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Newspaper
Joliet Free Press
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
4
A fragmented local notice mentions a building location at Ottawa and Buren streets Joliet Minnesota, with a reference to a $3.00 fee or citation. Readable elements are sparse and the full details are unavailable in the fragment.
Taxpayers urge a public statement on the city’s finances within weeks as Mayor H E Wood nears one year in office. They note his promise of economy and call for transparency to compare governance with the next campaign year.
A district snapshot traces William A. Prendergast from Kings County Register to New York City Comptroller. It notes his rapid reforms, centralized finances, and concern for 1000 clerks, plus his stand against Boss Barnes and role in Taft and Hughes political battles.
An editorial cites evolving views on obscenity laws in New York and the balance between safeguarding morals and allowing frank discussion of social issues. A judge argues motive matters and that socially purposeful writing may serve a public good rather than being obscene.
Community page edited by Margaret Howard invites women to submit topics for the free department. Readers may enter subjects of interest, with Christmas caroling and school notes included. The piece promotes kindness, home talk, and a call for charitable acts toward children, with reflections on school uniforms and democratic values.
Partial readable lines point to Joliet and Margaret, with garbled names and phrases. The snippet hints at a local column note or personal remark but lacks clear events or actions to anchor a full summary.
A grateful note acknowledges flow of Christmas cash donations toward toys and clothing. William L. Phillips and Mise Burns assisted with toys. Appreciation extended to Mrs. Howard Calmer for toys and to Mr. C. E. Woodruff for help with arranging the big tree.
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