Soldier dies after crossing Dolton street injury
Balthanis Rekoszie 33, a recently re enlisted soldier with 18 months overseas service, visited his nephew Frank Bruzas in White City on Sunday November 9. He crossed Main street when cars blocked the crossing and was struck by a northbound bojack. Found 30 minutes later by switchman Ed Wirtz Jr he was taken to St Bernard's hospital where he died Saturday from a broken leg and internal injuries. He was buried at St Casimer cemetery after funeral services at Lithuanian Catholic church Roseland. Rekoszi, formerly employed in C and BE I rip track yards, was Lithuanian.
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Balthanis Rekoszie
Doltor
Frank Bruzas
White City
Main Street
Ed Wirtz, Jr
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Dolton
108Th Street
Roseland
St. Casiner Cemetery
ReKoszi
Letter From Wm Lau Describes Hard Times in Borup Farm
William Lau of Borup Minnesota writes of tough farm conditions in November 1919. He describes hail destroying 260 acres of grain and scarce funds for buying supplies. Snow and cold create blizzard conditions and block travel including the school bus. He notes insurance or bailouts and closes with greetings to friends.
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William Lau
Berup
Minn
Billy
Pathy
Tom
Wm. Lau, Borup
St Luke's Court 186 Postpones Meeting to Friday
C. C. F. notice announces that due to Thanksgiving, the regular meeting night falls on Thanksgiving day. St Luke's Court 186 will meet Friday February 28th. All members requested to be present.
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St. Luke’s Ct
Live Stock Trends and Housing Sales Amid Postwar Shifts
The piece notes cattle and swine gains in the United States and declines in other nations, suggesting meat demand will stay strong. It also reports on Uncle Sam housing in Hammond being appraised for sale to renters or owners under a recent Congress amendment and reflects on coal miners ending a strike after reviewing election results.
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United States
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Uncle Sam
Hammond
Congress
New Express Packing Rules Take Effect December 10
New express rules to protect merchandise in transit will start December 10 after approval by the railroad administration. Paper wrappings and ordinary paper boxes are banned for shipments over 25 pounds. strong wooden, fibreboard, pulpboard, or corrugated strawboard containers are now required. Shippers have time to adjust before the date.
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Railroad Administration
American Railway Express Company
Days of 49 Camp at Harvey Lodge Elks Next Week
The Days of 49 event at Harvey Lodge of Elks in Elko will turn the temple into a 1849 mining camp on November 26 and 27. Members and guests in camp garb will include notable figures like Minkskin Mike and Deadwood Dick as part of the festive circus run by Lea son, with misbehavior punished in a dark hole.
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Harvey Lodge of Elks
He Elks
Minkskin Mike
Deadwood Dick
Overland Pete
Wild Bill
Dan McGrew Leason
Evers DeVries Wedding in Roseland Church
Miss Tienie Evers of Riverdale and Mr. Andrew DeVries of Chicago wed on Wednesday November 12 at the Third Christian Reformed Church of Roseland with Rev Hylkema officiating. They begin housekeeping at 11745 Wallace Street West Pullman as friends extend warm wishes for happiness and success.
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Tienie Evers
Riverdale
Andrew DeVries
Chicago
Third Christian Reformed Church of
Roseland
Rev
Hylkema
Wallace Street
West Pullman
Pointer
Thornton High School Football Trip to Chicago Heights
Thornton High School students will travel to Chicago Heights to watch the final game of the season against Bloom Township High School on Saturday at 2 30 p m The Twin City garage buses will transport the group leaving Harvey at 1 30 p m and returning after the game
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Bloom Township High School
Chicago Heights
Thornton
Twin City Garage
Harvey
Dolton M. E. Church Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock special music and a sermon by the pastor. Reading of the President's proclamation followed by an invitation for all to attend and share in a Thanksgiving meal. Rev. Albritton will preach next Sunday morning and welcomes everyone.
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Albritton
High class jazz bands pull funds for epilepsy care
A report notes elite jazz ensembles allocate profits to support an epilepsy patient, highlighting the strain on ordinary orchestras to fund similar care. The piece contrasts lavish acts with common groups unable to cover such costs.
House Broken Theatrical Talent In Modern Stage
A viewer notes the shift in acting styles as contemporary performers blend old school discipline with new techniques, pondering whether modern actors are as professionally trained and contained as earlier stage talents.
Thanksgiving Reunion At The Old Family Hearth Store
A nostalgic note suggests watching a movie to mark a Thanksgiving family gathering. The piece links homefires and shared memories with cinema as a focal activity.
Coal Strike Injunction Sees Staggering Action
The injunction against the coal strike is described as staggering, while some strikers stagger for different reasons, reflecting unusual disruption and tension in the labor dispute.
Dalton Local Briefs Face Winter Tales and Upcoming Events
Henry Dreger and family returned from Minnesota, driving a Ford from Riverdale in September. Nick Dyke of Riverdale came home from Siberia after 18 months, recounting winter hardships. Dalton Methodist Sunday school plans a Thanksgiving Social for Nov 22, 1919, 2:30 to 5, for families. Mrs. Edward Schulte won a quilt raffled by Our Saviour's Church Ladies' Aid. Christmas Sale set for Dec 3 with supper. Frank Blaisdell Dancing School hosts a Dance Carnival and Prize Night on Nov 22 at the Village hall with Kissen's New Orleans Jazz amplifying. Arthur Stern back from overseas, in good shape. Camp M. W. A. postpones Thanksgiving meeting to Nov 28. Andy Vandenberg’s hand infection led to surgery and lasting impairment. optimistic about future work. German Lutheran ministers held a northern district conference at St. Paul’s Church. Brickmakers Local Union No. 5 meets Nov 28. Mrs Henry Hahn recovering from hospital. Wertman family continues recovering from illness and operations. John O'Brien adds two-story expansion with stucco finish. John Conners’ four-apartment building nears completion after a previous carpenters’ strike. December 2 brings Riverdale Theatre’s Mary Pickford film The Hoodlum. Ridge notes report chimney fire at M. Vandursen residence. minor loss. Scrap iron movement grows amid auto collisions. criticism of wasteful paper stock. Sheep shearers scarce. Weill Street employs lamb shearers. If police chase Reds, expect Red Eye jokes.
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Nick Dyke
Riverdale
Siberia
Nick
Dalton
Arthur Stern
Calumet Camp
Andy Vandenberg
Wesley Hospital
Andy
St. Paul’s Church
Brickmakers Local Union No. 5
Henry Hahn
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Wm. Wertman
Blue Island Hospital
Wertman
John O’brien
John Conners
Henry Schmoor
Mary Pickin
Hoodum
Dalton School Notes Warns Against Child Visitors
School notices inform parents to stop sending younger siblings to visit classes and outline truancy rules. October attendance figures are listed for Lincoln Ave Chicago St and High Lawn schools, with staff changes noted and a new Dal ton Community library branch planned at Highlawn. The obituary of S J Hinkle is reported from Saratoga Ind. and a final line advocates relocation of absolute free speech to Central Africa.
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Lincoln Ave
Chicago St
High Lawn School
Marsh
Agnes Carroll
Mae Park
Mack
Waddell
Jennie Flood
O‘conner
Dalton Community Library
Highlawn
Cray
Opposition to unions mirrors pay raise resistance
Some opponents of teachers forming labor unions are the same who refused any pay increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lbor
Conservatives Face Fall From Haymow Fate
A fragment notes a group described as conservative people who avoid planes meeting a fatal fall from a haymow. The brief references a dangerous rural accident context with no named individuals or locations.
Public Health Column Highlights Rural Health Efforts
Rural Cook County Health Division author Harriet Fulmer notes public health progress and school based programs. She recalls Dr. MacLure from Bonnie Briar Bush and details draft nutrition concerns, Maywood Melrose Park nursing leadership, a school health day with Mrs. Palmer, and the National Country Life Association meeting at LaSalle hotel with speakers including Dr. George Vincent and Dr. Eugene Fisk.
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Herriet Fulmer
R. N
Cook County
Dr. MacLure
Bonnie Briar Bush
Almidhty
Weelum MacLure
Drumtochy
Maywood
Melrose Park
Palmer
National Country Life Association
LaSalle Hotel
Cook County Rural Public Health
George Vincent
Eugene Fisk
J. J. Rose
The Right to Happiness at Dolton Theatre Friday
Dorothy Phillips stars in The Right to Happiness the biggest picture of the season at Dolton Theatre Friday. Eight acts, gripping story, admission adults 25e children 15e war tax included. Tonight.
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Dolton Theatre
Dorothy Phillips
Evelyn Greeley
Betty
Mrs. Carter “de Haven
Bethel Barrymore
Johny
Riverdale Theatre Week Preview With Starred Screenings
Saturday features The Root of Evil with Phillip Yale Drew and a Bill Hart story. Sunday offers Sessue Hayakawa in The Man Beneath. Wednesday presents Ethel Clayton in The Girl Who Came Back with a Paramount Mack Sennett comedy. Thursday shows Bryant Washburn in The Gypsy Trail and Eddie Pelo in Lure of the Circus sixth episode plus Aeriel Disaster and a comedy. December 2 promises Mary Pickford in The Hoodlum.
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Phillip Yale Drew
Bill Hart
Sessue Hayakawa
Ethel Clayton
Paramount Mack Sennett
Bryant Washburn
Eddie Pelo
Aeriel
Mary Pickford
Two Spots Highlight Rural vs City Life
A brief observational piece contrasts farmers who care for poultry yet complain about farm machinery costs with city residents who pity winter country towns then walk crowded streets without engaging with strangers. The commentary notes people neglect tools left outdoors and the disconnect between urban and rural daily life.
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IL. C
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Dolton M. E. Church
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Henry Dreger
Minnesota
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Engine Co. No. 18
Weill Street
Dalton School
J. M. Deam
O. C. Hinkle
Saratoga
Ind
S. J. Hinkle
Pennsylvania Co
Della
J. Deam
A. B. Hinkle
East Chicago
O. C
R. R
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Earl C
Princeton
Minnie
O. R. Warren
Ridgeville
Thetis
Deerfield
Deris
Union City
Central Africa
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