President's Birthday Reflections On Age And Resolve
Editorial notes Franklin D Roosevelt turning 52 and the nation celebrating. It compares his 1930s recovery program to historic figures at the same age, praising courage initiative and policy impact while surveying other leaders and entertainers who peaked earlier or later. The piece frames the president as guiding the country through hardship and devaluing the dollar to lift millions from the breadline.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Yosevelt
George Washington
Napame Oleon
St. Helena
Wellington
Ape
Lincoln
Julius Caesar
Gaul
Mahomet
Mecca
Medina
Edison
Keats
Shelley
Jesus Christ
Marie Dressler
Lionel Barrymore
Franklin D. Roosevelt Club
Will County
Elks'Ballroom
Francis J. Loughran
J. V. McCarthy
Will County Club
J. McGuire
St. Viator’s College
George
See Cash Salaries Soon for Needy City Employees
Saloon keepers paid their licenses at city hall starting yesterday. Joseph Stables of Collins Street and John Horwath of 213 Jackson Street paid a total of 750 dollars to the city collector, marking a step toward funds for city employees.
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Joseph Stables
Collins
Columbia Street
John Horwath
Jackson Street
Spectator fan from cover to cover reads weekly
Miss Ann Wagner of Lockport praises The Spectator for weekly Joliet coverage and delivery to Lockport Plainfield Manhattan and nearby towns each Friday. Mayor William Hennessy forecasts city revenues from tavern licenses of about 40000 to 50000 yearly to fund refunds water and other needs. Licenses cost 500 annually with 250 due immediately and second payment by July 3. Bars to serve meals only and no liquor where dancing occurs. police will enforce rules. many small taverns may close but about 125 licenses expected by early summer.
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Ann Wagner
Lockport
Spectator
Miss Wagner
Joliet
Plainfield
Manhattan
Spectator Bouts Proved Popular at Golden Gloves
The 7 000 attendees across three night sessions endorsed the Golden Gloves tournament. Spectators praised the fights and the effort of organizers Bill Gross and Marty Gleason in promoting local fighters through well managed sanctioned bouts.
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Catholic High Gym
Joliet
Chicago
Bill Gross
Marty Gleason
Ad Club Letter Criticizes Joliet Banks Handling
Joliet Advertising and Sales Club sent a letter through president Herbert Farr to U S Senators Lewis and Deiterich, Governor Horner, and other officials. It cites delays by bank receivers in Joliet and compares deposits with Elgin and Aurora, urging prompt action to relieve Joliet banking turmoil.
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Joliet
Farr
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John H. Carnsey
William Hennessy
Saran of
Chicago and
van Buren
James McGra Ie
Peter McCarthy
Morning Star Mission
Supt. McCarthy
Msion
United States
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