Thornton Township Candidates Endorse Local Economy Record
William F. Propper seeks re election as Supervisor on the Republican ticket promising no town tax levy next year after a second term with no general appropriation. Peter A. Anker runs for Collector with a $1 600 000 bond capacity and trusted tax administration. John W. Jaranowski, running for Highway Commissioner, is a West Hammond resident and former alderman praised for road work including the Michigan City Road project.
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William F. Pronrer
Thornton
Peter A. Anker
John W. Jaranowski
West Hammond
Michigan City
Dalton
Proppers Corner
John
Thornton Township
James B P Hills for Town Clerk
James P Hills known as Jim to neighbors is an endorsed candidate for Town Clerk. He is praised for orderly books and accommodating service and urged for support in the upcoming election.
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James BP. Hills
Jim
Bielfeldt Seeks Re election as Township Assessor in Chorrier
John Bielfeldt, longtime Chorrier resident, offers his record as highway commissioner for several terms and assessor for two terms. He pledges fair impartial tax assessment and asks voters to re elect him to the office.
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John 2. Bielfeldt
Chorrier
Ilinds
Grand Card Party and Raffle by St Luke's Ct 186
St Marys hall hosts the Grand Card Party and Raffle on Thursday evening April 8. St Luke's Catholic Order of Foresters Court 186 offers several cash prizes to winners with refreshments and music by local talent.
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St. Luke’s Ct
St. Mary’s Hall
Standard A C Notice Promotes Early Baseball Practice
Members of the Standard club are asked to appear for their first practice of the season Sunday April 11. Last year the Standard led local teams at L s City Beach and aims to keep its reputation this year. The management has signed all of last year's stars except Sullivan and Rehwn, but hopes to have them back in time to start the season as they were key to summer success.
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Standard
jStars
Sullivan
Isaac Provily Dies After Auto Accident
Isaac Provily died March 21 1920 from injuries after a crash at work in Thorn ton yards. He was 30 and employed ten years. Funeral services were held March 30 from the family residence and interment followed at Oak Lawn cemetery. He leaves a father five sisters four brothers and many friends. His mother died four years ago.
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Isaac Tevily
Sv.Fraces Hospital
Elarch
South Helland
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Thornton
Riverdale School Notes Highlight Library Additions and Fundraising
The Riverdale school notes list new library books including The Light in the Clearing and With Lee in Virginia. Proceeds from December and February entertainments fund room two books and a school festival is planned with four events. Miss Hedtke’s pupils show penmanship progress with Palmer Method buttons and the school reports 100 percent enrolment in School-Home Projects.
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Uope
Elsie Densmore
Ishmael
Lee
Virginia
Miss Hedtke
Randy
Weryone
Bids Sought for Water Main Extension in Riverdale
Riverdale invites sealed bids to lay about 206 feet of 4 inch water main on Wentworth Avenue connecting to the existing line 159th Street southward. Village will furnish 4 inch pipe. bidders supply labor and other materials plus one Ludlow fire hydrant. Bids due by 6 oclock p m April 13 1920. Village reserves right to reject any bid. Fred Ludwig, Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
Wentworth Avenue
159Th Street
Ludlow
Fred Ludwig
Riverdale Park District Election Notice Issued
Notice is given that on April 6, 1920 a Riverdale Park District election will be held for one Park Commissioner. Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Riverdale Village Hall and High Lawn Hose House in Highlawn, Cook County. Riverdale dated March 18, 1920. H. J. McGRAIN, Clerk.
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Riverdale
Highlawn
Cook
Lord One Thouand
Pocketbook Lost Between Blue Island and Range Line Bridge
A pocketbook lost between the Blue Island and Range Line river bridge has a reward. The owner, John Poort, offers the return of the pocketbook and its contents upon recovery.
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Pocketbook
Blue Island
Range Line River Bridge
John Poort
Local notices and personal items from Delton area
The Ladies Aid of Immanuel church Delton hosts a lunch and supper April 14 at the church parlors served 5 to 8 PM. An all day sewing event April 8 at the church parlors with lunch for the public. Community updates include hospital nurse Alberta Wittorp at Fort Dearborn, baby news, moves, illnesses, a new garage project, and Acme Petroleum Co purchasing land near Arcada Mills in Highlawn.
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Immanuel Church of
Delton
E. Chmch
Alberta Wittorp
Fort Dearborn
Grant Cros
Chas. Bethke
Harry Stump
137Th Street
Riverdale
O. T. Bright
Homewood
Dalton
Arnold Behrens
Bliss
Idahs
Twin City
Buda Co
Wm. Bennett
George Mast
Ernest Wesse
Augusta Elliott
Fred Kopishki
Peter Lau, Srx
H. Rietx Sr
Walter Krueger
Blue Island
Edwin Bethke
Swift
Christian Diliner
Acme Petroleum Co
Michigan Avenue
Karpen Bldg
Arcada Mills
Highlawn
Property Owners Seek Paving Delay on Two Avenues
Meeting of property owners on Indiana and Leyden avenues Thursday evening discussed paving these streets. They called them a living disgrace and urged the city to delay paving until next year because a water main is being laid on Indiana avenue. Some argued for two years, others for much longer, with a compromise to wait one year.
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Indiana and
Leyden Avenues
Indiana Avenue
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
The Provily family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy at the death of their son and brother. They appreciate floral offerings and the Indiana Harbor Celt A. BR. employee and pastors for comforting services. A. Provily and Children.
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Indiana Harbor Celt A. BR
Tornado insurance costs outlined for merchants
The notice explains wind storm insurance as a small annual fee per 100 dollars of value with lower rates for mercantile risks if 60 percent or more of value is insured. It notes reimbursements for those who carried insurance after the recent tornado and warns others face large losses. A. C. Reich, Riverdale, telephone number £ 50.
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A. C. Reich Telephone
Riverdale
Daring Dreamers Rise to Challenge in Lowell
A note highlights bold ambitions in Lowell as residents pursue daring dreams and bold actions. The piece frames community courage and initiative, urging risk taking and perseverance in local projects and events.
Annual Town Meeting and Election Notice Thornton Township
Voters of Thornton Township Cook County Illinois are informed of the annual township meeting and election on Tuesday April 6 1920. Polls open at 9 am close at 4 pm with precinct locations listed from Witlees Ziel to Berger school and South Holland to Blue Island. Officers elected include supervisor town clerk assessor collector and highway commissioner. The town meeting opens at Harvey City Hall at 2 pm to receive reports appropriate funds and deliberate on measures before the meeting. James B Ellis township clerk signs the notice dated March 15 1920.
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Thornton
Cook
Illinois
Dias Wood
Berger School
South Holland
Harvey
James B. Ellis
Lacquer Secret Kept By Japan For National Use
The Japanese guard the lacquer making craft as a national secret. Many native workers know the details, but outsiders receive only general information. Lacquer, derived from tree sap, forms an indestructible coat on wood or metal and withstands alcohol and boiling water. The lacquer tree is large and felled at forty when it begins to dry. each tree yields about six barrels of lacquer sap.
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Japan
Swat the Mosquito for Malaria Awareness
An article notes malaria is caused by Plasmodium vivax and transmitted by mosquitoes, with mentions of symptoms such as chills and fever and call for vector control and public health vigilance.
Woman fined for defiant remark to judge
A Chicago woman was fined $50 in court after telling the judge to go to the devil. The incident raises questions about decorum and gender dynamics in the courtroom.
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Chicago
Sunday school and church notices from Our Savior's Church
Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m include baptism confirmation and first communion for new members. Evening Easter service at 7 45. Week events list catechetical instruction choir rehearsal and Ladies' Aid meetings led by Rev Fink with youth and parish activities through April 10.
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Simon
Church Council
Young Peoples Society
Rev
Fink
Dolton Methodist Church Easter Services Ad
Dolton Methodist Church invites worshippers to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection with an 11 o'clock morning sermon titled Christ is Resurrection a Pledge of Ours. Baptisms, choral and quartet music, and a 7 o'clock evening service with Epworth League joining the congregation. Sunday school at 9:45. Junior League at 2:..., boys singing at night.
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J. L. Albritton
Haster
Epworth League
Tornado Insurance Ad Warns Homeowners to Buy Now
Public notice urges homeowners to secure tornado insurance on dwellings and directs readers to banks including First National Bank of Dalton, First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale, and South Holland Trust and Savings Bank for policies.
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Torado Insurance
Real “Safety First Banks
First National Bank of Dalton First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
Pie Social by Mothers Club at Globe School
The Mothers Club hosts a pie social on Friday evening April 9 at 8 p m at the Globe school house. Girls are asked to bring pies and all are welcome.
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Mothers Club
Globe School
Hatching Trout Eggs Depends On Water Temperature
A trout egg requires 35 to 60 days to hatch, with the interval controlled by the water temperature. The warmer the water, the quicker the development proceeds, while cooler water slows incubation.
Chinese Locomotive Engineers Master Gentle Airbrake Handling
Chinese engineers on the railways are noted for exceptional airbrake sensitivity and smooth operation. Breaks in two are rare and rail car damage is minimal, reflecting refined technique and control on Chinese rail lines.
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Myr
Propver
William F. Propper
C. O. F. Card Party
Standard A. C
Isaac Provily
Riverdale Park District
H. J. McGrain
A. Provily
Tornado Insurance
Lowell
155Th Street
West
Hammond
Hull
Scutl Holland
Hail
Phoe
Our Savior’s Church
Dolton Methodist Church
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