Kenosha County Faces First Budget Shortfall in 25 Years
Kenosha Wisconsin reports a rare financial crisis as supervisors order a loan to cover current bills. The finance committee had already acted before the tax levy, prompting a special board meeting scheduled a week hence. Public reaction noted in local commentary.
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Kenosha
Wis
Kenosha County
Jones
Peace in the Family and a Father’s Secret Engagement
In 1915 fiction, Dora confronts her father Henry Harper about his engagement to a Boston woman. He plans to marry soon, leaving Dora distressed and unsure how to adapt to family changes while he invites her to a solitary retreat at Broxton on Massachusetts’ North Shore to ease the transition.
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McClure
Dora
Henry Harper
Goosie
Henry
Boston
Looney
Bob
Homer
Massachusetts
Broxton
Cyrus Fielding
Margaret
Fieldings
Cyrus
Miss Harper
Margaret Fielding
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promoted in Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver bowel remedy and a substitute for calomel, claiming they purify the system. The passage shifts to a fiction scene where Dora and Margaret Fielding welcome Dora to the cottage, hinting at romance with Cyrus and a glimpse of family ties.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Dr. Edward
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Simple Remedy Relieves Child Constipation
A family health note highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for children. Mrs W D Bulls of Reed Oklahoma reports it eased her baby Har ley Buren Bulls bowels that were stubborn from eating. The remedy is non opiate, marketed for years, and available widely, with free trial bottles promised by Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Tl.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. D. Bulls
Reed
Okla
Harley Buren Bulls
W. B. Caldwell
Washington &J
Monticello
Washington's Words Used By Recruiting Agents In England
English recruiting posters quote George Washington to urge men to active service as Lord Derby’s administration promotes morale. The Derby line claims the answer was the United States of America. The piece notes religious discussions fuel unhelpful arguments.
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Washington
England
United Press
London
George Washington
Lord Derby
Derby
United States of America
Rheumatism and Cold Weather Remedies
A discussion explains why rheumatism worsens in cold damp weather and how a blood condition fuels the disease. It notes uncertain causes, suggests thinning blood as a risk, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to keep blood rich and red. A free book, Building Up the Blood, is offered and copies are sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Tonic Claim
An ad promoting Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound asserts sage tea with sulphur and alcohol darkens gray faded hair evenly and naturally. It claims dandruff relief scalp itching and falling hair stop after a few applications and provides ready-to-use tonic at about 50 cents per bottle.
Pixley Resigns as Governor's Private Secretary
Madison, Wis. Dec. 3 Colonel R. B. Pixley resigns as private secretary to the governor. He will remain a personal adviser and handle publicity for the executive. Politicians expect publicity to aid the drive for delegates to the national Republican convention and shape Badger delegation control between Philipp and La Follette.
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Madison
Wis
R. B. Pixley
Pixley
Wisconsin
Philipp
la Follette
Badger
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