Trials and repartee in French courts and U S contrasts
Long critique contrasts French court wit and audience engagement with American rigid proceedings. It cites Mme Caillaux trial in Paris, notes lively participation by witnesses and judges, and observes European respect for courts, amid discussion of Canaille exclamations and theatricality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mme Caillaux
Paris
the Figaro
M Caillaux
Maitre Labori
Europe
Dreyfus
Canaille
Dooley
Hinnessy
Hivvins
Lockport
Illinoy
O'Hara Attacks Mail Order Houses in Danville Speech
Barrett O Hara criticizes large mail order houses and retail chains in a Danville public square address. He cites a $1,000,000 salary and $7,000,000 profits while workers earn $8 a week or less, urging patrons to support local merchants. He accuses Gov Dunne of ring politics and asserts Democrats should decide their own senatorial choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett O'Hara
United States
Danville
O’hara
Vice Commission
Chicago
O'Hara
Gov. Dunne
Roosevelt Testimony Denied by Senate Committee Chair
Roosevelt asked to testify on the canal deal with Columbia but Senator Stone, chair of the committee, refused to hear him. The scene underscores the political tension as Roosevelt seeks a voice in the matter and critics warn against delaying justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Manda
Columbia
Senator Stone
Committee
Mississippi river barge 5 sails from New Orleans to headwaters
A 240 by 32 foot steel motor barge built by Inland Navigation Co of Louisiana leaves New Orleans with 1000 tons of merchandise and lumber consigned to St. Louis. The unnamed craft, likely to be named St Paul, aims to revive river trade and spurred by gas engines using breeze coke fuel costing about 25 cents per ton. It could reach St Louis in 17 days and St Paul in about three weeks, illustrating plans for a fleet of river motor cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Inland Navigation Company of Louisiana
New Orleans
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Mississippi
Casey World Casts a Wide Net as Local Notes Fill Page
The Banner Times itemizes visits and events in Casey. Elmer Whitney tours from Kansas City to family in Casey. A barn burned on the Geo Cochonour farm west of town Monday evening. Miss Rose Turner left for Petoskey Michigan, and Miss Lillian Poole joined her in Chicago. The Loyal Order of Moose lodge was instituted with 96 members at Modern Woodmen hall. Lloyd Garrison and wife arrived from Oklahoma City to visit his brother W L Garrison and family. J J Arney and Don Young audit Casey city books covering ten years to determine finances. Professor P Wyatt resigns as Casey high school principal and moves to Pekin Illinois to teach science. Mrs W Lee returns from Battle Creek Michigan to Casey to visit family. Mrs J O Fuqua travels to Indianapolis to visit daughter Madge, who is performing there, after a summer in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Times
Elmer Whitney
Kansas City
Rose Turner
Petoskey
Mich
Lillian Poole
Chicago
Casey Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Woodman Hall
Lloyd Garrison
Oklahoma City
W. L. Garrison
J J. Arney
Don Young
Tr City of
Casey
P. Wyatt
Casey High School
Pekin, Il
Wi Lee
Battle Creek
J. O. Fuqua
Indianapolis
Migs Madge
Louiaville
Need More Self Starters
The passage urges self starters to broaden beyond cars and fame and to serve the public. It contrasts productive workers with loafers who avoid obligations and waste time.
Betty Tatler at Piping Rock Races With Father
A small girl named Betty trots along with her father T. Suffern Tatler at the Piping Rock horse races on Long Island. Betty, visiting with her parents, focuses on playing with her younger brother while the family summers at Newport and winters in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Suffern Tatler
Betty
Piping Rock
Long Island
Betty B. Hoes
New York
Newport
Banner Echoes of Economy Fading in Congress
The article recalls a Baltimore convention denunciation of Republican waste and high taxes. It contrasts cries of retrenchment with current spending, noting a projected three billion dollar 1912 Congress, large post office outlays, and losses in efficiency efforts while Democrats are blamed for expanding offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Kern
Fitzgerald
House Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Navy
Efficiency Commission
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Advice for Boy Scouts on Hikes and Gear
Scoutmaster I W Schmidt of the Craf ton Pa scout troop advises hikers to leave coats behind during movement as rain coat is heavy and unnecessary. For overnights, wool socks and wool sweaters are recommended along with flannel shirts and careful drying methods to avoid shrinkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Schmidt
Boy Scouts
Crafton
Ugly Mug Circle Game Instructions
A playful game for children uses a circle and mime actions. Players perform a sequence with actions like put my ugly mug in and out then shake turn about and move elbows feet and ears as directed. Emphasis on humorous shaking and exaggerated movements to create merriment among friends.
Riddling Fragments From a Curious Text Page
A stream of playful, puzzle like lines asks why the full moon is lighter and why an alligator is deceitful. It ponders which constellation resembles an empty fireplace and includes puns on letters and sewing machines.
Bed riddles and towel tricks from the old puzzle page
Riddles formed long ago yet made today. Employed while others sleep. What few would like to give away nor any wish to keep. Answer a bed. Long lego crooked thighs little head and no eyes. Shower pair of tongs.
Summer Reading Habits of the Independent Vacationist
A columnist notes summer freedom from work and social duties lets vacationers enjoy reading and embroidery. An oculist says reading while reclining is harmless with proper head support and left shoulder lighting, warns against bright light from above and hazy evening light.
Refreshing the Vacationist Vinegar Bath Cure
For the woman vacationist with sluggish skin and run down feeling a vinegar bath is advised. Use a bath tub with warm water and a pint of pure cider or vinegar to two gallons for a sponge bath then sponge the face and shoulders, rest afterward and avoid rubbing dry before lying down.
Going to Business College
Earn a portion of your tuition at home now before starting. Flexible at home study promises ease and savings for prospective students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College
Last Week for Filing Nomination Papers for September Primaries
The article notes the last day for nominating candidates for the September primaries and discusses election petition filings. Secretary of State Woods weighs ballot notes while mandamus actions seek compliance. A chaotic start saw nearly a thousand petitions filed before the secretary fled Springfield, triggering a uniform petition ruling that undermines early filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Springfield
Reorganization Plan for Illinois Rural Mail Routes
Postmaster General Burleson proposes a radical reform of the rural free delivery system within twelve months contingent on Congress passing a bill. The plan allows automobile use on suitable rural routes, lengthening some routes to up to fifty miles with salaries rising to 1800 dollars annually. Illinois currently runs 2,859 rural routes.
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Ulinois
Burleson
Congress
Jbl
Ilinodis
Notice of Hannah M Wilson estate administrator
The administrator of Hannah M Wilson late of Clark County Illinois gives notice he will appear before the Clark County Court at Marshall for the October term on the first Monday in October to hear claims against the estate. Debts should be paid promptly to the administrator Charles A Wilson. Dated July 27 1914. Attorney B M Davison 30-4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah M. Wilson
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
CHARLES_ A. WILSON
B.M. Davison
Mary-Hughea
Saia
Guardian's Sale of Minor Amanda Sturgeon Property
State of Illinois Clark County guardian Thomas Forsythe seeks sale of the minor Amanda Louise Sturgeon’s undivided one fifth in lot four Cooper's Second Addition Martinsville. Sale August 21 1914 at 2 PM at Marshall courthouse, terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court
Thomas J. Forsythe
Amanda’ Louise Sturgeon
Solid Minor
Clark
Mill
Mill Street
Cooper’s
Martinsville
Court ‘House
Marshall, Ilinois
Ct Gale
Aomas J. Forsythe
Guardian
Amanda ‘Louise Sturgeon
Apnea H
Snavely and Miller
Grabiain-Atty
Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
An ad-promotional notice claims a remedy called the Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder issues and other ailments including diabetes rheumatism and female complaints. It offers a one dollar mail order with two months treatment and requests testimonials, listing Dr H W Hall of St Louis as a contact and Abe Machin as distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wea
H. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Emphasizes Kidney and Bladder Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as the best protection for overworked kidneys and bladder ailments. It warns that failing kidneys fail to cleanse poisons from the blood and urges readers to buy the remedy from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Ady
Canal Opening Date Announced for August Fifteenth
Secretary of War Garrison announced that the Panama Canal will open to world commerce on August 15. The Cristobal, a War Department steamer now at Colon, is expected to be the first vessel to pass through the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Garrison
Great Waterway
Cristobal
War Department
Colon
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Benefits and Use
Ad promotes a 25 cent bottle to relieve headache sour stomach foul breath and indigestion by cleaning stomach and bowels. It claims a full bowel movement leaves a satisfied feeling and notes city drug store endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilious and Co&tive
King's New Life
City Drug Store
Adv
Embroidery Transfer Papers Featured at Herald Office
Carbon paper icse sheets for transferring embroidery patterns offered at the Herald office.
Notice to Contractors for two bridges in Clark County
Sealed proposals will be received by the commissioner of highways of Wabash township Clark County for two bridge projects. Separate bids must be submitted with a $10 certified check. Work to include abutments and a traviol i bridge on specified roads. Bids opened and contracts awarded on a set date. Approved by the Superintendent of Highways and bids may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Clark County
A.gidow
ofeHigh
Zane Arbuckle
Clark Co
Sam Liffick
Wabash Township
Kile
Wm. Forbeck
Marshall
Board ‘of Directors
Toe Frank
L. Bender
John McKenzie
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Grey
Westfield
William F. Strader
Walnut Street
J M Atterberry
Iowa
W H. Beals
Brookins
S. C
C H. Frost
Violet
Nora Miller
Helena
Mont
Jas
Miller George Bardin
Effingham
Walter C. Smith
Toledo
Westfield College
W R. Shuey
Elder Lee
Parker Township
Gov O'Hara
Teddy
American Press Association
Wabash ‘Commercial University
Terre Haute
Indiana
Guardian's Sale
Abe Machin
Wit. Kuykendall
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