Prohibition Blesses Peoria as Industry Surges Relying on 0
Before the Eighteenth Amendment Peoria powered by whiskey employed 1000 in distilleries and paid 36 million to the government. After prohibition Peoria shifted to 30 staples with 4000 workers, bank clearings up 20 million, deposits up 15 million, and a diverse industrial output from alcohol substitutes to jellies. The piece argues prohibition brings broader gains than feared, using Peoria as a national example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
South Side
Good Fences and Neighbor Relations in New England Pastures
The piece reflects on the old adage good fences make good neighbors. It ties fences to preventing livestock disputes and urges understanding and reciprocal respect between neighbors, noting city life reduces fence use while urging restraint and clear motives in all relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Ventures in Common Sense Reflections on Thought and Tradition
The speaker rejects New Thought as objectionable and defends timeless values. He claims his opinions reflect broad historical views, not personal novelty, and urges readers to trust established ideas accepted by many. The text emphasizes patience in weighing ideas and a readiness to explore enduring human conduct.
Dickens’s Legacy and Edwin Drood in His Later Years
The passage compares Charles Dickens’s immense style and imagination to a hen’s fixed output, noting that after a prolific prime he produced Edwin Drood. It contrasts this late work with masterpieces like David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities, and comments on the envy and harsh judgments of later writers toward him.
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Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood
David Copperfield
After Dinner Stories and the Club at Odds
An affable Englishman recalls Switzerland’s sunrise and a penny given to a countryside porter. His wife, tired of his evenings out, scolds him as he vows to pursue astronomy and forge ahead. The scene centers on marital tension over late nights and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Dobbs
Mr. Dobbs
Benjamin
On The Spur Of The Moment Personal Prejudices
A fragment reflecting opinions on poetry tastes eyewear behavior relationships and daily life in Greenwich Village with observations about culture and personal anecdotes including a toy dog remark and a forgotten magazine story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lowell
Greenwich Village
Sunless Sunday Sparks New York City Debate
Frederic J. Haskin reports in New York that a proposed Sunday law triggers widespread unrest. Citizens form anti blue law groups while the Lord's Day Alliance advocates restricts on amusements and Sunday commerce, arguing to ease church access rather than compel worship.
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Frederic J. Haskin
New York City
Washington
York
Erican Legion
Freethinkers’ Society
Moving Picture
Alliance
Republican Party
Repubs
Grenges
New York
Henry
L. Bowlby
Lord’s Day Alliance
Mr. Bowlby
Altoona
The
Presbyterian
Fifth Avenue
Bowlby
Evey
Congress
Anti Saloon League
Lord's Day Alliance
Blue Law
William T. Manning
Trinity Church
Nature's Remedy NR Tablets Promoted For Digestive Health
An advertisement extols Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a cure for poor digestion and related ailments noting relief from the first dose and long term benefits with occasional use. It claims stronger digestion, elimination, and overall well being, urged by a druggist guarantee. The piece also mentions local social notices about visits and calls from individuals including Mr. Gaskins, Elias Gaskins, Curtis Myers, and Mrs. Frank Arnold at T. E. Fitch's home.
McAdoo Urges Liberal Credits and Trade Boosts
William G. McAdoo outlines a program to ease distress in agriculture and revive the economy. He calls for a revived war finance corporation, faster German indemnity settlement, resumed trade with Russia, funded treasury debt, and tax relief. He stresses farmer credit, better rail and storage facilities, and prompt action to prevent further deflation.
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War Finance Corporation
Russia
Congress
McAdoo
Pretty Viola McQuaid Wins Divorce and Alimony
In Common Pleas Court Viola McQuaid of Chauncey and Bailey Run was granted divorce from Chester McQuaid with 26 alimony to support three minor children. They married in 1910 when she was 15. jealousy and neglect cited amid alleged $ income limits.
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Viola McQuaid
Chauncey and Bailey Run
Common Pleas
Chester McQuaid
Buchtel
Bailey Run
Chauncey
Kent
Michiaga
Orville Shellman
Enda Shellman
Treat Wetzle
Mechanicsburg
Frank Stephenson
Stephenson
Fitchs Visit Cincinnati Hospital For Eye Operation
Latrobe report notes Mrs. T. E. Fitch is in a Cincinnati hospital after an eye operation. Mr. Fitch and Mrs. Kibble of Jackson were in the city on business, Raymond Houser visited Athens, and Dudley Root with family of Stewart called on their parents nearby last week. Ivory Dunfee, employed locally, is mentioned in the same item.
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T. E. Fitch
Cincinnati
Kibble
Jackson
Raymond Houser
Athens
Dudley Root
Stewart
Ivory Dunfee
Pine Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
An ad style guide promotes pine based cough syrup mixing Pinex with home made sugar syrup or alternatives like honey or molasses. It claims relief within 24 hours for coughs, sore throats, bronchial issues, and urges asking pharmacists for 24% ounces of Pinex, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Readers can ask The Mens Messenger Bureau for answers
Information requests are handled by The Mens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin Director Washington DC. The bureau provides factual information and cannot give legal medical or financial advice or resolve domestic disputes. Include full name address and two cents for return postage.
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Themens Meerenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Martial law areas and wartime questions mix in advise column
The piece outlines martial law in Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary covering about a southwestern quarter of Ireland. It notes Germany's force levels at 446 officers and 7 751 enlisted, Russia’s prewar wheat leadership and 100 million bushel exports, zodiac signs and agriculture, first cousins and their children, Russell Sage Foundation origins and purpose, and contrasts between Chinese and English linguistic structure.
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C. W
Cork
Kerry
Limerick
Lipperary
Ireland
Ulster
Germany
Russia
United States
Naval Observatory
United States Department of Agriculture
Russella Foundation
Russell Sage Foundation
Russell Sage
United States of America
Christmas Eve Events and Local Notices in Rutland
Rutland residents plan a Christmas arch and entertainment at the Baptist church on Christmas Eve. Paul Bean and Helen Rathburn are home from their respective stops. Mr. and Mrs. Mutchler and Ewing Carter remain ill. Snedden of Murray City visits C. E. Bryan's home. About 100 Knights enjoyed an oyster supper after conferring Page rank on nine candidates. A Christmas tree and Cantata are planned at the M E church.
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Baptist Church
Paul Bean
Helen Rathburn
Washington Seminary
F. G. Mutchler
Ewing Carter
Snedden
Murray City
C. E. Bryan
K. of P. Hall
M. EB. Church
Local Happenings and Obituaries In Ohio Town
Rev Parmelee returns from eastern Ohio lectures. Knights of Pythias praise Athens district convention. Dr Lasher resumes farm bureau work December 27 with twenty assistants. Mr Burrell Marten and Mrs Marten announce a December 11 birth, a girl. William Lowery longtime resident dies Saturday. Albert Garvin and wife greet a December 18 son. Mrs Sarah Johnson, 76, dies Saturday and is buried at Zion area home.
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Parmelee
Ohio
Knights of Pythias
Athens
G. H. Lasher
Drake County
Burrell Marten
William Lowery
Albert Garvin
Dexter
Sarah Johnson
Steod
Zion
Bonds filed for $1,351,000 refunding issue in Columbus
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway company today filed with the public utilities commission a request to issue bonds totaling 1,351,000 dollars at five percent to fund additions and improvements.
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Columbus
Wheeling and Lake Erierative Company
Public Utilities Commission
Nugent Confirmed to Federal Trade Commission
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Senator John F. Nugent of Idaho as a member of the Federal Trade Commission on December 20.
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Nugent
Washington
Senate Today
John F. Nugent
Idaho
Federal Trade Commission
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Mai
Wter
Mureau
Onlo
Associated Ohio Vailies
United Press News Report
Tee
Seeettiael
Hobert
Southo Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Athens Mesenger Herald Printne O
Messenger
Athena
Vrwrymerer
America
Publc
Owen Ee
Toledo
Mr. Gaskins
West Virginia
Elias Gaskins
Curtis Myers
New Vienna
Frank Arnold
Cline
William G. McAdoo
Latrobe
Rutland
Good Rib Weight Union Suits
Scott Haney Co
Davenport
Swanson Furniture Co
Court Street
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