Idleness and Crime in a Chicago Desperado Case
The piece argues idleness drives crime, citing Gustav Marx as an example and citing prison data on unemployed and uneducated offenders. It contends labor builds morals, urges police action against saloons violating liquor laws, and questions whether Judge Whallon or officials will enforce the law to curb crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Marx
Chicago
Tian
Marx
Desperado
Mars
Whallon
Judge Whallon
Bub
Police de Partaens
Whatson
They Must Keep Their Faith By Public Trust Pledge
A plea recalls Indianapolis gas trust promises to supply gas at cost once the plant opened, urging adherence to the pledge for low prices and illumination. It cites Elijah in Zion City demanding a million dollars, a small response suggesting waning support, and mentions revolver thefts, oil price changes, and Rockefeller’s university gifts. A Brooklyn court case details a young man's religious obsession, an interrupted engagement, and family concerns, ending with a court summons. Manchester ad notes an undertaker business for sale amid a high death rate in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Indianapolis
Elijah
Zion City
Fragmented Archaic Read Inspires Mocking Tales of Banks and Puns
A rambling piece threads references to a reader named Joseph and a character called Opte Read, noting a weather quip and a critique of bank readers. It mixes playful slang with scattered names through a stream of consciousness about stories, opinions, and a quirky narrator.
A Corner for the Women Gifts From the Country
A fragmentary piece describes country gift exchanges before Christmas. Cousins on farms face scarcity of cash and select practical heartfelt offerings. It recounts a box of maple sugar honey and winter produce sent to city relatives, with playful remarks about apples, potatoes, and small luxuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Mary
Tyesa
Cansin Fula
New York
John
Lould
Neto
The Human Hair Market At Limoges Then And Now
A fragmentary historic note describes Limoges hair markets after St. John’s fete, where women sell hair to the highest bidder. It notes white hair fetches high prices, other colors vary, and mentions borax use in cleaning kitchens and textile processes as part of domestic lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Limoges
New York Debut of Alice in Dream to Despair
Alice arrives in New York seeking stage work after faltering hotel lodging. She faces rude rejections and exploitation, finally lands a Metropole audition. A cold room, thin meals, and a harsh phase manager push her to persevere through a brutal week of waiting and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Garand Central
Ons
wAyne
Brown
Jovers
Coan
New York
Tran Pines
Yeraelf
Chen
Tate
Hon
Kiesa
Howver
Osuadal
Ader
Ashe
New Viet
Hettlemain
Welack
Molaors
Hameslek
Moat
Arredra
Alice
Gira
Ty Lew
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The
Indianapolis Sun
AUN
Gualness
Mt Communications
SUN
Advanc
J. Bilson
Foreign Advertising Department
Tribupe Building
Tribone Building
Chkece
Lilly & Stammaker
Landite
Rockefeller
Dowle
Brooklyn
N.Y
Catharine Lomer
Eeek
Aposcuthe Church
Henry
Wenry
Manchester
End
Te & J
Wea Ht
United Kingdom
Joseph
Arkansas
Ellen
Laney
Trek
Ant Dog
Garsiaa
Delia
Tere
Laie Pratt
Pharkty
Mre
John UW
Awidemende
Meridbhin St
Weripsity Atterneul
Gheduen
New York-st
Telferd
Betty Boagint
Dr. Galdwell
Dr. Caldwell
Daly
Auis
Atter Johnson
Jett Ware
Ryeeronon
Pethar Tyche
Croketae
Guil
Cross
Stites
Vinnie Inletake
Elas
Seaneway
Pia
Wink Ailee
Wwe
Hood
Beck's Bakery
Massachusetts Ave
Eiliua
Winnlow
Atu Poly
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Indiana Trust CO
Stoceholders
Officis
Indiana Trust
Virgin Avé
Weah
AMD Eaws
San Ws Bo
Batty
Mombatsueet
Bupaly Cs
Indianapolis Fire Surance Company
E Market St
Ind
Rhiaa
John H. Holliday
H.G Martin
Howell Waddle
Law Building
Pfiye
Hoeye
F. M. Rottler’s
Deleware
Oui X-Mas
Indiana
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Pennsylvania Street
Fox Typewriters
Fegant
Webster Star
G. M. Merrick
Lew Ballding
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