Thursday, December 2, 2010

Flashback to Midlothian, Illinois – It’s Tuesday, November 11, 1930*

*  All materials listed herewithin are courtesy of the Midlothian Messenger as preserved by the Illinois Historical Society and are presented primarily as an enhanced index to the issue cited above, including the reflection of economic conditions, such as inclusion of pricing for products and services being offered at local grocery stores, department stores, automotive repair shops, etc. as well as entertainment-related notations such as the local movie theater schedule for the week and the comics section.

Cartoon Strips

Along the Concrete
Better Put Her on the Exchange List
Finney of the Force
Mickie, the Printers Devil
The Clancy Kids by Percy L. Crosby “Imagination Chases the Blues”
The Featherheads
The Home Censor

Business Announcements
Midlothian Pool Hall (Harding and 146th, Midlothian , Illinois, Charles Firkle and Mr.  Scott, Partners)
The Garden Sweet Shop            
A.E. Smith            
Fetters the Fixer            
Carney Bros.            
Hugo Petter has purchased a new Chevrolet
Harold Cata is no longer in the employ of Clarke-Hulett

Advertisers and their Products and/or Services
Dr. W. B. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Slogans/Quotes: Dr. W. B. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin - A Doctor's Family Laxative
Main Industry: Pharmaceutical

"The Handsome Man" by Margaret Turnbull
Main Industry: Literature


Doan's Pills
Slogans/Quotes: Help Your Kidneys - Doan's Pills
Main Industry: Pharmaceutical

Musterole
Slogans/Quotes: Cold in Head, Chest or Throat?  Musterole - Better than a mustard plaster
Main Industry: Pharmaceutical

Bayer Aspirin
Slogans/Quotes: Caught Cold? Bayer Aspirin
Main Industry: Pharmaceutical

Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Slogans/Quotes: The Laxative With Highest Endorsement - Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Main Industry: Pharmaceutical

Remington Arms Company
Slogans/Quotes: Attention Hunters - Remington Arms Company
Main Industry: Security

Castoria
Slogans/Quotes: Wakeful Restless Child Needs Castoria
Main Industry: Pharmaceutical

The White Store
Slogans/Quotes: There Is Only One White Store In Joliet
Street(s): Cass Street
Location(s): Joliet

Main Industry: Department Stor

Price Points For Food and Automotive Services

Food
Royal Blue Stores

147th and Prairie Ave.
Midlothian, Illinois

Brillo (2 small or 1 Large)    $0.16
Cookies (Fancy Raisin Lb.)    $0.17
Sniders Catsup (Small 11c Large)    $0.17
Argo Starch (3 Pkgs.)    $0.19
Camay Soap (3 Cakes)    $0.19
Cali Hams (Sugar-Cured Lb.)    $0.20
Pork & Beans (Campbell's 3 cans)    $0.20
Honey (Royal Blue 5 Oz. Jar 9 c 1 lb. Jar)    $0.21
Pot Roast (Young Tender Lb.)    $0.25
Lard (2 Lbs.)    $0.27
P &G Soap (9 bars)    $0.29
Potatoes (peck)    $0.29
Sliced Bacon (Lean, Sweet Lb.)    $0.33
Coffee (Thos. J. Webb's 1 Lb. Can)    $0.41
Ham (Sugar Cured Center Slices Lb.)    $0.43
Boiled Ham (Lb.)    $0.49
Flour (Pillsbury's Best 5 Lbs. 19c 24 1/2 Lbs.)    $0.81

Automotive
Clarke-Hulett Chevrolet Company

147th and Crawford Ave.
Midlothian, Illinois

Winter Tune-up special    $1.80
Carbon-Valve 4 Cyl. Chevrolet service special    $4.90
Carbon-Valve 6 Cyl. Chevrolet service special    $6.80

Headline

Blue Island Goes to Dogs Next Tuesday
Abstract: Dog parade down Western Avenue from Burr Oak to the Lyric theatre.
Event: Armistice Day Parade  |  Location:  Bllue Island, Illinois
Keyword #1: dog parade |  Keyword #2:  Lyric theater 

Bowling League Standings
Local Organization: x  |  Local: x

Bremen Goes Democratic Robbins Alone Remains for Republicans
Location: Markham Yards 
Person #1: James Hamilton Lewis  |  Person #2: Traeger  |  Person #3: Krutckoff
Political: x  |  Local: x  |  Robbins: x

Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Abstract: Mr. Jebena born 1859
Person #1: Mr. John H. Jebena  |  Person #2: Mrs. John H. Jebena
Social: x  | Local: x

Cicero Man Gives Terry Merry Chase Thru Robbins
Person #1: Chief  Terry of Midlothian  |  Person #2: Constable  O'Neil of Robbins  |  Person #3: Judge  Stuart
Streets #1: Springfield Ave. and Claire Blvd.

Crime: x  |  Local: x  |  Midlothian: x  | Robbins: x

Cross of War, Crown of Peace

Demons Defeat Blue Island Stars by 39-0 Score
Entity #1: The Midlothian Demon
Sports: x  | Local: x 

Fairy Tale For the Children When the Sandman Comes

Author: Mary Graham Bonner

Freedom's Torch That Jefferson Lifted High
Abstract: Magna Charta

Entity #1: Church of England
International:  x  

In Again, Out Again Says Rockrohr
Abstract: Grass Lake in Antioch - captured a jack snipe single handed and returned w/o a scratch
Person #1: Lester Rockrohr  |  Person #2: Paul Swanson  |  Person #3: Gil Baber  |  Person #4: Max Deruntz
Keyword #1: Markhamite
Local: x  |  Markham: x  |  Blue Island: x

Legion Issues Challenge to "Ye Editor"
Entity #1: Camp Fire Girls
Event: American Legion Dance  |  Location: Goodfellowship Hall 
Local Organization: x  |  Local: x 

Legion to be Guests at Union Services in St. Lukes
Abstract: Union service of both Methodist and St. Luke's congregation, with Rev. Slick of the M.E. church occupying the pulpit.
Entity #1: Legionnaires
Location: St. Luke's Chruch 
Events: x  | Local Organization: x  | Local: x
Lions Hear C of C Speaker on "Estates"
Entity #1: Chicago Chamber of Commerce  |  Entity #2: Midlothian Lions
Person #1: Mr.  Dineen
Events: x  |  Local Organization: x  | Business: x  |  Local: x


No Meeting Of School Trustees
Education: x  | Local: x
Police Chiefs Elated
Entity #1: Bremen Police Chiefs and Constables Association
Crime: x  |  Local: x

Posen Confirmations
Social: x  |  Local: x
Safety Leaders To Draft New Drivers License Law
Legal: x  |  State: x
Some Timely Advice on Selecting and Caring for Your Furs
Informational: x
Tinley Park Justice Now Handling Markham Cases
Abstract: Trials held at Elmore Realty office at 159th and Kedzie Tuesday and Fridays
Entity #1: Elmore Realty
Person #1: Clarence Goessel
Legal: x  |  Crime: x  |  Local: x

Volunteers Save Markham Residence on Monday
Local: x  |  Markham:  x
You Should Know How To Serve the New Fruits
Informational: x

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