State Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed by Illinois Governor
The proclamation dated October 1 1914 urges public action to prevent fire waste. It calls for cleaning premises, inspecting heating systems and chimneys, and strengthening building regulations and fire drills in institutions factories and schools across Illinois. The measure cites 1914 fire losses and deaths and assigns observance to October 9 1914.
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Fire Marshal Department of
Illinois
Ilinois
Springfield
Ember
A.D
E. F. Dunne
Harry Woops
Vanderaa 80th Birthday Celebrated at Dolton Home
The 80th birthday of Nicholas Vanderaa Sr. of Dolton was celebrated September 7 with a full house at his home. A dinner was served by his daughter F Albrecht. Gifts included cigars, an extra fine box from his brother Tunis Vanderaa, and a fine suit from his three daughters P Prince J Velkamp and F Albrecht. He noted improved eyesight and good health.
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Mr. Vanderaa
F. Albrecht
Vanderaa
Tunis Vanderaa
P. Prince
J. Velkamp
Albrecht
Makeup of the Armies Now in the Field
The Sun lists German and allied formations by unit. German infantry company 250 men, battalion 1 000, regiment 3 000, brigade 6 000, division 12 000, army corps 40 000. Similar breakdowns show cavalry, artillery and engineers, with total corps 40 000.
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Army Corps
LT Army Corps
Public Auction Notice at Cook's Livery Stable
Notice of sale for a horse and gear left at Cook's Livery Stable on August 22 1914. Owner must claim and pay charges by September 21 1914 or item will be sold to highest bidder. Horse is black and blind weight 1300, wagon heavy express. C. C. Cook Blue Island Illinois.
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Cook
C. C. Cook
Blue Island
Male Pipe Fish Care for Eggs in Pouch Like Custodian
A behavior note describes pipe fish where males protect the young. Newly laid eggs are secreted beneath folds on the male’s sides, forming a pouch. After hatching the male carries the young inside this pouch until they are capable of fending for themselves.
Art of Living Compared to Wrestling
A fragment quotes Marcus Aurelius noting that living well resembles wrestling, not dancing. It describes a man who cannot know his movement or measure in advance, must stand firm against chance, and secure himself as events arise.
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Marcus Aurelius
For Sale Hard Coal Heater Item Notice
For sale a hard coal heater advertised with contact inquiry at The Pointer office.
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Pointer
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State of Illinois
Nicholas Vanderaa, Sr
Dolton
W. P
John Turkstra
CAS
Dalton
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Laxacold
A. J. Ferner
Dentist Riverdale
Cottage Grove Ave
Riverdale
Indiana Ave
Paul Heydebreck
Mason Contractor
Calumet Hotel
Riverdale, Ill
Pihone Hammond
Hammond Monumental Works
B. H. Krueger
Hohman St. - Hammond
Emil Fischer
E. 137Th Street
Roseland
Richard J. Ton
Rehal Estate & Loanns Cor
110Th St
Michigan Ave
Cucky
Heteitfgulmen
Dalton State Sank
Buick
Hudson
Eel
F. O. B. Flint
Detroit
Roseland Auto Sales Co
FORDS
Calumet, Worth
Thornton
Paris
Orland and
Lémont
Richard J. Ton S, Kammers, Jr
A Beckmann
10Th St
Mich. Ave
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