Miscellany Classifieds Include Housing and Fur Services
A Nepal of short listings: a room and board request in Dolton by a young woman, contact Dolton 9900. fur coats cleaned relined and hemstitched by Mrs. E B Anderson at 11256 Michigan Ave. for sale alfalfa and timothy hay from N J Paarlberg at 167th St near Torrence Ave, South Holland.
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Dolon
Dolton
EB. Anderson
Michigan Ave
Timothy Hay
N. J. Paarlberg
Torrence Avenue
South Holland
Earliest Use of Gold in Coins Traced to Lyfians
The article notes gold’s path from ornamental use to money and the coin standard. It cites cubes of gold used by the Chinese as possibly the earliest coins but credits modern authorities with the theory that gold coinage began with the Lyfians.
Dog Fills Empty Place in Life and Kennels Across Roadside
A writer notes dogs fill an empty place in man’s life and hot dog kennels dot roadside scenery in Cincinnati Enquirer commentary.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Women control their own golf affairs says dispatch
A four dispatch notes that women decide their golf affairs and should not have exceptions imposed. The Indianapolis Star quotes the sentiment as a stand on autonomy in sports management.
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Dispatch
Indianapolis Star
Village Board Proceedings On Weather Stripping And Permits
The village granted Illinois Bell Telephone a permit to tap the main on 137th street for 4 inches with a 350 dollar installation price. A water main leak under B and O C T tracks on 187th street was assigned to the repairs committee.
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Lambert
Strom
Janeschefski
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
137Th Street
Janeschefski Reported A Water Main Leak On 187Th Street Under the B. & O. C. T
Buchman
137Th and
State Street
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Schmidt
138Th Street
Arrows Basketball Team’s December Schedule Recap
The Arrows began practice in November and faced Matteson on December 7, losing 15 to 5 for lights and 20 to 8 for heavies. They then met the Dodgers heavies December 9, 24 to 14. On December 14 they played the Staggs and lost 32 to 4 for lights and 51 to 26 for heavies. They beat the Clovers December 21, with lights 24 to 4 and heavies 83 to 32 in overtime. Ben Curtis hit the decisive free throw. On December 23 they lost both games to the Lazzeri Colts from Roseland, 32-4 and 40-13. Next Friday, December 28 at 8 PM they host the Staggs, with high hopes of a large victory.
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Arrows
Matteson
Lights
Heavies
Dodgers Heavies
Staggs
Eidie Turner Hall
Clovers
Ben Curtis
Lazzeri Colts
Roseland
Darwin's Down House Becomes Library for Evolution Works
The Scientific Center Down House in Kent, linked to Darwin and the Origin of Species, is transferred to the Batish Association for the Advancement of Science. It will serve as a library for evolution studies with access to original manuscripts and documents on Darwin and his writings for students.
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Down House
Kent
Darwin
Batish Association For the Advancement of Science
Parwin
Hi Ho Reflects on Cheers Turning Silent in Experience
The sage of Chinatown Hi Ho notes that cheers of the multitude resemble birdsong in spring but fade in autumn as hope matures into experience, per Washington Star.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
True Happiness in Retirement and Friendship
A compact reflection on true happiness arising from self Contentment and close companionship. The author notes happiness comes from enjoying oneself and from friendship and conversation with a few select friends.
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Addison
Overworked avoid overwork by tending to your own business
A terse guideline emphasizes focusing on personal duties to prevent excessive workload and burnout. It advises maintaining boundaries and concentrating on one’s own tasks rather than meddling in others affairs.
Notice to Contractors for Dolton Lincoln Avenue School
Sealed proposals by the Dolton School District 148 Board for general construction of a stack and boiler house are due by 8 30 P M January 8 1929. Bids must include certified checks of 1000 for general and 1000 for heating and ventilating. Plans from Ashby Ashby Schulze Chicago. The board may reject any bid and will open bids at Lincoln Avenue School.
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Board of Education
Dolton
Cook County
Illinois
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue School
Ashby, Ashby & Schulze
West Jackson Blvd
Chicago
Ilinois
WM. H. Stanley
W. H. Baker
Ancient Saxon Cross Found Near Sempringham Abbey
A fragment of a Saxon cross about a millennium old was unearthed half hidden in the graveyard beside Sempringham Abbey. The village area yields antiquities from drainage works, with Sempringham noted as the home of St. Gilbert and the Gilbertine order founded there.
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Abbey Sempringham
England
Sempringham
St. Gilbert
Spanish King Leads in Royal Hunting Film
King Alfonso of Spain stars in a moving picture shot on the Santana estate. The film shows the royal party during the hunt and at intimate moments with the duke of Santana's children in the castle setting.
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Toledo
Spain
Alfonso
Santana
Road Chief Urges Billboards Ban Along Highways
Thomas K. McDonald, head of the U S bureau of public roads, urges registration to eliminate billboards and other signs on federal aid highways. He says ads obscure standard signs and reduce motorist safety in his annual report to Secretary Jardine.
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Washington
Thomas K. McDonald
United States Bureau of Public Roads
McDonald
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
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