Cap the janitor keeps Joliet High in service since 1899
The article notes Alex Carlquist known as Cap has worked continuously as janitor at township high school since 1899. It mentions Joliet's first frame house built in 1834 by Abijah Cagwin, and Joliet High’s 145 classrooms with a heavy coal usage to heat. It also recalls the first Joliet High graduation in 1901 with 53 diplomas, and describes historic snow shoes and Columbian pictures connected to the schools.
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Alex Carlquist
Cap
Township High School
Joliet
Abijah Cagwin
Sayre and Wheeler
Hickory Creek
Joliet High
Minnesota
H. N. Higinbotham
Township High
Search of Stateville Cells Finds Contraband Stoves
Warden Frank D. Whipp ordered a thorough search after inmates at Stateville prison were found to have electric stoves and other contraband items. He denounced Welfare Island parallels and pledged stricter cell inspections.
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New York
Welfare Island
Stateville
Frank D. Whipp
Farmers Predict a Boomer Year for Crops
Farmers forecast a strong year for crops based on soil moisture levels for this season. They expect planting to proceed smoothly as nature and good soil are seen as the main drivers of future yields.
Berk Campaigns for State Legislature in Forty-first District
Sammy Berk, orchestra leader, announces Democratic nomination bid for state representative in the Forty-first District covering Will and Du Page counties. A Joliet High School graduate, he led student orchestra, organized his own band, and has performed statewide. He plans to align with Roosevelt policies, is 26, single, and lives with his mother on Plainfield Road.
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Sammy Berk
Trict
Will
du Page
Berk
Joliet High School
Henry Gendron
Roosevelt
Mr. Berk
Plainfield Road
Third Order to Meet
Promoters and officers of the Third Order of St. Francis will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in St. John's church hall. There will be a meeting of all members of the Third Order at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the church.
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Third Order of St. Francis
St. John’s Church Hall
North
Hickory Street
Third Order
Candidates Plan Active Campaign Amid Key Races
Republican and Democratic candidates prepare to campaign within two weeks. Arch Jeffrey to lead Senator Richard J. Barr's bid against Hjalmar Rehn, former state’s attorney. Sheriff and county judge contests attract at least ten candidates from each party.
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Arch Jeffrey
Richard J. Barr
Hjalmar Rehn
Newman Club Social Party Invites Members
All past present and future Newman Club members are invited to a social party sponsored by the club Monday evening at the West Pines hotel. A brief business meeting precedes the social at 8 o'clock. No admission charge. Members urged to attend.
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Newman Club
West Pines
Ridgewood A. C. Benefit Dance for Basketball Team
Ridgewood A. C. hosts a Monday night benefit dance at St. Bernard's hall to aid the club basketball team. Dancing runs 8:30 to 12:30 with the public invited.
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Ridgewood A. C
St. Bernard’s Hall
Enlarge New Art Beauty Studio Plans Expanded Clare Building
New Art Beauty Studio enlarges on Van Buren street to occupy the entire east section of the Clare building. Fred Kordon, manager, reports latest equipment and a focus on customer comfort. The shop aims to be the city's largest and finest, with fourteen operators now and more staff expected within two to three weeks.
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van Buren Street
Clare Building
Fred Kordon
Kordon
Chicago Street
St Cyril's A C Plans Annual Pre Lent Dance
St Cyril's A C will hold its annual pre Lenten dance on Sunday night February 11 at Shroba's hall Meeker Avenue with a popular local orchestra providing music. Dancing begins at 9 o'clock.
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St. Cyril’s A. C
Shroba’s
Meeker Avenue
Electric ironers advertised with trial and payment plan
A sales pitch offers a 10 day trial of an electric ironer with a demonstrator. If kept, you pay $2.50 down then small monthly payments. Models from Thor and Conlon priced from $49.50. Public Service Store and other local dealers provide full information.
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Thor
Conlon
Public Service
Erickson Seeks Will County Judge Nomination
Gustaf B. Erickson, Joliet lawyer for 13 years, announces bid for Republican county judge in April primaries. He campaigns on a liberal progressive platform and pledges county government reforms urged by the Taxpayers League of Will County. Erickson has supported Roosevelt recovery efforts and spoke for the NRA locally.
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Gustaf B. Erickson
Joliet
Mr. Erickson
Taxpayers’ League of
Will County
Roosevelt
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