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Newspaper

Midlothian Messenger

Location

Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

2

Unemployed Woman Targets Jobless Men at City Hall

A sixty year old woman described as neat and vigorous appeared at New York City Hall to tell the mayor she found it outrageous that able-bodied men stand on street corners selling apples while they should be seeking work. Her remark, cited by Col Ner's Weekly, targets unemployment and labor expectations.

New York City Col Ner's Weekly Roberta Ray Roberta MaccBeth Alr Sir George

Avoid Burns from Mustard Plasters Advertising Hoff's Liniment

An advertisement promotes Hoff's Liniment as a safer, faster relief for back chest or limb pains and colds. It instructs rubbing the liniment then applying a soaked cloth to the affected area to induce a warming flow of blood. The eight ounce bottle costs 60 cents and refunds are offered if no relief in 30 minutes. Goodrich Gamble Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Goodrich Gamble Company St. Paul Minnesota

Tortoise Grisves for Mate Sleep in London Scene

A fragmented London society note describes a giant tortoise seeking companionship after the death of a mate. For weeks the surviving reptile paced the tortoise house and searched for her among other giants in the vicinity.

London

Chase on the peaceful road ends in a tense pursuit

Ray and Sir George flee pursued by armed men after a car escape on a quiet road. A rear chase escalates as multiple cars close in, blocking the path toward a canal and a decisive motorboat escape. Roberta appears in the Macbeth car as the pursuit intensifies.

Ray Sir George Slamp Sandison William Penn Roy Vas Corher George Tralan Wien Shim Iov Eorze Ajian Begro Saath Fea Mohey

Dramatic Peril Follows Evening Train Chase and Robbery

The scene shifts from a tense canal pursuit as Roberta MacBeth confronts possible betrayal. A motor launch chase ends with thugs eluding police while Sir George reports the pursuit and a secretary’s briefing. The narrative pivots to a historical note about monument planning and Civil War era construction milestones.

Essay on English poet laureates and their longevity

Fragmentary discussion of English poem laureates from prior ages, noting Bridges and Colley Cibber among others. Mentions Alfred Austin, Tennyson, Wordsworth, and Dryden with dates and opinions on appointment and pay. Includes stray quotes about poets and references to Lord Salisbury and King Edward, with garbled continuation.

Colley Cibbersyasé Edward Rene DS Wey Lord Salisbury Saiisbury Sir Bidneysee

Sage Washington on unity in social bonds and common purpose

A quoted reflection by Sage Washington argues that social differences can exist in minor details while unity remains in shared essential goals, emphasizing coordinated action over superficial divisions.

Sage Washington

Memorial Boulevard Linking Shrine to Capitol Planned

Congress approves 4.5 million dollars for construction of memorial boulevard bridging the Capitol area to Mount Vernon. The project includes crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge and a new road network connecting the capital with Mount Vernon, advancing toward completion.

Shrine Capital Mount Vernon Congress Ariington

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