Joliet Population and Illinois Political Turmoil Summary
Joliet population listed as 38 406 in census. Illinois political scene includes Republican factions, a secretary of state charter, and candidate selections for U S senator. Fire at the R R White manufacturing building in Bloomington causes heavy damage.
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Joliet
Emmerson
Hiarmsen Parker
Chicago
T Grearge
Bo Tobey
NA Hankinson
Rise
Anti Thompson
William Bro McAhinles
Champaign
United States
Edward TD Shortieff
House of Representatives
LY Sher- Ineh Wall
Nto
Prente
Tamark
Aneast 16
Vie
Ntnereah Legion Pets
Carrell County
Eradas
the & R. White Manufacturing
Bloomington
David Longmyer
Livingston County
Witnoly Central
Griswold
Sutherland
Oregon
Rock River
Runais
Southern Illinois Development Association
English Shirts Clash of Cultures in Strand Haberdashery
A humorous look at English and American shirt fashions and etiquette in a Strand haberdashery. English buyers resist American coat shirts while insisting collar buttons belong at the neck. shopkeepers explain English fit and the humor of cross culture. The piece notes English habits, dress, and speech quirks with references to Walter Scott and John Hay.
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Matt Hess
Rhea Wall von See
Wibett Ridge
Italian flyer ferrarin seasick over Korean air
Tokyo reports Lieutenant Ferrarin, one of two Italian aviators who flew Rome to Tokyo, describing seasickness from rough air over Korea. He also recalled heavy machine gun fire by Arab rebels about 100 miles from Aleppo in Asia Minor during the journey.
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Tokyo
Ferrarin
Rome
Korea
Asia Minor
Aleppo
Wife Nagged on Trolley Divorce Granted in San Francisco
William L. Stockfieth obtained a divorce from Alice V. Stockfieth in Superior Judge Morgan's court. The conductor testified his wife boarded his car and berated him for answering passengers questions and never paid any fare during her nagging expeditions aboard the street car.
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William L. Stockfieth
Alice V. Stockfieth
Morgan's Court
San Francisco
Stockfieth
Greatest Plane Motor in World Capable of 200 MPH
Detroit reports a 500 to 600 horsepower airplane engine by Col Vincent, claimed to be the most powerful in the country and near world supremacy except racing models. The fireproof, cold-start design features dual valves per cylinder, a single duplex carburetor, gravity feed, and a lightweight 104 pounds per horsepower, aiming for high speed and heavy-duty use.
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Detroit
Col Devac Go Vincent
Ono
Vincent
Woman Credits Pinkham's Remedies For Health Renewal
Knoxville reader reports long lasting back pain relief after using E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She claims improved energy and urges others to seek these remedies with a note offering to provide further details to interested readers.
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Knoxville
Tenn
E. Pinkham
L E. Pinkham
Proof Is He Clever He Never Seems To Do Any Work
A dialogue fragment contrasts cleverness with apparent laziness. The speaker suggests the subject is clever because he avoids work, prompting a judgment about his true effort or ability. No further context is provided.
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Jotter
Weinifred Gifford
Mawonhee
Miller Hser
Mahesh
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Aed
Peti
Ted Forte
Gilbo Troaba
Moel
Roel
Furness
Ahapin
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Jollet Efteen
Senate
Home of
Representatives
London
Strand
Pobatore
Walter Dagen
Hig Kuenter
Crittefam
Tennia
John Hay
Hay
England
Liberty Motor
Pinkham
Fletcher
Doane Aldney
Iowa
Mress McVay
Harlington
Deana
Ben Hae
Sidney Doan
Burn CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Holland
Owl Chemical Works
Serre Haute
Indiana
Peterson
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