This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1932
Page
2
The clipped notes mention an 18 year old enjoying a new purchase, a spank incident, a fried chicken ad with a pretty model, and several locals like Merle Sans and Catherine Lindemann in everyday roles. References to Claire Cooper and Leo Palmer appear amid gossip about travels, romances, and fashion trends.
That Evelyn Gray, a high school girl, has an increasing legion of admirers as local boys admire her in community circles.
Readable snippets reveal several townspeople with social ties at stores and offices. Betty Koerner and Lucille McGann are cited with romantic ties. Pauline Ribson and a department store romance are noted. Eugene Dinet is home ill. J J Cohem's secretary is praised for charm. Tony Markelz relocates his Book Shop office to the mezzanine.
Hubert McCraney aged 27 of 406 E Allien street died after a brief illness at St Josephs hospital. Ruby street store damaged in blast estimated at 15000 dollars with gas believed as cause. Mrs Anna Simon 76 resident of Joliet for 40 years died at home on 142 time street after prolonged illness. Elis Futhey 610 Herkimer street Standard Oil attendant shot by two gunmen released soon after tracks laid on Bluff street aiding streetcars. Henry Rug gies 75 of 528 died at St Josephs hospital after short illness. Standard Oil Company station at Smith street and Broadway attended by Sika Carnell was assaulted with injuries. Barbara Boos 78 of 1009 N Center street died at St Josephs hospital after 10 days illness.
Final rites for William Johnson 76 an alderman of Wilmington who was fatally injured when struck by an automobile Tuesday night on his way to a coin meeting will be held this afternoon at Wilmington Presbyterian church burial in Oakwood cemetery
Citizens lined up at the internal revenue office as the 1921 income tax deadline neared. Early arrivals stood in line overnight and waited into the morning for assistance and filing guidance.
F G Thomas of Freepot led a protest at Algae Ban venue over a stated policy. The demonstration focused on opposition to a single mandatory measure and drew local supporters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.