South Holland notes community events and obituaries
The town’s regular meeting led by Rev. D. Laansma is set for next Monday at 7:30 PM. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lefers from Corsica SD traveling by Dodge in three days. Other items cover farm updates, church services, school moves, a death in the Stave family, and Brownell’s offer of lime at Thornton quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Laansma
Chris Lefers
Corsica
South Dakota
Gerrit Mulder
Mulder
Edgerton
Minn
Louis Workman
Russell Gibson
South Bend
Ind
Sam Vander Ploeg
Stoughton
Wrs
Nick C. Gouwens
the Square Garage
Anne Vinke
Rochester
Caldwell
Idaho
R. A. Gouwens
Northwest
Winnie P. Anker
Christian Reformed Church
Kaiser
Nellie VanZanten
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cornelius Kickert
Calvin College
Charles Stave
Catherine Elizabeth
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Oaklawn Cemetery
Brownell Improvement Company
South Holland
Farm Bureau
Thornton Quarry
Auto repair and battery prices at Mossell Shop Munster
Market notices list core batteries with 18 month guarantee and prices for 6 and 12 volt units at Mossell Auto Repair Shop in Munster Indiana. Local cabbage market price noted for kraut factory running and contact by phone Lansing 2 and John Meeter & Son.
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Dodge
Mossell Auto Repair
Munster
Ind
Lansing
John Meeter & Son
East Hammond mill hand celebrates return with news
A mill hand phones his boss at the East Hammond plant to say he will not come to work. He explains he just received a letter from his wife in the old country announcing a new baby and that he is going to celebrate. The boss collapses.
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East Hammond
Old Country
Lake County
Meaning of Bonanza in mining lore and language
The term bonanza began in Nevada mining camps as honmunza to mark abundant ore in the Comstock Lode era. It later extended to signify good fortune or a successful enterprise beyond mining.
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Comstock Lode
Nevada
Ozark Name Origin Tied to French Term
The name Ozark derives from Aux Ares a French phrase meaning with bows and described the region’s Indigenous inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Aux
Theaters Riverdale Theatre Page
Saturday Hoot Gibson stars in A Gentleman from America. Sunday Charles Ray in Alas Juilus Ccoaser. Wednesday and Thursday The Isle of Lost Ships with Milton Sills Anna Q Nilsson and an all star cast featuring thrills adventure and romance at the sea and treasure.
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Hoot Gibson
Charles Ray
Films Show Attract Audiences With 5000 Cast Reproduced Jerusalem Sets
Ra ETie presents Dustin Farnum in Bucking the Barrier on Saturday and Herbert Rawlinson with Alice Lake in Nobodys Bride on Sunday. The Fighting Blood and Christopher of Columbus are also advertised. Salome runs Tuesday and Wednesday September 18 and 19. The epic features 5000 actors, recreating the old city of Jerusalem including Jaffa Gate and Tomb of David inside Fox studios in California.
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Dustin Farnum
Herbert Rawlinson
Alice Lake
Christopher of Columbus
Salome
Old Jerusalem
Jaffa Gate
Tomb of David
Fox Studios
California
Reckless driving blamed for rise in grade crossing deaths
A Pennsylvania Railroad Insurance Department report shows July 1923 grade crossing deaths rising 119 percent to 46 killed and 39 injured, from 21 killed and 36 injured in July 1922. It notes autos crowded with passengers and driver distraction as key factors and cites deadly cross‑over crashes and intoxicated driving.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Insurance Department
Pennsylvania
Pullman Company poised for strong year and split plans
The Pullman company expects 1923 earnings around 13.5 million dollars on a 135 million capitalization, with a stock payout near 10 percent. Management plans to separate the manufacturing unit after stabilizing it, aiming to shield it from ICC jurisdiction, while rail equipment demand rises. Separate item reports whisky removal halted by injunction over warehouse rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Company
Pullman
Haskell & Barker Car Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Pessimist Quote Reflected in Shaw Insight
The text presents a Bernard Shaw quotation defining a pessimist as someone who blames others for sharing a mindset he despises. It frames pessimism as self projection and social disdain through a sharp aphorism.
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Bernard Shaw
Ostrich Life Span and Diet Highlight Plains Birds
Ostriches commonly live 70 to 90 years with rare centenarians. Nature Magazine notes their diet includes grass and grain and unusual items like pebbles glass or metal fragments to aid digestion.
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Nature Magazine of
Washington
Famous Books Mentioned In Christmas Gift List
A jumbled note lists titles such as The Good Book, Robinson Crusoe, Little Red Riding Hood, and Lubby s check book alongside references to a wife’s Christmas gift and various common books.
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Lubby
Call of God to Action and Duty sermon at Our Saviour's
The pastor preaches at 10 30 on The Call of God to Action and Duty. Sunday school starts at 9 80 with growing attendance. A layman will make an important post service announcement. Be present to hear it as the church advances in strength and numbers. All strangers welcome. P. Wike, Pastor.
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Wike
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Society Notices
Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 Junior League resumes Sunday at 3 00 afternoon Epworth League 6 45 evening worship 7 30 prayer meeting Wednesday 8 Notices of District Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and Calen M E church meetings follow with dates and locations including Ogden Park 68th Loomis Dalton Kanawha and Labrador aid efforts and officer elections Refreshments to follow and all invited Mrs H Potts secretary
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Junior League
Epworth Lague
District Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Ogden Park Church
The
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Calen M. E. Church
Waddell
Kanawha Avenue
Dalton
Oosterberg
Hartman
Labrador
H. Potts
Foolish Things Too Much Work Too Much Rest
Short aphorism from the Atchison Globe notes that both excessive labor and excessive leisure are foolish. The brief reflection contrasts busyness with idleness as a warning or humorous observation.
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Atchison Globe
Thought for the Day Reflects on Perspective
A brief meditation contrasts feeling poor with looking down and urges lifting one’s gaze to new horizons beyond daily constraints. It frames mindset as a mortgage on the sky and invites contemplation.
The Swan Down Powder Trade and Norway Supply
The best powder puffs are made from young swan down. Norway supplies the principal stock and about 40 000 birds are killed yearly for this purpose. Prices have risen steadily.
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Norway
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Henry Youngsma
Manhattan, Mont
Mrs
Cornelius Triemstra
Bonanza
Riverdale Theatre
Ra Etie
Pennsyvania R. R
Hammond
Chicago
Nowak Bros
V. 5S. Reiter
Hammond Superior Court
C. J. Frank
Oak Glen
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Austin Manufacturing CO
Harvey
Ill
John Ravesfoot, Jr
Union
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Illinois
Wm. J. Claussen
East 137Th Street
Riverdale
H. Zevenhouse
Woodbridge Avenue
Chas. Milhahn
Dolton
Steel Triumph
A. Claussen
E. 188Th Street
Ford
S. Dearborn Street
J. A. Kollar, M.D
Roseland
Nicholas J. Gouwens
Michigan Ave
Stotzer
Chiropractors
East 136Th Street
Riverdale, Ill
Monarch
Lighthouse Cleanser
Lighthouse Soap
G. I
G. Jacobsma
Washington Avenue
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