Diphtheria Outbreak Plagues Illinois Communities
State health officials urge rapid action to halt diphtheria spread after case numbers rose from 221 to 472 in a week. Chicago led with many cases and deaths, while many downstate areas reported infections. Authorities call for early antitoxin use, school throat screenings, carrier isolation, and strict quarantine until throat cultures are clear.
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Springfield
Chicago
Illinois
Schick
Abraham Zingher
Speedy relief for indigestion with Pape's Diapepsin tablets
Lumps of undigested food cause pain when the stomach is acidic and gassy. Take a tablet or two of Pape's Diapepsin for instant relief as indigestion pain, gases, acidity, and misery fade. Cheap at any drug store with a quick, proven effect.
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Pape
Explosion Details Tie to Galesburg Brother
The report records the death of Eugene Sprinkle linked to a dynamite explosion. He is identified as a brother of G W Sprinkle of Galesburg, who is noted as an employee of contractor C J Tiernan.
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Galesburg
Republican Register
Eugene Sprinkle
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Mount Vernon
G. W. Sprinkle
Fulton County
Til
Stewart
Matilda Sprinkle
London Mills
B. W. Sprinkle
Olive Street
Mr. Sprinkle
George
Clyde
Littleton
Bert
Cameron, Joyce & Company
C. J. Tiernan
Red Pepper Rub Brings Quick Relief for Backache
The advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck. It promises instant tingling heat within minutes to warm the sore area and improve blood circulation relieving pain at low cost from Bowles Red Pepper Rub.
Death shocks community as prominent worker dies suddenly
A respected worker known for his friendships and service died suddenly, leaving family and friends in deep sorrow. A section of the obituary notes his active ties in the community and the suddenness of the loss. The tribute emphasizes the impact on those who knew him.
The Un kissed Bride comedy misadventure unfolds
Fred Forester seeks a sudden marriage to avoid losing his fortune promised on his wedding day. His friend Jack and Dolores, a Broadway chorus vampire, complicate plans until a staged ceremony spirals into a real marriage by accident.
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Fred Forester
Jimmy Dawley
Dolores
Jack Reynolds
Fred
Kitty Blake
Jack
Bringing Up a Husband at Illinois Theatre
The Illinois theatre plans a two week run of traveling road attractions led by Emma May Cook in Bringing Up a Husband a lively farce about a maid and a policeman entangling a young couple The show opens tomorrow night with gallery tickets available at 8 30 The play promises a punchy performance and light entertainment with strong comic moments.
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Hoboken
Dominick O’ Brien
Jack
Jimmie
Matilda
Kitty
Illinois Theatre
Hasvan
Emma
Tess
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Mildred
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Bell Syndicate, Inc
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Hollister
J. A. Atherton North Room Park Garage
Wigar
Wizard Lightfoot
Allison
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Tay
Kansas
Ace
B. R. Butterfiel
J. M. Sullive
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