The Same Old Bryan Critique Reemerges
The piece argues that despite influence from the president, Bryan remains the same outspoken critic of business, accusing manufacturers of conspiracies and linking tariff opposition to a broader political narrative. It notes mixed reactions among business leaders and urges Bryan to focus on peace treaties and his diplomatic projects instead of business commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Treasury Department
Uncle Joe Returns As National Political Event
The New York Times notes the Danville district election is treated as a national affair with Uncle Joe’s anticipated triumphal return on December 1 1915. Enthusiastic scenes are forecast as both house sides greet him escorting the newly elected speaker to the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Man
Congress
Danville
Bangor
Los Angeles
Joe
Washington
House Speakership and Old Alliances Shape Looming Power
The piece centers on Republican maneuvering for the speaker’s chair with a dominant figure poised to lead. It reflects on Uncle Joe and past Progresive era judgments, noting a shift toward common sense and humor. It also references tensions with the Democratic party and a break with the colored race following recent elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Leutenant
Mann
MacGregor
Joe
Uncle Joe
Jonathan
Congress
Belgium’s Terrible Plight Described by Bell
Jarvis E. Bell of New York described conditions in Belgium for relief work. He spoke of graveyards used as stakes tombstones and ruined villages where women and children sought shelter in roofless homes. He painted a picture of widespread hunger displacement and paralyzed civilians amid war’s devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis E. Bell
New York
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Associated Press
Bell
Wilson and the Negroes in a White House Row
A New England delegation of colored men pressed President Wilson over segregation in federal offices. The president refused to end segregation, saying colored workers should have similar quarters, while warning they needed a different spokesman if they sought frank talk. The confrontation signals a sharpened race issue in his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Congress
New England
Russia and its possible postwar gains in Europe and Palestine
The piece argues Russia may gain politically after the war by shedding German influence and advancing liberty. It notes Polish and Jewish questions, Finland’s status, and the Zionist dream of a Jewish state in Palestine under Allied guarantees, with Britain, France, and Russia backing it.
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Russia
Villa
Mexico
Germany
Japan
Petrograd
Europe
Poland
Austria
Finland
Palestine
Great Britain
France
Illinois Governor Declares Thanksgiving Proclamation 1914
Governor Edward F. Dunne issues a statewide proclamation designating Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1914, urging Illinois citizens to set aside occupations, join in prayers for divine thanks, and seek peace for Europe amid wartime distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
If The Editor Had the Nerve
A mock editorial listing absurd price hikes and wartime shortages. It lampoons censorship, imports, and local notices with exaggerated threats and tax like charges, noting increased subscription and ad rates, obituary pricing, and punitive measures for overdue payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willibald
Ldss
Przemys
Gulf of Obigosh
Local births and events noted around Hutsonville
A son was born to Chauncey and spouse northwest of town. Another son born to Mr and Mrs Harry Guyer. Dr Wilbur Hurst wed Miss Gertrude Rosencranz in Evansville Indiana. Alvin Alexander dies at Annapolis home of Dr Griffith. A Ford ferry incident ends with car submerged in water. Hutsonville dog field trials attract record crowds despite scarce birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Chauncey Rains
Harry Guyer
Wilbur Randolph Hurst
Minnie Hurst
Hutsonville
Gertrude Amy Rosencranz
Evansville
Ind
Alvin Alexander
F. J. C. Griffith
Annapolis
Westfield notes big barn project and church call
Floyd Barbee is building a large new barn east of Westfield. Rev. B F Burdett of Petoka accepts half time at Westfield Baptist Church and will move with his family. Mrs. J J McAdams broke her left arm visiting Oakland. A wedding took place Friday in the college chapel with Cath aryne Pendell marrying James White, brother of W T White, in a ceremony conducted by Rev Wayne Shuey. Bridesmaid Kathryn Briscoe and best man Keller Briscoe attended.
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Floyd, Barbee
Westfield
B.F. Burdett
Petoka
Westfield Baptist Church
J. J. McAdams
Mr. McAdams
Oakland
College Chapel
Catharyne Pendell
James H. Pendell
James White
W. 7. White
Wayne’ Shuey
Kathryn Briscoe
Keller Briscoe
Davis Wins Overshadows Williams In Complete Returns
Oi McCan Davis leads Williams by about 3300 votes in complete tally. Davis claimed election as congressman at large earlier and the returns confirm the result with a sizable margin over the Democratic incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McCan Davis
Williams
Fragmented OCR Item Mentions Abe Martin and Fawn Lippincut
A fragmentary OCR item references Abe Martin and Miss Fawn Lippincut in a garbled line about a down and out man and a shoe over a door, all from a newspaper page.
Union Card Policy Sparks Debate in New York
A New York socialist congressman pledges a law barring women from rights without a union card. Critics question whether a marriage certificate should count as a union card and challenge the measure’s feasibility.
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New York
The Christmas Cake Its Making and Decoration
A historic note on fruit cakes for Christmas from the Boston Cooking School Magazine. It outlines a white fruit cake recipe with butter sugar almonds and dried fruits, plus steps for baking and decorating with almond paste and confectioners sugar. The text suggests a fitted face cover for presentation.
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Boston Cooking School
Seasonal Salads For Christmas Dinners
Seasonal salads feature hothouse vegetables and fruit combinations suitable for Christmas meals. The article describes an egg tomato salad with mayonnaise and a cranberry celery salad, including ingredient lists and step by step assembly.
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Boston Cooking School Magazine
Women's War Labor Across Prussia Shifts Roles
A wartime survey notes German women taking over men’s work across Prussia. Women in banks and street offices fill posts, harvest fields, operate coal wagons, and staff drug stores and hairdressers. Thousands of volunteer nurses aid hospitals while refugees are cared for. daily life adjusts with new rules like earlier beer closing and liquor licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Lash
East Prussia
Hundhausen
Prussia
Koenigsberg
Lquor
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Targeting Children Health
An old advert promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for children with claims to improve health and complexion. It promises relief from dizziness constipation biliousness headaches and indigestion and says the pills cleanse the blood and aid digestion for 25 cents at druggists.
Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey advertised for cough relief
An old advertisement warns that a cough can worsen and congest the lungs. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy to soothe irritated air passages loosen mucus and help resist colds, claiming benefits for babies and children with a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Gale
Tornado and Fire Insurance Offer from Cole and Cole
Cole and Cole of Matuhall Dl offer farm and city property insurance with strong companies at low rates. Call or write for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole & Cole, Matuhall, Dl
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Marshall Herald
Charles Scott
Marshall
Illinois
Democratic Party
Wilson and the
Dunne
OI McCan
Davis
Abe. Martin
I. N. Richart
Martinavilie
Fletcher
Ca.stor
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