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Joliet Free Press

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1913

Page

3

Lecture event and hospital report mix in local notes

An eclectic local blotter notes a lecturer and entertainer Kensith Bradley drawing an audience at a chautaqua style talk, with mentions of a January event and pictures. It also reports Mrs. C. W. Hoen undergoing an operation at Silver Cross hospital in Clinton, Missouri, while visiting her son.

Kensith M. Bradley Hp Tie Leere Veal Chautaquas Ba Laughlin C. W. Hoen R. G. Hoen Silver Cross Hospital Clinton Missouri

Study of Highway Lobbying Costs in 1911 and 1912

The report reviews how much funding and effort the highway lobby dedicated to opposing the Tice bill during 1911 and 1912. It notes communications and tax considerations tied to the campaign and highlights key figures in the lobbying effort.

Willow avenue to Chicago streets disorderly conduct arraignment

A man identified as Sees faces a disorderly conduct charge after a chase involving a bogey car from Willow avenue to Chicago Street, where the motorman ordered his arrest. He is to be arraigned in the police court this morning.

Betex Rockdale Willow Avenue Chicago Clinton

Fea gt Bo of te feat eee ae Ith

The text appears as fragmented OCR from a local city page. It mentions finances, a year, and a city setting but lacks clear names or events. No cohesive reportable item can be determined beyond noting a municipal finance context.

Volunteers strive to aid Joliet poor by Christmas effort

Amid confusion over newspaper coverage volunteers with Com Vai press on to aid Joliet's poor this Christmas. Officials deny plans to relocate coverage to other local papers while asserting no injury to the organization's focus.

Volters Com- Vai Joliet Aed Onion Ia Heer

Funeral services for Miss Ade Line Meade in Lockport

The funeral will be held at the Brehm home in Lockport at 9 15 this morning. Mass follows at St Dennis church at 10 o'clock. Burial is in Lockport cemetery.

Smallpox and Health Myths Do Not Hold in Joliet Letter

A Joliet letter discusses beliefs about smallpox spread through lungs and stomach, mentions supposed cures like fresh air and water, and warns against vaccination myths while listing ailments such as diabetes and ovarian conditions. The writer urges sharing an address for further news and references local concerns.

Men’s Specialty Shop Opens at Cass Street Corner

At Cass Street corner, shop hours run nine in the morning until eight in the evening. The establishment advertises as specialized for men only.

Third Avenue Tee Cass Cass ST Cor. Cass

Cross Eyes Cured by One Treatment Claim

A Joliet advertisement touts a one treatment cure for crossed eyes by Dr. Carter's method claiming pain free, with 26 years of misalignment corrected. It urges calling or writing for full particulars to MR. ROBERT CAVANAUGH at 102 Beach Street.

Robert Cavanaugh Beach Joliet Carter F. O

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