Brooks' Band Chautauqua Attraction Highlighted
Brooks' Band, a noted ensemble, is billed as a Chautauqua attraction and will perform on the fourth day. The group has appeared previously in Chicago venues such as the Auditorium, mammoth Coliseum, the Masonic Temple, and various concert halls.
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Brooks
Chicago
Mammoth Coliseum
Masonic Temple
America
Bam
Fills Brooks
Jessie Izf Beers
New Patriotim
James R. Howperton
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The ad touts The Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder issues and related ailments for men and women and even children. It claims a two months’ treatment with one small bottle and offers mail order for $1. It cites testimonials and lists Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis as the contact.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Trench Coats and Uniform Fashion From Khaki to Daylight Wear
A New York note from July 9 describes khaki trench coats and service uniforms with practical features such as pockets and detachable suspenders. The piece links durable outfits to broader efforts like Red Cross work and community bonding, noting a shift toward dignified dress amid wartime needs and evolving fashion. It closes with reflections on Byron and a Cuba monument tribute.
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New York
World Movement
Red Cross
Lucy Carter
Fourth in London Celebrates Allied Unity and Empire
In London bells toll and bands play the Star Spangled Banner as English crowds display American colors. The piece argues Anglo American kinship stems from shared empire lessons, praising Britain’s imperial reach and colonial loyalty from India to Canada in a wartime showcase.
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London
Britain
America
Spain
Pire
Lord Cornwallis
India
Egypt
South Africa
England
Canada
Australia
Yorktown
When the Auto Brings Trouble to Mr Chugelns
A humorous Washington Star quip depicts Mr Chugelns complaining that his automobile causes trouble whether it runs or stalls. He jokes that speeding or profanity land him in custody, illustrating a comical view of car related misfortune.
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United States
Office of Publc Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
New Hampshire
Mr. Chugelns
Washington Star
Dynamite Johnny O Brien the greatest Cuban benefactor
The article profiles "Dynamite Johnny" O Brien a Civil War blockade runner famed for fearlessness. It notes his memoirs, daring rescues for the Cubans, and his sacrifice despite losing most of his wealth. Cuban leaders praise him as their top benefactor but offered only a small harbor post in Havana.
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Johnny
O'Brien
O’brie
Havana
Putting Punch in Prayers at Mt Carmel Republican
The Mt Carmel Republican notes a humorous clash between malaria and prayer in the Holy Rober congregation. A member’s daughter suffers fever and ague as attacks continue despite prayers. The piece suggests authorities check for quinine treatment to aid the prayers.
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Mt Carmel Republican
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E King
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Tyrol
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Maude Wills
Beverly Quintet
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Pittsburg
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