Garden land offered by Cook County supervisor
Cook County Superintendent Sauers announces three thousand acres in Forest Preserve suitable for garden purposes. Locations include fields east of Calumet river, between Little Forest View and 77th streets, and east of Halsted street. Various parcels total hundreds of acres with arable land and clearings described along Halsted, Cottage Grove, and Glenwood Lansing corridors.
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Sauers Hag
Announ
Cook County
Calumet River
Little Forest View Avenue
Little Calumet Rivers
Grove Avenue
Glen
Tor
Eighty-Third Stret
Charles G
Halsted Street
Ashland Age- RR
Phirtieth Street
wood-Lansing Road
Glenwood Lansing Road
Sixth Street
Chicago Heights
Charity relief chaos sparks local aid scramble
The article notes confusion in committee work as families fed by local charities struggle. Marion Mackquodale aims to take over quickly, while Riverdale and Dalton groups push seed and ground provisions amid County relief delays. June 1 relief rules leave bread and molasses scarce.
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Marion
Macquodale
Propper
Thornton
Schwarte
Cammel
Dalton Relief Committee
Riverdale
Kirach
Catholic Charity
Woodshed to reopen as Cart's Colonial Cottage
The Woodshed, a noted dining spot for teachers and office workers, will reopen in a few days as Cart's Colonial Cottage and Bandwich Shop under Mrs. Louise Haupton Carr. Miss Edith Dolion, creator of the prior Woodshed fame, remains at home with a fractured hip but is gradually recovering on crutches.
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Cart
Bandwich
Louise Haupton Carr
Carr
Edith Dolion
Dthya
Dolton Resident for 60 Years Laid to Rest
Grandpa John Krueger, born October 23 1844 in Pommern Germany, died after a paralytic stroke. He lived in Dolton since 1872 with Fredericka Spierling, had 9 children, 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral held at St Pauls church with internment at Oakland Cemetery.
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John Cut Krueger
Oakland Cemetery
Dolton
Ward
Pommern
Germany
Fredericka Spierling
John
William
Carl
August
Riverdale
Augusta
Wm. Beck
Freda
John Lotz
Wayland, Wich
Henry
Delton
St. Paul’s Church
Kemnitz
Riverdale Completes Spring Cleanup Under Manley Leader
Riverdale completed its community cleanup yesterday under the leadership of Larry Manley. A squad of 40 workers cleared vacant lots and alleys of rubbish and conducted house to house canvassing to gain homeowner cooperation in cleaning up premises.
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Metropolitan
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Riverdale
Mr. Manley
Manley
Claussen
Rupert C. Pearock
Larry Manley
Obeldobel Charge Stricken From Docket in Riverdale
The charge against former village collector Oswald Obeldobel was stricken off Judge Fisher's docket on May 4 with leave to revive if found. Assistant State's Attorney A C Buc ciere noted revival if Obeldobel is located. No trial until arrest. auditors report funds not accounted for show an increase. Mrs Emily Claussen left for Birmingham Alabama to visit her son Arthur for several months.
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Oswald Obeldobel
Riverdale
Fisher
Fejetale
A. C. Bucciere
Obeldobel
Vilage Pr
Dent Claussen
Cheldabel
Visher
Emily Claussen
Birmingham
Alabama
Arthur
Mother o Mine submission by Mrs Oliver Henry
Poem fragment describing a mother’s comforting presence through childhood and sorrow. The lines reference baby shoes, scuffs, years past, and feelings of a mother’s guidance. The poem appears truncated with a broken Mother’s Day emphasis.
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Mother O
Oliver Henry
Indiana editor decries sensational journalism in 1920s plea
Samuel E. Boys of Plymouth, head of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association, urges members to combat sensational and turn journalism as dangerous to true American life. He cites Wendell Phillips on the press as a school, pulpit, and counselor, warning against stinky stories and distorted crime coverage.
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Samuel E. Boys
Plymouth
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Boys
Jst Lye
Wendell Phillips
Los Aneles
Winnie Ruth Judd
Chicago
Virgil Kirkland
Valparaiso
al Capone
Community notices of local events and fundraisers
May events include St Pauls Ty Taitheran school entertainment on May 11 in the school auditorium with adult and child admission. American Legion Auxiliary No 293 hosts a May 20 pinoche party at Molton Village hall with door prizes. Emmanuel church Dolton social May 6 8 p.m. 10 cent admission. Mrs L Ripley hosts a card and bingo fundraiser May 13 2 p.m. for Community chorus music costs. Admission 25 cents.
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St. Pauls Ty
Taitheran School
Paul Gall
Molton
Tmmanuel Church
Dolton
Local and personal notes from Dolton and Riverdale area
Summary of local items including court fine for Willie Donald, motor shop ads, Mother's Day promotions, homecomings from Miami, new Ford owner Eugone Lynch, park facilities opening, fire department call, prowlers at a store, birthday party attendance, University of Michigan Varsity Glee Club election, sailor Samuel Richter in the Navy, shop space changes at Peter Kipleya store, and Indiana harbor rail gate incident involving John Hanley.
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Eugone Lynch
Acme
188Th and
Halsted Street
Riverdale
Ford
Silvertown
Herman Baumpartner, Jr
Lawrence Brandt
Kenneth Stuthem
William Clayton
West 11Th Street
Truman Steinka
Dolton
University of Michigan
Michigan
Lester
Samuel Richter
Killian Richter
BOTW
188Th Street
Navy
Samuel
Chicago
U. S
Heron
Pacific
Manila
Bay Philippine
Admiral Dewey
Peter Kipleya
FE. 187Th Street
William A. Reich
Witsch
Thornton Township Taxpayers League Presses Assessor on Land Values
A Thornton Township Taxpayers League committee met with County Assessor Jacobs to push for reduced frontage and farm land values. President Walter Haines and members presented estimates and received assurances of further review, with plans to reconvene Thursday to pursue expected reductions for local taxpayers.
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Thornton Township Taxpayers League
Fnally
Thorater Township
Theyser
Walter Haines
Jacobs
Wim, Maurer
Diekman
Edward Stahnke
Kirsch
John VanderAa
Jossloot
Tax League
Thornton Township
Ivanhoe Woman's Club Elects Officers in April Meeting
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club held its April 26 meeting at Mrs. G. L. Reasor's home. Elected officers are President Mrs. W. B. Nichols Vice President Mrs. F. E. Martin Secretary Mrs. W. B. Graves and Treasurer Mrs. Joseph Dowling. Reasor was assisted by Mrs. Zilberger and Mrs. Rabe. The quartet entertained with music. Regular meetings resume in October.
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Ivanhoe Woman’s Club
G. L. Reasor
W. B. Nichols
If’. E. Martin
W. B. Graves
Joseph Dowling
Reasor
Zilberger
Rabe
Dalton Relief Committee Report
The Dalton Relief Committee notes the work has shifted to the Cook County Bureau of Public Welfare with Marion Macquodale in charge. It thanks supporters for their kindness and provides a winter relief activity report totaling 1281.90 dollars as compiled by Chas I. Murphy, treasurer.
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Relief Committee
Cook County Bureau of Public Welfare
Marion Macquodale
Dalton Relief Committee
Village of Riverdale Announces Officials and Payment Details
Notice names Arthur L. Lussenhop as treasurer and Albert R. Lambert as collector for Riverdale. Payments may be made to Mr Albert R. Lambert. Peter J. Kurz is the Village Clerk.
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Arthur L. Lussenhop
Riverdale
Albert R. Lambert
Alburt R. Lambert
Peter J. Kurz
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Kodak
Mrs. Krueger
John Carl Krueger
Chicago Tribune
the Yellow Press
Borg
Mise Ione Day
S Molmes
The
Firs
al Hank
Holton
Holly Gwile
Hamer Harriaun
Mute Island
California
Willie My Donald
Western Avenue
Chicagn
Mother Fiay
A. Russ Lambert
State Street
Miami
Florida
Mary Louise
John Boyd
Danville
Ralph Dengler
Dolton Park
Leon Warren
Jane
Mary
Laurelville
Ohio
J. M. Deam
Dalton Fire Department
Pank Sehmiedl
Main Street
Gladstone Go
Kensingtom
John Hanley
St. Joseph
Mich
Slieman
Indiana Harbor
Vmalated Street
Hanley
Thoanewond
Thornton Township Tax League Committee
Woman’s Club
Napron
Chas I. Murphy
Joint Emergency Relief Fund
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