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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1931
Page
5
The American Federation of Labor states the unions lead toward a five day week. President William Green calls immediate adoption essential to reduce unemployment and act as a constructive measure.
A joint state county and citywide drive against motorists with only one headlight will start next week per Sergt. James O Neil. He cites accidents and fatalities caused by a single burned headlight and says Sheriff Flint and Chief Nicholas Fornango will have deputies arrest violators under the vehicle code.
First showing of the Schmeling Stribling fight pictures will be September 16 and 17 in the Steel Works hall under Veterans of Foreign Wars auspices. Funds go to Steel Works Club and VFW per Fred Formento, with portions aiding the summer camp fund and unemployed vets.
Mine Number 3 of the Superior Coal Company has produced 21 633 380 tons of coal since 1904 and leads Illinois coal mines in total production, highlighting its dominant output in the industry.
Chief Fornango says the coffe and fund is exhausted but philanthropic donors may sustain winter service. He notes generous locals often provide morning coffee and doughnuts to aid unfortunates. Donations of money coffee or sugar can be left at police headquarters.
Game warden Adam Crow warns that fishermen keeping black bass under ten inches will be arrested. Complaints accuse local anglers of undersized catches from nearby waters. Fishing licenses available at the city hall or courthouse.
An aged narrator recalls grandmothers hiding jewelry and trinkets such as onyx, pearls, diamonds, and gems like lapis lazuli and garnets. Eugenie and Victoria loom in fashion memory as heirloom brooches and chains are given renewed attention. The piece laments modern limits on attic foraging and grandma’s moved possessions.
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