Ex service discharge copies by request and notices
Ex service men may obtain certified copies of discharges through Russell Gibson service office at the American Legion. Notary public services are free for ex service men. Also available blank discharge forms and pending bonus applications. Miss Alice Swart dangerously ill with scarlet fever but showing improvement. Vanderla home on Vincennes Road destroyed by fire last Saturday. Eight year old Henry Swets dies after brain fever. funeral Saturday. Tribune subscription offer reduced to 5.00 per year through post office. Real estate and insurance ads follow.
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Russell Gibson
Service Office
American Legion
Legion
Alice Swart
Walter Vanderla
Vincennes Road
Altho
Henry
Walter J. Swets
Swets
Chicago Tribune
R. A. Gouwens
John Ravesfoot, Jr
Union
Southolland
State St. South Holland
Ilinois
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Help
Walter Vanderaa thanks the South Holland Fire Department and neighbors for assistance after the fire on Saturday January 6 that destroyed their home.
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South Holland
Funeral Held for Martin Heinz at Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lansing report notes Martin Heinz died after a prolonged illness at 31. Funeral was held last Saturday at his home of Mr Knysberg. interment followed at Oak Ridge cemetery. Heinz's parents, five brothers and one sister mourn him.
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Martin Heinz
Knysberg
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Ridge Notes Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Waterman Home
Ridge M E church notes announce Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs Fred Waterman home on Thursday January 18. Sandridge M E Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service communion at 10 30 a m and a Win My Chum Week by Epworth League running January 14 through 21 with daily 7 45 pm meetings led by a rotating slate of speakers. Rev C F Bohmfalk invites all to attend and bring a chum.
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Ladies Aid of the Ridge M. E. Church
Fred. Waterman
Sandridge M. E
Epworth League
J. A. Mulfinger
Farmilee
A. J. Loeppert
Hohenwald
Qualities Proper for Judges by Francis Bacon
A quotable reflection on judicial virtue urging judges to be learned reverent and prudent with integrity as their chief attribute. The passage emphasizes that wisdom and honesty trumps cleverness and certainty in the courtroom.
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Francis Bacon
Women and State Capitals: Augusta Named for Dearborn Daughter
Augusta Maine, one of four state capitals named for a woman, carries the name honoring the daughter of Gen Henry Dearborn. The fact highlights how place names preserve family ties and military history.
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Augusta
Maine
Henry Dearborn
Whipping Posts and Stools of Repentance in English Towns
In the Good Old Days whips and penitence devices stood in every English town. The article recalls public punishment practices used to express communal discipline and moral reform.
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England
Pope's Magnificent Ilara Adorns the Pontiff
The pope wears a regal state attire named Ilara encrusted with more than 500 pearls 146 colored jewels and eleven diamonds ensuring a dazzling display of opulence during a ceremonial occasion attended by church leaders and dignitaries.
Theaters Riverdale Theatre Lineup This Week
Saturday Hoot Gibson stars in The Lone Hand at Riverdale Theatre. Sunday Katherine Donald appears in The Woman's Side. Wednesday and Thursday January 17 and 18 Owen Moore in Reported Missing. A thrill drama and fast moving pictures with ship wrecks sea plane and sea sled races.
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Riverdale Theatre
Hoot Gibson
Katherine
Owen Moore
Cinderella of the Hills and Other Films Advertisement
Saturday Barbara Bedford stars in Cinderella of the Hills a forest romance of a mysterious girl. Sunday Above all Law a rousing 8 reel adventure with lavish settings. Also Buffalo Bill Days feature. Jan 16 17 Cecil B DeMille Man Slaughter 10 reels with Meighan leading a distinguished cast. Harold Lloyd in I Do admission 17 and 33 cents.
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Barbara Bedford
Buffalo Bill
Cecil B. DeMille
Fom Meighan
Harold Lloyd
Sennacherib’s Will Found In Clay Tablet
Early king Sennacherib ruled 702 to 680 B C. His clay tablet will, discovered in the royal palace ruins, bequeaths his sons treasures stored in the temple of Nebo.
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Sennacherib
Nebo
Chance for a Two Hour Nap
An English theater notice urges patrons to be seated before curtain rise to allow the play to begin with the epilogue as the main interest. The Boston Transcript frames the performance as an event demanding punctual arrival.
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Boston Transcript
Moon Approaches Earth At Steady Rate
Astronomers report the moon is moving closer to Earth at about fourteen feet per year and has accelerated over time. In two centuries the distance could shrink noticeably though no collision is expected soon. The cause of this drift remains unexplained by scientists.
Ivory Nut Buttons Sparking Exchange Commentary
An exchange notes buttons are made from ivory nuts and suggests many people would improve if turned into buttons. The remark uses satirical tone to speculate on human value and utility.
Banks Under Fire Learnings About Money
A reflective quip notes bankers lack practical money knowledge and public overestimation of their expertise. The line suggests ongoing education and awareness in financial dealings within the banking sector.
France Nation of Farmers Before World War I
France was a nation where farming employed more than half the population before the First World War. The article notes agriculture as the dominant occupation shaping society and economy in that era.
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France
World Oil Resources Estimated by U S Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey estimates global oil resources at 63 billion barrels. This figure reflects totals across known reserves and undiscovered potential in multiple regions. The assessment underscores the scale of oil endowment and implications for energy supply and policy.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
Quite the Contrary The Look of a Woman’s Killing Glance
A curious remark notes that daggers in a woman's gaze do not equate to lethal intent. The line challenges assumptions about threat and perception, suggesting that a stern look may reflect emotion rather than violence.
Radio Set Offers Complete Home Outfits At Low Prices
Attractive sales pitch touts radio as the premier entertainment of the age, promising up-to-date news, concerts, weather, and more from local and major distant stations. Call between 7 and 9 pm or write for an appointment to estimate a complete home installation.
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Atlanta
Dallas
New York
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Meeting
The St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church lists Sunday events for January 14 with 9:00 a.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. English divine service and a 2:00 p.m. congregational meeting led by Pastor H. Wind.
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ST. Paul’s EV. Luth
H. Wind
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Meetings
Sunday school at 9.45 and worship at 11.30 and 7.30. Junior League at 2.30 and Epworth League at 6.45. Catechism class meets Tuesday and Thursday at 4 o'clock at the parsonage. Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2.30 at Mrs. Cora Jennesson’s home on Park Avenue. Pastor A. E. Blomberg.
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Epworth
The
Missionary Society
Cora Jennesson
Patriotic Meeting At M. E. Church Observes Prohibition Anniversary
A patriotic meeting at the M. E. church Tuesday evening January 16 at 8:00 p m marks the anniversary of the Eighteenth Amendment. Rev C J Kindred of Englewood Christian church will give the address after a special program. Public invited. No offering will be asked.
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M. E
United States
C. J. Kindred
Englewood Christian Church
Our Savior's Luth Church Seeks New Officers Jan
Our Savior's Lutheran Church invites all readers to attend on the second Sunday in January with services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. sermon. Four newly elected officers will be installed and the sermon will highlight faithful service as church work. A warm invitation to strangers.
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God
Dikes Built to Last Through Seven Centuries
Denmark maintains ancient dikes that have withstood storms for more than seven centuries. The rugged engineering and historical fortifications have helped protect coastal regions across generations.
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Denmark
American Sparrow Little Known
The English sparrow is noisy while the American species are unobtrusive in song and action. Native sparrows, though rarely noticed, are found in nearly every part of the country, with only a handful of forms known in most localities.
True Independence Quote by Cobbett
A brief quotation on independence not from wealth but from small wants. It emphasizes that true independence comes from limiting desires rather than accumulating means.
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Cobbett
Wise Word Quote: Never Too Late to Be What You Might
A concise note presents the famous line It is never too late to be what you might have been. The phrase is attributed to various sources and appears as a timeless motivational sentiment.
Honor Belongs to Woman in Telegraph Milestone
The historic first telegraphic message was dictated by a woman, Miss Anna Ella Worth, answering a momentous question What hath God wrought showing the pivotal role of a woman in early communications.
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Anna Ellaworth
The Long Beard Man guards his whiskers from joy riders
A Nebraska man with extraordinarily long facial hair boasts that his beard is so long he can step on it. He uses a clever method to prevent joy riders from driving over the beard and damaging it.
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Nebraska
Detroit Free Press
Exchange Ends Speech Real Enjoyment of Evening Began
After the doctors speech the evening shifted to a lively social period, with guests enjoying performances and conversation as the event concluded. The Boston Transcript notes a lighthearted end to the gathering.
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Boston Transcript
Potential Energy in Elevation
Potential energy is energy due to position rather than motion. Water stored in an elevated reservoir holds energy that can be released to perform work when it moves to a lower level.
Rice Paper Made From Hollow Plant Pith
Rice paper is not made from rice but from the pith of tung-tsau, a hollow plant, and is called so because it becomes hollow after the pith is pushed out.
Window Panes
A brief home tip suggests washing window panes with vinegar to remove paint buildup. The note emphasizes a simple, non chemical cleaning method suitable for DIY maintenance.
Best Tutors for Youths
A compact quotation emphasizes learning from equals over masters, noting that youths gain worldly knowledge through peer guidance rather than traditional authority. The saying underlines mentorship by peers as a valuable educational path.
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