World Happenings Condensed From Hubs and Markets
The sale of the liner Von Steuben to Fred Eggena of New York for 1 500 000 is announced. Population of Oregon reaches 765 285, up 110 523 since 1910. Wilson proclaims December 21 as Pilgrim tercentenary. Debt falls by 76 million in July. Unlawful charges on livestock shipments found in Chicago area. West Frankfort unrest over foreigners continues with casualties. Denver streetcar strike widens with deaths and federal troops sent. Fire destroys a canal warehouse in Lockport Illinois. 2 000 Toledo auto plant workers out of work due to material shortages. Numerous other national and international items touch on riots, arrests, and political moves.
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von Steuben
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Fred Eggena
New York
Benson
Shipping Board
Washington
Illinois News Brevities Highlight Local Disasters And State Affairs
Paxton report of Mrs Zora Sloop killed and infant critically hurt as car overturns near Paxton. four other children seriously injured. Fire at Scott Field destroys hangar six airplanes and Liberty motors, damage about 100000 dollars. Sutherland in Oregon attempts suicide by poisons, rescued from Rock River. recovery expected. Illinois electric rates raised for Rockford Electric Co. Read about legislative and civic notes from Springfield Carbondale bankers underwrite Southern Illinois Development Association for 75000 over three years.
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Zora Sloop
Here
Belleville
Scott Field
Oregon
Sutherland
Rock River
Springfield
State Pubic Utilities Commission
Rockford Electric Company
Senate Chamber
Statehouse
Areitin
House of Representatives
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Peoria
Charles Peters
Coox County
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Rock Island
Ralph Spafford
McLean County
R. J. Stewart
Woodstock
Edward P. Petri
Tilinois
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Chicago
Ed . N. Woodruff
Hastings
Compa. America
Tilinois Manufacturers’ Assocts
Urbana
Sergt
Alvin C. Yorke
Possum Run
Tenn
University of Illinois
Cleta Yorke
Shattuck
Daniel Omar Yorke
Tennessee
University of Illinois, Divernon
Divernon
Virden Concern Band
American Legion
Woman's Relief Corps
Boy Scouts
F. A. Statsman
William R. McCauley
American Legion of
Ilinois
John H. Walker
State Federation of Labor
Earl 8. Searcy
American Legion of Ilinois
Illinois
Bulletin of the
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Bulletin
France warns Germany to enforce Versailles in Europe
Paris reports indicate France may issue a stern note to Germany, promising instant forceful action to enforce Versailles provisions in eastern Europe and along the Rhine. Officials fear German co operation with Soviet powers to undermine Polish borders and disrupt Allied aid during the Upper Silesia plebiscite. Strikes and disruptions affect shipments to Poland and the Danzig area, heightening tension between Paris and Berlin.
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Paris
France
Europe
Rhine
Germany
Republic
Upper Silesia
Saare
Poland
Communist Party of Germany
East Prussia
Danzig
Berlin
National Co operative company formed by Nebraska farmers
Lincoln Aug 10 what is described as the largest cooperative organization of farmers in the United States has been formed to market the grain of 40 000 Nebraska Farmers union members The National Co operative company has a 2 000 000 capital and includes 1 500 locals 800 grain elevators 50 general stores three creameries two flour mills and about 100 shipping associations led by H C Gustafson president of the state union and organizer of the company
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Lincoln
Neb
United States
Nebraska Farmers’ Union
National Co-operative Company
H. C. Gustafson
War marriages and divorce in wartime Boston
Sociologists study divorce docket trends as war brides and hero husbands face strain. Divorce rates swell while marriage licenses rise, with desertion the leading cause. The war’s impact appears on both sides of the matrimonial ledger, yet some hope remains amid rising divorces.
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Boston
Silk Mills in Shanghai to Close as Trade Slump Deepens
More than half of Shanghai silk manufacturers will shut by month’s end as stag nation worsens. Declining American demand and sparse European orders blamed for the downturn. Last year the United States bought about 70 million dollars in raw Chinese silk.
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Shanghai
America
China
Six Held After Foiled Silk Goods Robbery
Sioux City Iowa August 10. An attempted robbery of silk goods valued at several thousand dollars from a Northwestern freight train was frustrated here and six men alleged to be involved were arrested.
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Sioux City
Northwestern
Five thousand U S Regulars arrive in Denver parade
U S Regulars from Camp Funston reach Denver Colorado on Aug 10. Five hundred soldiers are in the city as the first street cars start running under strikebreaker crews. Police guard each car and the city remains quiet.
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Denver
Camp Funston
Kan
U. S
Colo
Kidney Trouble Warns Rarely Suspected By Many
Reports from druggists show thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen and the condition is often missed by patients. An interview with a life insurance examiner notes many declined applications lack awareness of kidney issues. A test sample bottle offer prompts readers to mail ten cents for Dr. Mer Co. sample. Also includes a stray season phrase about hens.
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Oes Peemoent
Peete
Liferance
Momeres
Dr. Mer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Ady
Eatonic Said To Halt Nervous Spells In Lay Md
Mr C B Loats of Lay Maryland reports rapid relief from severe nervous spells and heart pressure after taking one box of Eatonic. He had consulted four specialists but credits Eatonic with removing poisons and gases that troubled him. The ad urges readers to try Eatonic, promising a refund if not pleased.
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C. B. Loats
Lay, Md
Eatonic
Bayer aspirin trusted for headache relief across decades
Genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin marketed as safe and physician endorsed for over twenty years. Unbroken Bayer packages carry proper directions for treating headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Handy 12 tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists. June bride wonders where divorce courts get their business.
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Bayer
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