Pal O Mine the West Side colt captivates curious neighbors
Curiosity runs high as one week old colt Pal O Mine owned by John M. Barden of 752 McDonough Street romps near its mother Lady. Spectator Vernon Dinges and Robert Steed watch from Willow Avenue as neighbors crowd the corral fence.
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West Side
John M. Barden
McDonough Street
Pal O Mine
Colt
Vernon Dinges
Willow Avenue
Robert Steed
Barden
Sailor Richard Erickson Returns Home From Pacific Service
GM2c Richard Erickson, son of Mrs Caroline Erickson of 1213 Cass street, arrives on a 20 day leave after three years aboard USS Miami. He took part in the Okinawa action and will rejoin his West Coast ship. Brother in law S Sgt Harold Stege, husband of Adeline Erickson, also returns from six months in Europe aboard a Flying Fortress. The family, including two year old Harold Henry, visits in Tinley Park.
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South Pacific
GM2
Richard Erickson
Caroline Erickson
Cass Street
Miami
Erickson
Okinawa
Harold Stege
Adeline Erickson
Cadet midshipmen Competitive Examinations Announced
The U S Civil Service will hold the next examination for qualified candidates seeking appointment as cadet midshipmen in the U S Merchant Marine Cadet corps. Examinations cover engine and dock tracks and are announced for July.
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U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps
U. S. Civil Service
One Bale Of Cotton Lint Yields Powder For Bullets
A historical note states that one bale of cotton lint can produce enough powder to make 5 000 bullets, illustrating the scale of material use in weapon production.
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Pacific
Midshipmen
Dial
Jamestown
Kroehler
Clinton Street
Post Office
Kline’s
Cotton
Joliet
Mgregor
CASS
Ottawa Streets
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