Forest Park gains new development with park purchase
The Aurora Elgin Railroad purchase of the old amusement park in Forest Park signals a major development push. Planned municipal shops, housing, and commerce could bring permanent jobs, apartments, and better access to the area while a new influx of workers and businesses reshapes the local business district.
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Forset
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Cleere
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Lund
Memorial Day Reflections On Honoring Veterans Across Generations
The piece notes Memorial Day dedication to veterans from Spanish American War to World War I, urging a broad remembrance beyond politics. Cemeteries are now parks and the day includes play, homecomings, and family gatherings, keeping memory alive through shared celebrations.
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Philippines
France
Discovery by Prof Ofergust Sykes on pretzel math
Professor Ofergust Sykes concludes that if all the world’s pretzels were lined up in a single straight line the total length would be finite and calculable. The finding presents a whimsical take on abundance and geometric limits.
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Ofergust’ Sykes
Distorters Report Sparks Mixed Reactions World News
A report from Koanokg World News notes that distortions in the narrative drew divided reactions among readers and commentators, while critics accuse sources of bias and officials urge caution in interpreting events.
Reviewettes and Rambling Notes From North Avenue
A rambling collection of observations and rumors about local life. The writer muses on Earth’s interior explorations, garden plots, rumored rail projects, flapper culture, and street life along Harlem, Thatchur, and nearby avenues. Several social cues and casual jokes punctuate the piece, including references to fashion, travel, and Memorial Day.
Mary Fowler Shines Off Stage After Dybbuk Run
Edith Hetleman notes Mary Fowler of the Dybbuk company, now back in New York after Chicago run at the Great Northern Theatre. Fowler, praised for Leah and Ada charm, embodies youthful depth and selfless performance, leaving a warm impression on peers and friends despite the production ending abruptly.
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Mary Fowler
Great Northern Theatre
Ube
New York
Chicago
Leah
Hoover Company
Norma Talmadge Stars in Ekiki at Balaban & Kats Racecvelt
Norma Talmadge opens a limited engagement as Kiki at Balaban and Katz Racecvelt theater in Chicago. Critics say her new vamp character diverges from her usual roles, promising a bold, flirtatious screen persona that may outshine Lenore Ulrich’s stage debut and draw crowds to Roosevelt theater.
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Norma Talmadge
Kiki
Chicago
Hiki
Norma
Abe
Asd Kiki
Lenore Uirteh
David
Belasco
Mik
Howard Colman
Roosevelt Theater
The Bat Comes as a Supers Mystery Drama
The Bat opens a long awaited engagement at the Chicago theater next Monday presented by Roland Weat. The screen version delivers murder, robbery, pursuit, and a double-distified solution with a surprise denouement, promising the most ambitious mystery melodrama of its kind.
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Roland Weat
Chicago
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