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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
9
In a Oak Park column,Madlsen &t. discuss Steily's Bucks home and weather as entrants. The piece addresses Democratic party dynamics, alleged election fraud, and plans for new housing as population and housing materials strain remain. Projections estimate growth to 1,000 to 2,000 residents over five years with rising building materials costs.
A country life debate favors memorial trees over stone monuments to honor the dead. The American Forestry Association links reforestation efforts in France to a lasting tribute, with millions of acres noted as potential memorial graves. France will remember. trees will endure. Community voices from Grace Tabor Quett and Charles Lathrop Pack frame the idea amid wartime recovery and a national honor roll plan. Local anecdotes follow, including a girl’s delight in a party and a Missouri man’s long-held umbrella claim.
Local observers note Chicago's Mississippi Valley Association targets broad commerce from Minneapolis to New Orleans with water routes, banks, and ports. Forest Park figures as part of the valley's growth, seen through Bishop Fallows's invocation on civic renewal and cooperation beyond mere money.
Amid floods and melting snows the Desplaines river rises, drawing Nature lovers to the banks near town. The piece paints a vivid scene of the swift current, drifting debris, and the lure of a wooded, winding stream as April or May rains return, warning that drought would bring swarming mosquitoes and stagnant waters.
The Junior Jooking of Korea announces a growing group with weekly activities for seven year olds. They learn drill calisthenics knot tying and community service under organizer BK Harland. New members Leonard Yapling Stanley Leming Edward Zuley Raymond Scheel Alfred Watta Richard Gebhardt John Davy Franklin Hosler Walter De Lin added to the roll. meeting at Forest Park ballroom, Saturday stay 10th. members urged to bring prospective members to share accomplishments.
Instructions describe rubbing oilcloth with a finn el dipped in turpentine then adding beeswax, water, turpentine, castile soap, citronella oil, and whipping until a stiff blend forms. Rub into oilcloth to clean and brighten the surface.
Fragment from Studies discusses how imagination reverses the senses allowing the distant to appear vast and imposing while sight alone sees it as distant and shrinking. The quotation contrasts perception with cognitive reach and reflects on how the imagination reshapes reality.
Archeologists reveal ancient women wore jewelry rivaling twentieth century artistry about 1000 years before Christ. A humorous classroom moment follows as a teacher asks why beads soak in brine and a pupil answers because they are used to salt water.
Hannah avenue and Advis street Trwv Lederer D D pastor Sunday services 9 am Sunday school 10 am English service 11 am Communion service also congregational meeting Friday 1 30 pm choir rehearsal 3 30 pm meeting of the Sunday school association
The Patriotic Community League calls 44 retired service members to a regular meeting at Garfield School in Hennah Avenue and Jackson Boulevard on Monday evening May 12 at 6 16 p m. A memorial event for Our Boys is set for Sunday afternoon May 20 at the Circle, with remarks on unity and demobilization.
A wartime notice from the Patriotic Community League of Forest Park outlines its patriotic and educational purpose under the National Council of Defense. It lists officers and committees, invites community representatives, and asks for information on servicemen furloughs, discharges, or movements to be published. It also offers help to veterans with employment, clothing, bonuses, or legal aid.
Notice from Patriotic Community League Publicity Committee invites sealed proposals to the Board of Education Stovish Township High School District for coal and fuel supplies. Bids due Friday May 1910 by 7 pm with 10 percent bid bond. Contact 1444 W Madison or officers for details.
Fragmentary OCR note references Mark Twain, a one-armed paper hanger with hives and bee humor. Mentions Euteka and Indian apolls star with garbled phrases about light and beauty. No clear event or facts.
A new heat insulation material from a mix of special clay and cork has been developed by a Norwegian engineer. The clay and cork blend, when burned, forms a lightweight substance praised as highly suitable for heat insulation. Indianapolis News notes the potential but cautions on recognizing which party is at fault in certain joint happenings.
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