South Holland Social Notes Include Illnesses and Church Events
Local items report Gerrit Bardwick and VanVer Viiet ill with varying conditions, Miss Tracy Haven passing through en route to Three Oaks. Church Sunday School entertainments at First Romaneil and Christan Reformed Churches noted, with a funeral for Hoekstra and first automobile funeral. Community updates include new homes, travel notes, a cash sale and a rainy season of colds.
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Gerrit Bardwick
Mer
VanVer Viiet
Tillie Becker
Thornton
Fioms Gouwens
Walvoord
Gedar Grove
Wis
Tracy Haven
Wm. Gouwens
Los Angeles
Cal
Hree Oaks, Mich
Christan Reformed Church
Grukema
Hoekstra
Loekstra
Kenry Dunker
D. PB
DeYoung
Buda Co
Harvey
Peter KR
VanDrunen
Arthur Gouwens
John VanVeet
Bessie Dalenbergs
Brita Gouwens
Sk. 150Th Street
Jim Huzenga
Mr. Gouwens
Dick Schaap
B. J. VanDrunen
Themrip
Mich
Golden_ Acorn
Grover Inquire
Twerben Hoekstra
Local Notes From Homewood and Effingham County
Henry Huise and John Struss visit relatives in Effingham County while Homewood lodges of the Order of the A terrible progress report notes 14 members joined at the last meeting and 42 total membership with officers due in January 1916 Mrs Sidney Briggs travels to Baltimore with her daughter Josephine and Dr J F Wharton for radium treatments Joe Jeanstra is painting signs for the Egyptian Trail and hints at a trip to Egypt as a playful remark.
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P.O. 8
Sidney Briggs
Baltimore
Josphine
J. F. Wharton
Joe ‘Eanstra
Joe
Egypt
Perfume Curiosities Through History and Culture
The text traces perfume from ancient philosophy to Classical Greece and notes long standing practices among Orient women. It suggests perfumes carry esoteric meanings beyond psychology and highlights enduring curiosity about scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Reading and breathing tips for better sleep
An old health column suggests using rhythmic repetition and deep breaths to speed sleep. It notes that some people sleep best when lying on the left side and reading briefly, but cautions reading in bed as unhygienic and advises a different bedtime habit.
For Sale Lease on 20 Acres Near Riverdale
Property listing offers a 20 acre farm land lease in Riverdale with a complete armed outfit. Inquiries directed to Emil Heimsoth at 12 1 8th Place, Riverdale.
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Riverdale
Emil Heimsoth
Scribes Banquet Marks Cook County Press Club Intro
Last Tuesday at the Hayes Hotel Cook County Press Club held its first community banquet with public officials business leaders and editors. Speakers urged civic uplift and closer ties to the local press city councilmen and businessmen with another meeting planned for next month.
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Cook County Press Club
Hayes Hotel
64Th Street
University Avenue
F. H. Burke
Woodlawn Gazette
Messrs. Burke and Phillips
Chicago
County of
Cook
John A. Swanson
A. C. Young
J. J. O’rourke
Harvey
Eugene H. Block
Hiram Vanderbilt
R. E. Walker
Grand Crossing Business Men’s Association
George F. Roberts
West Pullman
Procs
The Commuted Sentence at Riverdale Theater New Year
The Riverdale Theater presents a New Year program featuring Thanhouser drama The Commuted Sentence with Ethyln Cook, a 3 reel Goring Ciss comedy, and Father and Son with Francelia Billington. Also shows Man to Man with Anna Little and Spring Onions, Exploits of Mlaine. Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Conrad Kern, proprietor.
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Riverdale Theater
Thanhouser
Ethyln Cook
Hal Forde
Goring Ciss
Francelia Billington
Creel Mustang
Anna Little
Extra Fine
Mlaine
Conrad Kern
Dolton Theater Announces Weekend Film lineup
The Dolton Theater offers three reels of Out of The Big Snows featuring wolves, Tove and Swords a comedy, The Son a drama, plus New Year programs with A Queen For an Hour two reel comedy starring Edith Storey and The Law at Silver Camp western. Doors open 7 pm Sunday 8:15 matinee. Adults 10 cents children 5 cents. Manager Joan G Hrosy.
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Northwest
Edith Storey
Silver Camp
Kathryn Williams
Kathryn
Joan G. Hrosy
Mgr
Oakglen Real Estate Offers Several Farms and Property
Oakglen Henns lists bargains in real estate including a 30 acre farm with new buildings 144 miles west of Oakglen at 200 per acre a 40 acre tiled farm near Lansing at 150 per acre with quick cash option also sale of 20 acres or entire tract and a residence on State Street West Hammond listed by J C Ton Oakglen Tl phone Lansing 56 J
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Oakglen
Lansing
State _street
West Hammond
J.C. Ton
Oakglen, Tl
Phone Lansing
Miss Velderwust Visits Globe Friends At Home
Globe residents report Miss Velderwust of Momence enjoyed a week with friends in Globe and likes the new home. The Liberty Social Club in Globe held a birthday gathering for Caroline. Several locals note illness from grippe and boils, with hopes for speedy recoveries.
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Velderwust
Momence
Globe
Liberty Social Club
Hewis
Caroline
Fred Dahlman
Claus Schrum
Grant Park
Wilbert Carr
Wm Carr
All He Wanted
Uncle Eben speaks of preferring simple newspaper reading over scientific tools explaining he can gain surprises by reading the paper with his spectacles. The playful line contrasts respect for science with a humorous distrust of equipment.
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Uncle Eben
Stagnation Signals Decline Amid Business Results
A terse reflection notes that visible results achieved can mark the first sign of business decay. The comment frames stagnant momentum as a warning flag for sustained performance.
Cork Wad Shotgun Cartridges Cut Recoil in France
French made granulated cork shotgun cartridge wads are claimed to reduce gun recoil without sacrificing efficiency, offering a gentler shooting experience while maintaining performance.
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France
Ministerial Diplomacy in a New Community
A Galveston News item notes a preacher's easy rapport in a new town, earned by addressing men as brothers even when he cannot recall their names, illustrating informal diplomacy and social bonding. The piece highlights how simple respect sustains local acceptance.
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Galveston
High School Tuition Law Heads To Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a law letting eighth grade graduates attend county high schools with state-paid tuition. In DuPage at Wheaton, Judge Mazzi ni Slusser overruled a demurrer in Lombard school district case, signaling a final ruling on the measure.
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Chicago Heights
Illinois Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Wheaton
Dupage County
Mazzini Slusser
Lombard High School Board
Supreme Court
Theounty
Making a Place in the World by Steady Blows
A compact reflection on human effort and progress. The world is iron in workers hands and individuals must hammer out their place through steady rugged work. The saying echoes Emerson on self-made achievement.
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Emerson
Case of Necessity Heirship Sparks Family Debate
In Detroit Free Press style, a discussion centers on a rich uncle's sole heir. The exchange questions why the benefactor would leave everything to a single heir, implying an unusual choice given multiple potential beneficiaries.
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Detroit Free Press
WomanDiscouraged By Reform Efforts Draw Evangelist Rally
A cautious note warns against courting drastic change in a man by marriage as an evangelist mobilizes crowds, urging reforms and large scale conversions. The remark highlights the heavy labor implied in reform and the appeal of sweeping revival movements.
Should Be Enough Sayings And Accountability In Truth
A voiced view argues that belief in what is stated suffices to guide conduct, implying personal integrity matters more than future accountability or critique years later. The remark stresses consistency between words and actions over time.
For Sale Oxidized Gas Fixtures Lot
For sale a lot of oxidized gas fixtures offered cheaply by S. W. Schwab at 72 East 197th Street.
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S. W. Schwab
E. 197Th St
Goats, Cats and a Portrait Mishap on a Stepladder
Grant P. Smith recalls a comical mishap when his wife, while hanging a Goethe portrait, fell from a stepladder onto the cat. The accident twisted both her back and the cat's. The tale underscores the saying that love for poetry can be carried too far.
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Grant P. Smith
Goethe
Kansas City Star
New Year greetings and local visits across Ridge area
Mrs Walkerly and daughter Margaret of Champaign return home after holidays with Martin Walkerly family. W M Dowden of Elgin visits Perry White and Martin Walkerly families over Christmas. Farewell note wishes a Happy New Year to all acquaintances and their connections. Andrew Engel celebrated 59th birthday with relatives and friends at a surprise party. Prep Meister burial thank you note. Peter Nelson recovering from injuries with improving health. Lincoln Avenue School 3rd and 6th graders and others sent Christmas kindness to Nelson family.
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Walkerly
Margaret
Champaign
Martin
Ridge and Dalton
W. M. Dowden
Elgin
Perry White
Martin Walkerly
Mr. Dowden
Metropolitan Business College
Fred Waterman
Andrew Engel
Peter Nelson
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Nelson
Dolton Lecture Course announces two weekend programs
Friday February 11 features Prof Glenn Starck renowned baritone and dramatist with Master Henry Fluegge leading boy pianist in America. Friday March 10 offers the Imperial Male Quartette singers and entertainers. Season tickets priced 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children.
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Glenn Starck
Henry Fluegge
America
Imperial
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South Holland News
First Romaneil Church
Homewood News
Henry Huise
John Struss
Effingham County
Dolton Theater
Henns
Globe News
High School Law
Great Canal
China
Charles B. Davenport
Obel’s
Ridge News
Dolton
Ripley
Snyder’s
Chile
Dolton Store
Springer S. Tie
Armour's Lighthouse
Swift
Dollton
Sanitary Leaners & Dyers
Cor
Lincoln & Forest Ave
Michigan Ave
Roseland
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