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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1918

Page

6

Town of Thornton 1918 financial audit records

The 1918 Thornton account for Supervisor William F Propper is examined by Justices C H Applegate Chas Yourger and Town Clerk James B Ellis. The balance on hand is 1798.63 dollars as of March 26 1918. The report confirms accuracy and completeness of items listed.

G. A. Aracttie F. F. Planagin Mary Kennedy Joseph Nitz W. F. Propper James B. Ellia C. H. Applegate Henry G. Jones Albert F. Webb Peter DeYoung Ses Cn Elie Henry A. Anker Highway Commissioner Wilda Fradgley Stenographer Kinney Hood Printing Co Cretics Geo. E. Whyler A. J. Macdonald G. A. Arsette Henry Milhahn Hghway Edward Doepp M. D John W. Jaranowski Highway Harvey Printing & Pub. Co John Klich Aa Patierie Dick P. DeYoung Thistle Commissioner Services Robert Weidner P. B. Good E. H. Schmidt Thistle Fred Huber Thornton Garage C. H. Bray Springfield Ohio P. J. Haines James B. Ellis Pier DeYoung Chas. Yoerger Robert Krueger Frederick Bradley William Powers Baby County Morgue George Swanson Eae Wen Henry Anker John Jaranowski John Runge James B. Els Highway Commissioner Services Hl. A. Bradley Itzeya Secaive Ablerde E. Whyler Reese Charles Rupert Ann Aee Prem Eees James A. Bates C. H. Apliegate W. Eilis A. M. Propper Kirchner, Meckel & Co H. G. Jones Edward A. Lukowski Oak Forest Serv Henry A. Anker Gorge Swanson Joe Zasada Henry Becker Chas Applegate Pub. Co Henry Ankr W. Rupert County George Pearson I. W. Ells Yoerger Harvey Henry Milhahnghway M. Robert Weidner Fervicas P B. Good H. F. Fessler Henry Milhuhn George Whyler Huber J. Ducett H. Applegate Joseph Nita Legal Adviser Pub Co John W. Jovanowski Kinney-Hood Printing Joe Czechanski Frank Jorkewicz C. H. Hanson Thornton William F. Propper A. D Chas. Yourger Justices of the Peace

Piano Selection Programme from 1910s Event

Program includes piano solos and duets by Emil Heimsoth Henry Lotz Ayward and Mendelssohn pieces. Recitations and dialogues feature Miss L Reuss Miss Louise Lang Frances Logan and Katherine McLaughhlin. Cast lists include Emma Ludwig Bridget O'Tingley Katrina Vanscopenfungerminger Marie Schmiedl Lily Snowdrop and more.

Rachmaninoss Mabel Spiiel L. Reuss Frances Logan Katherine McLaughhlin Louise Lang Mr. Bray George Kay Mrs. Bray Emma Ludwig Bridget O'Tingley Marie Krieger Katrina

Plea for Architectural Harmony in Rural Buildings

A regional note cites Frank A. Bourne on architecture as frozen music and laments lack of harmony among rural structures in relation to each other. The piece contrasts admiration for self made men with the value of constructive design and self reliance.

Frank A. Bourne Holmes

Would Make Thick Earth Crust

The calculation claims land above sea level, if spread evenly across the globe, would form a crust about 600 feet thick.

No Better Combination in Home Library

An author urges readers to value the home library, arguing the current generation neglects books. Emphasizes making books a central family activity, buying quality volumes and reading together. The piece extols the lifelong friendship of a library and a book.

F& Nook

Worth While Quotation From Plutarch Teachings

A brief quotation attributed to Plutarch urging contentment and usefulness in wealth and poverty, with a note on avoiding envy and seeking the good of others.

Plutarch

Pearl fishing in dialogue cuts to marriage vows

In a Louisville Courier Journal snippet a father explains pearl fishing as wives threatening or nagging, framing a domestic quarrel or joke about marital dynamics. The exchange uses humor to reflect gendered tensions in a historical social context.

Frames Cleaned With Onion Water For Frame Care

To keep picture frames from becoming fly specked the article prescribes rubbing them with water in which onions have been boiled.

Ruskin on personal gifts shaping human progress

A reflective quote notes that every person holds a unique, seemingly small talent. When faithfully used, even the weakest among us can contribute a lasting gift to humanity, reflecting a natural hierarchy of luster and the value of individual excellence.

Ruskin

Forgotten Cottage of the Dead Poet

A faded Birmingham Age Herald note recalls a neglected cottage once home to a late poet. The path is overgrown and manuscripts no longer reach the door, with the postman having stopped deliveries years ago.

Birmingham Age Herald

Lamps for the Eyes Optical Lamp Enables In‑Mouth Eye Exam

A new instrument uses a high powered incandescent lamp placed in a patient’s mouth to illuminate the eyes from within and allow examination through the pupils. This design promises a direct view of the retina and could improve ocular diagnosis.

Optimistic Thought on Kindness and Reflection

A compact reflection urges remembering kindnesses received and responsibly foreseeing ones given. It values mindful actions and gratitude, guiding daily conduct with a hopeful, measured outlook.

Chicago Girls Train as Army Telephone Operators

Four Chicago women have already left for the front to serve as telephone operators with the Expeditionary Forces. Training is conducted by the Chicago Telephone Company with instructors including Mrs. C. Moore. Applicants must speak French and will receive $60 to $125 per month plus rations and quarters.

Chicago Pershing France Chicago Telephone Company C. Moore The

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