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Newspaper
Joliet Free Press
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
4
A Joliet based newspaper notes its political independence and local focus. The item references its ownership by an Illinois company with offices in Joliet and Ottawa and mentions business leadership in Joliet Illinois.
City phone designation references a Chicago line at terminal 2 with a specific number 4140. The fragment notes infrastructure or contact details likely for routing or service lines. No additional context or names are provided.
The Free Press and Margaret Howard urge Joliet to support Associated Charities and donate toys clothes and candy for a municipal Christmas tree. Citizens are invited to attend the 21 foot tree lighting at the courthouse square on Christmas Eve to share in a family style celebration for all, with schoolchildren singing and no cost to attendees.
Medill McCormick and Raymond Robins dominated the state progressive roundup in Chicago. McCormick used the occasion to blame Republicans and Democrats for the ills, while Robins spoke seven times. The event showcased a parade of speakers who have joined the new party, keeping talk as their chief asset.
A spirited defense of the tango praising its artistry and appeal. The piece argues critics misunderstand the dance and suggests real appreciation comes from witnessing a genuine performance rather than premature judgments. It emphasizes elegance and expressive movement over scandal or shock.
The text argues against banning dances like the tango, urging parents to judge by witnessing the dance. It notes Archbishop Ireland’s long service, Civil War chaplaincy, and upcoming fifty second anniversary. It also mentions New York Mayor elect John Purroy Mitchell and political frictions with Charles Murphy and Bill Sulger.
A jumbled note cites Taft’s weight loss and political jabs about elections and committees. It mocks old party alignments, press rulings, and reform slogans while joking about public interest in pork barrels and good roads. It hints at marriage licenses and clubwomen preparing for action.
The note recalls Gifford Pinchot running against Boies Penrose and predicts a vigorous talking campaign, emphasizing the power of money in politics.
A suggested party concept invites guests to bring and showcase personal hobbies. Attendees wear related attire and display items from cameras to cooking utensils while sharing brief talks about their hobbies. The plan promises lively variety, laughter, and broad appeal across interests.
A collage of name play and comic vignettes outlines characters Linane Harold Wyatt Geo Sprague Judd Lewis and others through rhymes and scandalous jokes. The piece includes quirky lines about a sensational machine and a risqué dinner table parody while noting stage gossip and a light jab at postal officials.
The verse contrasts a man who tips lavishly in public with his stingy home behavior, noting his harsh grocer's bill remarks and refusal to tip his wife. It also criticizes stores for lacking credit and mocks a young father shopping for a first yearling toy.
In a Chicago Record-Herald piece a wife lists the wardrobe she wants, while a husband approves. The exchange pivots on a dream of fashionable attire and the prompt to express opinions rather than remain silent.
A historic note records a remarkable 60 miles of thread spun from a species of Italian nettle weighing just two and a half pounds. The item highlights an unusual fibers craft and its surprising lightness.
A Boston Transcript exchange shows a sharp quarrel about a soprano’s vocal screech. The taunt prompts a joke about high bowls, revealing tensions behind the commentary and media chatter.
A quirky speaker proclaims a judge must decide over fancy poultry. The verse hints at a judge who cannot resist judgment and ties to a poultry show where Jay A. Gee participates as a judge or notable figure.
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