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Newspaper
Joliet Free Press
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
4
The Joliet Free Press, a politically independent newspaper, is published by the 2 Minois Printing Company of Joliet Illinois. Office at Ottawa and Van Buren streets Joliet. Entered as second class matter at Joliet Post Office December 4.
Subscriptions and rates information mention City Phone Chicago line and long distance terminal number 2 with unspecified details.
A long community tribute praises Joliet residents for the Associated Charities efforts to aid the poor during Christmas. Generous men and sympathetic women raise funds, study family needs, and distribute essentials, aiming to bring joy to hundreds despite limited means.
The recent snowfall boosted Joliet merchants with increased sales of overcoats winter wear sleds skates and other winter toys. It kept shoppers within the city and filled coal cellars while reminding residents that the holiday shopping season is near.
The Free Press invites every resident of Joliet to a public Christmas celebration described as unprecedented in the city. Ministers praise the event for its communal spirit and accessibility, noting sponsors include local churches and newspapers.
A community service column invites women to send inquiries and suggestions. Margaret Howard curates tips, charity notes, and reader projects, praising organized, labeled donations like a blue hair bow or necktie. It highlights charity work, school piano gifts, and St Nicholas content, ending with local notices on court action and a prison arrival.
Matt, a survivor of the North Star wreck, is befriended by Captain Broughton and aided by Rev. John Thompson. In San Francisco he seeks cash for a ruby ring salvaged from his voyage, negotiating with Snood & Hargreaves for a $1000 advance while keeping the option open to sell the gem for more.
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