Ten Years Ago With the Pointer Kaiser Family Letter
A Kaiser family August 2 note from Denver mentions travel from Denver to Kansas City and greetings to friends. Also reports of vacations for Alberta Schoop, Ruth Reich, Anna Cole, and Catherine Kern with family guests in Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and Chicago area. A burglary at A P Reich's jewelry store is noted, along with an onion set harvest in Cook County. Hess farm sale details include 89 acres at Halsted and 127th street bought for 181,500 by W K Young with regional industrial land plans and railroad access.
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Kaiser
Denver
Kansas City
Alberta Schoop
Ruth Reich
Manhattan
Ill
Alberta
Hahant
Anna Cole
Indianapolis
Stanley Prymas
Mass. W
A. P. Reich
Allie
Wokap Eeenes
Edward F Shellbdge
Alex S Vullen
W M. Allister
George Pullman
Blue Island Road
Calumet River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Veenstra-Bos Newschild Returns From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs George Veenstuin announce the birth of a daughter born August Vis Veenstra better known as Miss Josie Bos Miss Alnda Van Kathe arrived home Wednesday from her six weeks trip through the west her reports are like those of others from the region detailing travel and family life.
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South Holland News
George Veenstuin
Vis Veenstra
Josie Bos
Alnda van Kathe
Miss Anna Mulder Visits With Friends in Chicago
The note records Miss Anna Mulder of Chicago visiting with Mrs and Mrs John Oling for a time. It mentions Mr Leonard Santefort breaking her left arm last Thursday evening while cranking, and the Fred Goer family planning a sedan trip to visit relatives in Town and Minnesota. The community marked the memory of the late president with closures during his burial at Marion Ohio on August 10 at 3 o clock. Some locals saw Hardin's funeral train pass through Chicago last Monday evening and many attended the scene. Onion set harvest starts later this year with few farmers already starting and most awaiting the peak season.
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Anna Mulder
Chicago
John Oling
Leonard Santefort
Fred Goer
Minnesota
Marion
Ohio
Hardin
Ten Years on Tattle and Local Notes In Bernice
Nellie Ooms spoke with readers last Tuesday introducing her younger brother Jimmy. Helen Vandered underwent a serious operation at St Francis hospital Blue Island with a favorable outlook. Further notes mention Ma Michael Van Prunen and his service with the 32nd Infantry and his disciplined routines.
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Bernice News
Nellie
Jimmy
Helen
St Francis Hospital
Blue Tsland
Michael van Prunen
van Prunen
Gasoline tax receipts surge in Illinois as World’s Fair aids
Illinois gasoline tax collections rise to a peak since August 1931 with July totals near 2.9 million and June sales projected to reach about 38 million dollars. Officials credit higher traffic from the World’s Fair and a campaign against delinquent distributors, which has recovered 97 thousand dollars to date.
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Illinois
Chicago
J. B. Braude
Joseph J. Rice
Department of Finance
Wilton
Braude
Stern Mistress Dismisses Maid Over Kiss Incident
A stern mistress dismisses Mildred for allowing the husband to kiss her. The maid asserts she tried to please everyone, while the mistress questions what reference she should expect. Life is described as a splendid venture despite its drawbacks.
Daring mail offer for home heating cost analysis
A bold coupon promotion promises big savings on gas heat for home comfort. Readers are invited to mail the coupon to receive an illustrated folder explaining how to analyze and compare heating costs for their household.
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Riggsltp
Schultz Sisters Win at World Horseshoe Championship
The Schultz sisters Caroline and Charlotte finished first and second in the women's division at the World's Fair event. Caroline set a new 738-10 per cent ringer rate, and Charlotte posted 181 ringers with 6 doubles. Esther James of Hastings placed third amid a strong field including Grace Jackson and M. Broulette.
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North Harvey
Schultz
Caroline
Charlotte
Harvey Tribune
Caroline Schultz
Harvey
Metropolitan
Esther James
Hastings
Mich
Grace Jackson
LaGrange
M. Broulette
Minneapolis
Charles Johnson
Milwaukee
Charlotte Schultz
Schultz Sisters
Grans
Esthee James
Theodore Allen
Alhambra
Calif
Herb Schultz
Carrie Burss
Ford Restores Five Day Week After 40 Hour Schedule
Ford Motor Company announces a return to a five day eight hour week from a six day 48 hour system. Production remains at 15 000 cars weekly with no stated plans to hire more workers while awaiting a decision on the industry code and its effect on hours. The move aligns with the National Recovery program as officials assess codes from other manufacturers.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Serenade Honors Thorn ton Doctor by Fraternal Group
Nearly 200 friends organized by the Knights Templars of Chicago Heights and local lodges staged an impromptu serenade on Dr Oliver Nelsons Thorn ton lawn. The Ashlar band with soloists and the Masons praised the veteran physician as an appreciative crowd enjoyed instrumental and vocal performances.
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Oliver
Nelson E. Oliver
Thornton
Ashlar Band
Knights Templars
Chicago Heights
Harvey, Thornton
Ashlar
P. R. Blodgett
Charles Kappmeyer
Orval Morton
Henry French
Paul Paulsen
Candry Miller
C. G. Crumb
Speeding Costs and Safe Travel Advice
Motor experts warn faster speeds cost more to operate a car and shorten its life. Tires wear quicker at 50 mph than 25 mph and the risk of skids or crashes rises. Rule: keep speed at a reasonable rate for safety of self and others.
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Charley
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