Glen Ellyn


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Take a fascinating journey through the history of Glen Ellyn, Illinois with more than 200 vintage photographs and anecdotes from the locals who experienced it. Glen Ellyn took its name from a Victorian real estate development whose massive promotional campaigns brought this unusually beautiful village to the attention of city dwellers eager to move their families away from the grimy, coal-fired environs of Chicago. The story begins with hardy New Englanders who felled trees to build log cabins, broke the virgin prairie sod, and trapped wild game in the marshlands that would become greater Chicago, continuing through the radical changes that came with the railroad and the Civil War. From Potawatomi Indians and pioneers to an important Underground Railroad station; from a luxurious lakeside health resort with a fabulous grand hotel to one of Chicago's premier suburban communities, Glen Ellyn presents the village's rich history with evocative photographs from the collection of the Glen Ellyn Historical Society.




"We Called Each Other Comrade"


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This is the history of the most significant translator, publisher, and distributor of left-wing literature in the United States. Based in Chicago and still publishing, Charles H. Kerr & Company began in 1886 as a publisher of Unitarian tracts. The company's focus changed after its founder, the son of abolitionist activists, became a socialist at the turn of the century. Tracing Kerr's political development and commitment to radical social change, "We Called Each Other Comrade" also tells the story of the difficulties of exercising the First Amendment in an often hostile business and political climate. A fascinating exploration in left-wing culture, this revealing chronicle of Charles H. Kerr and his revolutionary publishing company looks at the remarkable list of books, periodicals, and pamphlets that the firm produced and traces the strands of a rich tradition of dissent in America.




The Congregationalist


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The Village Dog


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Sport, the stray, was rescued from the busy streets of Chicago in the 1930s, and was loved by his new family and folks of small town Glen Ellyn. Store owners would jump to greet their four-legged friend on the sidewalk, tossing him a biscuit here and there. Smart and faithful, the dog was especially devoted to his friend Johnny. Following his owner to Glenbard High on the hill, Sport would search the halls for Johnny, just to lay by his side at his desk in the classroom. Sport and boy grew closer as the years went by. This is the true story of not only a family adopting a stray, but a village adopting Sport in their own way. It is true that loving a mutt, stray or full bred rescue can be rewarding. Visit the local shelter near you today!




Short Stories


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The land dropped abruptly down from the gate, and a thick, shrubby growth of young apple orchard almost hid the little weather-grey house from the road. This was why the young man who opened the sagging gate could not see that it was boarded up, and did not cease his cheerful whistling until he had pressed through the crowding trees and found himself almost on the sunken stone doorstep over which in olden days honeysuckle had been wont to arch. Now only a few straggling, uncared-for vines clung forlornly to the shingles, and the windows were, as has been said, all boarded up. The whistle died on the young man's lips and an expression of blank astonishment and dismay settled down on his face—a good, kindly, honest face it was, although perhaps it did not betoken any pronounced mental gifts on the part of its owner. "What can have happened?" he said to himself. "Uncle Tom and Aunt Sally can't be dead—I'd have seen their deaths in the paper if they was. And I'd a-thought if they'd moved away it'd been printed too. They can't have been gone long—that flower-bed must have been made up last spring. Well, this is a kind of setback for a fellow. Here I've been tramping all the way from the station, a-thinking how good it would be to see Aunt Sally's sweet old face again, and hear Uncle Tom's laugh, and all I find is a boarded-up house going to seed. S'pose I might as well toddle over to Stetsons' and inquire if they haven't disappeared, too."




Illinois Libraries


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Includes proceedings of the Illinois Library Association.




Popular Mechanics


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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.




The Best Works of L. M. Montgomery's Short Stories: [Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 by L. M. Montgomery/ Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery/ Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery]


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Book 1: Delight in the charming collection of short stories in “Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 by L. M. Montgomery.” Montgomery's collection offers a glimpse into her varied and imaginative short fiction, showcasing her storytelling prowess and capturing the essence of life in the early 20th century. Book 2: Continue your literary journey with the delightful sequel, “Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery.” Montgomery's novel follows the beloved Anne Shirley as she navigates the challenges of adulthood in the village of Avonlea. Filled with endearing characters and heartwarming moments, this work continues the enchanting story of Anne's adventures. Book 3: Begin your literary exploration with the timeless classic, “Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.” Montgomery's novel introduces readers to the spirited orphan Anne Shirley, whose imaginative nature and infectious enthusiasm charm the residents of Green Gables and readers alike. Join Anne on her journey of self-discovery and experience the magic of Avonlea.




Pop's Story


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Paul O. Peterson, Pop, grew up in the Great Depression and has been a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. You might wonder how such a man could have a wonderful and meaningful life. In grammar and high school he was, as his teachers described, a dreamer. What changed him in college into a man who found joy in study and learning? How did he discover what was important in life after suffering the loss of his wife and later his job, when he was given early retirement? What guided him through those times to a new life of love and service? Pops Story provides the answers to these and many other questions that will bring a greater understanding of who he is to all who read his heartwarming story. He and his wife, Carolyn, raised three sons who have been a source of great pride. He found that it is more rewarding to give than to receive. That a lasting legacy is given by pouring love and experience into people and not through money and material things. He learned that by giving you get greater reward, return, and joy in your life.