Homewood Village Notes And Local News Recap
Mrs. N R Chadwick is sick Captain Gleason reports steady wireless calls William Boyn happy over a new baby girl Village board failed to meet due to absence of three trustees First meeting planned in the newly arranged hall upstairs Water main discussion by Board of Local Improvements Fred F Doepp of Carlsbad NM visiting Homewood Misa Myrtle Harwood hosted a dinner party at which several guests attended Louis School moved the fire engine house to Morris and William Streets Ice making is in full swing Homewood Rice Land Association sets January 7 meeting Homewood State Bank to elect officers January 14 Schaiskopf Party at The Old Home Buffet January 15 at 2 PM
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Gleason
Wreless
Wm. Boyn
Gold
Pubrmann
Wilkinson
Fred Pubrmann
Board of Local Improvements
Boyd
Darly
S. C
Fred F. Doepp
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Homewood
Misa Myrtle Harwood
Margaret Shellenberger
Emily Jenness
Martha Kinney
Lois McFadden
Frank Cowing
Newton Best
George Scupham
Harry Marks
Lester Parish
Merrit McFadden
Louis
Morria
William Streets
Elmer Farmer
Homewood Rice Land Association
Homewood State Bank
Henry ‘Stelter
Tis House
Henry Stolzenbach
Gus. K. Beck
Col. Main and
Vincent Road
Science of Farming Principles
The article argues farming science centers on balancing soil outputs with what it can retain. It emphasizes conserving nutrients rather than exhausting land and stresses sustainable methods for long term productivity.
Deserved It: Man Arrested Over Chickens Mix Up
A man kept a rooster for a night believing it was a hen to force egg incubation. Federal authorities arrested him for illegal use of the male after realizing the mistake at dawn.
Local Social Notes From South Holland and Roseland
South Holland and Roseland briefs recount visits by Bessie Katherine and Marion Gouwene and others, Northwestern University and Princeton students, guests of local families, and a wedding day make up. The column notes travel, illness, a death from pneumonia, and local health concerns among residents and relatives.
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Bessie
Katherine
Marion Gouwene
Roseland
John Reed
Andy Moore
Northwestern University
Cornelius Gouwene
Umbrella Buyer Exemplifies Quiet Charity
A philanthropist urges helping others for their comfort without reward. A beneficiary notes the habit of buying umbrellas instead of borrowing, illustrating practical generosity.
One Consolation
A brief remark contrasts a lonely man with advice to save money, illustrating social humor about friendship and frugality without further context.
Doctor Calms Patient Over Neck Carbuncle
A physician reassures a patient that a growing neck carbuncle poses no danger while advising vigilant monitoring. The exchange emphasizes caution and ongoing watchfulness for potential complications.
Never Satisfied Reflections on Experience and Further Study
The statement notes that many individuals who complete a school of experience later pursue a postgraduate course. It emphasizes continuing education as a common path for former students seeking advanced credentials.
It Takes Courage
A brief note quotes Hare saying some people have courage to appear as good as they really are, reflecting on inner honesty and character.
Life as Partnership and Brotherhood Quote
A concise aphorism by Timothy Titcomb states that life is a partnership with God as the giver, and humanity forms a brotherhood united by shared duty and purpose.
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Life
God
Humanity
Timothy Titcomb
Elected Officers Dalton Local No 5 1 B T and T C W A
The minutes list officers including Frank Krueger as President and Charles Daelin as Vice President. Other roles cover Recording Secretary Andrew Messerachmidt Fin Sec'y George Day Treasurer John Smith Doorkeeper and stewards at C B Co yard Henry Hammermeister and Ed Norton. Delegates named for District Council No 1 and Chicago Federation of Labor.
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Frank Krueger
Charles Daelin
A. C. Kasten
Andrew Messerachmidt
Fin See
George Day
John Smith
Ed. Norton
C. B. Co Yard
Henry Hammermeister
C. B. Co. Yard
Chas. Dickeman
Wm. Albrecht
Wm. Krueger
Chicago Federation of Labor
John Harter
Andrew Messerschmidt
Degree of Horror German Oak Lodge 1911 elected officers
Degree of Honor Wo GG lists 1911 officers including Anna Holmes Chief of Honor Julia Ott Past Chief of Honor Anna Boettger Lady of Honor Louisa Mehler Chief of Ceremonies Augusta Wulf Usher Lydia Vandenberg Recorder Helen Muehner Financier Emma Scheer Recording Secretary Emma Belz Inside Watch Fredericka Albrecht Outside Watch.
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German Oak Lodge
Wo. GG
Anna Holmes
Julia Ott
Anna Boettger
Louisa Mehler
Augusta Wulf
Lydia Vandenberg
Helen Muehner
Emma Scheer
Emma Belz
Fredericka Albrecht
Maccabees Elect Officers for 1911 in Twin City Tent
Maccabees Twin City Tent No. 1150 elected officers for 1911 including Andrew Baumgartner as Commander Albert Beck as Lieutenant Commander Fred Weber as Master at Arms Rudolph Schaefer as Chaplain Chas Unruh as Sergeant Robert Vandenberg as Finance Keeper John S Harter as Record Keeper August Grandmason as Sentinel
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Twin City
Maccabees
Andrew Baumgartner
Albert Beck
Fred Weber
Rudolph Schaefer
Chas. Unruh
Robert Vandenberg
John S. Harter
August Grandmason
Cleaning Combs Without Water to Preserve Teeth
The guide warns against washing combs with water as it can split the teeth. It recommends a stiff nailbrush for cleaning and advises wiping between each tooth with a damp cloth after brushing.
Mrs Wiggs mulls an absolute vacuum exchange
A witty exchange between Mrs Wiggs and John imagines an absolute vacuum as a concept existing only in the mind. The quip spotlights humorous wordplay on science notions in a domestic moment.
Owner confronts boss over pay and loyalty
A worker recalls earning $11 a month for three years in the same establishment and now asserts ownership. The boss faces a warning that mistreating staff will doom the business, implying a turnover consequence.
Tot’s Idea of Heaven
A playful note imagines heaven as a place where all mothers are ill with colds and large giants roam with handkerchiefs, wringing their noses.
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Tot
Modest Pride in a Flower Pot Rivalry
A quip from Fliegende Blatter mocking a doctor's wife for fussing over pot plants and botany while the speaker boasts more flowers in his hat than she has in her conservatory. The jest highlights social vanity and garden bragging in a light humorous note.
Training a Lion for Circus Life Adds Value Fourfold
A four year education trains a lion for circus life enhancing its value by five times, showcasing the long apprenticeship required for performing big cats.
Pronunciation Quiz On Medical Terms And Language Stats
The text misattributes pronunciation of appendicitis as lucrative and cites English language prevalence at 130,800,000 speakers or 29.2 percent of the world population. It also claims the Paris Opera House is the largest theater, covering three acres.
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Earth
Paris Opera House
Found Equivalent Explorer Charts Frigid Remote Reach
An explorer notes he did not locate the North Pole but found a place that was cold and lonely enough to serve as its practical equivalent. The remark frames the discovery as a stand in for polar conditions rather than an exact geographic match.
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North Pole
Reflected in the Face Ruskin Quote
A compact quotation notes that every right action and true thought leaves beauty on a person’s face while wrong actions and thoughts distort the face, attributed to Ruskin.
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Ruskin
Balcony Scene Quip Sparks Theatrical Banter
The actress lamenting Wherefore art Thou Romeo muses on a playful twist about porch climbers and a second story worker. She imagines potential profits if the scene were a box office draw in this imaginative line.
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Romeo
Girl Wanted General Housework Inquire at The Pointer
Classified notice seeks a girl for general housework for a family. Inquiries directed to The Pointer for details and employment arrangements.
Notice of Election in Cook County Illinois 1911
Notice is given that on Saturday January 21 1911 an election will be held at Park Avenue School Building in School District 148 Cook County Illinois for voting bonds of 35000 plus purchase of Lots 2 and 8 First Addition to Dalton as a school site. Polls open 3 PM and close 7 PM. George H Schafer president.
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Park Avenue
Cook County
Illinois
F . W. Robison
Dalton
A. D
George H. Schaefer
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Homewood News
N. R. Chadwick
South Holland News
Hanna Walvoord
Lydia DeKoate
Cedar Grove
Mrs. Walvoord
Tuinis VerDuin
Tuinie Gouwens
Princeton
Cornellius Gouwens
Peter Dalenberg
University of Ilinois
Rink Barnegan
Randolph
Michael
Triemstra Farm
A. Brass and Son
P. Perbolte
Dalton Local No
1. B.T
N.ef. Johnson
Mesr
Dolton State Bank
Dolion State Bank
Telephone Riverdale
Kern and Ripley
Mose
Riverdale and
Dolton
Riverdale
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