This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
4
Joliet letters discuss dangers of a “one-eyed car” at night. Readers urge drivers to position safely, avoid penalties, and rely on nearest garage with all night service for repairs. A. Garbin.
A reader recalls attending a Y theater event where women in front removed their hats without prompting, noting it was courteous and considerate. The writer says the scene was respectful and unobtrusive and regrets any embarrassment from hats.
The narrator expresses gratitude to unidentified ladies who helped, hoping their conduct becomes an example for others. The passage notes some readers may infer thoughts about women, but the speaker refrains from broad generalizations.
Rockdale apr 24 rockdale has shed its dawdling village image and begun rapid growth under a progressive mayor. The town lacks an association of commerce yet shares Joliet’s advantages and will resist neighboring city influence to spur population and influence.
A Joliet reader expresses support for the traffic sergeant who aims to enforce traffic laws more strictly. The writer questions whether higher officials will back him, but does not condemn the sergeant for past shortcomings and notes reading of his efforts in the paper.
A reader endorses Belfield and his team to clear Joliet traffic, citing double parking by large trucks and passenger cars with one headlight as part of the problem. The writer urges community support to improve road safety for drivers and pedestrians.
A reader recounts helping an elderly woman across Cass and Chicago Streets only to be rebuffed. She berates the helper and crosses on a green light, nearly being struck by a car, prompting reflections on street courtesy and safety.
Joliet April 25 Mr Frank J O Brien writes a letter in last week s Spectator praising printing of the Illinois constitution. He argues Will County s daily could print it when a constitutional convention is called many will offer excuses to retain the old one.
A writer argues for an investigation of excuses and urges a convention free of lawyer delegates. He proposes punishing public servants who violate duties and safeguarding citizens rights against political plotting by pressure groups. The piece vows to rid corrupt figures and end delays in establishing a new constitution.
Briargate residents urge removal of a dangerous derrick in their subdivision after a front page feature. The equipment has shifted responsibility among firms, but the authors hope publicity will prompt action and relocation in the near future.
Reservations for the Rural Teachers Association banquet this evening at the Ottawa Street Methodist Church may still be made by contacting division treasurers led by Mrs Alma Thornburg.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.