Izaak Walton League Plans Bird Sanctuary at Mc Ginnis Slough
A Blue Island Izaak Walton League delegation led by Emil Faber and Dr. P. D. Blodgett met with the Cook County Board of Commissioners on February 3 to discuss turning the Mc Ginnis slough at Orland into a lake and bird sanctuary. Blodgett argued the project would benefit Cook County youth and conserve forest preserves while reducing rushes and weeds along a newly enlarged shoreline. The plan, modeled on Ontario’s sanctuary approach, aims to create a safe local refuge for wildlife and public enjoyment, with final decisions to be reviewed by a county committee within two weeks.
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Blue Island
Izaak Walton League
Emil Faber
P. D. Blodgett
Cook County Association
Board of County Commissioners
McGinnis Slough
Orland
Faber
Einch
Dr. Blodgett
Illinois
Blodgett
Cook County
Ontario
Canada
Fleming
Slough
Blue Island Star
The Practical Joker and a Callous Joke
An essay recalls brutal past efforts to remove criminals by exile and argues the practical joker should be wiped out. It contrasts humor with harm and recounts a Christmas night prank on a homesick freshman, illustrating how a joke can wound rather than delight.
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Western Newspaper Union
Ether's early medical and intoxicant uses traced
The article notes Dr Crawford W Long of Georgia first used ether in 1842 and dentist William T Alerton as an early regular anesthetic user. It explains ether's production from sulphuric acid and alcohol and mentions its mid nineteenth century use as an intoxicant in Ireland.
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Crawford W. Long
Georgia
William T. Alerton
Ireland
Western Newspaper Union
Fortune to Mrs Frances Talwcher of Chicago Suburb
Mrs Frances Talwcher of Civera, a Chicago suburb, learns from a Italian cousin that she has inherited one fifth of the estate of her uncle Anton Klemendi who died in Italy last October. She has two children to support and did not know of the uncle’s existence.
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Frances Talwcher
Civera
Chiergoe
Chicago
Anton Klemendi
Italy
Taucher
Twenty Years Ago With The Pointer
Aurelia Strosinski enjoyed a birthday party with many young friends. Guests included Marjorie Matteer and Dorothy Matteer from Oak Park, and Franklin Ehrhardt of Chicago. Mr and Mrs Edward Lowry bought a home marking their 18th anniversary. Miss Ella Pohlers hosted a gathering with music and refreshments. Henry Miller and wife welcomed a baby boy. Elvira Heintz visited Lansing relatives. The Ladies Aid of the M E church plans a meeting at Mrs George H Schaefer’s home. The Lincoln Avenue school in Dalton nears completion with plumbing by Adolph Reich. Desks and fixtures to follow, with opening planned in early April.
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Aurelia Strosinski
Anton Strosinski
Marjorie
Dorothy Matteer
Oak Park
Franklin Ehrhardt
Chicago
Edward Lowry
Henry Miller
Forrest Avenue
Dalton
Elvira Heintz
Lansing
George Diehl
M. E. Church
George H. Schaefer
Lincoln Avenue
Adolph Reich
St. Joe
Mich
Water access and marriage notes from Homewood
Captain Gleason open s the village water on Main street and Fagen’s cistern is cited as a water source. Plumber Emil Tripp runs six men laying connections to private houses. February 11 marks the marriage of Dick Tattenhorst Jr. to Lizzie Voelker with Rev. Silberman officiating. Fred H. Gold becomes the first private water consumer. Mrs. Heifeich returns from Paris after funeral floral interests.
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Homewood News
Louis School
Walter Gleason
Main Street
F. J. Fagen
Fagen
Emil Tripp
Dick Tattenhorst, Jr
Dick Tatenhorst
Lizzie Voelker
John Heifeich
Paris
Nelson
Linen Ensemble Highlights From Birke and Birke With Accessories
Printed and plain linen create an effective ensemble from Birke and Birke. The hat complements the look, with Howard Lodge supplying the headpiece.
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Birke and Birke
Howard Lodge
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