses unity, confidence, and faith in leadership to win the conflict.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to buy Liberty bonds to support the war effort. The piece cites figures on national debts and emphasizes that government bonds are a safe investment that helps the United States and its allies. It presents a persuasive call to action with a table of wartime debts.
Indiana Senator Jaman B. Watson accuses President Wilson of overstepping constitutional authority by pursuing a league of nations and urges immediate peace with Germany. He criticizes sending troops home and questions Allied involvement in Russia while highlighting harsh weather and military setbacks.
Fragmented text describes managers losing influence and government laxity in money matters. It hints at a broader political shift toward a more business-friendly administration, implying changes in leadership and policy. Names and clear details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
An oblique local note describes a restless urban scene where a hot scent of conflict lingers, children roam, and quiet moments are rare as residents seek calm amid ongoing street noise and clamor.
The St Paul Plager Press notes that no further use for fireworks is planned, with multiple people expressing relief that the armistice celebration proceeds peacefully. The article emphasizes a subdued mood and hopes for lasting peace without further public displays.
According to a Washington inquiry by Benatar Paindexter, 207 enlisted men of the Signal Corps photographic section are to accompany President Wilson and his retinue abroad to film the trip. The army motion picture unit reportedly produced as many as 300 reels during the trip to France and about 400 more in Italy and England.
The piece notes Admiral Sima is ineligible for the presidency while pondering why a naval hero was nominated. It mentions Rear Admiral Grayson who stayed out of war. A London hotel anecdote follows about a Frenchman and an Englishman debating how to make a drink stronger and sweeter with a punchline about mercy.
A Bloomington board meeting rejected moving Illinois Wesleyan University to Springfield despite a 3 million dollar offer. The vote kept the institution in Bloomington, ending the proposed relocation. Also noted is Manning’s Sunday school entertainment set for Friday May 23 at 8 PM with a call to attend and watch the paper for details.
Community invites attenders to a May 10 dance at Forest Park Ball Room to raise funds for band uniforms. Tickets cost a small amount, with deliveries by Feltz Wroxton store secretary Paw Fritz or any band member. On May 13 a new band year begins. all boys can join at Garfield School Thursday nights.
A long report on the play A Little Mother To Be addressing war babies and unwedded mothers, focusing on Mary Stevens and a New England family. The piece notes the production aims to avoid sensationalism, and previews the Star and Quarter theater's May shows including Oh Girl, a burlesque revue with a refined cast and chorus.
Oak Park patrolman Bert Huot shot Leo Hoeveler a peaceful pedestrian after pursuing two youths who had been accused of vandalism. Hoeveler remains in hospital with a shoulder wound reported as not life threatening. The incident prompted questions about civilian commands at night.
Forest Park residents plant and tend gardens in backyards nourished by homegrown compost and careful work. Supt. Duelleweld notes garden requests exceed prior years, showing patriotic service through gardening as a lasting habit alongside wartime efforts.
A 2008 plant addition proposal describes erecting a one story structure at Porext Park. The plan lists 150 feet in length with 44 surrounding parking spaces. The project focuses on expanding capacity at the existing facility.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward F. Dittel, with the occupation army in Germany, sends The Forest Park Review a Luxembourg printed booklet titled 33rd Division, A.E.P. From arrival in France until the armistice with Germany, Nov. 11, 1918. It summarizes principal events in the division's operations for the convenience of its members and to inform others of their achievements. Major's name appears truncated.
General Gell, SI, commends the division for historic achievement praising officers and men for their duty, efficiency, gallantry, and devotion under trying circumstances. He expresses pride in leading such fine personnel and esprit de corps.
Edward Hines, head of the Hiner number company, planned a rapid journey to St Louis. He sought a contract with the Port of Dark and aimed to erect 3,000 bunga lows, meeting officials in Chicago and New Orleans. To avoid delay he chartered a special train on the Marie Central for 650 dollars, reaching Chicago Monday morning.
Fragmentary OCR lines describe two figures, Mr Hiner and another racer, with times and discomfort during a test of speed. The text mentions distance, minutes, and a dramatic bend before the next heat, implying a competitive sprint or trial between unnamed subjects.
Neighborhood Club at the home of Mrs A C Roos held a meeting with Mrs Thewsle presiding. Officers elected included Mrs Lleht as vice president and Mrs Baa Sebi as secretary. The group discussed program plans and future entertainments for the community church luncheon to occur Friday after service.
Report covers hostesmen and attendees at a Forest Park election event with candidates listed and counts of donations and activity. Mentions a Georgia man defeated for county office and a tense encounter with an opponent. Describes surrounding community reactions and listed goods donated for a barbecue event.
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