South Holland Ad Listings and Local Notices
Local notices advertise goods like men's tan oxford shoes and Pullman carpets with ongoing paint brand emphasis. Real estate offered by John Ravesfoot Jr. includes a fine seven room house at 15735 State St. Listings mention life events, an August 1922 obituary, a seventh birthday party, a home sale to Nick VanDommelin, and a bank savings drive. An auction of Buurstra household goods is planned.
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Buapen UT Ab Hove
A. Dykstra
South Holland
John Ravesfoot, Jr
State St
Minois
Benjamin Dornbos
Aggie Blankenstyn
Elizabeth
William
Henry
John
Bertha Kneeland
Rev
D. Laansma
153Rd Street
Harvey
Oaklawn
Thornton
Dorothy Marie
S. Buurstra
Nick VanDommelin
Buurstra
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
Gertrude T
Lucille L. DeGraff
Winnie P
Abbie N
Sophia W. Anker
Bessie Paarlberg
Mabel Koedyker
Riverdale
Helena Hatfield
Logansport
Ora
Keots
Star City
Ind
Card of Thanks from the Phoenix School PTA Bazaar
The Parent and Teachers Association of the Phoenix School express thanks for donations and hearty cooperation at their bazaar held April 27 and 28. G. Nimzik, See.
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Parent and Teachers Association of
Thehoenix School
Notice of Annual Meeting of Co-Operative Onion Set Growers
Notice for the Co-Operative Onion Set Growers Association annual stockholders meeting at Village Hall South Holland Cook County Illinois on May 22 1922 at 1 30 PM. Elect two directors for three years vote on dissolution of the association and transact other business. Dated April 18 1922 signed by the president and secretary and board of directors.
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Co-Operative Onion Set Growers Association, Inc
South Holland
Cook County
Ilinois
Co-Operative Union Set Growers Association, Incorporated
H. P. Paarlberg
The Wonderful Yigsis Fromm Bagdad to the sea
An odd travel note describes rivermen avoiding deep channels and shallow sands. It mentions Bagdad bound river steamers and ships drawing about eight feet, with vessels floundering on shifting sands after passing Bagdad.
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Bagdad
Eggplant grows north to latitude 42 degrees
The eggplant, named for its egg shape, is a tropical vegetable related to the potato. It can be grown successfully via the United gates as far north as latitude 42 degrees. The eggplant is described as nutritious as cabbage and a cauliflower.
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United Gates
Methodist Episcopal Church schedules include Mother's Day services
Sunday school at 9 45 with Thos H Plattin as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 led by the pastor. Epworth League 6 45 in the evening. Evening worship with the pastor in charge at 8. Weekly meetings and special classes announced with reminders for officers and members. Mother's Day May 14 to feature Rev Polemus H Swift and sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Thos. H. Plattin
Polemus H. Swift
D. D
A. BE. Blomberg
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Week Schedule
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church notes daylight saving time begins services at 10 30 a m with the sermon What God can do through the despised and 7 30 p m sermon by the pastor. Wednesday music drills run at 5 30 p m led by Prof Geo Stump. All are welcome to attend. Good singing is emphasized.
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Geo. Stump
Great Art and Character in Ruskin’s View
A concise reflection contrasts art gift with amiable disposition noting that good men need not be painters yet great art requires both talent and integrity. The quote from Ruskin emphasizes the union of skill and honest mind as essential to true artistry.
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Ruskin
Esperanto Survives as Prison Invention Claim
In a Polish prison, Deetur Damenholf allegedly created Esperanto during his 1a years of captivity, making it the lone language among many claimed universals to endure.
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Deetur Damenholf
Wry Lent on the Oak Slae In Court Mapy A Rap
Wry commentary notes trouble and disappointment leading to a dark mood in a local setting. The piece references a figure avoiding confrontation and hints at social pressures during a grim period.
Hatwear Link to Baldness Endorsed by Scientist
A noted scientist cautions that excessive hat wearing may cause baldness. The remark, echoed in social chatter, spurs discussion on hair loss risks and daily headgear choices.
London store displays fountain and red herrings remark
A London shop decor includes a miniature fountain but no goldfish in stock. A young girl overheard says, I suppose when they are grown up they are red herrings, reflecting sly criticism of the display.
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London
London Post
Love and the Leveler in a Common Ground
The Oregon Journal notes a shared ground where the wise and the foolish meet: they both fall in love and pick up their pens. The piece frames romance as a leveling force inspiring writing and reflection.
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Oregon Journal
National floral emblems across European nations
In Greece the violet is named national emblem while Italy favors the white lily the pomegranate is chosen by France and Switzerland adopts the edelweiss as its national flower.
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Greece
Italy
France
Switzerland
Theatres Dolton Theatre and Riverdale Theatre Listings
Dolby Dolton hosts a week of films headlined by A Voice in the Dark and The Secret of the Hills with Antonio Moreno. William Duncan stars in Steelheart and The Bear Cat features Hoat Gibson while Constance Binney and Mary Miles Minter anchor Sunday shows.
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Dolton
Fotoplayer
Voice
William Duncan
Antonio Moreno
All Star
Sensa- Riverdale
Hooat Gibson
Constance Binney
Mary Miles Minter
Coldest Places In The United States
Trayre Mont is cited as the coldest location in the nation with winter temps lower than Alaska’s. Point Barrow at the extreme north records about 64 degrees below zero, while Havre often drops below 60 degrees.
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Trayre. Mont
United States
Alaska
Point Barrow
Lnvest
Havre
Brooklyn Man Sues for Divorce Over Hair Lair Incident
A Brooklyn man seeks divorce after objecting to his wife having a lair bobbed. He claims the act reveals larger ears than he anticipated and faces a court challenge to allow the breakup.
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Brooklyn
We Must Hang Together Quote At Declaration Signing
The quoted line attributed to Benjamin Franklin at the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 1776 emphasizes unity. Franklin allegedly warned that without unity the colonies would face shared peril and perilous consequences.
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Benjamin Franklin
Millionaire on paper, pauper in own right query
A terse exchange asks who tried to borrow fifty dollars and declares the man a millionaire on paper, meaning he is a pauper in his own right. The remark highlights perceived financial pretension and underlying hardship.
Then Cupid Gets Busy In A Quirky Bit Of Period Humor
A fragment from The Ghost Girl by Mary Marlowe discusses misinterpreted self and favor. A Boston plumber’s bill notes a curious item for a man and boy seeking a smell priced at $1.75.
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Cupid
Ghost Girl
Mary Marlowe
Boston
For Sale Classified Notices From Riv erdale and Surrounding Areas
A long list of 49th district ads offering for sale cottages houses lots cows chickens and farm produce in Riverdale Dolton South Holland and Bernice. Items include 3 cottages on Indiana avenue 5 room house on Irwin avenue 7 room house on Main street and a small summer house plus lots on 137th place a Jersey cow white Wyandotte chicks and pigs a roadster horses and onion seed. Contact A C Reich Richard McDonald Mrs A J Perry B W Swets Wm Maurer Herman Paul T Van Kalker W J Van Drunen J Sterk and John Sterk for details. 49-4p 49-3 49-2p 49-1 49-4p 50-2p 60-1 441f 48-3p
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Riverdale
A. C. Reich
Indiana Avenue
Richard McDonald
Irwin Avenue
Dolton
A. J. Perry
Main Street
Sheridan Avenue
137Th Place
Wm. Maurer
Herman Paul
138Th Street
Bernice
B. W. Swets
South Holland
Ill
T. van Kalker
W. J. Swets
Jacob Menzilaar
Chicago St
Dalton
Mitchell
Wm. VanderVeen
School Street
Kern’s
TY Gouwens
Poorman
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Wm. J. van Drunen, Jr
159Th Street
John Sterk
Cottage Grove Ave
Better P. O. Service Tips for Speedier Mail
A postmaster advises readers on clear addressing and careful handling to speed mail. Keys include legible full addresses with street and house number, directional prefixes, the sender’s return details in the upper left, proper stamp placement, appropriately sized envelopes, secure packaging, and depositing mail promptly at the post office.
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Pos
The Fat Man as Zone EnemY Morley Argues
Christopher Morley remarks that the fat man is his zone enemy and implies obeying the injunction to love one's enemies in the Boston Trans script.
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Christopher Morley
Boston
Aunt Het Recites Quiet Theory of Conversation
A brief exchange notes a man’s irritation when interrupted during talk while women prefer simultaneous chatter. The remark reflects social quirks about everyday speech patterns and gendered communication norms.
In Memoriam Aileen Reich A Year After Her Death
In dearest memory of our little girl Aileen Reich who died a year ago May 3. There’s a rest for little children above the bright blue sky who love the Blessed Saviour and cry to the Father. A rest from trouble and sins. every pilgrim shall rest eternally. From Mamma Daddy Brother and Sisters.
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Aileen Reich
Mamma
Daddy
Community grief expressed for infant Mildred Born
Mr and Mrs Fred Born thank neighbors and friends for their sympathy after the death of their infant daughter Mildred in a brief note of appreciation.
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Mildred
Fred Born
Niagara Falls Erosion Rates Reported by Geologists
Geologists describe Niagara Falls retreat as steady with the Horseshoe Falls eroding about five feet annually while the American Falls recede more slowly. They estimate the Niagara Gorge formation took between 20 000 and 35 000 years.
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Niagara Falls
Lake Erie
Horseshoe Falls
American Falls
Nie Agara
Missouri Beekeeping Industry Highlights State Output
Missouri beekeepers market about 600 thousand dollars worth of honey annually, positioning the state as a central hub for the nation’s bee and honey industry. The report notes Missouri’s prominent role in honey production and commerce following the 1920s era.
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Missouri
Seldom Woman Frowns on Flirtatious Husbands
A witty provincial line notes that women tolerate husbands who flirt only if they belong to another woman. The quip frames marriage fidelity through playful jealousy and social norms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bb. W. Swets
G. Nimzik
Co-Operative Onion Set Growers Ass‘n., Inc
H. P. Deyoung
Oscar H. Breyfogle Elmer R. Berger
Peter Molenaar
WM. J. Schmidt
Tunis Verduin Board of Directors
THE
Better P. O. Service
Het
Memoriam
Rinkema Bros
S. & H. Green
B. M
Swift
Bardwick’s Grocery
South Holland, Ill
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