Chauteauque closes with Julia Claussen concert appearance
The Chauteauque program reaches a grand closing night as Julia Claussen of the Chicago Grand Company headlines a concert. She is backed by Henrette concert master Charlier and a leading Chicago Grand conductor, signaling a permanent push for top tier music in the season.
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Julia Claussen
Chicago Grand Company
Henrette
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Charlier
Chicago Grand
Alice Nielsen
Redpath
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Glynn Praises the President at County Convention
At the Cook County convention a heavy crowd filled the hall as officials moved to seats and the crowd chanted for Roger Sullivan as vice president. William J. Bryan entered to cheers, and M C McCombs ordered the session to order with a gavel salute. The opening program included musical parades and a pledge of America before the audience joined in singing the nation’s anthem.
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Martin
Maiy Cima
Cook County
Roger Sullivern
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Silent suffrage protest halts heat for votes plank
Three thousand women from across the United States stood and sat in a blistering sun for over two hours in St. Louis to urge the Democratic convention to include a votes for women plank in its platform. None spoke during the silent demonstration.
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St. Louis
United States
Democratic Party Convention Opens in St Louis
Convention proceedings in St Louis mark the 1916 party gathering with McCombs and Glynn pledging victory next November amid harmonious session. Delegates endure heat as they organize and prepare for continued talks and platform decisions. The Stars and Stripes poem section accompanies coverage.
Suits Selling Saturday Prices Slashed
Bargain sale items list two suit sets with reduced weekend prices. A sale on Saturday June 17 highlights quantities in stock, with $7.00, $8.00 and $5.48 price points and a note to come early. Hughes and Tidwell advertise.
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Palm Beach
Hughes & Tidwell
David Garrick and the Masonic Star Today
Wuttit Farnam presents a dramatized tale of David Garrick famed for uplifting the stage. He becomes idolized yet faces temptation when Simon Ingot warns of his daughter Ada loving him. Garrick refuses but agrees to rescue the girl from infatuation, leading to entangled secrets and a pathos filled climax.
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Wuttit Farnam
David Garrick
the Masonic and Star Today
Romeo
Simon Ingot
London
Garrick
England
Ingot
Chivy
Ada
Maken Thursday Screen Play Starring Ralph Kellard
The photoplay Her Mother's Heart, written by Martha Woodrow and produced by Frederick Thomson for William Fox, features Ralph Kellard. Critics praise its moral potency and dramatic force, comparing it to enduring stage works and noting its appeal to clergymen and educators.
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Martha Woodrow
Frederick Thomson
William Fox
Ralph Kellard
Adonis
Spectator
Steam Hammer
Ter Méthet
Happiness Sought in Final Countdown
A brief note records a quest for lasting happiness as the community faces a decisive ending. Local voices, events, and cultural efforts converge around a shared aim of fulfillment and peace.
Decatur Daily Urges Advertisers to Submit Copy Early
The Decatur Daily states all mail trains depart in the afternoon and advertisers must have copy in the office by 10 a.m. to appear that day. It emphasizes readiness and notes trains will not wait for late submissions.
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Decaturs
Poison in the Home A Call for Public Health Action
The New York Herald urges a nationwide crusade against keeping poisons at home citing frequent deaths from bichloride of mercury and other potent drugs. It argues each state laws differ and urges the U S Public Health Service to lead a national effort to persuade households to discard dangerous substances.
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New York
United States Public Health Service
Decatur Daily Offers Monogrammed Calling Cards
The Decatur Daily highlights up-to-date monogrammed calling cards, including engraved options for personalized stationery and refined presentation.
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Decaturs Daily
Duty to trade at home urged in local business plea
A 1914 local notice urges citizens to favor home merchants over distant mail order houses. It argues spending locally keeps schools, churches, and town vitality alive, notes cash credit dynamics, and praises neighbors and community pride. It cites Miss Nilsson and fashion contrast to emphasize local economy.
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Chicago
Crawford Lumber Co Promotes Prosperity and Home Growth
Local ad urges readers to back Gros and Crawford Lumber Co in building the town and economy. It calls for patriotism and buying dry goods, with a nod to mail order houses and Odom Shoe Co as part of community commerce.
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Odom Shoe Co
Local Home Goods Ad Spreads Competition Across Suppliers
Advertisements announce Watch our show windows and latest designs from Cook Bros Furniture Co Hughes Tidwell Side Hardware Sivley Sandlin Buttrey’s and Madame Finnie showcasing household necessities hardware leather goods and spring hats inviting customers to inspect stock and shop now for home needs.
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Cook Bros. Furniture Co
Sivley & Sandlin
Speake Movbes Ad Offers Bargain Goods
An odd promotional snippet touts a store slogan If It's Worth Having We Have It and promises bargain sale lines to replace a disappointing mall order experience. The text names Speake & Movbes and alludes to street repair and out of town merchants in a disjointed fashion.
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Kuhn
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Modiste
Four Hundred
King's Ransom
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Ae Sewers
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Ange
Spielberger
Auto Co
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Flint
Second Ave
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Second Avenue
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Lumber Co
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Price Is Right
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Madame Finnie
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