Demand for Library Books Continues Through Summer
Joliet public library reports steady summer demand for books despite fewer visitors due to school holidays. May and February record high loan totals, with 5 000 to 6 000 new volumes added yearly. Science biography and etiquette titles rise in popularity. men and boys outnumber women in library reading rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena M. Barickman
Public Library
Joliet
Barickman
Zane Grey
James Oliver Curwood
Edna Ferber
Virginia Adam Writes Novel On College Life For Contest
Virginia Adam of 208 Sherman street plans a college novel inspired by her Urbana Champaign experiences. The work aims for 80 000 words and a September 1 completion, to enter the College Humor Doubleday contest with a $3000 prize and publishing royalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Adam
Sherman Street
Miss Adam
University of Illinois
Barbers Picnic Forces Joliet Shops to Close
Joliet barber shops will close all day Wednesday for the annual barbers picnic at Highland Park chaired by Clark Guiles of the Woodruff shop. Activities start at 9 am with dancing in the evening. The event is expected to be the largest ever, with many barbers and guests from nearby towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Highland Park
Clark Guiles
Woodruff Shop
Park
Mothers Overdressing Babies In Hot Weather
The piece warns that overdressing children, especially in heat, causes illness. It cites babies swaddled in wool and blankets ending up sick, and advises a cool sleeveless dress for outings to keep the baby comfortable and well behaved.
The Vital Question Bank Ad Promises Safe Savings
An old advertisement touts safety and trust with a bank offering 3 percent interest every six months on savings. It emphasizes the secure place to keep money and the reliability of the financial institution.
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Illinois Magazine
Joliet National Bank
Federal Reserve System
P. F. McManus
Joseph Dunda
Wm. Redmond
Chas. G. Pearce
M. J. Murphy
Frank J. Carnaghi
Wm. J. Kexel
Alexander Daley Lumber Company
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