Adjournment of Politics in Illinois War Context
The piece discusses Democratic adjournment of politics amid Liberty Loan efforts, arguing Republicans support the wartime leadership. It cites Lincoln Roosevelt and Tribune commentary, notes party loyalties, and urges early Christmas shopping to aid war supplies with specific shipping deadlines and tips.
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Ilinois
Liberty Loan
Chicago
Democratic Managing Committee
Cook County
Lincoln
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Congress
Berlin
Vienna
Democratic Committee of
St Louis
Republican Party
Democratic Party
SkXitchen
Pres. Wilson
Christmas Shopping Deadlines Highlight Frenzied Pace
The notice urges shoppers to act with 48 days left before December 5 to mail all Christmas packages, while also noting 30 days remain to select and prepare shipments. The urgency reflects seasonal deadlines for last minute gifts and delivery.
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Hidh
State Treasurer Len Small Reports Record Interest Return
State Treasurer Len Small announces payment of 306 424 33 in interest on public funds turned into the state treasury. The figure is about 16 000 more than the total revenue funds he received when taking office, and nearly double the interest recorded by predecessors.
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Len Small
Mr. Small
General Revenue Fund
London
Germany
Daily Télegraph
Rotterdam
Arras
Bavaria
Sifestin
Berlin
North Sea
Christiania
the Times
Jutland
Aftenpost
Copenhagen
Norway
No German Peace Ends Hope for Quick End to War
The text argues that a German peace is possible only with surrender or compromise. It warns that a true peace requires abandoning murder piracy and pillage and that no peace will arrive this year if a total surrender is demanded.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
Offers rainmaking fee stalls drought relief plan
Oklahoma City reports Chester Westfall, assistant secretary of the state defense council, declined a rainmaker scam after an Oklahoma City woman demanded a $2,000 fee for producing rain. Westfall cited the Bible in explaining his stance and refused to pay.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Chester Westfall
Oklahoma State Council of Defense
Council of Defense
Bestar
Westfall
New Cure for Cooties Report Reveals Private Motten Tale
Private Fred G. Motten writes home from New York about a new disinfectant wash issued nightly to soldiers. He says it helps them sleep and keeps calgers away, noting cooties were a major worry.
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New York
Fred G. Motten
Bonfire of German Books Ends German Teaching in School
After confiscating all German textbooks, residents in Mellen Wisconsin carried them to the street and burned them. Scores watched as the incident marked the end of German instruction in local schools.
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Mellen
Wis
Red Cross Headache and Neuralgia Remedy Ad
Red Cross Headache and Neuralgia Remedy relieves neuralgia and chronic headaches. Free from opiates, quickly absorbed and producing immediate relief. Particularly recommended for headaches from excesses. This and over a hundred other Red Cross Remedies sold guaranteed by Keifer Drug Co.
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RED Cross
We Buy Old False Teeth and Precious Metals
Advertises mail solicitation for buying old false teeth, diamonds, old gold, silver, and bridge-work. Promises payment by parcel post and return by mail if price unsatisfactory. Provides address Mazer's Tooth Specialty Dept. X Philadelphia PA with date 1-1-19.
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Mazer’s Tooth Specialty Dept
Fifth St
Philadelphia
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