Calumet Township Primary Election Irregularities Reported
The Pointer notes the Calumet Township primary was not called by the County Central Committee under the new law. A Republican call was issued under the old law for delegates to the township convention to be held at Blue Island, with the Republican Township Convention planned at Valentine's Hall Washington Heights. Citizens Ticket reportedly plans to petition onto the ballot.
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Pointer
Calumet
Chicago
John E. Schafer
Republican
Democratic County Central Committee
Republican Town Central Committee
Blue Island
Algeoh
Valentine’s Hall
Washington Heights
Citizens
Marathon Winners at Harvey Five Mile Race
Twenty six runners started the Harvey five mile marathon on February 18. Thirteen finished led by Norman T. Hobson of Thornton Township High School with a 30 minute time. Other top finishers include James Hartman of Roseland and Emmet Reimer of Wash Heights.
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Harvey
Norman T. Hobson
James Hartman
Roseland
Emmet Reimer
Wash. Heights
William Searight
Charles Holler
Ted Davis
John Blare
Harvey Soccer Club
Harry Fleming
Hazel Crest
Jay Abbott
Joe Booch
Elmer Roche
Forest Huling
Arthur Johnson
Thornton Township
Ample Measure of Revenge at the Oculist
Pat, irked by long waits at Dr W s office, vows revenge. He returns the next day and delays his own appointment by feigning patience until noon, then coolly reenters and leaves again, boasting the doctor does not yet know what hit him.
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Pat
Mike
Harper’s Weekly
Fraternal Insurance Rates Debate in Illinois
Illinois faces pressure to set minimum rates for fraternal insurance amid 150 licensed societies. The state insurance department and Supt. Potter oppose rate regulation, arguing it would blur lines between fraternal orders and legal reserve life insurers. Bills circulate but are not yet introduced, with concerns over reserve funds and policyholder equity. Modern Woodmen of America cited as a major Illinois fraternal group backing independent rate approaches.
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Illinois
State Department of Insurance
Insurance Department
Supt
Potter
Modern
Woodmen of America
Pointer subscription offer for home paper
Advertisement announces The Pointer home paper subscription for $1.00 per year, inviting readers to subscribe and receive the local publication.
LOST SQUIRREL NECK SCARF IN DALTON
A grey neck scarf has been lost on February 8 between Engle street and Western Indiana Depot in Dalton. A reward will be paid upon its return to 521 Engel street.
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Engle Street
Western Indiana Depot
Dalton
Engel Street
Wanted Paper Hanging and Decorating Services
BerT Carman advertisements seek paper hanging and decorating work in Dolton Illinois. Line touts 16 years experience and up to date effects for crown and two third effects, painting and hardwood finishing, with address 307 Grant Street Dolton IL.
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Bert Carman
Grant Street
Dolton Ili
Sewing Wanted by Dolton Ladies Aid Church
The Ladies Aid of the Dolton M E church will sew aprons comforters stocking bags and similar items for anyone with work orders. Orders can be left with Miss Alma Lund at Lund's Drug Store Dolton. Proceeds go to charitable causes helping a good cause.
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Dolton M. E. Church
Alma Lund
Lund
Dolton
St Marys Church Lenten Services Announced
During Lent St Marys Church will hold Stations of the Cross Wednesday at 4 p m. Stations of the Cross and Benediction Friday at 7 30 p m. Sundays at 7 30 p m devotion to the Passion and Benediction Masses on Sundays at 8 and 10 30 Ember Days next week mark fast days of obligation for Wednesday Friday and Saturday and the church asks devotion.
Cooking as a Basic Study in Schools and Society
The National Food Magazine argues that women in various occupations view cooking as menial labor. It suggests making cooking a formal study in public schools and girls colleges to erase the stigma and value the essential skill that keeps everyone alive.
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National Food Magazine
Easy Money in Political Ambition
In a conversation between Griff and Grafton the men discuss Nurithh’s bid for the Senate. Grafton claims to be among Nurithh’s friends and cites newspaper reports as evidence of influence and backing.
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Griff
Grafton
Nurithh
Catholic Standard and Times
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Alban P. Reich
Optician
Coush
Schwab’s Dept. Store
W. L. Douglas Shoes
Riverdale
the Royal of Liverpool
W. H. Bean
Harry E. Hanschmann
137Th Street
Calumet Township
St. Mary’s Church
Winchester
Telephone Riverdale No
Mr. Reader
Jackson Hill
Carterville
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