Cold Weather Coal Famine Hits the Middle West
Severe cold and coal shortages cripple Chicago and the Midwest with 32 degree drops, zero readings, and brutal winds. Health officials warn of rising deaths while Mayor Harrison seeks relief as trains stall and winter misery deepens for the poor and sick.
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Middle West
Chicago
Nebraska
Iowa
Uwlinois
Springfel
Indianapolis
Ind
Heath Department
Health Department
Harrison
Tider
Prutbadice Enniteyt
TV Venvestevibot
Coal shortages spark national public agitation and recalls
Chicago correspondence notes a broad uproar over coal scarcity as Congress investigates Washington and city leaders call for intergovernmental action. Judges warn that interfering with coal supply is a crime and infamy while residents recall coal once costing twenty dollars a ton in Chicago, reflecting enduring strains of the era.
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Chicago
Miig
Congressional
Washington
Low
New York
Maybury
Detroit
Covernors
Lide- Fkrwen
speg@ge
Mitchell Appeals to Miners for Aid in Ending Coal Famine
A broad appeal requests miners and citizens to unite to end a coal famine affecting Thetis and surrounding areas. The effort emphasizes solidarity, relief measures, and organized action to alleviate suffering and support workers and families amid shortages.
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Droste
Couk
Peter Berg
Howen Meoh
Coal rebate plan faces yearlong duty extension
The proposal to extend a one year duty on coal seeks added support and outlines steps for funding. Lawmakers debate costs and impact while securing committee guidance and potential shifts in import rules.
Illinois House Adopts Coal Supply Inquiry Resolutions
Springfield action sets up a five member committee with subpoena power to investigate conditions governing Illinois coal supply. The panel will work with the state bank and emery service examining shortages and related hardships, aligning with an ongoing broader inquiry.
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Springfield
Mimois
Torsday
Davies
Cook County
Ilinois
Emary
Anthracite Coal Wholesale Price Rises in Chicago
The wholesale price of anthracite coal rose by $3 in Chicago on Monday, bringing the current rate to $11.50 per ton. Dealers offered no specific reason beyond market conditions, noting tight supply and little prospect of additional coal for some time.
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Chicago
Anti liquor war and crime rock Winslow town
A reign of terror grips Winslow as temperance forces clash with saloon men. Deputies patrol streets after dynamite blows and assaults including the murder of Arthur White and the near-fatal attack on Lawrence Goff and John McConnell.
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Winslow
John McConnell
McConnell
Lawrence Goff
I. J. Menton
Arthur White
League
Princeton
Hazelton
Woman Overcomes Kidney Trouble After Dodd's Kidney Pills
Maggie Decker of Fagle River Missouri aged 40 endured twelve years of kidney trouble rheumatism and stomach pain. After trying many medicines she bought six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and reports improved sleep appetite energy and health stating the pills saved her life and cured her troubles.
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Fagle River
Maggie BR. Decker
Dodd
Dod
Needn't Come Round She Why Has Crooksby Left Your Arcle
Tie Tie wasn't square and Crooksby left the arcle. the writer notes the irregular rhythm and missing details in the piece.
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Crooksby
Monkeys Talk? Washington and Cayenne Debate
Wille Washington says he has no interest in investigations into whether monkeys talk. Miss Cayenne replies that there is no need for such inquiries, arguing a monkey could not reveal anything beyond what people themselves could think of.
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Bobby
Father
Daddy
Mather
Wille Washington
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Mother Crax's Sweet Powders for Children
Federal style advert for a child powder by Mother Gray's nurse. Claims cure for feverishness stomach teething disorders and worm destruction. Sells at 25 cents with free sample and mail order from Allen S. Oluistead Leltoy N Y.
Where Ignorance Is Blies in Wisconsin Dialect
A fragmentary dialect notice satirically questions local knowledge and pride. It juxtaposes simplified rural speech about corn value and burning after slickin time, hinting at cultural quirk and humor from a Wisconsin locale.
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Hiram
Paneake Flour Delights Town Residents Once More
Mrs. Austins famous Paneake flour returns with fresh town flavor and consistent quality. A peculiar note mentions a Welsh case where vaccination against dis temper is tested on a pack of hounds, reflecting era or humor in the column.
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North
Wales
Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine Praised by Marion Woman
A Marion Ohio woman recounts relief from womb prolapse and menstrual troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier Sanative Wash and Liver Pills. She thanks the company and endorses free medical advice to women, noting confidential support from Mrs. Pinkham.
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Danforth
St. Joseph
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinxnan
Lydia E. Pinkhamy
Dean Mus. Prymnam
Eama Snyder
East Center St
Marion
Ohio
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