Journal-World Offers Tickets for Essays on Women Proposals
The Journal-World opened a contest in its latest issue asking Why shouldn t women propose The best six essays up to 100 words will win prize pairs of orchestra seats for Hobson s Choice The Shubert brothers stage the farce at the Bower park theater next Friday December The play centers on a humorous tale of courtship and social norms.
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Hobson
Messrs. Shubert
Bowerpack Theater
Williamstown Public Sale Moves to Oklahoma Farm
Judson Holt held a public sale on his farm north of Williamstown Tuesday as he and his children plan to relocate to Oklahoma where a farm has been purchased. The article lists several local residents as passengers to Lawrence and Topeka, including Mrs. H. O. Gray and others, with names like Myrtle Missimer and Mrs. Blanch Kyte among those traveling Monday morning.
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Judson Holt
Leap Year Proposal Debate Sparks Reader Contest
The Journal-World seeks reader essays on women proposing during Leap Year 1916. Maggie Hobson is cited as heroine and a discussion arises about propriety and happiness for both, with notes on how society may react. Submissions must arrive by noon and messages after this time are excluded.
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Maggie Hobson
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Journal-World
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Wodsesbury
Amin Nin
Sind
Ciie
Waris
Miss Roach
312 Presents For $1 50 Christmas Gift Subscriptions
Fragmented OCR describes Christmas gift subscriptions to the Journal-World offered for $1.50 per year by mail. Mentions individuals and social visits, with scattered names and places, including misread domestic scenes and a Lawrence reference. The text is garbled but centers on gift subscriptions and holiday greetings.
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Journal-World
Vap-O-Rub Praised By St Joseph Residents For Quick Relief
Local St Joseph residents share testimonials praising Vap-O-Rub for rapid relief of colds coughs and related ailments. Reported benefits include faster cough relief improved breathing and easier sleep after nightly chest and throat rubbing. Testimonials highlight use on children and adults with positive results and note strong sales through drug stores and sample offers.
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L. Haden
John Paynter
S. 17Th St
M. A. Myers
Sylvania T Ave
Vick Chemical ‘Company
Greensboro
Mh. C
Claes
Hates Publicity Suits Star Querks Over Breach Claim
A Chicago vaudeville artist famed for suing Arnold Zumstein for 25000 after a publicized breach of promise withdrew her case. She argued shock and publicity kept her from continuing the suit, following a Detroit real estate operator’s actions and a Terre Haute bigamy arrest tied to a supposed annulment.
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Chicago
Arnold Zumstein
Détroit
Zurmstein
Terre Haute
Insurance sales pitch urging fire coverage by Charl ton and Melton
The note stresses providing housing and clothing for children and urges obtaining fire insurance. It promotes Charl ton and Melton as the forerunners to secure residents against great loss and advises immediate contact for coverage.
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Charlton & Melton
What sort of a man is he in Detroit Free Press quote
A cartoonish portrayal notes he will have his stenographer call you to stall you for minutes so Lita can maneuver a favor. The line captures a dismissive view of a scheming, image conscious man.
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Lita
Detroit Pree Press
Change of Scene After Grief and Local Notices
Many women seek a change of scene after trouble to avoid old associations that renew grief. A strange place among strangers can renew strength by creating new interests and claims. Also advertised a home grown comb honey special: two frames for 25 cents by Dunmire.
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Dunmire
Wanted versatile man for sober household service
Advertisement from the Lady's Magazine notes a job for a sober man who fears the Lord, can drive 27 horses, wait at table, join prayers, care for horses, read a Bible chapter, rise at seven, obey masters, dress hair, sing 12 arias, and earn fifteen guineas a year.
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Lady’s Magazine
Tasil Tuntuloe
New Arrivals Prompt Casual Visit Plans
Fragmentary chatter notes new residents and casual visit ideas. A speaker mentions stopping by briefly and implies mixed feelings about fees and arrangements. The text hints at movement and social expectations without clear events or dates.
Why He Went to Freddie's
Uncle Charlie asks why Jack teases to visit Freddie's house and why Jack never brings Freddie to his home. Jack replies he must be careful at Freddie's house.
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Jack
Freddie
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