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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

5

Calumet Region As Ideal Site for Federal Argor Plant

Henry W. Lee of the Calumet Record argues Wolf Lake and the Calumet district offer the best location for an $11 million federal argor plant. He cites rail and water transport, extensive regional industry, and multiple rail connections, though others favor the Lake Calumet banks.

Calumet Forron and Steel Industries United States Naval Board Henry W. Lee Calumet Record Wolf Lake Michigan City Gary Birmingham Ilinois-Indiana Lake Michigan Wolf River Chicago Lee Lees Calumet District Lake Calumet

Used Rope Route Novelist Brother's Death Drives Man

Charles Neumaier of 546 Wells Street brooded a year over his two brothers who died as German soldiers. After visits to Racine he bought a rope and hanged himself at the Central Asbestos and Magnesia Company on West Grand Avenue.

Charles Neumaier Wells Street Racine Central Asbestos & Magnesia Company West Grand Avenue Chicago Herald

George Schwantke Receives Gold Seal for Hotel Wales

The Lake Wales Highlander reports Hotel Wales proprietor George Schwantke earned a gold seal certificate from State Hotel Commission inspector A Z Brown scoring 98 percent. Two points were deducted for not using individual drinking cups at the public water cooler. these will be added to achieve a perfect rating. Brown praised Mrs. Schwantke for the hotel’s well kept condition and Lakewales’ notable inn.

Lake Wales Highlander Schwantke George Schwantke Hotel Wales Certifcate A.Z. Brown State Hotel Commission Brown Hotel Wales

Remarkable Teaching Record by Miss Della Caldwell

Miss Della Caldwell sets a record for continuous teaching in Monmouth schools since 1868. She has 47 years of service, each year nine months, all in the second grade, prompting readers to wonder if anyone can equal it. Educational Press Bulletin notes the feat.

Della Caldwell Monmouth

Daylight City Council Sessions Adopted in Chicago

Chicago formally establishes daytime council meetings for the first time the city history. Regular meetings will be held at 2 o clock Monday afternoons replacing the prior night sessions. The change occurred Tuesday with limited opposition, a few aldermen seeking to block it.

Chicago

Vocal Studio Opening in Dalton at 903 Chicago St

Announcement that after October 16 invites pupils for voice culture at the home address 903 Chicago Street Dalton. Lessons by appointment free of charge and special beginner rates offered.

Chicago St Dalton

Dolton Village Seeks Bids for Pocahontas Mine Run Coal

Notice to bidders from the Dolton Village Board invites offers for one small car of Pocahontas mine run coal. Bids must be delivered to the village clerk by 8 p.m. Monday October 16, 1910.

Dolton Pocahontas

Period of Adjustment Sparks Married Life Humor

In a light exchange a speaker asks why the first year of marriage is tough. The reply notes the wife must accept that the husband is not always the sole breadwinner and the husband learns his partner has a temper that surfaces at times.

Farms for Sale in Montana on CB&Q Railway Main Line

11,000 acres of high class agricultural land in Stern and Yellowstone counties Montana now open for settlement in 610 and 320 acre tracts along the Chicago Burlington and Quin Cy railway priced from $10 to $20 per acre. Interested parties write G Peters 10917 Wabash Ave Chicago.

Big Stern Yellow Stone Montana Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway G. Peters Wabash Ave Chicago

Employer's Liability Insurance Adverts Details

For Employer's Liability Insurance see A. S. Diekman agent First National Bank Building Dolton or phone Dolton 4 Adv.

A. S. Diekman First National Bank Dolton

Guernsey Cow Sells for 6150 at North Easton Auction

Lang water Dairy Maid a Guernsey cow sold at auction in North Easton Massachusetts for 6150. Buyer was Charles L A Whitney of Albany New York and former owner F Lothrop Ames of this town.

North Easton Mass Langwater Dairy Charles L. A. Whitney Albany N. Y F. Lothrop Ames

Young Men Wanted for Cost and Book Keeping Work

Advertisement from The Buda Company Harve y Ill seeking young men for office work in cost and bookkeeping departments. High school graduates preferred with some practical experience. Provide age, experience, salary expectations or call Pullman 335 employment department at The Buda Company.

Buda Company Harvey, Ill Pullman

Teacher's Gift Sparks Curious Reaction at International School

A teacher in a diverse school gave each student a Madonna figurine for Christmas. The gift brought joy, but one student's grin revealed a grimace of irony as he asked in a clipped tone if he liked it because he heard it meant nodding. The remark, noted by the observer, highlights language learning quirks.

Dia Indianapolia News

Montana farms for sale in Yellow Stone valley near Billings

Advertisement notes highly improved farms for sale in the Yellow Stone valley near Billings Montana near the railroad. Claims you can raise more per acre than Illinois farms with prices from 65 to 100 dollars per acre and easy terms. Rentals listed from 2 to 7 dollars per acre. Written inquiry to G Peters 10017 Wabash Ave Chicago Illinois.

Yellow Stone Billings Montana G Peters Wabash Ave Chicago

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Louis J. Wroble State St Adams Feacock Randolph WM. C. Zesch Leyden Avenue Riverdale Chavacy Ave Grand Crossin F. J. Higgins Wabasa Webster LaSalle St West Frank C. Ott Chicago Street Alion Henry W. Schnoor Edward F. Dillner Summer Garden Chicago St. Bolton, HL Telephone Chas Lockard Auto Tops 11Th St Robert Hanschmann Park Ave Frank Seestadt Ugeo. Tuch’s Indiana Ave 137Th Street Gus. Nordhoff Ch&s. Neumaier George Vocal Studio Carl Wuliff Irwin Avenue Walter Magay Riverdale 624 W. P. 133 Phil Sehmit Robby, Ind Grant Bros. General Machinists Cer 138Th St Montana Farms Roseland Richard J. Ton Real Hstath & Loans Cor 110Th St Michigan Ave Public Service CO Northern Illinois Hart Schaffner & Marx Roselands Best Ia Michigan Avenue Florsheim Shoes Stetson
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