Yehelandslide Clears County Political Shift
In a sweeping Republican victory last Tuesday even the Day Light Saving amendment and local measures passed. The article notes minimal remaining Democrats in southern Cook County and highlights district results with McCarthy, Volz, Castle, and Van Bodegraven, plus Dahlberg and Young leading in the Thirteenth District. It credits women voters and calls for support of President-Elect Harding. The Pointer will publish full election results next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
J. J. O'Rourke
Cook County
Hennesy
McCarthy
Volz
Castle
van Bodegraven
William van Bodegraven
Bernice
Van
Ryan
A. Dahlberg
Young
Foresburg
Soc
Riverdale
Harding
Funeral follows long illness for Dalton resident Fred Engel
Fred Engel of Dalton and the Ridge died Tuesday at 1 p m after an extended rheumatism and arterial illness. Born March 26 1861 at Berger Station Illinois he married Anna Meyer November 27 1886 and left eight children seven daughters and one son. Survived by widow eight children four brothers and one sister and one grandchild Ardeth Anders. Funeral today at 2 p m at home then Sandridge M E Church where he had been a member since childhood. He was a farmer and member of Calumet Camp Modern Woodmen of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Engel
Dalton
the Ridge
Mr. Engel
Berger Station
Illinois
Anna Meyer
Anna Raue
Charles Raue
Chariton
Iowa
Henrietta Anders
Herman Anders
Emma
Luella
Dorothy
Laverne
Pearl Engel
Herbert
Ardeth Anders
Andrew
George
John
Ernest Engel
Clara Balsiger
Sandridge M
Farmers' Notice Meeting in South Holland Farm Bureau
The Cook County Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at the village hall in South Holland on Wednesday evening November 10 at 7 30 o'clock. All members and others interested in the Farm Bureau movement are invited. Seed and fertilizer orders will be taken up at this meeting. Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Farm Bureau
South Holland
Farm Bureau
Voge Abt
Atvesmu
Switzerland Leads in Mutes
In proportion to population Switzerland has many more deaf mutes than any other country, a statistic highlighted by observers noting a high relative rate of deafness among the Swiss population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Koreans Said to Have Powder 200 B C
The article claims Koreans produced gun powder as far back as 200 B C, noting ancient origins of the incendiary mix.
St Mary's Annual Fall Bazaar And Local Notices
St Marys church to hold its annual fall bazaar at St Marys school hall on November 10 13 and 14 with all welcome Mrs R V Trimble and daughter Goldia visiting Marion Indiana Mr Trimble's mother Mrs L L Fort Dalton M E church Ladies Aid to host a public dinner November 18 at noon in the church basement public square meal fifty cents Dalton theatre offers a trip through and above the clouds during the storm period on Trumpet Island Wednesday November 10 Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s School Hall
R. V. Trimble
Goldia
Marion, Ind
Mr. Trimble
L. L. Fort
Ladies’ Aid
Dalton M. % Church
Trumpet Island
Dalton Theatre
P .M. Smith
St. Paul
Minn
Vsit
Dalton
Ed. Claussen
Evanston
St. Pauls Church
Edward N. Burwell
Charles Robert
Toronto
Canada
Chicago Street
South Holland
Riverdale Theatre
Norma Talmadge
Raymond Packard
Harry Packard
Frank Beck
Albert Beck
136Th Street
Riverdale
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
California
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dalton M. E. Church
Country roads save city commute costs this spring
Country residents note city workers spend hours daily traveling to jobs. They argue investing a few dollars this fall in fixing bad country roads could cut the larger cost of commuting next spring.
Local Happenings and Notices From Dalton
A Dalton column rounds up visits from Crete Illinois and Evanston Illinois families, theatre ads, Halloween mischief, and church events. Mrs. Burwell and son plan a Toronto trip, new Chicago street paving opens, and Norma Talmadge screens at Riverdale Theatre with dates listed.
Dolton Woman's Club to Hold Meeting at Edith Dolton Home
The Dolton Woman's Club meets at Miss Edith Dolton's home with Joyce Walkerly as secretary. The Friday evening gathering is scheduled for November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Woman's Club
Dolton Woman’s Club
Edith Dolton
Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Drive Aims for Record Aid
The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute acts as agent for the tuberculosis Christmas Seal in Cook County. Everyone urged to help make this year record breaking, with towns and villages of Cook County expected to boost support. The seal features the double barred red cross as the international insignia of the tuberculosis organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Cook County
Tuberculosis Organization
Pullman Night School Opens at Free School of Manual Training
An evening program starts November 8 at the Pullman Free School of Manual Training. Classes meet three times weekly from 7 to 9 PM covering English mechanical drawing cooking mathematics machine shop practice. Most sessions run Monday Thursday and Friday. Apply now as demand may exceed capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Free School of Manual Training
Diekman Anniversary Party and Local Updates
Mr and Mrs Frank Diekman celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary with friends last Monday evening. A missionary from Africa will speak at German M E church on November 14 at 730 PM. Mrs Russell Bales visited from South Holland. John Berger recovers from pneumonia, Dr John Berger from Chicago attended his father. Henry Alt and family relocate to the Camp Ground area. Ladies Aid German M E church to hold a sale and coffee at Berger school on November 11 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Diekman
Mr. Alker
Africa
M. E
Henry Vandenburg
Russell Bales
South Holland
Ridge
John Berger
Chicago
Norman Engel
Michigan
Henry Alt
Hammond
Henry Sellhorn
Camp Ground
M. E. Church
Berger School
Disagreeable duties argued as best started early
The author insists that identifying a duty early minimizes discomfort. Evasion or delay increases displeasure and wasteful hours of hesitation, making the eventual decisive action harder.
Postponement of Hard Time Party for Epworth Leaguers
Unlooked for conditions compel postponement of the Hard Time party previously set for Friday. The new date is Friday November 12. All Leaguers should attend and bring friends.
India’s Rich Floral Diversity Highlighted
The article notes India hosts roughly 1,500 native plant species, about half again as many as Europe, emphasizing the country’s unparalleled botanical variety.
Birds and Traps Curious Birds Draw to Traps
Birds often seek traps as a source of easy feed and safety, a habit that can aid trappers and provide material for ornithologists. As birds migrate they may approach traps, increasing nuisance for trappers and offering study opportunities for scientists.
The Voter's Puzzle
A humorous reflection on political races notes that two candidates provoke strong reputations, one praised as a patriot and the other mocked as a fool, with public opinion split on which label fits which person. The piece comments on the polarized view that accompanies election contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Chronicle
A Harvey Aviator Joins Government Air Mail Service
Harwell Thompson of Harvey ex army officer and former bank cashier joins the government air mail fleet. He travels east and west from Maywood over Riverdale and Dalton several times weekly, battling snow storms, engine trouble, and fuel limits while delivering mail and voting when needed. His three ton twin six engine plane can reach about a hundred miles per hour and relies on instruments in blinding snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwell Thompson
Harvey
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Dalton
Hoxie Farm
Thornton
Toledo
Chicago
Government
Maywood
Harwell
Bryan
Ohio
Public Sale At Dick Poort Farm Near Lansing
The undersigned will sell at public sale at Dick Poort s farm one mile north of Lansing and one mile east of Range Line Road near the Calumet River and Ft Wayne Railroad on Friday November 12 1920 at 1 00 PM sharp. Items include a gray mare 13 years old 1300 lbs a sorrel horse 15 years old 1300 lbs 18 pigs ten stacks oats straw two stacks millet hay about three tons a double harness a buggy harness a truck wagon a riding disk a John Deere plow a double set drag two one horse cultivators a seed drill a cradle set sieve a set cultivator 200 bushels oats 25 bushels corn a buggy a road cart a potato digger a corn stock cutter and other articles. Cash terms. CG VAN VELSEN Proprietor. FRED J. CASTER Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Poort
Lansing
Range Line
Calumet River
Ft. Wayne
John Deere
CG. van Velsen
Fred J. Caster
Dolton Dolton M E Church Hosts Rev. Kelly Sermon
Dolton M E Church invites the public to Sunday services at 11 led by Rev. Charles A. Kelly on the topic Justice to the Forgotten Man. The Epworth League meets at 6 45 conducted by Vincent Methodist members, with social and prayer meetings Wednesday at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Albritton
Charles A. Kelly
Brother Kelley
Dolton
Rock River Conference
Epworth League
Vincent Methodist Church
Card of Thanks to Dalton Fire Department and Neighbors
I wish to thank the Dalton Fire Department for their quick action in saving my property from more serious damage and my neighbors for their willing assistance. Paul Schubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Fire Department
Paul Schubert
Jud Tunkins Says Woman Run Feats Worry Rich Uncle
Jud Tunkins warns that a young woman’s display of speed in her new automode drives concern for a wealthy uncle. He argues the act could be more dangerous than wild animals to human life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Tunkins
Judunkins
Softening Dry Paint Brushes With Vinegar Method
A brief instruction notes that hard dry paint brushes can be softened by placing them in vinegar and allowing ten minutes to mellow, then washing in soapsuds.
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Nick
Senate
House
Mickie
Gexgraie Lowe
4Oo Bros
Enchelopedia
John Schrivly
Crete
Ill
N. T. Lorenzen
Joyce Walkerly
Sec’y
Harriet Fulmer
R. N. Tuberculosis
Pullman Manual Night School
Epworth
India
Europe
Air Mail
Dolton M. E. Church
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