Defense Day Defense Test Plans Across Cities and Towns
A 1924 letter by Major General Harry C. Hale outlines Defense Test Day on September 12 as a national preparedness demonstration. It explains mobilization theory, the Organized Reserve, and citizen participation through volunteer groups, speeches, parades, and community events to illustrate preparedness and promote peace.
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Harry C. Hale
U. S. Army
Sixth Corps
Harry G. Hale
Organized Reserve
Regular Army
National Guard
John Smith
Organized Reserve Corps
Jonesville
War Department
Smith
Selective Board
Captain Smith
Defense Test Day Means Peace, Not War
Major General Harry C. Hale states Defense Test Day promotes physical training by the War Department system, a universal flag display in Home and Shop, and prayers for public safety and peace across the Republic. He asserts the effort is not war.
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War Department
Great
Republic
Harry C. Hale
U.S. Army
Honor Bride-Elect Miss Bessie Underwood Married to A C Holt
Bride elect Miss Bessie Underwood, wed to A C Holt of Hammond on Saturday Aug Sth, was honored Tuesday evening with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs EF Murray and Miss Grace Mahoney on Sibley Street. Music games prizes awarded to Mrs George Vanville and Emma Connelly, luncheon followed. gifts and well wishes poured in.
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Bessie Underwood
A. C. Holt
Hammond
EF. Murray
Grace Mahoney
Sibley Street
George Vanville
Emma Connelly
Dollar Day Draws Record Crowds and Sales in Calumet
Hammond merchants report a highly successful Dollar Day with better weather and larger crowds than prior years. Out of town visitors totaling several thousand joined locals as jits, buses, trams and trains ferried bargain hunters to stores. Officials credit coordinated traffic control and widespread publicity for the strong turnout and robust sales across the district.
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Hammond
Calumet District
Underwood Holt Wedding in Chicago Bridges Hammond and Detroit Ties
Miss Bessie Underwood daughter of Mr and Mrs John Underwood of Detroit street married Arthur C Holt son of Mr and Mrs Geo Holt of Champaign Illinois at the Hotel Harper Chicago The couple will reside in Linz apartments on Sibley street Hammond Indiana Bride wore powder blue georgette crepe and a bouquet Attendants Miss Gladys Warpentier and Edward Lewis Holt works for Ford Motor Company and the bride is employed in Hammond
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Calumet City
Harper
Chicago
Bessie Underwood
John Underwood
Detroit Street
Arthur C. Holt
Hammond
Geo. Holt
Champaign
Illinois
Gladys Warpentier
Edward Lewis
Bradshaw
Miss Warpentier
Mrs. Holt
Linz
Sibley Street
Holt
Gibson
Ford Motor Company
Birthday Celebration for Agnes Tarnogrodski
Little Miss Agnes Tarnogrodski of Carroll Street was surprised by friends last Monday afternoon for her eleventh birthday. Guests enjoyed music, outdoor games, and contests followed by a two course luncheon at four o'clock. Agnes received several pretty gifts during a splendid afternoon.
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Agnes Tarnogrodski
Carroll Street
Agness
Peter Liesenfelt’s Eightieth Birthday Celebration
Peter Liesenfelt of State Line street marked his eightieth birthday with twelve children attending. The evening featured music and conversation, followed by a three course luncheon and a cake with eighty candles. Out of town guests came from Forest Park Illinois Chicago Heights and Detroit, with numerous Liesenfelt relatives present.
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Peter Liesenfelt
State Line Street
Nick Liesenfelt
Forest Park
L. J. Fitzgerald
Detroit
William Liesenfelt
Frank Liesenfelt
Rose Liesenfelt
Valentine Marthaler
Chicago Heights
John
George
Jude
Pete
Fehring
Peter Horst
Fred Hildebrand
Liesenfelt
Milestones and a Graveyard Message
Two men from a village leave home for the first time seeking a safer life. They spot a gravestone on a quarry pillar reading The states from London. A man aged 108 named Miles is noted as coming from London. The pair press on with a wary warning.
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London
Noy
John
Lee
Miles
Ned
Cowboys Fear Rattleweed In Western Range Beliefs
The New York Sun reports that cowboys believe wild rattleweed can drive range horses to madness, a notion common among Greasers and aging West riders. The author notes uncertainty whether rattleweed or mistreatment causes crankiness in horses observed on Southwest ranches.
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Southwest
Far West
New York Sun
Stones and Arrows in Ancient Lot Casting and Fish Bowl Tips
The article recalls ancient divination by lots using marked stones placed in garments or vessels to determine inheritance and other disputes. It also gives a home tip for goldfish bowls to paint the interior with green to calm pets and extend their life.
Cause for Thanks Optimist Doctors Faith Amid Adversity
A physician recalls meeting a railroad accident survivor who lost a leg and still gave thanks saying it was the leg with rheumatism. The tale, from Harpers Magazine, highlights resilience and gratitude in the face of hardship.
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Tie
Arper’s
Preserved in Print
A brief reflection on books as mankind’s lasting treasure, noting that all human endeavors are stored within pages and spaces for memory. The quote emphasizes books as the chosen possession.
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Carlyle
Wisdom From Uncle Eben on Hard Work and Good Intent
Uncle Eben notes a man toils hardest when he talks most about what he plans to do for others. The quip reflects a caution against empty promises and highlights the value of deeds over words.
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Eben
Uncle Eben
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