Greatest Prison Nears Completion at Joliet
The Joliet State Penitentiary, described as the world’s largest and most up to date, nears completion. The design features 90 rooms per tower with external cells, ample sunlight, a prison farm for fresh dairy, and extensive hospital facilities. Superintendent John L. Whitman and his wife spearhead the project with plans for moving prizes, athletic events, and frequent entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
House of Correction
New Joliet State Penitentiary
John L. Whitman
Ndt
Cuticura Heals Skin Trouble Reported By Buyer
A Kansas resident recounts three years of pimples on the face and neck. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, three cakes of Soap and two boxes of Ointment healed the eruption. Signed by Mr Pansy Ellsworth, Rt. 2 Bonner Springs, Kans., Feb. 28, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Ellsworth
Rt. 2
Bonner Springs
Kans
Prison reforms at Joliet learnings and farm program
The article details Joliet prison setup with a psychiatry department for new prisoners, followed by tower assignments based on mental condition. It notes segregation of highly dangerous offenders, patient-like treatment aims, and a farm work program with 150 inmates in cottages under one night guard. A recent census lists 2,276 inmates, 425 of whom faced murder or manslaughter convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsa
Whitman
Joliet
Billy Stirs a Deckside Bacon Escapade
Wa Ker narrates Billy sniffing bacon in a ship galley. A door collision knocks over a seaman and a tray of glass tumblers. Billy fends off a mop wielding cook and steals bacon while Stubby and Button flee, planning to escape the boat before trouble escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Seilor
Stubby
Button
Stuby
Radio Listings Show National Broadcasts Across Major Stations
A Montague of stations from WTAM to WGY and KDKA advertise Saturday night programs with dances, orchestras, and sports scores. Listings note Moonlight broadcasts, concert bands from Detroit to Pittsburgh, and time signals amid a Madrid bank payment suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WTAM
WRHC
Westinghouse
KDKA
WGY
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
WJZ
Cleveland
Wtam Dance Orchestra
WWI
Detroit
Belle Isle Park
WCX
WCAE
Pittsburgh
WIZ
New York
WEAF
WEBH
Chicago
KYW
Arlington
CKCH
Ottawa
WOR
Newark
WOC
Davenport
St. Louis
WRC
Washington
Vians
Theatres Rivoli presents Woman to Woman and more
Betty Compton stars in Woman to Woman with a triumphant performance that showcases her dancing and dramatic skill. A new program follows including A Man's Mate Lost today and Grand-Final Tiger Love featuring Antonio Moreno in a Spain set tale. Also DREAMLANDs Home Keeping Hearts and a Chains adaptation with a light comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivoli
Betty Compton
Spain
Antonio Moreno
Real Estate Transfers in Lorain and Elyria Districts
Lawrence Serapone transfers to Frank Thomas lot 10 block 8 Chamberlains add to Lorain for 4500 dollars. Clarence Muck to O G Sheppard lots 74 75 Park Avenue Elyria 12000 dollars. Louis Berlcka to James Stanek 48.75 acres Columbia 6000 dollars. Lake View Park Realty Co to F J Racey lot 197 in their 2nd add to Lorain 1500 dollars. Olive M Barber et al to Joseph Marsal 20 lots Homesite allotment Ridgeville 6500 dollars. Peter Goods to Peter Magur lot 177 Streetor trustees add to Lorain 1000 dollars.
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Lawrence Serapone
Frank Thomas
Chamberlains Ad
Lorain
Clarence Muck
O. G. Sheppard
Park Avenue
Elyria
Louis Berlcka
James Stanek
Columbia
Lake View Park Realty Co
F. J. Racey
Olive M. Barber
Ridgeville
Peter Goods
Peter Magur
Streetor
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Cuticura
Cutiners Laver
Maidecé
Olatinen
E. M. House
DAVIS
Gordon Auchincloss
John W. Davis
Wa Ker
Betty
Compson
Betty Compson
Deloryse
Janscuse
Iery Chas
F. McLaughlin
Schenectady
Musia
Springfield
Harmonal
Madrid
Bank of Barcelona
Whitney & CO
Broad &T
Charles W. Panel
P.S
THE
Loomis Co
John
Robertson
Tiger Love
Estelle Taylor
Nellie Jordon
Follies
Jean Decue
Elk’s. Circus
Auspices Elyria B. P. C. E
Stoney Point
Ohio
Elyra Savings and Trust
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