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Newspaper
Dixon Evening Leader
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
6
A satirical verse depicts Uncle Sammy Sampson preparing to strike at autocratic powers. The speaker mocks political imagery, claiming Samson’s haircut reveals his sight and readiness to topple the divine imperial right and military might pillars beside the temple.
Dixon bankers will attend the Group 8 meeting of the Illinois Bankers association in Sycamore on June 12 to discuss the $60,000,000 hard road bond issue. Attending prominent figures include S. B. Bradt DeKalb and L. L. Emmerson Mt. Vernon among others from Champaign Springfield Galesburg and Kankakee.
A note encourages readers to share that they read the Dixon Evening Leader, highlighting the paper as a community source for local updates and events.
George Warner of Rex Paper was named trustee of Sterling Bakery at a hearing before Referee Dixon in this city yesterday. This marked the first meeting of Sterling Bakery creditors.
A Trousten Post quotation notes that no man surpasses a dumb beast unless his soul is aflame, and that the beast shares in all sensations of the physical pain. The excerpt contrasts human and animal experience in a stark, philosophical voice.
A Baltimore Sun line notes a husband may face sudden requests for funds as wives spend on purchases, illustrating a financial strain joke about household money.
Fire of unknown origin engulfed the Catholic church in Rochelle early Tuesday destroying the building after roof collapse. The blaze followed a Monday evening service for local boys going to the front and a service flag dedication, with the final service ending around 10 o'clock.
Nile Snetschek notes Mozart never visited the pit while composing and that his imagination presented the entire work to Alm. He reportedly remained immersed in music, carried it daily, and enjoyed speculation, study, and reflection as his wife says his mind stayed in motion.
The article explains that most artificial gems are alum crystals formed under pressure and fusion. The color and type of stone such as sapphires rubies topazes amethysts or emeralds are set by metallic salts added during the fusion process.
A concise reflection praises a well governed republic as the best political state globally. The speaker emphasizes order, civic virtue, and prudent governance as crucial to a thriving republic.
Warns that catarrh can worsen and reach the lungs, causing consumption. Claims S. S. remedies the disease by removing germs from the blood, not just local treatments, and offers free medical advice from Medical Director at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
An old article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women suffering from worry and blues. It claims the tonic can revitalize the system and aid outdoor life, with a few weeks of treatment to improve health and strengthen the body.
Professor Pate characterizes a recent robbery by a tall footpad who claimed a brief, insufficient excuse. He notes the suspect was dishonest and untruthful, reflecting on the incident in Kansas City Stax reporting.
A pen extractor installed in an office aims to save time for all staff. It features a metal loop pressed down on the pen to grip it firmly, allowing removal by a simple pull on the holder.
A Cynic quotes two literary ailments writer s cramp and swelled head noting writer s cramp is never cured and swelled head never killed Coulson Kerna han references found in the remark.
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