Socialist Letters Spark War of Words in The Pointer
Riverdale November 11 1917 editor Thos F Kinney receives letters from readers about socialism. One writer defends socialism as advanced democracy while condemning wartime socialist critics. A second letter from Henry Muller rebukes an edition alleging German American manipulation of votes in the Socialist ticket and calls for loyalty to the nation.
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Riverdale
Thos. F. Kinney
Pointer
Tom
Vote Shift in Lansing Illinois Sparks War Time Debate
Letter from F C Drake discusses Socialist victory in Lansing and Dalton Illinois during 1917 elections. He questions why Socialists gained support, defends backing the government and president, and asks why Lansing and Dalton saw Socialist votes while urging democracy and a war for freedom. He contrasts monarchy with democracy and calls for unity in World War I efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Kaiser
Bill
Germany
Dalton
F. C. Drake
Definition of an Acre Through English History
The term acre traces to Latin and Anglo-Saxon roots describing a field of any size. It defined land by how much a yoke of oxen could plow in a day during Edward I's era. Under George IV a standard size of 4,800 square yards was established.
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Edward I of
England
George IV
Riverdale Volunteers Stage Benefit for Ninth Ward Soldiers
The Ninth Ward Patriotic League organizes a two evening moving picture show at all Ninth Ward theatres on November 26 and 27. Tickets cost 15 cents and proceeds fund comforts for Riverdale soldiers in training, including warm clothing and other aid, with sales via The Pointer office Douglas Drug Store and Richard Iless Barber Shop.
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Ninth Ward Patriotic League
Ninth Ward
Pointer
Douglas Drug Store
Richard Iless
Riverdale
Local and Personal News of the Community
Henry Gundaker receives letters from sons Harold and Irwin in France with the American army. Harold plans to join the football team on Thanksgiving Day. Rumors of injuries persist but are unfounded. William Stern Jr. returns from Camp Grant as a capable young soldier. Henry Mattiesen enjoys a short furlough and training at Rockford. Mr and Mrs M H Jenness travel to Camp Logan Texas to visit son Donald with the 127th field artillery. A small sum found on Leyden avenue near 188th street. owner to claim at The Pointer office. Andrew V. Gary enlists with the 23rd Engineers, heads to Columbus Barracks then Meade and France. Red Cross all day meeting planned at Wilcox Jenness Building on Wed Nov 28. Our Savior's Church ladies thank attendees of the supper. Umbrella prize won by Mrs Henry Wilkens. defense prize won by Mrs Florence Sullivan. P T A meets at Lincoln Avenue School Tue Nov 27 at 8:00 pm. Dolton theatre reports big business for Fox "the Spy" at Harvey. same picture shown Wed Nov 28 at Dolton. John Shilling completes Main Street rolling work in Dolton. Misses Ida and Emma Brandt join Kensington Lodge No 50, Order Eastern Star. Christian Science Society of Dolton holds services in A O U W Hall Sundays 10:45 am and Wednesdays 7:45 pm. Y M C A fund drive announces full amount raised with expected surplus. Chicago district shows strong results including 118 Chinese contributors totaling $835. a widow saves $1.16 in pennies. Boston exceeds its quota by a million dollars.
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William Stern, Jr
Camp Grant
Billy
Henry Mattiesen
Rockford
M. H. Jenness
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Donald
127Th Field Artillery
Leyden Avenue
188Th Street
Pointer
Andrew V. Gary
C. & E.I. Round House
23Rd Engineers
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Camp Meade
Maryland
France
Red Cross
Wilcox-Jenness Building
Ladies of Our Savior’s
Uch
Henry Wilkens
Hedtke
Florence Sullivan
Lincoln Avenue
J. Hruby
Dolton Theatre
The Horse and Victory in War Time Transportation
The article notes horses and mules are exported to the Allies at about 35,000 monthly. U S needs in France will require about 11,000 horses monthly. Losses in Europe exceed 1,300,000 per year. America is estimated to have around 20,000,000 horses.
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France
Europe
Good Cheer o the Dolton Boys in France
The Line-From-Home-Club packed seven boxes of Christmas goodies for Dolton soldiers in France with poems by Miss Jouncys. The items include peanut butter, soap, toothpaste, cocoa, milk, bouillon cubes, candy, gum, towels, and even a humorous hand grenade container.
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Dolton Boys
France
Dolton
Elith
Jouncys
Degree of Honor Meeting Calls Members to Attend
All Degree of Honor members are urged to attend the next meeting on Tuesday November 27 for by laws revision. A social hour and refreshments will follow the regular session.
Great International Livestock Exposition in Chicago
The article urges Chicago to support the annual livestock exposition held December 1 to 8, calling it the food training camp during a world meat shortage. It highlights eighteen years of showing better stock and notes Hoover designated the event as crucial for food supply.
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Chicago
Hoover
For Sale and Rent Notices from Wichert to Blue Island
A collection of classified notices: 40 acres near Wichert in good shape four miles south of Momence offered by Van Domlin Bros. house for rent eight rooms on 146th Street near Ludiana Ave. six room flat for rent. lost white poodle named Neering found in Riverdale with Prince on collar. reward. Itemized ads include sale of light driving horse buggy and harness. stove fork sale at Riverdale. job ads for general housework at Blue Island. yard clerks and stenographer needed for C. E. I. office Haney. welding positions at Buda Company Harvey Illinois.
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Wichert
Momence
van Domlin Bros
Dalton
146Th Street
Ludiana Ave
Inquire Simil Verhoeven
Lurvey
Chas Daehn
Sheridan St
Riverdale
Neering
Prince
William Neering
T. T. Gouwens
South Holland
Manila
Douglas’ Drug Store
Illinois Federation of Womans Clubs meets at Sinai Temple
The Illinois Federation of Womans Clubs held its annual meeting at Sinai Temple with delegates Mrs. John Jamieson and Mrs. George Engel and alternates Mrs Carl Wetterling and Miss Edith Dolton. A resolution urged club women to limit yarn use for family until after the war. A dancing class at Village hall Wednesdays at 8 with Miss Rutherford from the Chicago School of Physical Education teaching the latest steps and Miss Rudy as pianist.
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Illinois Federation of Womans Clubs
Sinai ‘Temple
John Jamieson
George Engel
Carl Wetterling
Edith Dolton
Rutherford
Chicago School of Physical Education
Rudy
Red Cross Knitting Bee Invites All Men to Learn
The notice urges all true Americans to join a knitting bee at Riverdale on Saturday evening November 24. Competent ladies will instruct men in knitting to support Red Cross work. This first call asks men as well as women to participate and do their bit. Harry Robinson, President.
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Red Cross
Riverdale
Harry Robinson
Norman Engel Heads South for Winter Stay
Norman Engel left yesterday for Oklahoma to spend the winter with a cousin. Herman Faden has completed his jury service. William Mong of Evanston visited the L Schroeder family this week.
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Norman Engel
Oklahoma
Herman Faden
Lerman
Fellows
Herman
Wm. Mong
Evanston
L. Schroeder
Dalton area church events and band dance dates
Coming events list multiple community fundraisers and a concert: Immanuel Church Dalton hosts a gate of aprons and fancy goods on December 6 with lunch. St Pauls Lutheran Church Christmas sale December 8. St Marys Church fair begins November 1. Dalton Concert Band holds first dance at Svenkens Hall November 24 with music by Vintney Orchestra. George Dell accompanied by Mrs Dell will sing new songs with tickets at 50 cents and free for ladies.
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Immanuel Church
Dalton
Ladies Aid
St. Paul’s Evan
Lutheran Church
St. Mary’s Church
New School
Svenksen
Vintney Orchestra
George Dell
Resolutions for Mrs Elizabeth Smythe Remembrance
The Riverdate Stelief Corps No 279 expresses deep sympathy for the death of Mrs Elizabeth Smythe. The resolutions note the loss to the community and members pledge to spread copies of the resolution in records, print it in the local paper, and forward to the bereaved family.
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Elizabeth Smythe
G. W. Spencer Stelief
Riverdate
Josephine McLaughlin
Mary Perry
Mary lKerguson
Royal Neighbors Meeting Notice in Dalton Village Hall
Mary E. Tuesdale Camp No 8148 of the Royal Neighbors of America holds meetings on the 1st and 8th Tuesdays each month in the Dalton Village Hall. Josephine McLaughlin serves as Oracle, Lulu Berger as Recorder, and Pauline M Slaughter as Receiver.
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Mary E. Tuesdale
Royal Neighbors of America
Dalton Village Hall
Josephine McLaughlin
Oracle
Lulu Berger
Pauline M. Slaughter
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VOX Populi
Socialist Friends of
Socialist Party
Henry Muller
East 184Th Street
Henry Gundaker
Harold Gundaker
Irwin
Harold
John Shilling
Main Street
Misses Ida
Emma Brandt
Kensington Lodge No
Order Eastern Star
The
Christian Science Society of
Y. M. G. A. Fund
Boston
Sammins
Ilinois
Grand Old State
Colgate
Burke
Union St
Blue Island
Haney, Ill
Buda Company
Harvey, Ill
Red
Ridge News
Royal Neighbors
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