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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1923
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR note indicates second class matter designation at Forest Park post office with inked city and state abbreviations unclear. It references postal handling and mailing status rather than a complete event or instruction.
A long political forecast discusses national and state races for 1924. It notes campaigns must ramp up by January, with conventions in June and July. It highlights tentative Republican and Democratic contenders, factional splits in Illinois Republicans, and the potential rise of new leaders to shape primary and general elections.
The item notes a jumble of events from Desplaines area politics to labor holidays and council meetings. It hints at rain affecting attendance, a planned park proposition, and a renewed political fight between Non affiliation and independents. The piece promises more political coverage and a new column to keep readers informed on national, state, and county affairs.
The text discusses reading character from hand motions and gaze, noting how concealment hints at truth. It mentions Chicago area routes, Forest Park, Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, and the renaming push for Twenty-second Street to Harding Way, with praise for historic street names and local progress.
The Sanitary District plans to rely on its own power for all light needs as major plants develop delay due to construction. Blue Island faces cancellation of its light contract after September 1 with supply shifted to Public Utilities Company of Northern Mines. Contracts for industries including International Harvester are canceled as they expire, while Forest Park and other towns maintain substation ties despite expired agreements.
Weekly band concerts by Ute May wood pand face reduced backing with manager Jon Fippinger warning of tighter finances. Members fear no pay but seek some compensation as plans for a remedy are hoped to emerge before more cuts. Also promoting a Fall Style event at Fort Park Weahion Shop on Medisca Street next Monday.
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