Influenza cases easing in South Holland with some relapses
The South Holland neighborhood reports a decline in influenza cases though a few relapses occur. Richard Kikkert suffers illness and possible pneumonia risk. M. VanderWolf remains frail but holds steady. Peter Paarlberg injured fingers in a gas engine mishap. Mrs. B. Witvoet dies after illness leaving eight children. community sympathy offered. Also notes officers elected for United Union Set Growers Assoc and local real estate notices and a John Deere engine for sale.
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Richard Kikkert
Pleazis
M. VanderWolf
Peter Paarlberg
Preamenis
H. Paarlberg
A. Dalenberg
Treas
H. P. DeYoung
Wm. P. Anker
Leota
Minnesota
Homewood
Thither
John Ravesfoot, Jr
State Street
South Holland
Ill
Charles H. Brandt
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Roseland
Charles Brandt
John Deere
Wm. Kuipers
Results and Methods of Cooperation in Marketing
Farmers eyeing coop marketing should study successful models like the California Fruit Growers Exchange with 25 years of profitable operation. It trims retailer margins by selling directly to wholesale trade, funds capital by proportional assessments, and enforces standard grading and branding to build a trusted reputation.
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California Fruit Growers Exchange
the Exchange
Impatient Diner Quips On Salad Dressing Joke
In a Boston Transcript flavor note, a diner in a cafe grumbles that a salad seems to be a woman due to its dressing, a witty aside reflecting cafe banter and social humor.
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Boston Transcript
Mortgage of words: caution in easy money schemes
A Boston transcript notes that methods promising quick profits resemble methods that can swiftly erase wealth. The piece cautions readers to beware parallels between gain and loss in speculative ventures.
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Boston Transcript
Potatoes Offered Below Wholesale by Sikma Bros in Illinois
Sikma Bros of Oakglen Illinois advertises a good supply of first quality potatoes offered below wholesale price. Contact Lansing 57 R by telephone for orders.
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Sikma Bros
Oakglen, Ill
Ladies' Home Circle Meeting and Local Update
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet at Mrs H H Meyer’s home on Thursday February 5. Irene Morgan was treated for appendicitis at Blue Island hospital and is recovering. The Ridge reports mild flu across several families. Berger Parent-Teacher Association plans a play I Examination Day at Wood Hill School with many parents acting. Attendees are warned to leave suspicious items at home and arrive by 7 30.
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Ladies’ Home Circle
H. H. Meyer
Irene Morgan
Thomson
Blue Island Hospital
Asso
Berger
Wood Hill School
Jolly Club to Hold Box Social at District 150 School
Mrs Tom Rickert visited Lansing residents while John VerKaik improves after illness. Paul Frank returns home from hospital and recuperates. Ray Kraay and Cornelia VerKaik visited Chicago. Dykemas home with flu. George Carlson leaves for Oklahoma after sister's funeral and will be discharged from three years service. Coal service advertises immediate delivery from Pullman 780.
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Tom Rickert
Lansing
N. VanHeest
Johnnie VerKaik
A. VerKaik
Paul Frank
Ray Kraay
Cornelia VerKaik
Chicago
C. Dykema
George Carlson
Oaklahoma
Jolly Club
District 150
The Weeping Mice and a Frugal Household Tale
A London Daily Telegraph item recalls a cook who left a place saying she could not stay. She joked the hosts were so saving the mice ran about with tears in their eyes, illustrating extreme thrifty conditions.
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London Daily Tixpress
Acts of the apostles Kennett nickname story
A playful note recalls a baby christened Acts of the apostles Kennett, later shortened. The writer imagines the mother’s exasperated quip about the unusual name, hinting at humorous abbreviation and social commentary on monikers.
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Acts of the Apostles
Kennett
First Motor Shows and Pioneering Cars Around 1900
A historical overview notes New Yorks first motor show in 1900 and early milestones. It cites 6 cent gasoline in 1898, the first four cylinder car in 1900, Barnums Horseless Vehicle pledge, a factory plan in 1898 to produce one motor carriage weekly, and early long distance tours from Cleveland to New York.
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New York
Barnum & Bailey
Cleveland
New York Journal
Fifth Avenue
California
Pest Killing by Seattle School Kids During Vacation
A Seattle during Christmas vacation program saw school children clean out 96 000 bands of caterpillar eggs each with 250 young leaf eaters. The piece compares their diligence with past mischief and urges schools to lead a pest control campaign locally.
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Seattle
Wash
Theatres: Dalton Theatre Dark This Weekend
No show at the Dalton theatre Friday through Sunday due to the death of Mrs Hruby. The item notes the old fashioned belle referenced in Dallas News asks what happened to her snuffstick manicure habit.
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Dalton Theatre
Hruby
Dallas News
How About Other Skates The First Roller Skate Patent
The note cites the 1823 patent filing for the first roller skate and suggests exploring alternative designs and developments in early skate history.
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John J. Gouwens
Th Street
Public Service Co
Northern
Rey
John Kickert
South Holland, Ill
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Janes
Cery and Meat Line
Ripley Store
Dolton
PATHE
Summer’s Pharmacy
Hohman
State St
Hammond, Ind
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