On Verge of War Reflections on American Temperament
An editorial excerpt argues the United States stands at the verge of war and must defend its ideals. It praises patriotic German Americans and warns against foreign domination while urging Congress to decide how far nations can bend laws before breaking. The piece cites Carl P. Morgan and stresses American independence and resistance to orders from rulers.
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Europe
United States
Congress
Washington
Uncle Sam
United States Secret Service
Germany
Emperor
Carl P. Morgan
Calumet Index
England
Dolton Civic Club Sets March 8 Meeting at Village Hall
The Dolton Civic Club will hold a meeting at the Village Hall in Dolton on Saturday evening March 8. All members are urged to attend as several important matters are to come before the group.
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Dolton
Europe
Calumet Region Seeks Bigger Share in County Roads Plan
The county plans 108.5 miles of permanent highways this year at a cost of 1 080 000 dollars. Calumet district reportedly receives zero miles and zero dollars, despite comprising a large county portion and needing improvements. A proposal may spark new ideas for the Ss E B M A and related groups to push for a fairer allotment in the Calumet area.
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Cook County
Calumet
Qianlan
South Chicago
Cmvic
Farmers Meeting Local No 20 on Growing Alfalfa
Farmers of Local No 20 C C T G F A will meet Wednesday afternoon March 7 at 2 oclock in Village Hall South Holland. Professor FE YT Ebersol speaks on the Growing of Alfalfa. All farmers invited. Ilexry Howert, President Frep Bactiman, Secretary.
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South Holland
FE. YT. Ebersol
Ilexry Howert
Community Notes From Ridge Newsroom Socials and Care
Ridge residents hosted guests from Chariton and Chicago including Mrs Charles Rowe and Misses Iemma and Luella Engel at the Anders home. A March 7 parent teachers meeting with a box social is announced. Emma Steinke and her mother are improving after illness. Ernest Dierkman Sr. suffered a hand cut while cutting wood but is recovering.
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J. Veldkamp
Woseland
Fred Ingel
Charles Rowe
Chariton
Iowa
Iemma
Luella Engel
Hr. J. Anders
Otto Fadke
Fred Meyer
A. Steinke
Emma
Ernest Dierkman, Sr
Harry Lostetler
Anlabelle Allen
Starvey
John Vandeursen
Bernice
Studebaker
Vandeursen
Grace Dickman
Chas. Rowe
Harry Packard
Melboro
Florida
Local and Personal News from the South Ward
Mrs. Carl Stiekweb is recovering after surgery at the German Deaconess Hospital following an appendectomy and tumor removal. The new Tallulah Hospital building is complete with operating rooms and nurseries. Other items note visits, birthdays, injuries, and social gatherings among local residents, plus a closing editorial praising the newspaper’s role in the community.
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Carl Stiekweb
Geman Deaconess Hospital
54Th
Morgan Streets
Bowen School Announces Division Final Spelling Contest
Bowen School will hold the division final spelling contest Monday evening March 5 at 7 30. Winners near Riverdale will compete for the division championship along with a few school musical numbers. The fire drill last week was quick with the building vacated in 40 seconds. The school earned a state certificate for satisfactory heating lighting seating space play grounds sanitation and discipline and received a Standard School sign plate for the entrance.
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Bowen
Riverdale
Hoffman
Dreadnought Progress Report Shows Three Ships Near Ready
Three battleships under construction at major yards reach 50 to 65 percent completion with New Mexico Mississippi and Idaho advancing fastest. Experts estimate usable combat readiness within six months if pace continues, while Tennessee and California remain on track for completion within 18 months. The piece also condemns slander and urges charitable aid to uplift others.
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New Mexico
New York Navy Yard
Mississippi
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Idaho
New York Shipbuilding Company
Tennessee
California
Mare Island Yard
Village primary election set for March 13
Riverdale board meets at village hall with full membership to appoint judges and clerks for the village primary. Trusty reports cover lighting, drainage, street repairs, insurance affidavits, water leaks and health concerns. officers named for election duties.
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Riverdale Board
Judiciaryv
Sellin
Dichl
Hrandt
Lotz
Diehl
Water Committee
Stieman
Diptheria
Halsted Street
F. W. Schmidt
Pinance
F. O. Bergold
Dalton
Gepgal Ad. Pub. Co
Kinney-Ilood Pty Co
Wee
Carl Krause
Bert Hawes
Cce
Standard Oil Co
Public Service Co
John Diebelman
Schward
Klick
Ripley
J. KR. Baker
Fred Ludwig
Edward Sehell
John Metevia
Alvin Wilkens
Joseph Neath
Dolton Woman's Club schedules meetings and notices
The Dolton Woman's Club will hold a regular Saturday meeting at Lincoln Avenue School on March 8 at 3 p.m. The music committee will chair. The regular monthly business meeting is set for Friday evening March 9 at 8 p.m. in Lincoln Ave School.
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Dolton Woman’s Club
Lincoln Avenue School
Lincoln Ave. Sehood
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Farmers Meeting
Frep Bactiman
Tlw Talliuaai Hospital
South Wad
Raymond Packard
J. R. Rat Thornton
Hiriam Vanderbilt
Henry V. Meeteren
Drednought
Dolton Womans Club
Lean Wertzerling
Pines
Schwab
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