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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
6
A J. H. G. essay urges recalling the true spirit of Memorial Day beyond honoring soldiers. Patriots include civilians like Nathan Hale and a Holland dykes keeper, emphasizing devotion to country and sacrifice as the day’s core meaning.
A columnist argues the repeal effort is wasted and urges targeting Congress to amend liquor definitions. The piece notes Congress already defines intoxicating liquor and could adjust the threshold, offering a practical route to progress without repealing the amendment.
A persuasive column urges dropping the word can t from public speech and urges readers to act. It argues that with cooperation and determination Congress, government spending, and wasteful mail and printing programs can be trimmed and that the nation can regain prosperity by choosing to can instead of can t.
The Spectator lists student mistakes from tests and essays. No names printed. Tiny errors include Insignificant Funds and Shylock Holmes as a money lender, with playful misdirections about words and phrases.
Margaret Livingston declares romance lacking in a fat man before marrying Paul Whiteman. The remark prompts readers to weigh appearances versus character in romance.
Tennessee J Harder at 1203 Kelly Ave voices disagreement with Margar et Livingston on the subject claiming romance exists in a fat man unless married to him. He states wives are the exception to this rule.
Katherine Meyers of 324 Copper Field Ave comments on body weight and romance, saying she believes fat men can be as romantic as skinny men and that many fat people are good natured.
Mrs. E L Dennis of 109 North Prairie Avenue comments on judging people. She says true merit lies in character rather than outward appearance, fat or thin. The remark reflects a common belief about virtue and integrity.
Elizabeth Olszta asserts that love should not be affected by a man’s weight. She believes a woman who truly loves a fat man can still find all the romance she expects in him.
A reader notes typical errors in letters and comments on Bombay’s climate forcing inhabitants to live elsewhere. An American speaker with forty years in English journalism addresses the issue while a pawnbroker’s valuation of a watch is mentioned amid election commotion and criticism.
The reader comments praise beer and urge its sale while deriding Weissmuller in Tarzan for his on screen romance, preferring Gable’s technique. The letter writer notes Weissmuller’s physique and compares acting styles to romantic scenes, ending with a cautious critique.
The writer argues against cutting CMTC activities in Congress. He says the camps train citizens, prepare them for war, and build strong, healthy bodies for men and youths.
A reader shares brief social portraits of women encountered, recalling a chestnut haired lover who left with a basketball star, a blond with a baby stare claimed divorced but not, a necking expert who rouged between kisses, and a beauty who vowed fidelity while seeking a mutual vow.
A reader from the town complains that local women on Chicago Street appear unattractive, comparing some to comic valentines and others to a faded rose, and labels the gals as punk lookers in a blunt letter to the editor.
A reader named Jim urges readers to choose Johnny Weissmuller over Clark Gable for romance. The note contrasts classic movie idols and promotes a jungle hero image as preferable romantic lead.
A Joliet reader chides Lockport residents for bragging about a car ride claim. The author recalls a recent incident where a Lockport man had to walk home, commenting on his reddened face and expressing preference for Joliet “he-men.”
A reader named Irritated Harry urges a ten dollar annual license for baby carriages to clear sidewalks. He argues carriages block lobbies and passageways, inconveniencing others despite a mother’s love for her child.
Illinois will be represented by 66 Democratic delegates and 61 Republican delegates at the national party conventions in Chicago this June, officials announced. The split reflects the state’s political alignment and secures major party representation in the nominating process.
Illinois covers 56 665 square miles with 56 043 square miles of land and 622 square miles of water. The figures distinguish land from water area within the state's total size.
Illinois produces twice as much agricultural limestone as any other state, underscoring its dominant role in agricultural soil amendment. The data highlights Illinois as a key supplier in the U S limestone market.
Illinois produces more corn than any foreign country including Argentina, highlighting the state's agricultural output and prominence in global markets.
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