Landsgemeinden of Old Swiss Cantons Described
By Marie Widmer the Landsgemeinden in Appenzell Glarus Nidwalden Obwalden and Uri are open air assemblies held on late April or early May. Citizens vote by raised hands with a prominent oath and officials sworn in. Processions, traditional garb and swords mark the day in each canton.
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Marie Widmer
Landsgemeinden
Appenzell
Zuner
Ausser Rhoden
Glarus
Nidwalden
Obwalden
Uri
Landsgemeinde
Isgemeinde
Clarus
Childen
Landammann
Ausser-Rhoden
Hundwil
Inner-Reden
Schaddorf
Unterwalden
Sarnen
Stans
Liver Aiding Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts Leonardi's Liver-Aid as a safe vegetable tonic for tired sick people with liver disorders. It claims to ease fatigue, depression, pains, feverishness, and digestive issues, noting it does not cause griping and is suitable for all ages. Available at Hindle's Drug Stores, 987 Main Street and 903 Main Street for 50 cents.
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Leonardi
Hindle
Main Street
U S Legations in Scandinavia Do Great Work
Stockholm and Copenhagen report strong U S diplomatic effort amid war. American ministers handle trade licenses, guard U S shipments, and mediate claims while aiding citizens. Morris in Stockholm oversees Russia trade. Egan in Copenhagen liaises with Denmark. Schmedeman in Christiania faces shipping upsurge and wartime duties.
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U.S
Scandinavia
Stockholm
Sweden
Copenhagen
Christiania
United States
Ira Nelson Morris
Russia
England
Freland
America
Denmark
Maurice Francis Egan
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Norway
Albert G. Schmedeman
Wisconsin
Shaw on Irish Executions in Open Letter
London May 11 George Bernard Shaw comments on Sinn Fein executions in an open letter. He argues that men shot after capture were prisoners of war and should not be slaughtered. He compares Ireland's relation to Dublin Castle with Balkan states toward Turkey and Belgium toward the Kaiser.
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United States
Great Britain
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Emmett
Manchester
Herces
Poland
Serbia
Belgium
Europe
Heaven
London
George Bernard Shaw
Fenners
Balkan States
Turkey
Get Together Night Honors 566 New Methodist Members
The Men's Assembly of the First Methodist Church hosts Get Together Night tonight to honor the close of a membership contest. 566 new members joined, bringing the total to about 2000. St Slawson, school superintendent, will speak, with vocal solos by L H Hebbard and instrumental music, followed by light refreshments.
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First Methodist Church
St. Slawson
L. H. Hebbard
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North Bridgeport
Trumbull Ave
Sylvan Ave
Long Island Sound
Beardsley
Fairfield
Stratford
Remington City
North Main Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
New England
Remington Ny
Trumbull Road
NEW England Development Coo
Security
Main St
Mr. Morris
Great
G. B. Shaw
Methodist Church
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