Tomorrow Is Annual Dollar Day Hits Joliet Stores
Shoppers anticipate the annual Dollar Day in Joliet with bargains across every merchant. Manufacturers push below cost deals to move seasonable merchandise while Barrett Hardware’s Franklin Barrett promises extra effort for valuable prices. Weather permitting, the event may set a new Joliet merchandising record for early crowds and quick store service.
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Joliet
Franklin Barrett
Barrett Hardware Company
Winter Fund Drive Aims to Aid Needy in Joliet
Steps are under way to build a reserve fund to help care for the needy next winter. Local philanthropic and charity groups plan several benefit enterprises to raise proceeds, to be handled by the Joliet Citizens Committee.
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Joliet
Will County Fair Draws Big Crowds in Peotone
Will County Fair set for September 7 to 9 in Peotone with farm exhibits and entertainment including horse racing baseball free night shows vaudeville and band concerts. Mrs. Elmer Barton says Joliet residents should attend to see the fair offerings. Will County Odd Fellows plan Labor Day picnic opening day weather permitting. Officers include J. C. Adams president Ed Drecksler vice president Mrs. Elmer Barton secretary Louie Schoeder treasurer Evan Lewis general superintendent and Mrs. George Piper ladies department superintendent.
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Joliet
Elmer Barton
Will County Odd Fellows
J. C. Adams
Ed. Drecksler
Louie Schoeder
Evan Lewis
George Piper
Ring Doorbell Misadventure Spotted in Joliet
Chicago man Robert Olson and his wife visited Joliet and sought cooling refreshments. Olson wandered in his underwear after losing track of his wife in search of the right address and big white houses. Ange Nicholson collected $5.25 from Olson.
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Joliet
Esay
Robert Olson
Chicago
Olson
Raynor
Ruby Street
White
Ange Nicholson
Local notices mix of sports, politics and personalities
A stream of tidbits lists people and events from Waterville area life. Mentions include Joe and Lewis at a school board, midnights and night owls, a Joliet mileage claim, Terry’s Madison Square Garden bout, Bill Learnard’s shoes, Superintendent Hagerd’s return, Rubens’ weight loss, Rudy Schoenstedt’s film tests, new Empress Eugenie hats, Eugene Dinet’s cool look, Phil Slocum’s vacation plans, a downtown fruit store, engineers at the J line, upcoming state campaign alliances, ex-chief Corcoran, Ari Smoker at Woodruff, Bob Groeneveld, Al North promoting sales, municipal golf banquet plans, and Tom Zarley’s abstinence and papers.
Mayor Hennessy Adds Radio in Office
Mayor William Hennessy installs a radio in his City Hall office to monitor news and improve communication with department heads. The device signals a shift toward more immediate information flow and ongoing administrative updates.
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William Hennessy
Mel Gray named campaign manager for Walt Kiep
The Spectator reports Mel Gray has been officially appointed campaign manager for Walt Kiep in the popularity contest. The Steel Works club intends to field a first class football team in the pro ring this season. Red Grange and Joe Savoldi are slated to play with the Chicago Bears this fall.
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Mel Gray
Walt Kiep
the Spectator
Steel Works Club
Red” Grange
Joe Savoldi
Chicago Bears
Girl Refuses Leopard Skin Coat Over Spotting Fear
Art Hicks recalls a girl who refused a leopard skin coat because she believed its spots would reveal her. The anecdote notes concern about visibility and fashion in a social context.
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Art Hicks
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Will County
Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw
Russia
Kremlin
Ivan Tower
Moscow
Elie
Lady Astor
Gal
Joe and
Lewis
Joliet Loop
Jefferson Street
Cass
Terry
Davey Rosen
Madison Square Garden
Bill Learnard
al Baskin
W. H. Hagerd
L. M. Rubens
Battle Creek
Ted Flint
Rudy” Schoenstedt
Rudy
Tis
Marcel
Empress Eugenie
Eugene Dinet
Phil Slocum
Phil
Corcoran
Ari
Woodruff
Bob Groeneveld
Johnson Biscuit Company
Cubs
Hickory Street
Prosperity Street
Tcaghs
Tom Zarley
Robert Hayne Company
Lincoln Markets
Dinet
Tommorow
Phillipine
Dinet & Co
Lincoln HiGhway
Ottawa Street
Dinet’s
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