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 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
3
A collage of light anecdotes about Ray Grimes in a new auto, Duke Ellington’s nicknames, Ruth Chatterton and Joan Crawford quips, politicians, sports, and social scenes from Joliet and Chicago area, mentioning people like Sam Shepley, Richard Barthlemess, Pola Negri, and Eddie Maloney with playful asides on trains, hats, golf, and local events.
Dr. A. H. Bruning won first prize for a ten minute talk at the state Real Estate Dealers convention in Aurora. His subject was Advantages of Joliet as a home town, highlighting Joliet's living conditions and suitability for all kinds of men. A dozen other dealers from across the state gave short addresses on home town advantages.
Officials of the American Institute announce that Wanner Bros clothiers at Scott and Van Buren streets have been named city agents for the firm.
Police search for a blonde girl believed to be the brains of an oil-station robbery ring as four youths are held for questioning. Detectives plan to question them again while investigations focus on the woman seen near the Manhattan drug store holdup. The four named youths are Joseph Dobok Louis Kocielko and John and Ludwig Malias.
The Orphans' Friend Club held a Wednesday meeting at 307 Richmond Street. Devotions led by Mrs. John Hollsten and Mrs. Rolla Starner started the session. a new member joined. Banco prizes awarded to several members and a guest prize to Mrs. Cleman Sleet. Next gathering planned with Mrs. August on Collins Street October 28.
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.