Germans in America Loyal Americans Yet Silent About War Burden
Berlin notes only 25000 from Germans in the United States toward Germany’s military costs, Antwerp Germans contributing more. Census shows over 13 million foreign-born and nearly 19 million with foreign-born parents. Most foreign-born families Americanize quickly and favor native Christian names. Germans in America remain loyal to the United States, while not endorsing German war efforts.
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Berlin
United States
Antwerp
Germany
America
Where Chivalry Stops In Public Utilities Commissioner
The Public Utilities Commission faces a split over minority party slots. Ex-Gov Yates was expected to represent the Republicans while Jane Addams, a Progressive ally, was favored for the Progressives. Now Frank H. Funk seeks the post, challenging the new voter’s champion status. Robinson Argus.
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Utilities Commission
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Yates
Gov. Dunne
Jane Addams
Frank H. Funk
Robinson Argus
Dunne appoints A D Gash to good roads commission
Gov Dunne last Wednesday named A D Gash of Chicago president of the good roads commission a lawyer and an original Dunne man S E Bradt of DeKalb was appointed to the minority seat on the commission Bradt is described as one of the highest class appointees to the body
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A.D. Gash
Chicago
Good Roads Commission
S. E. Bradt
DeKalb
Bradt
DeKalb banker Bradt leads Illinois good roads push
The article profiles Bradt a Republican and First National Bank of DeKalb leader, chairing the Illinois Bankers Association good roads committee. It notes his work on permanent roads locally and his new statewide role, with Elliott Flower urging fair pay for merchants and a focus on costs and law-driven funding.
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Bradt
First National Bank of
Tice Road Law Outlined For Christian County Supervisors
Mr. Tice outlines the state aid road law before Christian County supervisors. State highway commissioners estimate costs and submit reports. if the road is economically viable the county funds its share. State pays half, county half. if funds are lacking, a county bond vote is required.
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Mr. Tice
A Board of Supervisors
Christian’ County
State Highway Commissioners
State Highway Commission
Policy and politics amid Mexican dispute and Panama expo
The article argues for a non interventionist U S stance on Mexico, proposing recognizing a provisional Mexican government if needed and lifting arms embargo. It laments Illinois Democratic governance under Dunne, forecasts tax rise, and critiques Panama Pacific Expo boycotts as protests against canal tolls, noting U S control of the canal and limited impact of foreign boycott.
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Mexic
Huerta
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Jail visitor accused of pocket picking in county jail
The article tells of a jail visit by a man known as Johnny Me or Johnny Mc who befriended inmates and had $5 stolen from his clothing. Sheriff Versell investigated and found the missing money in a prisoner’s pocket, with all inmates denying the theft.
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Johnny Mc
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Versell
Centratia Democrat
Minister Praises Dr King s New Life Pills
Reverend H Stubenvoll of Alligon Ta praises Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect pills and a superior regulator for liver and bowels. Every pill guaranteed. Price 25 cents at City Drug Store Taubeneck and Davison.
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Alligon, Ta
Dr.King
Dr. Ing
Taubeneck and
Davison
Side earnings sway Bryan to remain in Washington
A column quotes critics who say a dollar earned on the side is worth two in the pay envelope. The piece speculates Bryan would prefer to stay in Washington despite the trouble he faced getting there.
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Bryan
Indianapolis News
The Harder Woman Is To Please Riddle
A compact line plays with gender roles noting the paradox that the more a woman demands, the less effort a man makes to please her. The aphorism hinges on social dating norms and humor.
Electric Starter Seeks Masters Pieces in Detroit or Indianapolis
A fragmentary note quotes a collector dreaming to own a Rubens or a Titian above all else. The text mentions Detroit and Indianapolis in a misread record about art ownership and provenance.
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Rubens
Detroit
Indianapolis
Chicago
Merald
Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
A Missouri based ad promises Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children. It claims relief from gravel diabetes rheumatism and back and bladder irregularities. One bottle mailed for 1.00 with two months treatment and testimonials available on request.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
Bt.Louis
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Reader Testimony
A Marshall reader endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after alleged relief from kidney issues. The testimonial praises the remedy as "terrible" and urges purchasing from local dealers, with Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents and a 60 cent price.
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Wwe
McDarie
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Marshia Jr
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New
Reformers in Prison Cells For Revenue Belief
A fragment notes many inmates in penitentiary cells who sought reform solely for revenue. The item reflects a period view on inmate attitudes and policy.
Best Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Arnica Salve as immediate relief for cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries with claims it removes pain fast. It cites Chamberlain of Clinton Maine and Taubeneck Davison Pharmacy offering the product for 25 cents at City Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
Clinton
Taubeneck’ &Davison
First Woman Jury Delivers Quick Verdict in St Louis Court
In a St Louis court on Wednesday the first woman jury was impaneled to try Mrs. Blanche Thompson on a charge of disturbing neighbors. The verdict found her guilty, and she was fined five dollars plus costs. The all female jury members were under 25, with only one married. Spectators joked as verdict arrived in under three minutes.
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Hlinoss
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