Illinois Livestock Value Compared With Fish and Game Spending
The Chicago Journal argues that Illinois livestock worth about 435 million dollars receives only 37 thousand three hundred forty dollars in state protection this year while fish and game get 151 thousand six hundred. It condemns the imbalance as intolerable and questions spending on wildlife versus human life protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Journal
Illinois
Journal of the American Medical Association
Letter from England on War Woes and Vengeance
A nephew in England writes to Col. Colt’s English butler about worsening wartime conditions, food shortages, and hopes the war will end soon. He recounts brutal injuries from German actions, notes a hospital scene, and expresses a desire for revenge before signing with thanks to Uncle Ian and a belief that England and America are one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wheeler
S. P. Colt
England
Rui
Ian
America
Charlie
Automobile Registrations Prompt Local Office
Last week the State Board of Public Roads registered vehicles including 5366 Frank Paull Bristol 22 hp Ford coupelet and 14,798 Fred M. Tanner Warren 25 hp overland touring followed by 14,799 Arthur S. Tanner Warren 25 hp overland touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Roads
Frank Paull
Bristol
Fred M. Tanner
Warren
Overland
Arthur S. Tanner
Bristol Branch British Relief Society Pledges and Shipments
The Bristol Branch reports weekly pledges of 8.25 dollars, lists subscribers and a shipment to Southampton via Boston on January 19 including shirts stockings hospital wear and wristers. Names of contributors in Providence Camden Maine and Bristol Phoenix are noted and further pledges are sought through Treasurer C B Rockwell Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
England
Boston
Providence
West
Liscomb
Bunn
MacDonald
Lord
Adams
S. Hughes
Nelson
Hull
Camden
Maine
Moffitt
S. Herreshoft
B. McCue
E. Ryan
W. Simmons
J. Simmons
J. L. Close
Bowen
Ashton
Simmons
H. W.moorhouse
Murray
MacDougall
Rockwell
Madeline Reynolds
Margaret Reynolds
Ella Shaw
Wilson
Wm. Dunbar
C. B. Rockwell, Jr
Union Street
Bristol
Ten nevers for parents from a child prodigy
In American Magazine a Pittsburgh twelve year old, Winifred Sackville Stoner, is profiled as a multilingual author and performer. Her mother’s ten nevers for childrearing urge kindness, curiosity, and respect, including no punishment or ridiculing a child and keeping home the prime attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Winifred Sackville Stoner
Carnegie Institute
Barnaby's Clothing Tops Providence Shopping Scene
In Providence, Barnaby's is the popular clothing destination for most residents. The store dominates local apparel shopping as people favor its selection and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Barnaby’s
British and German Navies Clash in North Sea Battle
British Admiral Beatty reports a running battle with German battle cruisers Bleicher Seydlitz Moltke and others as the German squadron attempted to reach the English coast. Bleicher sank, two British battle cruisers damaged, no British ships lost, 123 survivors rescued from the German crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sir David Beatty
Tyrwhitt
English
Lion
Tiger
Princess Royal
New Zealand
Indomitable
Derflinger
Seydlitz
Moltke
Bleacher
Beatty
Yarmouth
Germany
Bruges
Dunkirk
Flanders
France
Hungary
Roumania
Y M C A Bowling Results And New Tournament Start
The YMCA bowling tournament finished last week on the YMCA alleys with Hank Hanks leading in team score posting 1 444 points and 508 in single. John B Newman topped both the individual single with a high score and the three string total with 372. A second tournament was begun last week as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Hanks
John B. Newman
Dowry Number Reveals A Beachyard Secret
On a German coast, bathers wear numbers on outfits and chairs. Two striking women notice a third approaching and joke that Laura’s displayed figure, 75,000, is not her number but her dowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Pine Tar Honey Claims Fast Relief for Coughs
Dr Sell and Pine Tar Honey advertised as penetrating throat and lung linings to fight germs and aid natural healing. A Hamilton Ohio user testimonial credits its effectiveness for coughs while noting a 25 cent price and pharmacist availability.
Women's real self as agent in public work and self assessment
A reflective piece argues women should use recognized strengths in planning and perception to contribute to public life. It cites psychologists and J. Stanley Hall, notes women in business offices, and urges freeing time for service while critiquing vanity and misused labor. It recalls a slave era anecdote to illustrate caution and social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stanley Hall
Darky
Job
Neutrality Policy Defended by Bryan in Senate Letter
Secretary of State Bryan defends U S neutrality toward the European war in a lengthy reply to Senator Stone. Prepared with Wilson and Lansing, the document replies to press and letter complaints, rebuts 19 charges, and states that the United States will not bar contraband trade to aid Germany or Austria-Hungary. The open markets are for all nations, belligerent or neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Wilson
Robert Lansing
State Department
Washington
Germany
Austria
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
Usk
Urban Stock Company Opens At Pastime Theatre With Three Plays
The Urban Stock Company launches a three night engagement at the Pastime Theatre starting Monday presenting The Lion and the Mouse Driftwood and The White Sister. Miss Marion Johnquest stars with special scenery and electrical effects plus vaudeville between acts. Seats are 15 25 and 35 cents at the Star Box Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urban Stock Company
New York
Pastime Theatre
Charles Klein
Marion Johnquest
Star
To accept a avor is a shorfeit liberty
The fragment hints at a discussion of accepting a favor or liberty viewed as a counterfeit or shorter path. Readable content is too limited to identify people places or events.
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British Relief Society of R. I. Bristol Branch
J. Carns
Edged H. Jones
P. J. Lynch
Miss Bache
Ree
Nevers
Staples Coal Company
COAL
State Street
taCees
Cornelius Harrington
Joyce Street
New Orleans
Standard Oil
Rawson ‘and Easterbrools
Pins Pings
South Ends
Tanx
Braves
Mysteries
North Ends
Hayseeds
Narragansetts
B. Newman
E Wilson
Pierce
H. W. Church
Frank Pearse
Munro
A. Vellecca
M. Dimond
R. W. Nelson
Wm. Hughes
W. Bottomley C
B. W. Wall
John Pierce
C. F. Dimond
Pardon Kenney
Harold Hill
E. Clayton
H. Gottler
C. A. Ostby
GC. Dimond
A. R. Newman
W. _N. Newman
J. Harvey
N W. Best
Earl Dunbar
G. Miller
PVE
Jona Brand
Iona Peas
A&p
Alaska
Eastman Kodak Co
Malaga
EL. El.ryad
Ic Ac
San
Hope Street
Ea' Ey Oe
Sentinel
Olney’s
N. O
Ben Hur
Mayno’s
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