See How We Wandered Toward Self Knowledge
Elsie Heath, owner of a small stenography office, confronts a heartbreak when Richard Ferris returns from war. She overhears gossip that shakes her, resolves to mend, and reunites with him after learning self forgiveness. Miriam and the staff witness a quiet turn to renewed cheer.
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Elsie Heath
Wilcroft
Richard
Miss Heath
Miriam
Miriam Brown
Blue Monday
Cross
Tisie
Elsie
Richard Ferris
Elstie
Juanes & Smith
Navy Blacksmith Shop at Artificer School
The village blacksmith shop becomes a Navy training site as the smith goes to sea to study in Navy schools. Blacksmithing is a valued iron trade with secure future prospects. The photo shows anvils at the Navy Artificer School reflecting active work and training.
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U. S. Navy
Navy
Jack
Local society notes and campus items from LaSalle area
Local items list residents visiting relatives and traveling to Chicago Rockford and Milwaukee. Names include Miss Helen Sweeney Miss Bessie Sechting Miss Margaret Rieter Mrs Anton Smardak Mrs Hunter Doris Schurtz Peter Cosgrove Raymond Fehr Joe Heilgeist Albert Calliari Peter Peradotto Mrs John Amsler Dr N A Ferri Mrs John Riva Mr and Mrs Heireien Miss Mary Belski Mrs Anton Loeffler Clara Heilgeist Mrs William Harris Andrew Koeur Irene Fhredt Peter Kolupka Emil Brogi daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Brogi operated on multiple visits from Peoria Granville Joliet Rockford Princeton DePue Gary Ind. and business ads for Hoover or Apex Cleaners and Thor or A B C washers appear. The Trimble Greenhouse donation to Camp Fire Girls is noted. The column ends with a reflection on Thiers and a note on nobility and service.
Dormancy and vernalization in plants through cold exposure
The text explains that after spring and summer growth a dormancy period follows before cold weather. Exposure to cold activates renewed growth, possibly via enzyme release acting on starches or changes in cell membrane permeabil ity. Cold, drying, or mechanical injury can trigger renewal, and dormancy can occur independently on different plant branches.
Happy Parents Welcome Baby Girl Riva
Mr and Mrs James Riva announce the birth of their daughter on Thursday evening June 10. The family is from their home and shares joy at the new arrival.
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James Riva
Some Hot Weather Irons for Easy Summer
A persuasive brief notes how ironing day is dreaded and promotes an America Beauty iron to ease chores. Bill Hollerich is cited as the order source, urging readers to purchase.
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America
Bill Hollerich
For Sale Two Bedroom Suites and Leather Furnishings
Classified notice offers two bedroom suites and leather chairs for sale. For further information call 159 L 1.
Poor Margaret Calls Her Mother A Failure
A five year old girl Margaret rebukes her mother after a guest leaves. The mother laments her efforts to raise politeness and kindness, but Margaret responds with a cutting remark that she considers her mother a failure. The exchange spotlights a child's blunt honesty.
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Margaret
Going to Church in Ancient Rome lecture in Philadelphia
Dr. George D. Hadzius spoke in Houston Hall about Rome’s temple views to Jupiter Minerva and Mercury. He noted Rome bred endless gods with catalogues for sowing planting reaping and daily tasks, and said ritual choked devotion and public sacrifices often lacked congregational participation.
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Rome
Philadelphia
Houston Hall
George D. Hadzius
Jupiter
Minerva
Mercury
Death of Goethe Revered German Poet Passes at Era’s End
Reports record Johann von Goethe's death on March 22, 1832 as Europe reflects on his life. Observers note his age and honors, calling him the greatest poet of Germany, with lasting praise for his luminous spirit and grand, melancholy life.
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Johann von Goethe
Europe
Germany
Marck
Navy Tug Guides Mighty Warship Through Panama Canal
View near Culebra Cut shows a small tug guiding a battleship through the Panama Canal with a Navy seaplane overhead. The caption notes size isn’t everything and that naval brains matter more than sheer power.
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Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
Culebra
U. S. Navy
Navy
Acey Doucie Tournament Among Sailors Sparks Salty Fun
The piece notes sailors favor Acey Doucie as a safe game and a tournament among men of the seas stirs excitement like boxing, claiming it’s essential for real salty players to learn the game and join in the lively pastime aboard.
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Uncle Sam
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Navy Blacksmith Shop
Sora
Helen Sweeney
Bessie Sechting
Peoria
Margaret Rieter
Ladd
Mrs
Anton Smardak
Chicago
Mrs. Hunter
Doris Schurtz
Dover
Mrs. Bisher
Granville
Peter Cosgrove
Raymond Fehr
LaSalle
Joe Heilgeist
Albert Calliari of
Caiergo
Sam Calliari
Peter Peradotto
Hhe Hospital
John Amsler
Peary
John Poroski
Leve
N. A. Ferri
John Riva
Mrs. Heireien of
Kewanee
Paul Heilgeist
Mary Belski
Rockford
Anton Loeffler
Clara Heilgeist
William Harris
DePue
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Andrew Koeur
Fred Fhredt
Irene
Clinton, Town
Anton Faletti
Hollerich
Peter Kolupka
Emil Brogi
James Allen
Joliet
Winnie Muir
Mrs. Allen
Muir
Wheaton
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Thor
Fred Guenther
Spring Valley
Josephine Guarneri
Helen Kinkin
Joseph Guarnilo
Thomas Trasko
la Salle
Princeton
Bernice
Elsie McGraw
Bernard Mew
Stany Wadzinski
A. J. Butterneck
Wadzinski
Gary
Ind
Trimble
Thompson’s Drug Store
Aeferte
Thiers
Gods of
Goethe
Acey-Doucie
W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Co
Illini
Thompson
Tri-City Tire Shop
Empire Tire
la Salle, Ill
Spring Valley, Illinois
George Loanel Tucker
The
Betty Compson
Joseph Dowling
Thomas Meighan
Paramount Artcraft
George M. Cohan
Frank L. Packard
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