Joliet’s Olympic history and local curiosities remembered
Joliet figures include Erritt Griffin the 1912 Olympic discus bronze medalist coached by Herbert Graves. The Rialto clock and Paris clock at the Roxy in New York are noted, with Egypt’s cabinet history. Joliet breweries date to 1855. C and J Electric plans streetcar exit. a $16 000 streetcar could be bought for $250. Joel A. Matteson’s Woolen Factory marked Joliet’s early industry.
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Joliet
Erritt Giffin
High Hoel
Jockholm
Sweden
Herbert Graves
Rialto Theatre
Paris
United States
Roxy Theatre
New York
Egypt
Rubens
Porter
Scheidt
E Acme
C. and J. Electric Railway Company
William Heun
C. An J
Joel A. Matteson
Jefferson Street
Parrots Imported During 1928 presidential Year Rise
In 1928 the United States imported 56 307 parrots as a curious运输 note tied to the presidential election cycle. The artifact hints at the spectacle of campaign year imports influencing public curiosity and novelty culture.
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United States
the . S
Opera Star Brancato Follows Marion Talley Debut Path
Rosemarie Brancato, a Kansas City singer from Marion’s hometown, makes her Chicago debut singing Gilda in Rigoletto, a role Marion Talley also first performed. She is pictured with her accompanist.
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Marion Talley
Rosemarie Brancato
Kansas’ City
Miss Brancato
Marion
Chicago
Gilda
Oletto
Gifted social advice and etiquette notes from subscriptions
A question and answer section offers etiquette guidance on introductions and handshakes between strangers, how and when to shake hands, and the etiquette of a stork shower for a baby expecting in February. It warns to respect the mother’s views and notes a woman behind her husband’s chair at a card game may be passive unless she offers input.
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Bridge Club
Perce
Remember When Fifty four hundred Joliet residents seek ballot spot
A January 26 1931 item notes about 5400 Joliet residents petitioning to place Mayor George Sehring on the March 3 primary ballot, filed by campaign manager Henry J. Weber. Other notes include bandit incident with Obert Gibson, Red Cross relief progress at $719.48, and local club activities.
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Joliet
George Sehring
Henry J. Weber
Sehring
Obert Gibson
Gibson
Will County Red Cross
Charles N. Wilkey
William Barber
Joliet Advertising Club
Lions Club
Snapp
Peace B. Orr
Michael Adler
C. F. Hinrichs
E. F. Brewster
Frank G. Brumund
Harold Snapp
Charlie Chaplin
Princess Theatre
the Kid
Earl Emery Hosts Party at Joliet Auto Brake Service
Earl Emery entertained friends at his Joliet establishment, Joliet Auto Brake Service, 220 Collins Street, last Saturday evening. Dancing and refreshments followed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hinds, Mr. and Mrs. John Masek, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Yerkie, and others.
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Earl Emery
Joliet
Collins Street
Joseph Wright
Charles Hinds
John Masek
Ernest Yerkie
Tom Pomus
Frank Nussmeyer
Frank Rotteger
Dick Sheffer
C. Corwin
Wilber Yerkie
Florence Dugan
Leslie Hinds
Margaret Burst
le Roy Pomus
Thelma Carlson
Jac Ek
Clarrinne Manning
Eileen Hinds
Arthur Emery
Henry Bauer Seeks Will County Sheriff Nomination
Henry Bauer announces his candidacy for sheriff of Will County. A Republican, he lives at 812 Morgan Street and operates a business on South Chicago Street, with plans to run in the April primary.
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Ee M. Bauer
Will County
Bauer
Morgan Street
Chicago Street
A Drunk Is A Man Who Is Happy In The Full Sense
A humorous aphorism defines a drunk as a man who is happy in the full sense, framing intoxication as pure, unbridled cheer rather than loss of control.
World powers and debts compared in brief item
England Scotland and Ireland together are smaller than New Mexico, and France is even smaller based on its stance on war debts. The note gives a compact comparative view of national sizes and financial positions.
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England
Scotland
Ireland
New Mexico
France
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Your Joliet
BP Tor
Hicago Street
Gorgias
John R. Cronin
Louis Romano
Dominic
Nicholas
Romano
Broadway
Grant Theatre
Millers
Texas Cleo
Henry Bauer
Sheriff’s Office
Ceresota
Lincoln Bakery
the Spectator
Spectator
Creed
Lockport
Rockdale
Plainfield
Manhattan
New Lenox
Elwood
Vicinities
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