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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1926
Page
4
A lighthearted screed contrasts public worries about food shortages with society quirks. It notes rising Camp Fire girl numbers, dancing to pass time, car markings, radio church services, and then jokes about weather and bill collectors as winter ends.
A survey of 150 NYU seniors finds 120 would marry for money or consider wealth a key factor in matrimony. The piece notes money can complicate marital dynamics, as financial aid may come with a price, sometimes humiliating, and that men rarely reject money, yet marriages driven by money may leave the couple with little else.
The article notes four to five years of overall market gains followed by declines. It warns inexperienced investors who bought at high prices, urges prudence on margins and dividends, and cautions against excessive optimism or paralysis in business activity.
Schmidt served one term as president of Willmette and three years on its board of trustees. For twenty years he acted as Precinct Committeeman and now sits on the Gas and Electric Light Committee. Born in Indianapolis Ind June 1870 he studied public schools and pharmacy at Louisville School graduating at 19. He has long pursued a business career and married Mary Louise Bella on January 20 1897.
John Jaranowski known as Honest John is the Highway Commissioner and mayor of Calumet City and a prominent Calumet District figure. He built a humanitarian and business reputation, led Red Cross and Liberty Loan drives, and chairs charity and fraternal groups while supporting veterans and wartime efforts.
Chicago Heights politician Gene C. Oliver, veteran assessor official under Weber, campaigns for the Regular Republican nomination in Cook County. He highlights long service, tax expertise, and broad local ties from Joliet to Chicago Heights, with clubs including Elks and Germania active in his bid.
Oscar W. Schmidt a prominent Cook County Republican garners ovations at every appearance. A Wilmette resident with strong loop ties, he blends science and business success with a passion for bowling and golf. He led the Illinois and Chicago Bowling Associations and thrives in GOP organizational work at the Sherman headquarters.
Western Springs resident Frank J Kriz seeks re election as County Commissioner after a strong non partisan following. A banker and businessman with twenty years at Commercial Trust and Savings Bank he emphasizes his record and highway paving progress and public service. He chairs the Judiciary Committee and serves on Finance Building Civil Service Jail and other committees while active in Republican circles.
Joseph J. Carolan seeks the Cook County Commissioner seat for the country towns. A World War veteran he is active in business and social life of River Forest. He leads Carolan Graham Johnson and manages the General Insurance Company of America through his leadership roles.
The Forest Preserve superintendent and longtime Republican activist, born February 15 1892, Dartmouth alumnus, served in World War I and later joined the American Legion. He resides at 254 Thatcher Avenue River Forest and is affiliated with Maywood Golf Club Lake Shore Athletic Club Presbyterian Church of River Forest and Midland Club. He is regarded as skilled in business affairs and ready for county board service.
Republican backers across Cook County towns rally behind C. Ernest Guyton of Evanston as a strong business leader with long public service. Born February 25 1878 in Cambridge City Indiana he organized Guyton Cumger Manufacturing in 1910 with 10000 capital now assets over 500000. He served as Alderman elected three of five terms and for six years acted Mayor and on the First Park District. He counts Hamilton Club Indiana Society Evanston Club and Evanston Golf Club among memberships.
A Washington Star exchange features Miss Cayenne guessing the occupation of a man who entertains with stories. She concludes his job is archeologist based on the tales he tells.
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