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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
A South Holland merchant writes from February 5, 1918 to explain hardship in selling foodstuffs. He cites sugar and flour shortages, delivery delays, extra charges, and public scolding for not meeting demand. He notes farmers hoard sugar and residents stockpile flour, urging a printed article to educate the public on these wartime conditions.
Tax collection schedule lists Harvey City Hall Lansing Village Hall Oak Glen Schrumville Bernice South Holland Homewood West Hammond John Siachowitz Burnham Berger's Garner Thornton Hazel Crest Dalton Riverdale with specific February and March dates and times. JOIN SHILLING, collector, oversees pickup at banks and town halls across multiple towns.
J C Brookfelt offers buy and sell services for second hand furniture and tools with repair and framing, plus new enamel ware at low prices. Seeks commissioners and partners to buy a job lot of furniture to fund ventures and share profits.
Mary E Tuesdale Camp No 8142 of the Royal Neighbors of America holds meetings on the first and eighth Tuesdays each month in the Dalton Village Hall. Josephine McLaughlin serves as Oracle with Lulu Berger as Recorder and Pauline M Slaughter as Receiver.
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