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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
6
The Manufacturer urges Wilmette readers that $500,000,000 in U S annual fire losses are largely preventable. If normal life could avoid preventable fires, the nation would prosper, with fewer bankruptcies and more property saved. It condemns the idea that losses are acceptable or insured.
Village President Zipf ordered a persistent speeding and traffic violation crackdown by Wilmette police. The program pairs enforcement with public education, giving offenders a stern lecture on highway safety, while residents are urged to avoid speeding and jaywalking.
Reports say a million-dollar mill fire in Hoquiam Washington destroyed property and labor value, with insurance covering some losses and premiums rising to shoulder future costs. The piece argues fire risks impact national welfare, wages, freights, and living standards.
From Lucerne the piece notes a calm August 1 observance of Swiss independence with no fireworks. Songs by youths, token distributions by girls, and a sober ceremony highlight a culture of peace and simple national pride.
The article lauds the modern learning approach in Wilmette Kenilworth Winnetka and Glencoe praising the blend of core subjects recreation and esthetic development. It notes pupils look forward to returning and new students shed anxiety as the system promises varied activities beyond plain reading writing and arithmetic.
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