Nelson Glass Co. Harveys Glass Leader in Local Service
Nelson Glass Co at 15330 Center Avenue Harvey provides wide glass stock and complete service from auto glass to mirror resilvering and furniture tops. The firm, led by experienced buyer Mr. Nelson, is praised for fair deals, courtesy, and rapid, economical supply to contractors and the general public.
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Center Avenue
Harvey
Phone 1763
Nelson Glass Co
Nelson
Adv
Future Fur Farms Expands Fur Industry Across Regions
The fur farming industry grows rapidly with new animals added to production. Prospects point to most future fur exports coming from fur farms, including species from silver fox to rabbits.
Preservation method for brittle newspapers using Japanese tissue
The article explains that aging newsprint becomes brittle and libraries mount sheets between two thin Japanese tissue sheets to seal against air. This preserves the paper but can reduce legibility while strengthening the material.
Aspirations Define Self Worth in Beecher Quote
The quote contrasts a humble man measuring by a higher ideal with a vulgar man judging by a lower standard. It suggests aspiration elevates character while mere ambition demeans, highlighting Beecher’s reflection on personal growth.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Blackbird Swarms Consume Insects Then Wheat
Observers report blackbird flocks descending on wheat fields in hundreds. Each bushel of grain eaten is preceded by the birds consuming five bushels of insects, preventing pests that would otherwise account for twelve bushels by year end.
Mildew Care for Library Books Before Sunlight Drying
The Library of Congress advises treating damp mildew with vinegar or vinegar in water, wipe dry mildew with a dry cloth, and use alcohol to remove stains. After cleaning, place books in strong sunlight and dry air to finish.
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Library of Congress
Odd Welcome for Visitor Efficiency at London Hospital
Ailing seamen visit routine at a London hospital leads to a peculiar scene. An unfamiliar old man with unclear speech is shaved, clothed in new garments, bathed, and put to bed with a sleeping draught but later turns out to be visiting a friend.
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London
Knox Motor Sales Promotes Greater Hudson and Essex Challenger
Knox Motor Sales at 15313 Broadway Harvey displays the Hudson Greater Hudson Essex Challenger models with 76 improvements and increased power. Demonstrations by phone available and parts service promised. Knox praised for customer service and variety of body styles and prices.
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Broadway
Hudson and
Essex
Knox Motor
Harvey
Hudson Motor Car Company
Detroit
Michigan
Greater
Hudson
Harry Dykstra Shoe Store Promotes Quality Footwear
The Harry Dykstra store at 15501 Chicago Road South Holland offers four grades of shoes at low prices and carries Sherwin Williams paints. It boasts a complete family stock, emphasis on correct fittings, and wide weather gear including over-shoes, touting itself as a community staple in fashion, value, and health.
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Chicago Road
South Helland
Sherwin-Williams
Harry Dykstra
South Holland
Locksmithing as Insurance by E A Stevens in Harvey
E A Stevens promotes the Beissar Key machine at 15228 Main Street Harvey offering duplicate keys for a few cents. The ad argues multiple keys prevent daily irritations from lost or inaccessible doors and urges readers to safeguard against inconveniences by using his key service.
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Beissar
Main Street
Harvey
E. A. Stevens
Adv
Whippet and Willys Knight Cars Showcased by Rickert’s Auto Sales
Rickert's Auto Sales in Harvey and South Holland promotes the new Superior Whippet and Willys Knight cars. It offers sales and service, a full parts stock, and high grade repairing. Demonstrations are urged with emphasis on performance, economy, and modern engineering. The ad lauds Whippet as a value and notes strong service and customer satisfaction.
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Harvey
Broadway
159Th
South Park Streets
South Holland
Whippet
Willys Knight
John N. Willys
Willys- Overland Co
Toledo
Ohio
Willys Knight Cars
Willys Overland
Ary Tir
Rickert
Ady
New Chevrolet Six Showroom Debuts at Harvey
Southway Chevrolet Sales promotes the new six cylinder Chevrolet Six at 182 East 155th Street Harvey. Owner Harry G. Caley leads the firm linked to Caley Bros. Readers are urged to arrange a demonstration by phone. The feature rich car showcases valve-in-head engine, larger radiator, upgraded clutch and brakes, longer frame, improved suspension and Fisher coach work.
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East 155Th Street
Harvey
Harry G. Caley
Caley Bros
Roseland
Chevrolet
America
General Motors
Fisher
Southway Chevrolet
Adv
C G Jackson Plumbing and Heating Serves Home Builders
C G Jackson Plumbing and Heating, successor to J F Gates & Co at 15324 Park Avenue, Harvey, offers complete plumbing heating and sewage testing services. The firm highlights modern equipment skilled workers and a full line of fixtures for homes and farms and invites plans consultations.
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J. F. Gates & Co
Park Avenue
Harvey
C. G. Jackson
Jackson
Aav
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Future Fur Farms
Knox Motor Sales
Ill
Challenger
Wharvey
Knox
Thic Eetrhlichmanthe Heyve
Kickert’s Auto Sales
Willys Knight and
Whippet Automobiles
Southway
C. G. Jackson Plumbing & Heating
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