Community Notes from South Holland and Nearby
Local column from South Holland News records visits and returns. Bert Van Viiet of Wichert Louisiana arrives for several weeks. Mrs. Pruister of Highland escapes to J Dunker house. Antoinette Walvoord visits Cedar Grove relatives. Winnie O Connor from Nashville visits O Connors.
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Bert van Viiet
Wichert
Pruister
Highland
Dos
J Dunker
L. M. VanDers
Mies Antoiette Walvoord
Dr. Walvoord
Kenosha
Cedar Grove
Wis
Winnie O’connor
Nashville, Tenn
Mrs. O'Connor
Frogs Show Evidence Of Learned Taste And Avoidance
A British scientist’s experiments on frogs suggest discriminating behavior beyond instinct. Frogs ate hairy caterpillars then rejected similar prey after several trials, avoided earthworms linked to unpleasant stimuli, and learned to spurn cloves oil treated prey.
Memoirs of M. Antoine de Werner Reveal Bismarck Ties
The memoirs recount Werner’s wartime service with the crown prince and encounters with Bismarck at Versailles. anecdotes include Bismarck’s joking remarks about Jules Favre and a message from the crown princess about King Humbert and the Bulgarian throne. The prince lamented Bismarck’s influence, saying he might have resisted if supported.
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M. Antoine de Werner
Pelsons
Versailles
Bismarck
Jules Favre
Italy
Wry Damm
Mw Aon
Darmstadt
Prince of
Battenberg
Humbert
Alexander
Werper
Card Party by St Marys Ladies at Riverdale Hall
The Young Ladies Society of St Marys Church hosts a card party at Riverdale Village Hall on February 11. Tickets cost 25 cents.
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Young Ladies Society of
St. Mary’s’ Church
Riverdale
Riverdale Village Board Meeting Notes January Session
The Riverdale Board met in regular session with Trustee Niemeyer acting pro tem. Treasurer reports Dec 31 balance 1464.46. Water pressure concerns and meter issues discussed. Factory water tap request referred to water committee. Hall use granted to Highlawn Hose Co and St Marys card party and Woodmen event. Bills approved totaling various amounts. Gas pressure remedy discussed with request for company rep. Chicago Telephone Co note on future charges approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Ripley
Niemeyer
Sellien
Lotz
Johns- Manville
Reich
Water Committee
Highlawn Hose Co
St. Mary’s Church
Blo Bergold
Wim. Mau
Carl Walff
R. Schwartz
Dearborn Chemical Co
Burr Bach Co
Grant Bros
Chicago Telephone Co
Forget
R. Nottor
Public Service Co. Gas
Public Utilities Act
Agency Sale Notice for Hurley Vacuum and Washing Machine
Notice states A C Wessé has taken the agency for Hurley Vacuum Cleaner and Hurley Electric Washing Machine. Encourages potential buyers to call to save money on purchase price.
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Hurley
A.C. Wesse
Family amusements nightly show advertised
The notice promotes an amusement venue for the whole family with varying informative programs each night. It lists admission at adults 10 cents and children 5 cents and credits John G. Hruby as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Hruby
Mgr
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland News
N. J. DeYoung
Henry van Vliat
Martin Mulder
First Reformed Church
Schapel
Wmn
Paarlberg
John Santefort
John
Mary
Tyse Vinke
Tyse
John van Ostenbrugge
Johnny
J. Bardwick
J. van Schzwen’s
Lina Gouwens
Nelus Dalenberg
Three Oaks
Mich
Albert Huizenga
Fernwood
John VanDeran
Canada
Northwood
Iron Chancellor
Llinois
Leave City
Randolph Street
Randolph St. Riverdale
South Riverdale
North
Eastern
Chicago
Doltan
North Bound
Dolton
Indiana
R. R
Doltton
Oakdale
134Th Street
W. L. Douglas
Ladie
Cook County
A. S. Diekman
Dalton Theatre
Stork
Castile
Thelma
Riverdale Pharmacy
W. Parisha
Indiana Avenue
Dolton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
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