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Newspaper
Joliet Free Press
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
Otto Bruck asks police to search for his son in law Herman Wolter 26 who left with his sixteen year old wife to Lockport to collect bills. Wolter described as tall with dark hair and mustache and last seen in a blue suit and dark overcoat.
Pearson s Weekly explains that ships endure extreme shocks in rough seas. A bottom built with double thickness and a water cushion disperses impacts, preventing rivet loosening and sinking when waves lift the hull and slam it down.
The text urges immediate action over future planning, urging a disciplined, noble will to perform the duty that awaits in the current moment.
The article recalls mimic warfare and German blunders in war games. A foreign prince at maneuvers gasps at a cavalry charge on a defended village, exclaiming that the regiment is lost. A Prussian counterpoint notes the regiment may perish but the colonel will not.
A festive appeal lists Christmas gift ideas including Interwoven socks, silk socks, bath robes, Cheney ties, mufflers, and shirts while promoting Red Cross Christmas Seals. It encourages shoppers to buy gifts and add a second stamp for the tai ngo fund, noting last call for Christmas buying and hotel life irritants as a humorous aside.
A compilation of humorous exchanges and squibs from various papers. Jests range from marriage inquiries to taxation, with quips about a seamstress, a baby, and a preacher. Short scenes include a Klondike exchange and a rear shop incident among workers.
A foreclosure lawsuit was filed in the circuit court by Robert T. Kelly against John Schwal and others yesterday. The action seeks to foreclose on the property involved and names additional defendants as listed in the filing.
Frank Grein proprietor of the West Side Restaurant and George Wagner narrowly escaped death yesterday morning when a motorcycle they rode skidded at Jefferson Street. The rider held control as the bike slid, stopping within feet of a wagon and a startled farmer nearby. Both men escaped serious injury.
Plainfield notes announce Lou Beck returns to Nebraska and Albert Beck visits from Montana. Invitations issued for Hazel Cribb and Guy Everton wedding on New Year’s Day. Auction sale of Alberta Ewen stock drew large crowd and dinner served. other local updates include illness and community events.
Manila December 17 the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Giants 2 to 1 in the world tour debut game in the Philippines. The result marked the opening contest of the tour segment staged in Manila.
In a dated exchange, the narrator notes Esti mos chew boots and shoes for nourishment, while the systematic man counters that this occurs due to the absence of proper pure food legislation. The dialogue hints at regulatory gaps and public health concerns.
The article notes a high school reading contest for first and second year students at 3 00 PM in the auditorium, followed by an essay contest for third and fourth year students and entertainment by the school band orchestra and glee club. It also mentions Christmas at Camp Hope for the Dixon Illinois encampment crew and various local civic events.
A notice lists Raymond A. Ott and Margie Moore both of Homer aged 22 and 18 respectively as engaged to wed. Also named are Stanley H. Decker 31 and Stella F. Terry, both of Morris. A garbled farm accident reports Gus Swanson of Marengo injured in a gasoline explosion aboard a wagon on his way home. Oil discovery near New Hartford in Pittsfield area spurs local excitement after drilling near Cloud Shrine farm hits 300 feet.
Lanark residents learn the Lenark poultry show will be held this tea day with entries and exhibits expected to attract local farmers and families to the fairgrounds.
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