Ten Years Ago Amid Irish, Lodge, and Local News Highlights
Ten years ago in Dalton and Riverdale news cover Walter Giatae from Dublin visiting relatives, Charles Schnoor attending the Grand Lodge session as delegate from German Oak Lodge, and plans to visit Scotland South Dakota. Also notes Mrs Henry Dieck Sr returned from Cleveland, Mrs John Schug recovering, and two longtime residents F L Baecker and Henry M Goos buried at Oakland cemetery with large gatherings.
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Walter Giatae
Dublin
Ireland
Peter Ruiz
Charles Schnoor
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
German Oak Lodge
Dalton
John Paulsen
Thornton Tahn Roett Oar
Schnoor
Scotland
South Dakota
John Schug
Blue Island Hospital
Riverdale
Oakland Cemetery
F. L. Baecker
Henry M.goos
Snow Hits Lake Region With Two Inches On Ground
Two inches of snow blanketed the area last Wednesday morning and coated flower bushes in white. The cold spell extended across the lake region and the western areas, bringing damage to fruits and vegetation.
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Lake Tresion
South Holland Ten Years Ago Hosts 65 At 147th Street Event
South Holland residents recall a Friday gathering at 147th street with 65 guests enjoying speeches music and a dinner. Jack DeYoung returned from Sir Francis hospital after a serious operation and is recovering well. The Dykstra family visit from Denver lasts about three weeks and is remembered by locals.
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Vie
Denver
Colorado
Theodore
Herbet Dyhksua
Dykstra
Bernice
Modern Embalming and Ancient Egypt Compared
A science article discusses embalming as a modern refinement of ancient Egyptian techniques. It notes paraffin preservation, claims modern methods differ in appearance from Tutankhamun era mummies, and emphasizes durability, form, and color as outcomes of contemporary processes.
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Prof of
Patras
Gas cooking made easy with modern supply system
A historical notice touts gas cooking as easy and affordable. It contrasts wood stoves with contemporary gas ranges powered by a vast network of compressor stations, pipes, and gas holders, highlighting low costs under three cents per dinner in the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois service area.
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Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
Eastern Belief in Feminine Deviltry Explored by Host
A London audience hears a tale reflecting elder fears of female influence in calamities. The host questions the origin of misfortune after a laborer falls from scaffolding during palace work, and the prince insists a woman caused the accident through beauty and temptation.
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Willet
London
Ing Palace
Wonmlin
Proverbic Note on Affordability and Choice
Two can by as cheaply as one provided both work. When a woman cannot find a place for a thing she holds it in her mouth.
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Clifford Deloune
Jorce
Illinois utility workers support one third of state population
Attorney Harry J. Dunbaugh told the Illinois Commerce Commission that more than 3,000,000 residents rely on utility companies. He cited 85 thousand direct employees and hundreds of thousands of indirect livelihoods tied to Commonwealth Edison and Public Service Company of Northern Illinois, noting wage and dividend reductions amid stabilizing efforts.
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Illinois
Illnois
Poetoa
Harry J. Dunbaugh
Public Service Company of
Northern Ilinow
Commonwealth Edison Company
Illinois Commerce Commission
Mr. Dunbaugh
Uarbty
Ahnom
Commonwealth [Dison
Public Service Company
Northam Himam
Edison Company
Minow
Leap Year Prerogatives Across History and Law
Leap year customs linked to February have long sparked blame for romantic rules and marriage bets. A dubious 13th century Scottish law text cited a Margaret era edict, but historical timelines show no such queen, while France Genoa and Florence pursued similar laws and England had none.
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Scotland
Margaret
Baith
Alexander II
Joanna
John
France
Genoa
Plorence
England
Humble Beginnings of the Sunday School System
The Sunday school began as a Sunday meeting and instruction for children. Robert Raikes of Gloucester started a program in 1780 with paid teachers. London followed in 1784 led by Rowland Hill. Schools ran from late morning through 5 30 p.m. and spread to the New England colonies with Bishop Asbury credited for early organization in Hanover Virginia.
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Gloucester
England
Robert Raikes
Jillikes
London
Rowland 1Ill
Inngland
Fust
Bishop Asbury
Tlanover
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Henry Dieck, Sr
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry
August
South Holland
Thor
Public Service
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