Local Homewood Notes and Seasonal Greetings
The Homewood column reports the R Phelan family moving to Chicago and neighbors sharing festive wishes. It notes diphtheria illness, threshing jokes, sleigh rides, Christmas church services, modern Woodmen officers, Harvey Camp events, and birthdays and health wishes among residents.
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R. Phelan
Funk
Morris Street
Chicago
Wnn
Bill
Bert Heuer
Win
Fred Bremer
Fredie
Martin
John Puhrman
Pauline
Iowa
First Presbyterian Church
Young Ladies
I. O. Wilson
Henry Moecker, Jr
Ed. Smith
Geo Scheidle
Albert Gold
Whitney
Bank Building Progress in Thornton Nearing Line with Surrounding Villages
Tuesday birthday party for Mrs. John Holt drew a large turnout including Mrs Ring Sr and Jr, Mrs Laurie, Mrs Wm Florig, Mrs Albright, L Holz, Mrs Grew of Chicago Heights, Mrs HH Brockmann, F Borgwardt, C Dorbandt of Homewood. Attendees enjoyed a jolly gathering.
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John Holt
Mra Ring, Sr
Laurie
Wm. Florig
Albright
L. Holz
Mra. Grew
Chicago Heights
Mra
HH Brockmann
F. Borgwardt
C. Dorbandt
Homewood
North Dakota Farmer Seeks Office Speaks at Close Election
A North Dakota German farmer aiming for an appointive post tries to stay friendly with both parties. On election night as results remained undecided he delivered a cheerful toast saying we meet to celebrate his glorious victory and we know not which way it goes with hurra. Hurra. Hurra.
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North Dakota
Success Magazine
Boatman Declares Nephew Will Guide Evening Outing
The boatman informs the lady they cannot go fishing tonight but his nephew will take her out instead. He notes the nephew is younger and cleaner than Peter, addressing the concern with a courteous tone.
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Peter
Punch
South Holland News Notes Courtship and Illness
Mrs Whitliam Gibson appears on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Blink visit from New Holland Michigan. Dr and Mrs Walvoord missed days for Mrs Walvoord’s father’s funeral. Leonard and Guy Dalenberg from Three Oaks stay with Wm Gouwens. Minnie De Young treated for appendicitis at Blue Island Hospital. Simon Cowenhoven plans a voyage to the Netherlands. A. Huizenga with relatives in Chicago. C Meuslaar and Lena Gabay wed in Dotton. Earl W Presswell and Edna Newcomb wed at home with Judge De Young. William Anker visiting Minnesota. C G DeRidder seeks The Pointer subscribers, adding 50 in two weeks. The Pointer covers community news and state and national items. readers urged to subscribe.
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Whitliam Gibson
B Blink
New Holland
Mich
Blue Island Hospital
Simon Cowenhoven
Netherlands
Doton
Earl W Presswell
Edna F. Newcomb
Judge de Young
William P. Anker
Minnesota
CG DeRidder
Pointer
South Holland
The
The Useful Goat
A goat lives about ten years and will give about a quart of milk a day. The piece notes practical dairy care and the animal's daily yield.
Dalton Village Board approves sewer tile removal and water deal
The Dalton Village Board meets December 18 with most members present. They authorize removal of surplus sewer tiles, note a $915.52 reimbursement from Knickerbocker Ice Co, and approve a 6 inch water line connection with city water plus meter installation. Trustees discuss audits, street work, fire truck usage, and permit activity totaling 290 permits.
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Dalton Village
Dickelman
McLaughlin Bros
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Harter
Vandenberg
Lincoln Avenue
138Th Street
147Th
Chicago
Township Highway Commission
Schnoor
Barnard Seed Co
Ft. Wayne Electric Company
Barnard Company
Louis Krueger
Wm. Ehlert
Jacob Decklar
Nicholas Vanderaa
Neidow
Water
Weber
South Holland Board
Dalton
Pole
147Th Street
Harrison
Chas
C. Schnoor
Fred Engel
Henry Schlueter
Locusts Turned To Food In Madagascar Harvest
Every year Madagascar endures a locust plague that damages crops yet locals harvest the insects as food. Swarms are driven from huts with baskets, then women and children collect them, wings and legs removed, bodies dried or fried, and packed for meals or sale.
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Madagascar
Simplicity Marks Mikado in Public and Private Life
The Mikado favors simple attire in both public and private life. He wears a uniform as commander-in-chief at official events and a frock coat in private. He avoids imported goods, preferring clothing made from products of his own nation’s industry.
His Preference for Sunday
Thoughtful quotation attributed to Jonathan Swift about starting a journey on Sunday to gain church prayers for safe travel by land or sea. The line reflects religious influence on travel mindset and personal ritual.
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Jonathan Swift
Simple Twist of the Wrist and a Rich Man’s Clock
A short quip notes the death of a wealthy man named Jones who left only an old Dutch clock. The punchline says winding the estate will be easy, reflecting a wry take on wealth and legacy.
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Jones
Sacred Heart Review
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Onry Brockmann, Jr
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Wm. Doepp
Lalies
Elgin
Waltham
Slo Baney Ookage
Biocen Aato
Taney Ritestone
Lade- Corman Livett
Vd Se
Thornton News
South Holland News
Riverdale
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