Women’s World notes on suffrage, Macedonia aid and civic progress
Mrs Mary Wood Swift urges women to send capable delegates to the quinquennial in Germany and lists topics from education to letters and science. The piece reports Macedonia’s devastation, missionary appeals, a Sunday breakfast program’s impact, Agathe Andresen’s heroism in a fire, and comments on women in law, child labor, and public service. It notes bios of Florent Kelley, Helen Gould, Azarine Marie, Besant’s secretaryship, and local education and governance items. A Franco British arbitration and a Harrisburg capitol contract for decoration are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wood Swift
National Council of Women
Germany
American Council
New York University
Helen Gould
Corn That Counts and Rural Sociology Courses
L H Kerrick of Bloomington reports over 1000 acres of corn with yields averaging about 60 bushels per acre and up to 87 on some fields. The article also notes benefits from crop rotation, seed quality, and soil management, and discusses university rural sociology courses and the value of agricultural institutes to farmers. It mentions irrigation ideas and farm water supply options and observes soil conditions after two wet seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Kerrick
Bloomington
Illinois
Tto
Grange
University of Tihbota
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Ad offers laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising to cure a cold in one day. Claims a money back guarantee if it fails and includes Grove signature on each box. Printed with dates and price of 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
W. B. Wummer
C. Diester Weg
W. L. Parks
Bargains in Women’s Suits Priced at 16 Cents
A vivid sales pitch proclaims ultra low prices on women’s suits, praising their style, fit and quality. The copy touts sensational bargains, designer look, and fashionable fabrics as the sale invites shoppers to visit the store.
Unprecedented Suit Offer Shows Tailored Styles
A sale highlights blue, black, brown and mixed suit fabrics with long coat blouse effects and skirts in walking or dress lengths. Garments are presented as man tailored and extraordinary values with prices noted.
Peoria Store Offers Wide Assorted Skirts At Low Prices
A Peoria store advertises a large stock of skirts in many materials and colors with exclusive styles. Prices are promoted as consistently low from $50 down to $2.50, claiming superior quality and value, inviting thrifty shoppers to buy locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
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Wheeler & Wilson, White, New Home and Others
Duke Bros
Henry, Ill
J. Joseph H Jones
Albert M. Pool
Jme
North Street
Holmes and Heacock
Henry
County of
Marshall
Tlinois
Leigh
Huntee
Capes Ae Ee Tine
Sts
Fann -Hlinois
Edward Street
Second Street
Hoyt
City of
State of
Joseph H. Jones
Samuel, Case
Women’s World
G. M. Locke
Macedonia
Red Cross
Philadelphia
Agathe Andresen
Emmagene Paul
Chicago
McGann
Mra Paul
Florence Kelley
National Consumers’ League
Ohio Congress of Mother's
Cleveland
Azarine Marie
St Petersburg
Mra
Joseph Steiner
Toledo
Ohio State Federation of Women’s Clubs
H. E. Brooks
Kentucky
Prohibition
Florence A. Brown
Iowa
Celia Besant
Sir Walter Besant
The
Atlantic Union
Pennsylvania
France
Violet Oakles
State
Harrisburg
Grange and Agriculture
Himole Farmers Institute
Illinoia
Osenthal An D BY
Goops Co. Incorporated
Hysinger & Rosenthal
South Adams St
Peoria, Ill
W. B. Deck
Henry, Illinois
OF LA Salle, Ill
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
la Salle National Bank
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