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Riverdale Pointer in Riverdale, Illinois

31 Aug 1917

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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1917

Page

5

Drafted Men in 8th District list from Dalton and nearby towns

The article lists numerous young men from Dalton, Dolton, Harvey, and surrounding areas declared physically fit for service in the 8th district. It notes many exemption appeals and includes districts 7 and 22 with Riverdale and Phoenix entries, plus a second call by the Seventh District Board to fill 284 slots.

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Shornton Township Dalton Southuroland Harvey Riverdale Michael J. VanDrunen So. Holland Jove Mardush Thornton Edward Schultz Lansing Jacob van Milligan John Kregzda Dolton Maurice H. Eck Henry F. Holtz Louisi Pamozzo Jacob Slieman Dinno Homewood William Lehmker Oakglen George Kiel George Peterson Angelo Anselmo Arnold A. F. Schultz Harry E. Culler Mike J. Fonck Adolph M. C. Bachran Frank L. Barr Cornelius Gouwens John VanDerWoods Frank Perito Albertus Rietveld Fred Rietveld Pasquale Ritacco George Lesmeister Henry Rentner Alphonso J. O’laughlin Melchierre Nude George Cash Phoenix Walter H. Wesse Alexander Altier James Prickett, Jr Fred A. Buedefeldt Edgar H. E. Bachmann Fred R. Young Dalton Joe Starzyk John Gorko Joseph Bulik Russel Zales Arthur H. Goos Dick van Dommelin Martin Meeter Will Wildberg Hazel Crest Gilbert F. F. Harmke Thomas Herder Jacob Schaap John Albin Larson Rinkema Albert Boyd Earl Peters William Schmueser Jos Razza William H. Frank Leroy Jorgensen William Boldenow Arthur F. Harbrecht Frank E. BonDurant John H. Hoppe William A. Milhahn Leroy W. Holmes Harry J. Coleman Robert I. Claypool Frank Lund Frank C. Wulff Pantaleone Zordan Irving H. Flanigan Joe Fisher Jacob C. Bykerk Herman Winterhoff Henry C, Franke Blue Island W. Biletski Edward Hanley Karl A. H. Beseman Alf. Lewis Klaege Ilenry J. Mathieson William H. Lonse John Lfenry Rau Rudolph G. Hamming Joseph J. Berschinski Arthur Beekman Gustav J. Hellman Carl Wm. Schafer James Robinson
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Coal operators accused of clouding coal price talks

The piece argues Illinois coal operators sought to mislead the public about Governor Lowden's actions on coal prices. It credits Lowden with precipitating federal involvement and notes Franecis Sr Peabody dominated Illinois coal pricing while operators later repudiated their agreement. The text accuses operators of complicating the situation with evasive methods to deceive consumers.

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Illinois Lowden The National Council of Defense Franecis Sr. Peabody Peabody
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May Start Burns Ditch Agreement Reached

Officials of the Burns ditch district plan contractor work this fall or spring and say the ditch will be completed within a year from next spring. Norther Winds Public Utility Company lost its restraining suit in federal court and has sixty days to appeal to the Supreme Court. No appeal has been filed yet. Just on the market A few flightdown lots at 17 dollars each. A. C. Reich Riverdale.

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Burns Ditch Norther Winds Public Utility Company Indianapolis United States Supreme Court
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Queen In Her Own Right

An essay extols the American girl as a vital, healthful, beautiful person with adaptability and engaging conversation. It notes a blend of nationalities shaping her looks and character, praising poise and balanced features. A classified line ends with a job ad seeking a woman for light manufacturing at Black Products Co. Riverdale.

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Black Products Co Calumet Ave Riverdale
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Grant Lands Opened Under Homestead Laws Map Offered

Legal decision revests title to United States after a dispute over Oregon and California Railroad Co. lands. About two million three hundred thousand mcres to be opened under homestead rules with modifications for eviment and sale. Price two fifty per acre at entry with final proof fees. Includes detailed map of sections townships and climate data. Grant Lands Locating Co Portland Oregon sells postpaid map for one dollar.

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Oregon & California Railroad Co United States Congress Grant Lands Locating Co Portland Oregon
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Manager Deadline for Rex Beach Travel Pictures

A reader asks the theater manager when Rex Beach will show his travel pictures from Central and South America with Dr. Edw A Salisbury and Mary Roberts Rinehart. The note cites Adyv as the source.

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Rex Beach Central and South America Edw. A. Salisbury Mary Roberts Rinehart Adyv
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Time For Murders to Stop

The Lake County Times lists seven teen killings in Lake County Indiana across seven and a half months in 1917. Firearm, stabbing, head trauma, choking, and unknown means are recorded with eleven cases attributed to concealed weapons and alleged authorities’ indifference as factors.

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The Lake County Times Lake County Ind
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For Sale Farms and Property Around Atlantic and Panhandle

Multiple real estate notices list available lots and acreage near Atlantic street and near 147th and Panhandle tracks. Prices shown include 200 per lot and 900 for a 5 acre parcel east of the intersection. Other items include rental or sale 5 acres near Dalton, second hand houses, and inquiries at The Pointer office.

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Atlantic Street A. C. Reich 147Th Panhandle Tracks Camp Meeting Grounds Vaughan P.O. Drawer Chicago Dalton Walkerly Homestead Dolton P. J. VanDrunen South Holland South Lreland Iron Safe Niverdale
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the Pointer Kinney-Hood Printing THES Wu Press Gub National Army Elmer E. Eberhardt Frank X. Maxwell John van Duersen SV. D Elmer G. Boettger John H. Wernicke Louis J. Mueller, Jr John Hydak Arthur M. Propper Henry VanDrunen Herman H. Schnoor Fred Doorn Frank Nathowsky Aaron Barnes Reinhardt P Chas. Jennings Leyden Ave Jos. A. Kummerer LH. M. Osby Semil J. Lehumann Oscar J. A. Reich Indiana Frederick Less Indiana Ave Oran If Lehman Leyden J. Peter Lau John C. Reinke, Jr Henry Jacobitz A. C.reich Propper Vaughan Farm A, C, Reich Chesterfield
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