Red Cross Traces Unfounded Stories To Source
A Chicago Red Cross statement urges tracing malicious rumors about Red Cross garments and sale of products. Marquis Eaton and Allan J. Carter call on auxiliaries to publish the reply, identify sources, and cooperate with the Department of Justice to stop the propaganda harming soldiers and sailors.
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Pointer
Red Cross
Harry Robinson
American Red Cross
Marquis Eaton
Chicago
Eaton
Camp Grant
Allan J. Carter
United States
Department of Justice
Warning Against Fraudulent Government Agents
Police chief Sorgenfrei warns the public about impostors posing as government agents to seize excess canned goods from private homes. They claim authority to inspect basements and fruit closets then demand a small tax on what they call surplus supplies. Authorities urge vigilance and report suspected scams.
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Sorgenfrei
Impostor inspectors warned after police contact
The Blue Island Sun reports Chief Sorgenfrei told Hinton Clabaugh of the department of justice that visiting men claiming to inspect homes are impostors and should be arrested. If a fake appears at your home, refuse and call the police immediately.
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Sorgenfrei
Hinton Clabaugh
Department of Justice
Blue Island Sun
Electrification planned for rail line from Chicago to Matteson
Illinois Central outlines a large scale electrification from downtown Chicago to Matteson once city approval is given. The Homewood terminal will handle yard switching and distribution, reducing downtown congestion, with 300 acres of land and adjoining Hazel Crest and Calumet Country Club area noted.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Harvey
Homewood
Chicago
Matteson
12Th Street
South Water Street
Hazel Crest
Calumet Country Club
Chicago Daily News
Bond Proposal for Cook County Branch Hospital
An appeal from the Cook County Press Club urges voters to pass a $1,000,000 bond issue at the November election to build and equip a branch hospital at 95th and State Streets. The letter cites long transfers to the main hospital and fatal delays, seeking humanitarian support from readers.
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Cook County Press Club
New Branch Hospital
95Th
State Streets
Calumet
Cook County
Carl P. Morgan
G. F. Roberts
Thos. F. Kinney
F. H. Burke
Federal Reserve Bank official thanks press and public for Liberty Bond drive
Governor J B McDougal of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago expresses gratitude to the press Liberty Loan committees banks bond houses and countless citizens for their devoted support in the bond drive. The statement highlights the role of the Fed as fiscal agent for the United States Government in selling Liberty Bonds.
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J. B. McDougal
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
United States
Liberty Loan Committees
Patriot spirit praised for liberty loan success
The article lauds the broad volunteer effort behind floating the Second Liberty Loan in the Seventh Federal Reserve District and thanks the hundreds of thousands who subscribed funds to support the government.
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Federal Reserve District
University of Chicago NCO Training Corps Invites Registrants
The University of Chicago offers drill sessions at Stagg Field from 7 30 to 9 30 every evening excluding weekends. About 1 000 men at Camp Grant trained here before deployment and many became noncommissioned officers. Join tonight.
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University of Chicago
Silly Worship of Wealth in a Wealth Obsessed Age
Agnes Reppler critiques society’s fascination with money and luxury in Atlantic style prose. The column notes sensational headlines about wealth tempt readers, likening luxury displays to exotic spectacle. It argues modern reports focus on opulence rather than meaningful events, leaving readers both repelled and curious.
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Agnes Reppler
Pullman
Lloyd
Dick Swiveler
Winancelal
Portable Hydraulic Press Bends Large Pipes Safely
A new portable hydraulic press is described as highly powerful for bending large pipes into any desired curve without causing damage. The device promises efficient on site shaping with reduced injury risk.
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Peacock
Randolph
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Dolton
Lincoln Ave
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