Local Peotone Visits and Community News Summary
Twenty years ago the Pointer notes social visits across towns. Pauline Scheer and Emma Scheer planned a week in Peotone Illinois. Rev. Carl Stoltz stayed with the Walker family. Dasaries report baptisms, family trips, and holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Mich
Pauline
Emma Scheer
Peotone
Ill
Carl Stoltz
Hegewisch
Dalton M. E
Walkerly
Henry Wilkens
Schmidt
Blue Island
Roy Henry
Elvira
Isabelle
Edna Wahmhoff
Crown Point
Ind
Herman Penfield
Wm. Baumgartner
Eagle Lake
Beecher
Kankakee
Chas. Dally
Southwest
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Irene
Chicago
Dally
Christ Schmutzler
134Th Street
Michigan Central Tracks
Wm. Niemeyer
Fred Scheer
John Pralle
Adam Schmutzler
Alma
Elsie
Anna Ko
Tinley Park
Julius Heidenreich
Round House
Yard Center
Jim” Seidel
Calumet
Wisconsin
John Neering
Pope Beet Sugar Works
138Th Street
State Street
William Minardow
Dalton Bakery
John Vandenberg
Ants store aphid eggs for winter food supply
The provident ant protects aphid eggs in the nest for six months preventing winter harm. In spring the eggs hatch and the young aphids are released to feed on host plants, a process likened to cattle pens of earth storing sustenance for the ants through the idle season.
Umbrella hinge treated to prevent rust with vaseline
A small amount of vaseline injected into the hinge portions of a new umbrella frame prevents rust and keeps the mechanism smooth. The lubrication is claimed superior to other oils as it does not spread.
Tell 'Em, Chef in Artful Kitchen Claim Sparks Debate
A discussion in Farm and Mireside questions whether cooking is an unmanly craft, asserting cooking as an art and noting that historically the greatest artists have been men. The piece frames culinary skill as creative expression within gendered norms.
Village Board Deliberates Tax Warrants and Public Works
The board approves $5,000 more anticipation tax warrants bringing total to $18,000 within 75 percent limit. Delinquent tax collection and treasurer’s books under review. Manhole repairs, curb and street tree work, weed control, and water meter charges discussed. sewer work complaints referred to engineers. bus line permit granted. garage plans approved. restaurant license delinquency addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney
Murphy
Schnoor
Jacobsoa
Trustes Kasten
A. C. Wesse
Erffmeyer
Shepard
Fred Klaege
Suhr
Matter
Public Service Co
Sibley Street
Lincoln Avenue
Miller
Diekman
Stewart Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
Standard Oil Co
W Heidenreich
Shappe
Dalton
Riverdale
Blue Island
I. Rubink
Spina
Early Portuguese Pots in Peru 1531 Record
Early European observers in Peru around 1531 note potatoes first seen by Portuguese explorers. Spanish writers with the conquistadors report natives cultivated several potato varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Findin' fault riles Caele Eben on easy credit claim
In the Washington Star Caele Eben mocks the idea that simple discoveries earn big credit calling some tasks easy to find fault with. He argues true discovery requires effort and scrutiny rather than quick praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Caele Eben
Washington Star
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J. de Mik
Harrison Street
Munster
Maxwell
Vernon Avenue
Roseland
Illinois
Commodore
Emil Verhoeven
Fredericka Street
West 144Th Street
Leyden Avenue
A. C. Reich
Indiana Avenue
John Ravesfoot, Jr
South Holland
Harvey
Park Avenue
Art. Harms
East 138Th Street
E. 137Th Place
Rahn Construction Co
Telephone
188Th Street
Haney
J. R. Blankenstyn
South Molland
Leyden Ave
Chas
Milhahn
Michigan City Road
147Th Street
Dolton
Phone Dolton
H. E. Cotton
Paul Jagodzinski
187Th Street
A. C
Jacob Lotz
Pullman
G. DeVries
157Th Street
Penn. R. R
Chef
Robbin’s Food Shop
Chicago St
Dolton Lite
Eddy’s
White Lead & Paint Co
South Pierce St
Milwaukee
Wis
Chas. W. Esson
Grant Park
H. G. Wills
Edbrooke Avenue
Frank C. Ott
Anthony Basile
Lincoln Ave
Lyp
Henry W. Schnoor
Chicago Street
Majestic Electric
George Tuch
Peter Farney
Aspen Kruiter
Indiana Ave
Kettler
Riverdale Pharmacy
Ernest Kettler
R. Ph
East 187Th Street
Mary
Tel. Pullman
M. Dykstra & Sons
Wallace St
Green St
Carl Dieck
Sundberg
Halsted St. Vincennes
DR. A. W. Hamann
Michigan Ave
Gladstone
K. L. Sherrill
Gladstone Bldg
Res
WM. C. Zesch & Son
Avalon Ave
Saginaw
William Lotz
Isaac Shilling
159Th Street
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