Weekend Motoring and Visits Across Illinois and Wisconsin
A string of regional drives and social visits unfolds from Oak Glen to Grand Haven and the Dells of Wisconsin. Families from Harvey, Glen View, South Holland, and Lansing share gatherings with relatives, vacations, and guests at the Pearsall and Ward homes. A birth announces a 7 lb girl at St. Margaret's hospital on July 15. First Reformed Church of Lansing lists services in Dutch and English with Christian Endeavor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick VanHeest, Jr
Oak Glen
Nick Paarlberg
South Holland
Grand Haven
Mich
Walter Winterhoff
The
Dells
Wisconsin
Geo. Hornbrook
Chicago
Earl Pearsall
Var. Steenberg
Gilbert VanderAa
Peter VanDrunen
Walter Rex
Comstock
Margaret
Ligonier
Ind
Arthur Ward
Wm. Treharne
Harvey
Wm. Robinson
Ray
Alva
California
Andrew Ward
Chas. Fredericks
Lowell
Henry Munechke
E. J. Cochran
Jeanette VanSteenberg
Glen View
Ill
VanSteenberg
Crete
Frank McNary Homer Tucker
Isaac Nunley
Pekin
Wm. White
Mary
John Witvliet
West Bernice
Thos. Murray
Woodlawn
Lansing
Alfred VanSteenberg
Cecil
Victor ‘VanSteenberg
Los Angeles
Calif
Christ Frank
St. Margaret’s Hospital
First Reformed Church of
A. Karreman
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Allita VerKaaik
Wilhelmina Amptmeyer
H. W. Amptmeyer
John VanEss
Harvey, Nl
C. J
John Kickert
P. P. VanDrunen
Starved Rock
Susie Smits
Tony Schul
Gerrit A
Howard Pals
G. VanBuren
Zeeland, Mich
B. J. VanDaunen
Corsica
South Dakota
Writer Questions Angels Wings In Johnsons Dictionary
In Samuel Johnsons dictionary the word chicken once meant a young girl and slang long predated modern usage. A new English dictionary defines wing as a limb for flight of beings including angels, though artists and poets often misrepresent angels. R.K. Howe notes angels may travel by magic carpet rather than flapping wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Johnson
England
RK. W. Howe
Morocco a Safe Country Says Adventure Magazine
Adventure Magazine argues Morocco is safe for foreigners who mind their business. It dismisses sensational open season myths and notes that France and Spain control the region, with no history of foreigners being targets if one behaves wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor Vo
Adventure Magazine
Morocco
America
Rev Hoeksema to Preach in Oak Glen Hall
Notices from Oak Glen detail Rev H Hoeksema of Grand Rapids to preach at Bocks hall on Sunday July 24 with services at 9 30 am 2 pm and 7 30 pm. Corrections correct an earlier misidentification of a tour companion and report local illnesses hospital observations and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hoeksema
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bock’s Hall
Oak Glen
John Muilenberg
A. Tilstra
Chas. VanZanten
John de Waard
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Wesley Hospital
John DeWaard
Cedar Grove
Wis
Jacob DeWaard
Peter VanderZee
Ingalls Hospital
J. Geo. H. Voss
Bearcats
Public Service Co
G and L Band
Riverdale
Fairplays
Morris Park
Hammond
Rocket types and flight ranges across ordnance
The article explains rocket variation by type. A July fourth sky-rocket rising from a vertical launch may reach about 500 feet and travel up to 1000 yards at a 30 degree angle. The tracer artillery shell can match ordinary projectile range, with some types exceeding 20,000 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artilley
Why Do You Don't Shirley Invents Odd Phrase
A Los Angeles Times note quotes Shirley, a youngster who loves creating expressions. She jokes with her older sister about reluctance to walk before her fiancé calls, playing on a curious wording style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Lloyd George
Los Angeles Times
Best Memory Season
A note suggests memory may be stronger in summer than in winter, implying seasonal variation in recall.
Theatres listings Friday through Wednesday show stars and films
The notice lists Tonite Syd Chaplin in The Better Ole and May McAvoy in Irish Hearts for Friday and Saturday with Baby Snookum’s comedy and Pathe Review. Sunday features Ken Maynard in The Land Beyond Law and another Maynard Western about New Mexico. July 26–27 John Barrymore stars in Don Juan with a large cast in a burning life story of the greatest lover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonite
Syd Chaplin
Notable Public Safety Incident Involving Mockery
A Black individual was intercepted after taking clothing and a lunch bucket. He claimed poverty and hunger. A later shout warned an Irishman to watch for the bucket, followed by taunting on race. The exchange ends with a cryptic blunt comment from a figure named Tony.
Writing on Glass Ink Formula With Dried Glass Bond
An ink for writing on glass is prepared by dissolving ten parts of shellac in 75 parts of warmed methylated spirit. To this solution, 18 parts of borax are added, mixed with 25 parts of water, and 0.5 grammes of methyl violet are included.
Riverdale Theatre Weekend Showings Spark Mystery Drama
This notice advertises films at Riverdale Theatre including Terror at Bar X with Bob Custer on Saturday and The Telephone Girl with Madge Bellamy on Sunday. A Paramount picture, The Mysterious Rider starring Jack Holt plays Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Custer
Bar X
Madge Bellamy
Paramount
Zane Grey
Jack Holt
Coon Stole the Pants Story of the Brick Yards
A dialogue style piece recounts a missing pants incident at yard 35 after a kiln visit. Pete Maestro notices his missing pants and money while suspects point to a laborer nicknamed Murphy. A chase ensues across fields toward 188th street with Irish, Tony, Pete, and others in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Pete
Murphy
Pete Maestro
Chas. West
188Th Street
Ben
Jim
de Coon
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Gladys Lange
Niagara Falls
Ros
Hell
Gladstone
Leyden Avenue
P. and
G. Soap
Riverdale Theatre
Coon
Daniel C. Bachmann
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Ill
Dolton
L. H. Cleanser
Theodore Koch
Chicago Street
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