Classified ads for farms homes and land near Thornton Salem Bernice Chicago area
For Sale and For Rent notices list several properties including a 17 acre farm land on residence in Thornton offered by A. S. Diekman, 40 acres near Salem Allegan County Michigan, and 8 acres near Bernice close to Pennsylvania Railroad. Two houses on 136th place and Leyden avenue with two and three lots plus two additional lots on 137th street. Half cash down, balance later. Contact L Hadorn at 251 136th place Riverdale or call Riverdale 894.
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Thornton
A. S. Diekman
Salem
Allegan County
Mich
A. & Diekman
Bernice
Pennsylvania
R. R
Mary J Gouwens
117Th Street
Chiago
136Th Place
Leyden Avenue
137Th Street
L. Hadorn
Riverdale
Local notices and wanted ads from Dolton area
Found by Mrs James Quinn a marble key ring with 20 keys. Owner call Th Pointer office. Wanted 2 or 3 room stock house in South Holland. Stat rice. Address F W Box 26 Dolton. For sale Fresh cow see H Meyer corner 154th St and Sekine Rd Dolton. For sale Thor motorcycle 9 h good condition inquire Jacob Kuipers South Holland. Thoroughbred Berkshire boar for service 2.00 Chas Daeh farm east 138th St Dolton.
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James Quinn
Dolton
South Holland
Stat Rice
F. W
H. Meyer
154Th Street
Sekine Road
Dolto
Thor Motorcycle
Jacol Kuipers
Chas
Daeh Farm
138Th Street
I am not poor says Leonardo da Vinci quote
The fragment presents a translated Leonardo da Vinci line by Edward Mc Curdy about poverty and desire. It questions place and self accountability, reflecting a discourse on wealth and aspiration.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Edward McCurdy
Carat origin traced to seeds and Greek word xeration
The carat weight unit in jewelry originated in India where seeds were used to measure weight. In Europe barley grains served this purpose while the East used vetch seeds. The term carat derives from the Greek word for vetch xeration.
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India
Europe
Jewel Superstitions Across Gem Lore
In olden time sapphire protected wearers from venomous bites and apparitions, emerald kept one steady against giddiness and sharpened memory, and ruby served as a powerful plague ward and a charm for cheerfulness.
Questioning the ruling principle in Marcus Aurelius
A reflection on self guidance from Marcus Aurelius asks who leads the inner life. The text urges constant self inquiry to identify the current ruling principle and its source whether child, youth, weak woman, tyrant, animal, or beast.
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Marcus Aurelius
Fair Play Imperative for Workers
The Exchange argues business requires fairness from both sides. Workers should demand rights yet show punctuality, courtesy, and restraint. Those who break the code are not playing fair and should keep silent on equal rights questions.
Safety Campaign Aims to Cut Crossing Accidents
About one hundred heads of departments and safety committeemen of the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad meet with Me H J Bell and George Hannauer to promote the National Railroad Accident Prevention Drive planned for Oct 18. Safety talks begin Oct 15 at Hammond and Pine Island with visits to Riverdale Dalton and other towns. Clergy are asked to preach on safety next Sunday and the 26th as posters alert the public. 13 safety agents back the effort to reduce crossing incidents.
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Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
T Gibson
H. J. Bell
Reva
Chicago
General Lanage
George Hannauer
E. G Steineck
Steink
Hammond
Pine Island
Riverdale
Dalton
la Grange
Franklin Park
Baseball Championship: Morgan Golrs Face Calumet All Stars
Morg a olts defeat Calumet All Stars in the oct. 1 1919 championship at Standards diamonds. Key players include M Reich and E Morgan for the Morg a team and Kollwitz Northam Corma y Unruh for Calumet with several fielding changes noted.
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Morgaolts
Calumet All Stars
Standards Diamonds
Lé8thau C
Sharp
Morgan Golrs
M. Reich
Rrappe
E. Morgan
Reich
W. Smith
G. Smith
Cormay
Unruh
Collirs
Ec Ferche
Schlamen
Koehler
Local reader shares a timely news tip with vivid flair
A reader offers a quick tip with humorous tone, promising useful facts and a smile. The brief invites more contributions and notes interest in timely true stories.
Lucky Man Praised for Ignorance at Church Conference
A church conference speaker attacked universities and education claiming gratitude for never being corrupted by college life. The bishop prompted a clarification asking if he was thankful for ignorance. The speaker affirmed the sentiment, noting he has much to be thankful for in his stance.
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Sevan
Compromise Over Pasture Heifer Ends With Offer
Si and Hiram dispute a pasture bill for a heifer kept ten weeks. Si demands sight dollars claiming debt, while Hiram insists the animal is worth little more than ten dollars. Si offers to keep the heifer for two more weeks in lieu of payment.
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Hiram
Cultivate the Memory in Social Exchange
The essay argues memory sharpens the mind and improves attractiveness by recalling names, places, and incidents. It questions dull minds and critiques reliance on others to retell events, urging personal effort in remembering details.
To Polish Glass with Alum and Chalk
A recipe notes rock alum ground fine mixed with lavigated chalk in five to one ratio to polish glass. It recommends dry brushing and chamois leather or velveteen for best results and cautions Chevy be kept free of lust or grit.
Tapestries Fetch High Prices at New York Auction
A sale at American Art Galleries in New York offered estate pieces from Augustus Kountze James Stillman and others and realized 57,11750 dollars. Charles of London paid 9000 dollars for four allegorical tapestries Italian sixteenth century. 6500 dollars for Harvesting Italian Renaissance tapestry. 5600 dollars for a Italian Renaissance hunting tapestry.
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Augustus Kountze
James Stillman
New York
Charles
London
Enroll November 2 to 11 in Progress Parade
A vintage voice recalls a merry-go-round scene and a shopper named Rastus Johnson riding for dollars, contrasting real progress with mere talk. The piece cites Boston Transcript chatter and Madame du Deffand on thinking versus parroting ideas.
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Rastus Johnson
Dollah
Rastus
Boston Transcript
Tattoo Removal Methods in Historical Practice
The article describes removal techniques including applying tannin solution with a tattooing needle, rubbing with silver nitrate, and using acids and remedies such as nitric acid salicylic acid glycerine chlor of form and a pepsin glycerine hydrochloric acid water mix.
Hour Glass Proves Essential Tool in Precision Drilling
An authority notes the hour glass remains vital for manufacturing twist drills where timing is critical. Proper sand quantity ensures accurate seconds or minutes when ganging multiple units.
Three Hundred Spartans Defend Thermopylae Verse
The speaker questions Persian vastness and pride as 300 Spartans led by Leonidas halt the invasion at Thermopylae. The lines praise Spartan resolve and the power of a resolute idea against overwhelming force.
Pumpernickel Bread How It Got Its Name
Pumpernickel is rye bread used by Westphalian peasants and prized in parts of Germany. Loaves can weigh up to 60 pounds. The name allegedly comes from a French cavalryman who called it Bon pour Nicholas meaning fit for Nicholas the horse.
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Germany
Nicholas
Watch the Exhaust in Steam Plant Bulletin
A government bulletin states the exhaust steam handling is the greatest single factor in the steam plant's operation and efficiency.
On Discarding the Old and Its Implications
A quotation contrasts discarding the old as insufficient or false with discarding the small as old. It notes reason guides the former while imitation merely imitates. Genius seeks to do more than predecessors, not merely be different.
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Lessing
Love's Labor Lost at Dinner Table Golf Talk
A young golfer narrates his day on the links to a partner at a dinner party. He realizes he has spoken throughout the meal while the lady remains quiet. She replies that she found golf nothing but sport and conversation, prompting a playful exchange.
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Riverdale Pharmacy
C. Orr, R. Ph
Base
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Sam
Singapore
Vallen
Frank L,packard
Far East
Greece
Thermopylae
Leonidas
George William Curtis
Chicago Heights
Illinois Central R. R
Matteson
Joliet & Eastern Traction Co
Michigan Central
Olympia Fields
Lincoln
The
Interurban Co
Arthur Struve
West End Ave
Conrad Kern
Indiana Avenue
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