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Newspaper
Joliet Free Press
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment shows a note about a locally published paper in Joliet Illinois. It mentions the Illinois Printing Company and postal entry as second class matter pending at Joliet.
The Free Press, a small Joliet paper, critiques Ira Copley and his grip on local media. It argues Elgin Daily News and Joliet Herald are silenced by his influence while The Free Press reports on his congress absence and activities not favorable to him. It asserts the paper risks independence if Copley gains Elgin News.
Aimed at avoiding last minute Christmas rushes, the piece urges readers to plan with paper and pencil at the start. It notes that even careful plans fail some times and unexpected calamities spoil the holiday, encouraging preparation to reduce stress and preserve the season’s joy.
Barbara Boyd argues for careful time and money planning for Christmas to avoid last minute rush and overspending. She urges advance postage, wrapping supplies, and weigh-in options, and urges readers to start now. The piece includes community notes, reader questions, and memories about giving thoughtful gifts. Margaret Howard encourages community support and loyalty in Joliet.
The Joliet theatre will not stage the matinee of Stop Thief despite good advance seat sales. Manager Swanson said the show was hard to bring to Joliet and more than one performance would be impossible. The piece, a Cohan and Harris success, is praised for humor mystery and lively songs. Miss Jessie Huston, Joliet native, leads Miss Nobody From Starland at the Orpheum, with Ted Watson assisting.
A round of features plays through local houses. Colonial shows That Count of Monte Cristo and A Fight for Millions with other offerings from Player Co Grand Union and more. The lineup includes The Barrier of Bars The Anarchist and Curfew Shall Not Ring as well as comedies like Jimmy's Deception and The Helping Hand.
More than two score entertainers join Mutt and Jeff on a pleasure and business trip via the Panama Canal to Joliet theater Sunday. Bud Fisher caricatures come to life with their humor, drawing crowds who have long followed the comic duo.
This guide explains making pulled molasses candy and peanut taffy at home with simple ingredients and steps. It notes involving children in preparations to teach neatness and responsibility and includes cautions on cooking stages and proper handling.
The poem fragment humorously warns readers to save money and avoid debt during Christmas. It references a man with much wealth who spent freely and a countdown of thirteen days to Christmas, urging prudent spending and caution in personal finances. It also mentions Merton S. Beenie and an engagement announcement, with scattered odd phrases about doctors and hospitals.
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