War Time Alcohol Rules and Political Rhetoric Clash
London dispatches note new war time drinking limits spark protest but broad acceptance. The text argues that alcohol regulation reveals wider truths about liberty, tariffs, and economic policy, citing Lincoln era protections and future tariff expectations alongside a portrait of Joe Cannon as a provocative, mythic figure.
Oratory and the Jury in an American Trial
The piece reflects on how juries decide guilt during trials and compares closing arguments to a sport. It notes spectatorship, crowd dynamics, and the tension between law and justice, citing Chicago Tribune as the source. It emphasizes the public’s mix of sentiment and skepticism toward legal processes.
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Chicken Joe Campbell
Oratory
Chicago Tribune
Look Before You Leap From Farm To City Life
A narrator recounts urban migration from farm to city, showing disillusionment among midlife workers. Several case sketches describe farmers who move seeking education or better pay, only to face high living costs, unemployment, and hardship. Some return to farming, others fail or endure continued struggle, underscoring the proverb that one should consider consequences before leaving rural life.
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Robert
Hints on Current Fashions
New York fashion notes highlight silks and crepe de chine as in demand for lingerie and negligees. Lacey trims appear sparingly on top pieces, with bold collars and capes in vogue. Handbags favor velvet and long envelopes. skating gear demands practical bag designs with chamois liners and slush wipes. Tortoise shell accents remain popular in combs and bag trim. Lucy Carter.
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New York
Lucy Carter
France's War Factories Run Long Hours and No Strikes
A observer notes that since the war began there have been no strikes in France. Workers in war material factories toil ten to twelve hours daily with limited Sundays. Employers offer a half day, while wages rise without workers demanding it, and no industrial dispute has hampered government output.
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Germany
France
French Republic
Legislators Lose Per Diem After Mileage Ruling
The Sangamon County Court ruled the mileage bill unconstitutional, barring lawmakers from collecting per diem for the extraordinary session. No Supreme Court action yet, so State Auditor James Brady and State Treasurer Andrew Russell will not issue warrants or pay per diem where lawmakers owe money to the state.
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General Assembly
Sangamon County Court
John B. Fergus
Supreme Court
James Brady
Andrew Russell
Dr King's New Life Fills Claim Quick Liver Relief
An old promotional snippet touts Dr Kings New Life Fills as a tonic to purify blood relieve constipation biliousness and dizziness. It promises clearer complexions and better daily health with regular use backed by unnamed druggist endorsements.
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Dr. King
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Cure Ad
An advertisement for a product named Texas Wonder claims to dissolve gravel cure diabets and cure various urinary and bladder issues for men women and children. It offers mail order with a one dollar payment and a two month dose for one small bottle promising testimonials from other states. Sold by druggists everywhere E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St Louis
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Lung Health
Coughs and colds are labeled dangerous with one third dying from lung ailments. The ad urges Dr King’s New Discovery as the best aid against neglected colds and dangerous bronchial diseases. It claims long use and urges readers to buy at druggists.
Skunk disrupts dance by ruining piano in Connecticut dispatch
A Wingred Connecticut dispatch reports a skunk placed in a piano broke up the dance. Details are scarce but it is presumed the animal, upset by confinement, damaged the instrument’s mechanism.
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Wingred
Conn
Strong and Well As Ever After Foley Kidney Pills
Fred Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin says Foley Kidney Pills relieved back soreness and pain and he is strong and well. Cold weather worsens aching joints muscles and irregular bladder action. Foley Kidney Pills help kidneys eliminate pain causing poisons and are for sale at City Drug Store.
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Fred Smith
Green Bay
Wis
Foley
City Drug Store
November Ship Losses Reported Seventeen Fall to Submarines
In November ninety one ships were sunk including fifty six British steamers and three sailing vessels, most by enemy submarines. The tally highlights the severe wartime losses faced by Allied shipping during the month.
Master In Chancery Sale in Clark County Illinois
Public notice records a master in chancery sale of Lot 21 in James A Richart's Second Addition Martinsville Clark County Illinois on December 18 1915 at 2 pm at the courthouse steps. Terms cash.
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Ilinois
Clark County
Edgar Summers
J. W. Davin
Arthur Poorman
Marshall
Clark
Clinois
James A
Richart
Martinsville
Dlinois
Marshell
Wlinois
Glare County
Illinois
Graham & Snavely
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