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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
3
The home mechanic often builds flower boxes on porch tops or newel posts to prevent rot and keep a neat appearance. It recommends a drainage design as shown in the illustration to avoid water damage and maintain the post’s integrity.
A guide to improving shaded lawns and gardens by transplanting native ferns. Dig them from woods, plant in prepared beds with larger varieties at the base, keep moist, cover with leaves in late fall, and leave them through spring to preserve moisture. Ferns thrive and quickly beautify unsightly spots.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that cities like St. Louis have successfully reduced billboard clutter to improve urban beauty and the value of public works. It urges Kansas City to follow suit, arguing that obstructive signs drain funds from highways and public improvements and hinder civic progress.
Dr J H B Westlake of Virden launches a drive for tree planting along county highways. He suggests one tree on every mile, with Boy Scout units serving as guardians. Estimated county cost about 12000 dollars. The plan is extended to other counties in the state.
All Wind, Henry Watterson, ex editor, riffs on politicians with fragmented quips about a hated politician's wife, a tele phone pause, and a playful call to shuffle ears. The piece blends domestic duty and public life as a casual social satire.
Anne and Jerry pursue a secret romance despite Uncle Nate and Cyrus the thief. The missing lucky stone reappears when Anne suspects its hiding in her lounge, uniting family and lovers in celebration. Uncle Nate clears the air as romance and resolve triumph in a small town tale.
A 1910 notice urges Cook County Republican voters in Forest Park to cast ballots on September 10 for two delegates from the Seventh Senatorial District Frederic R. DeYoung of Harvey and Amos C. Miller of Kenilworth to the Constitutional Convention in Springfield January 6, 1920. The appeal stresses character, legal ability, and trustworthiness to safeguard state interests.
A motorist on a quiet country road notices a fellow driver in trouble. He offers help and interacts with the distressed driver’s companion, a woman in a cart, as the tire is punctured and placeholder emotions unfold in a brief, unfolding scene.
A militia company returns from target practice. The captain asks a sergeant about progress and the sergeant replies proudly that his men shot very well, but jokes that they would have done better if the target had stood a little more to the left.
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