Paris in War Time Sees Flourish and Resolve
A Paris report notes postwar restoration with shops and taxis busy, streets lively, and confidence in victory over Germany. Farmers may expect letters from congressmen urging free seed packages, criticized as graft. editors urge reform and self-reliance rather than accepting state favors.
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Paris
London
Carl
Rue de Bac
Soissons
France
England
Britain
Figaro
Ferrus
Montmartre
Yarmouth
Washington
Corn Belt
Wallace
Abe Martin Reflects on Wealth and Fairness
The column quotes Abe Martin noting some men gain high prices and nearly starve, while another slogan urges paying now. He argues the man with nothing to divide shouts for equal wealth.
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promoted For Regular Bowels
An advt in the issue promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a dependable laxative. It claims the product keeps bowels regular without inconvenience or griping and says it is sold by all druggists.
Westfield News Briefs: Stroke, Deaths, and Election Filing
Mrs. Mary Ibes suffered a paralytic stroke and lay on the floor for about a day before a neighbor found her. Grandfather Ressler, father of Mrs. D. R. Seneff, died at his Mt. Erie home at over 90. Kathryn Mary Clune, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Clune, died February 14 at 10 months. A second full ticket filing for mayor and councilmen signals rising interest in the village primary and upcoming elections.
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Mary Ibes
Ressler
D. R. Seneff
Mt. Erie
Kathryn Mary Clune
Frank Clune
It Is Never Too Late to Blame the Other Fellow
A compact musing on personal accountability notes that delaying blame does not fix errors. It cautions against shifting fault and urges facing mistakes directly to learn and improve.
Legislators Draw $2000 Pay After Springfield Session
Report from Springfield notes that 204 legislators each received 2000 dollars from the state treasury for services in the current session. They have adjourned until March 2 and will draw full salaries at the opening. Additional allowances include 50 dollars per session for stationery.
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Springfield
Texas Wonder Cure Ad for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
A vintage advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues and other ailments. It claims to cure diabetes, rheumatism, and back pain, with a mail order option and testimonials. Dr EB Hall of Saint Louis backs the product available through druggists.
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Texas
EB. W. Hall
Olivé le Saint Louis
Iowa House Passes Clarkson Bill Repealing Anti Liquor Law
The Iowa House approves the Clarkson bill repealing the mulch law by 79 to 29. It already passed the Senate and goes to the Governor, who intends to sign. The act returns Iowa to statewide statutory prohibition effective January 1, 1916.
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Iowa
House of ‘Representatives
Senate
Lowa
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Endorsement
AVintage ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable cough medicine for colds croup bronchial and lagrippe coughs with no opiates. It claims forty years of customer satisfaction and states no substitutes are offered for the genuine product, sold by all druggists.
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Keifer Drug Co
Em Hlinois
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Brandeis
Illinois
York
Petes Pennnsylvaniia
Mastausett
Connecticut
Rhode‘Island
New
Eeinygreene
Brand
Ory
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Oria
The
Marshall Herald
Terre Haute
Star
Terré ‘Haute
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Clark
Herald
the Herald
Marshall
Tis
Terre Haute Daily
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