Thanksgiving notes and local updates from Homewood
The Pointer shares Thanksgiving reflections and a collage of Homewood news. It mentions illnesses like typhoid and diphtheria in local families, changes of residence, a Michigan trip planned, newly married couples, a newborn, and a coal supply note. It closes with a deer hunting report from Ka Soupham in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silberman
Adelia
Bert Heuer
Michigan
Bert
Wolverine
Joe Hunt
Maria
Main St. Joe
Wm. E. Dee Co
Harvey
C.nieburger
Canada
Ernst Dawe
Christ Nuesler
North Dakota
John
A. Steiner & Son
Homewood
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
August Ahrens
William Heise
Mary Rehberg
Lieise
Kenry Lieise
Division Street
Pointer
W. Nl. Glothier
B. Lieuer
Ka. Soupham
New Mexico
Theodore
Ideal Room Temperature For Sedentary Lifestyles
The text states an ideal room temperature range for sedentary individuals is between 06 and 70 degrees. It explains that below this range the body’s heat regulation tightens peripheral vessels, causes internal congestion, and increases the likelihood of catching a cold.
Backsliding Santa Claus Provokes Domestic Frustration
Mrs. Peavish recalls her fiancé promised to be her Santa Claus and slide up and down the chimney, but now he rants about cleaning ashes from the grate after their marriage.
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Santa Claus
Village Board Holds Meeting and Approves Bills
South Holland village board met Tuesday with all members present except President Anker. They approved all bills, discussed wiring and lighting upgrades, street repairs, and liquor license renewal. Local social event planned. residents report travel and hunting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Anker
Central Electric Co
Morris van der Aa
GC. & C I. Railroad Co
Esse Ees
Gerrit Brandwick
J. Santiford
Cece Ences
John Kickert
Ead
Jacob P. DeYoung
Wasaw Lumber Co
Fort Wayne Electric Co
Arthur W. Hersey
Ae Village Board
Chicago Street
Conny Gouwers
Three Oaks
Mich
Harry Swets
John Romeyne
Mexico
China's Grand Canal, world's longest waterway
The Grand Canal of China is the longest certified waterway, stretching about 600 miles from Tungtu to Hangchou. It holds the record as the world’s longest canal across historical and geographic landmarks.
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China
Tungtu
Hangchou
Opportunities Always Present Train of Opportunities
A Wheeling Register quotation column argues life offers a constant stream of opportunities rather than a single chance. It contrasts New Yorkers and western governors debating distinctions between east and west, joking that New York would set the dividing line, with a nod to the Hudson as guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof James
University of Illinois
New York
Wheeling Register
Reluctant Criticism Under Moonlit Bays
A girl gently pushes Augustus aside in moonlit bays and teases his appearance. She suggests changing his hair dye and remarks on his mustache, revealing a teasing yet affectionate exchange between them.
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Augustus
Great Value of Coccanut Tree for Food and Shade
The cocoanut is valuable as a food and drink source in tropical regions and serves best as shade. It highlights the tree’s dual role in nourishment and cooling shelter.
Riverdale Village to Sell Roan Horse Fire Horse
An ordinance of the Village of Riverdale authorizes selling the Roan horse known as the Fire Horse kept at Peter Ripley 137th Street barn. Bids due by January 11, 1918 at 8 PM, with certified check required. bids opened January 13, 1918. village reserves right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Peter Ripley
the Pointer
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By Louis Schoof
Prince
Tom Prince
Millford
Louie
Fred Mather
Lina Ehbrecht
South Holland News
Dee Co
Starvey
T. G. Payson
Salvation Army
Jersey City
Vandenberg
Paul Vandenberg
Eastith Place
Chicago, Ill
Illinois Central Time Card
Leave City Randolph Street
South
Frown Rivergals
Ly. Randolph St
Indiana
R.R
Chicago
Dolton
Oakdale
Panhandle
P.C.C
St.l
Dalton
Chicago S
FW. Schmidt
A. D
F. O. Kaneom
W. Schmidt
Star Market
Pierson & Wulff
Leyden Avenue
Herman Anders
Riverdale Pharmacy
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