Calendar Men Discuss Sales at Gerlach-Barklow Meet
The third day of the Gerlach-Barklow Calendar Co convention covers sales tactics and painting suitability for calendars. Mr Griffin and painter Fletcher Ramsey present, with a note on Whittier's Barefoot Boy and a $3500 repaint, plus a theater party tonight for about two hundred guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerlach-Barklow Calendar Co
Mr. Griffin
Fletcher C. Ramsey
Gerlach
Whittier
Joliet Theater
Country Club
Shall we save Sunday music or bow to a few critics
A Joliet city debate over maintaining Sunday concerts amid opposition from a minority. The piece argues for keeping the programs at low cost, warning that minority indifference could end the series if next week's attendance falters.
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Joliet
Juliet
King's Daughters Meet at Mrs Stevens Home
Yesterday afternoon the Whatso ever Circle of King's Daughters was entertained by Mrs Jerome Stevens at her Western Avenue home. A regular business meeting set January 12 as the next gathering with Mrs J Henry of 112 Eastern Avenue hosting the group.
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John Fairburn
Kraker Avenue
King’s Daughters
Jerome Stevens
Western Ave
J. Henry
Eastern. Avenue
Joliet Social Roundup Sees Visitors From Nearby Towns
Plainfield resident S. S. Brown and Minooka native Royal Dixon visited Joliet on business. Manhattan guests William Ashnbremer and Raymond Faulkner traveled from Chicago area to Joliet and back, while Mrs J B Weber of Gardner and Miss Collins of Joliet's Crystal theater were noted. Others include Miss Mattie Douglas bound for Louisville and Miss Gleason visiting relatives in Joliet.
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S. S. Brown
Plainfield
Joliet
Royal Dixon
Minooka
William Ashnbremer
Manhattan
J. B. Weber
Gardner, Ir
F. R. Jones
Raymond F. Faulkner
James W. Faulkner
Comstock Street
Chicago
Northwestern University
Margaret Collins
Crystal Theater
Columbia Street
Mattie ‘Douglas
Louisville
Arthur Beckwith
Lillian Bayliss
Mary Louise Gleason
Gary
Ind
Raymond Lennon
Cagwin Avenue
Alice Gleason
North Eastern Avenue
Clarence W Jones selects J T H S teams for light and heavyweights
Coach Clarence W Jones chooses the school's light and heavy weight squads for the season. The opener will be against Bowen High of Chicago in a double header with two Bowen teams. Alumni games follow, including the 1911-12 and 1910-11 lineups, as the varsity has beaten a volunteer alumni squad and an upcoming game may curb rough tactics. An orchestra practice hints at holiday entertainment at the school auditorium.
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Ted
Clarence W. Jones
Bowen High
Chicago
Windy City
Hyde Park
Tum
Grand Reunion After Christmas and Senior Love Odds
Special to P. G. s notes a grand reunion of four classes day after Christmas. A letter reveals George C. Sprague, a senior, stayed out late while juggling chemistry and trigonometry. It notes his sleep loss and his in love life as he faces an active schedule. Congress nears tariff and currency bills with no breathing spell in sight.
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Ochestra
Hal
George C. Sprague
Naomi
Wilson
Congress
Presidential primary fuels months of political activity
The statement frames the presidential primary as a lengthy ongoing process shaping campaigns over many months. It implies extended attention from candidates, parties, and voters as strategizing and campaigning persist through a drawn out period.
Hotel Guests Listed By City
A list of names and hometowns appears under a hotel section header. The enumerated guests include E. J. Chartrand Chicago GA Dodds Chicago O. J. Chapman Danville B. C. McFadden Waukegan W. J. Pass Chicago EA Brewster Chicago J. E. Schwarz St. Louis Munroe M. R. Simon Chicago Estis Swift Burlington George J. Westrich Chicago W. M. Toward Chicago E. Brown Jackson J. D. Thompson Woodbury N J W. A. Sachen Chicago W. Y. Hancock Oklahoma City Emil Rogesway Chicago Charles J. Kuebe Belle Plaine Ia S. B. Fahr Philadelphia R. D. Smith Chicago Mel R. Crashaw Icago Paul H. Wagener Columbia Ky Fletcher C. Ransom New York City B. W. Neary Chicago James Walker Chicago R. A. Savill Aurora QO. E. Clark Chicago Dewey Pooley Wilton Center William Keéf Kankakee W. H. Stacy Peotone John Howe Chicago Heights Sal Wood Crete Herbert Norran Momence
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E. J. Chartrand
Chicago
GA. Dodds
O. J. Chapman
Danville
B. C. McFadden
Waukegan
W. J. Pass
EA. Brewster
J. E. Schwarz
St. Louis
Munroe
M. R. Simon
Estis Swift
Burlington
George J. Westrich
W. M. Toward
E. Brown
Jackson
J. D. Thompson
Woodbury
N. J
James Walker
R. A. Savill
Aurora
QO. E. Clark
Dewey Pooley
Wilton Center
William Keéf
Kankakee
W. H. Stacy
Peotone
John Howe
Chicago Heights
Sal Wood
Crete
Herbert Norran
Momence
Taft address and Roosevelt praise spark debate over leadership
The text notes Taft's address criticizing the New York Peace society, with Col. Roosevelt endorsing Taft as fit for president. It urges early action in the season and cites Secretary Bryan claiming an honest $30,000 annual income, implying a remark about his own earnings.
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Taft
York Peace Society
Col. Roosevelt
United States
Smith's Villa Meets Cal in Scrap Heap Clash
A brief note records a niche encounter where Smith's Villa faces Cal in a contest over additions and scrap iron, highlighting the oddities of a local scrap industry exchange.
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Smith’s Villa
Cal
Desperado's Respect Earned Despite Finite Ammunition
A regional tale notes a desperado who earns respect from onlookers even as his supply of ammunition dwindles. The piece emphasizes humility and restraint amid danger.
Tax law changes could affect future payments
A garbled note suggests uncertainty about tax law impacts after several payments. The fragment hints at changes or effects becoming evident once taxes are paid, but lacks clear details, dates, or named entities.
Suffragists and Dry Washington Display
Readable fragments show suffragists and the dry Washington display arrangement. The short item notes public display efforts and involved groups in a civic space.
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John Fitzgibbons
Western Avenue
Christ Christensen
Patterson Road
Mary
Aagesen
George Aagesen
Florence
J.M. Schneider
Arthur & Ildates Creek
Grundy C
Margaret G. Briet
Petvisse
Richards Street
M. E
Nicholas Briet
Morris
Wildey
Castle Hall
Yesterda
Central Presbyterian Arch
Duncan C. Milner
James Boyd
Mabel Boyd
Arthur Zarley
Ida Zarley
Knight Templar
Marguerite Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
L. O
R. C
Ladies Order of Railway
Zula
Holly Club
Barrett’s Store
Society of Friends
Business Woman’s Club
Charles E. Beals
Chicago Peace Society
Marion K. Bowles
C. E. Antram
H. M. Crosse
James H. Ferris
Miss Graham
Ann Graham
Westminster Guild
Second Presbyterian Church
James H. Hobison
Herkimer Street
Silent Workers of
Mesdames
Jonathan Mather, Vy, J.cohenour
Lord H. Phelps
West Side
Frances Wilard Union
Eir
J.T. H
Joliet Township High School
Harwood Equality League
Harwood Equality
Jeff Street
J. C. Adler Jr
Buell Ave
Downey
J. C. Ad‘Ter, Jr
Enisha Meers
Doin Fitzgibbons
J.t.hs
Loretta O’neil Chi
DeXglb St
Merry Cristmas
Japan
Peedevens
Crepe de Chine Petit- Dainty
Hobbs
ST. Nicholas
Bryan
North
Chicago Street
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