Night cap urged to protect head from illness says Paris physician
A Paris doctor urged universal nightcaps to guard against influenza and grippe, arguing brain growth necessitates head protection. He notes past literature shows widespread use of headwear, contrasts decline since the eighteenth century, and recommends woolen, silk, or lace caps for prevention. A local ad for J. C. Brookfelt follows.
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Paris
Louis St. Maurice
Henry Wales
Chicago Tribune Foreign Service
Dr. Maurice
Grippe
France
United States
England
Italy
Germany
SMOYS
Seauy
IBM
America
Milady
Reinstatement Provisions For War Risk Insurance
Director R G Cholmeley Jones announces that lapsed or canceled War Risk Insurance may be reinstated within 18 months of discharge by paying two months’ premiums, if in good health. Also allowed: reinstatement within three months after discharge without a formal health statement. Do it now to avoid health decline.
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R. G. Cholmeley-Jones
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Mrs John Hruby Dies at 33 After Pneumonia
Mrs John Hruby widow of four moving picture houses manager died suddenly from pneumonia on Thursday Jan 30 at age 33 Born in Bohemia she came to America in 1904 with her parents The Komarek family lives in Grass Lake Minn She leaves husband son George 7 and four brothers four sisters and many friends The Dalton theatre will be closed Fri Sat Sun The body to be vault temporarily at National Bohemian cemeteryDisposition notes her death and family details.
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John Hruby
Harvey
Hruby
Boersma Co. announces sale period this January to February
The Boersma Company runs a sale from January 31 to February 11. Check next week's Pointer issue for bargain details and items included in the sale.
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Boersma Co
Birthday Honor for Mrs Henry Schnoor at 82
Mrs Henry Schnoor, pioneer resident, celebrated her 82nd birthday Friday January 23 at her daughter’s home 63 E 136th place. Family from Chicago Lansing and local relatives attended with ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She remains active in housework and was cheered by letters from her German sisters. a nephew’s death in the war was noted as recent family tragedy.
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Henry Schnoor
Emil Boettenhouse
Fred Lau
Frank Mitchell
Chicago
Chas. Lange
Lansing
Boettenhouse
Schnoor
Card of Thanks from the Hilmer Family
The Hilmer Family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and to Rev Wind and the Ladies' Choir of St Pauls church for support.
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Wind
Ladies’ Choir
St. Paul’s Church
Hilmer
Local notices and personal updates in a 1940s era column
Miss Cora Veldman convalesces from diphtheria at Durand hospital in Chicago after nursing a Ham mond family. Mrs. Claussen celebrates 60th with family while Louis Krueger moves south to Melbourne Florida. WCTU meeting set at Mrs. Waddell’s home February 5 and Bunco party February 11 at St Paul’s. Rose C Armstrong leads Keep Clean campaign in Cook County southern district with blue shield progress records and gold silver black stars for schools.
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Cora Veldman
Hammond
Durand Hospital
Chicago
Louis C. Krueger
Elmer
Irma
Melbourne
Florida
Krueger
Jacksonville
W. S. Waddell
Leone Walkerly Waddell
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Rose C. Armstrong
Cook County Public Health Service
Dalton
Riverdale Adopts New Illinois Motor Law Provisions
Riverdale officials discuss the state motor law effective January 1 and emphasize that ignorance is no excuse. The article notes right of way rules, need for signaling, penalties for throwing glass, daily garage reports, and a statewide limit on approaching stopped streetcars. The Village Board plans to oppose Cook County consolidation efforts at Springfield.
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Illinois
Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Sellin
Board of
Hersey
Flick
Springfield
Cook County
Riverdale
Distinguished visitor Francis G. Blair to speak at Dalton schools
Professor Blair, state superintendent of public instruction, will visit Dalton tonight. Superintendent Bright arranged the event, and parents and patrons are urged not to miss this opportunity to hear the distinguished speaker.
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Dalton Schools
Francis G. Blair
Blair
Bright
Growth of self reliance in towns and country youth
Ten years after fearing autos that spooked horses, towns see trucks handling farm products while city youth watch others perform. Country youth lack entertainment but learn to act, while country stores avoid steep fashion surcharges, keeping prices steadier and avoiding costly quick-change trends.
Frederick Hilmer Dies at 79 After Short Illness
Frederick Hilmer longtime Riverdale resident died Sunday January 25 1920 at his son Theodore’s home 13328 Indiana avenue aged 79 years 5 months 18 days His wife and son George had died earlier He was born August 7 1840 in Luneburg Hanover Germany and came to America in 1882 He lived in Blue Island Riverdale and was a member of St Pauls Lutheran Church Funeral held Thursday at 2 pm at the house and 230 pm at the church Rev Wind officiated Interment at Oakland Cemetery He is survived by three sons Theodore Riverdale Henry Peru Ind and Ernest Hammond
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Frederick Hilmer
Riverdale
Theodore
Indiana Avenue
Mr. Hilmer
George
Luneburg
Hannover
Germany
America
Blue Island
Hilmer
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Wind
Oakland Cemetery
Henry
Peru
Ind
Ernest
Hammond
Borrowed Money and Ambition in Business
The article contrasts two borrowers. The chronically hard up borrow out of inability to save, while the ambitious borrow to grow a business. It urges ambitious men to present to their home banker, stating that a sound proposition from a competent borrower will typically secure funds.
Polton Methodist Church Service Notes
Pastor J L Albritton leads morning and evening services 11 o clock and 745 p m. Sunday school at 945 a m Epworth League at 645 p m led by the pastor topic Medical Science and Chinese Leadership. Wednesday 8 p m Jesus and Nichodemus John third chapter. Miss Link conducts choir rehearsal Friday at 8. The boys choir is canceled Sunday night due to Master George Schaefer being ill with influenza.
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Polton
George Schaefer
Runaway Engine No. 624 Demolishes Dalton Yard Run
A runaway engine labeled No. 624 spun loose in Dalton yards near Panhandle crossing during a snowstorm. It struck the rails at 40 miles per hour, derailed no cars, and halted at Oakdale hill after a nine minute dash. The engineer and fireman jumped clear, another engine saved the day by bringing it back to the yards.
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Dalton
Panhandle
I. C
Tower
Oakdale Hill
Woodmen Notice Urges Calumet Camp Meeting February 12
All members urged to attend the Calumet Camp regular meeting on February 12. A class adoption will follow, then refreshments. Clerk Co. W. Berger signs the notice.
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Calumet Camp
Co. W. Berger
Card Party by G W Spencer Relief Corps in Dalton
The G W Spencer Womens Relief Corps No 279 hosts a card party at Dalton village hall on Saturday evening February Tth 1920. Admission 25 cents includes refreshments. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pleasant evening.
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G. W. Spencer Womens’ Relief Corps, No
Dalton Village
Dr Kettles Dentist to Visit Dalton and South Holland
Dr Kettles will be in Dalton every Thursday from 9 30 a m to 8 30 p m and in South Holland every Friday from 9 30 a m to 8 30 p m. 32 tf.
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Kettles
Dalton
South Holland
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J. C. Brookfelt
Soldiers’ Insurance
Bill Propper
Frank Claussen
Professor Blair
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