Growth of Cremation Idea and Stove Root Burning Method
The article notes cre mations rising to over 60 000 in the United States across 38 crematories and mentions a 1913 government contract for a crematorium in the Canal Zone. It also describes a Minnesota farmer’s method burning underground roots to clear land and lift stumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pacific Coast
Canal Zone
Minnesota
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Gentleman’s Magazine
New Jersey
Dearly Bought Quote Reflections on Friendship
A quotation attributed to George D. Prentice warns that paying dearly for a friend may not yield true value. The adage emphasizes caution in choosing companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Prentice
Good Company Aims for Cohesion in Talking and Lists
A Buffalo Enquirer note highlights a duo praised as a strong talker and an effective list maker. The item emphasizes practical communication and organized detail as a pathway to satisfying dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Enquirer
Pigeons Fast Flyers
Pigeons demonstrated high speed, rivaling seaplanes and flying boats in flight tests.
Toa d Dead Half the Time
During winter a toad becomes torpid and takes no food for four to six months as it hibernates.
Dentist Dr G Gallegos Opens Riverdale Office
Dr G Gallegos, dentist, lists Riverdale contact with office at 13702 Indiana Ave in the Office-1st Trust and Savings Bank Building. Hours are 9 am to 12 pm 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm. Saturday night and Sunday by appointment. Telephone provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Trust and Savings Bank Bldg
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
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Conrad Kern
Indiana Avenue
Ford
Guy Howland
East
153Rd Street
Harvey, Illinois
Lindquest
Michicanav
Barcelona
New York
Spain
New York City
A. R. Harris
Carondelet Avenue
Chicago
Hegewisch
Calumet
First National Bank of Dalton
G .Gallegos
Willard
Woodlawn Battery Co
F. Bonse
137Th St
Geo. Tuch
137Th Street
Dolton
Henry W. Schnoor
Chicago Street
WM. C. Zesch
Riv
Leyden Ave
Chancy Avenue
Grand Crossing
Frank Seestadt
Riverdale — and — Dolton
Edward F. Dillner
Chicago ST
Ruthrauff
Undertakers
Finois and
Indiana
Lincoln Ave
P. B. Good
Dalton
H. C. Ruthrauff
Harvey
Chas. H. Brandt
Michigan Ave
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