Satirical notes on politics and society in 1926 Dalton edition
The item blends light social commentary on money politics marriage and Prohibition era humor. It mentions the Prince of Wales horse incident jokes about jazz and breakfast, calls for awakening, and notes rising national wealth of about 2800 per person. It promotes a St Valentines Dance by the Buda A A Girls Club at the New Buda Club House on February 18.
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Buda A. A. Girls Club
New
Buda Club
149Th and
Center Avenue
Harvey
Settling the Coal Strike Editorial View
The miners oppose arbitration, a stance that may shape future dispute resolution. The piece argues arbitration would likely have preserved wages and saved idle time costs, noting the drift of the era runs against the miners’ position and could influence national and international conflicts.
Hot Ashes and Fire Safety Warnings
A warning about fires from burning ashes. It notes that hot coals in ashes can still ignite wood if placed in barrels or boxes after removal from stoves. It urges precautions to prevent costly losses despite insurance coverage and funds for fire services.
Ashes care urged to cut costs from partial insurance losses
The article discusses financial losses not fully covered by insurance and urges proper cremation or ashes care as an immediate measure to reduce these costs and improve handling.
Milk Drinking Gains Popularity Across Populations
The article notes a rising habit of milk drinking with social stigma fading. It cites Theodore Roosevelt as a milk enthusiast and reports about a 20 percent rise in per person milk consumption from 1918 to 1925, linking plain foods to sustained energy and work capacity.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Nuisilion
Injured Man Returns Home After January Auto Crash
Leo Heckler of 15539 Loomis Avenue, hurt in an January 24 auto accident and treated at Ingalls Memorial hospital, was brought home Tuesday and is recovering though likely to remain homebound. A. W. Plahn remains hospitalized at Ingalls Memorial, with recovery proceeding as expected.
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Leo Heckler
Loomis Avenue
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
A. W. Plahn
Harvey Tribune
Mayor Takes Pacific Coast Trip While City Heads Attend
Mayor Matt Stobbs leaves Wednesday evening for a weeks long visit along the Pacific coast to see relatives. He will stop in Phoenix to visit his niece then proceed to Los Angeles to be with his father and siblings. Finance Commissioner Walter Haines will act as president of council and chairman of the board of local improvements during the absence.
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Matt Stobbs
Pacific Coast
Harvey Tribune
Stobbs
Phoenix
Arizona
Los Angeles
California
Walter Haines
Board of Local Improvements
State tax rate held up by late state fix
Township collectors face delays as state officials have not set the state tax rate. County officials say they cannot proceed until the rate is fixed, creating a backlog in 1926.
Globe Rendering Co sale to Shell Company reported
Roxana Petroleum Co of St. Louis representatives handled the deal involving the sale of Globe Rendering Co property and plant. The 362 acre Terence avenue site by the Little Calumet River was chosen with additional parcels optioned nearby and a deal with Globe interests. This transfer is seen as a precursor to major industrial development in the district.
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Globe Rendering Co
Terence Avenue
Little
Calumet River
Shell Company
Roxana Peroleum Co
St. Louis
Great
International Company
Torrence Avenue
Globe
Calumet Record
Tongue Man's Mer Faces Public Office Gossip
The New Orleans States notes tongue wagging about men who may win public offices, but warns many have already shed their bread jobs and face uncertain futures.
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New Orleans
Coffee consumption in the United States rises
The article states U S annual coffee consumption near one billion pounds with per capita intake exceeding nine pounds annually. It notes broad national demand and consistent household use across regions.
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United States
Earnestness Supren Quote Reflects Dickens View
A fragment quotes Dickens on diligence and sincerity, praising steadfast earnestness as essential, noting no substitute for thoroughgoing ardor and honesty in pursuit of work and character.
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Dickens
Acme Steel Posts 1925 Sales Amid Mill Outlook
Acme Steel Goods Co reports 1925 sales and record unfilled tonnage. Vice-President Donald MacMurray says production will expand with a new hot rolled strip mill planned for May. Year end balance sheet shows profits and strong current assets of 3,082,243 with current liabilities of 920,800 and net working capital of 2,261,443.
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Acme Steel
Donald MacMurray
Acme Steel Goods Co
Curent
Dee Bist
Illinois Brick Reports 1925 Earnings and 1926 Outlook
Illinois Brick Co reports 1925 net earnings of 1,086,292 and 3.51 per share on 188,000 shares, versus 948,463 and 5.04 per share the prior year. President William Schlake notes Chicago’s growth supports steady dividends and outlines balance sheet gains from Liberty bonds, with networking capital at 3,344,019.
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Illinois Brick
Illinois Brick Co
William Schlake
Chicago
Liberty Bonds
Liberty
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Stanley van Deursen
Lincoln Avenue
Kreliegs
Craimary
Nat Merete
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Tyme
Rinkema Brothers
South Holland
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