Clergymen arbitrate value of sermons in Virginia case
A Virginia ministerial arbitration panel valued Rev. W P Hines sermons at 250 dollars after nine hours of deliberation. The Portsmouth pastor sought 1000 dollars for a lost valise containing 202 sermons on a Norfolk and Western rail trip. The issue sparked debate over clerical price setting and vintage value.
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Virginia
W. P. Eines
Park Wilew Baptist
Portsmouth
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Hines
Sala‘yy
Women Suffer Kidney Trouble Said to Plague All
An old newspaper fragment argues both women and men suffer from kidney trouble. It claims kidneys failing harms mind and body, notes children can be born with weak kidneys, and urges treating the kidneys and bladder as the first step.
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Lestin
Where the Line Is Drawn and If Her Friends Change
A dialogue style piece contrasts judgments of women as stout or fat based on friendship status. It also touches on deceit in courtship and social behavior among actors and a public exchange about liberal attitudes tied to money.
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Mme. Ristori
United States
Thore
Italy
Ristori
Paris
Rachel
Patience
Patrice
Yonkers
Local Party Candidates Announce for Sheriff and Collector
Announcement from Ed Kittelsen seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff of Rock Island County. John Levingston also enters the race for collector, citing blindness and urging Republican veteran support in the upcoming spring section.
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John Levingston
County Treasurer and Sheriff Candidacy Announcements
Announcements announce candidacy for county treasurer by N E B Munson and F Caldwell subject to Republican county convention. A sheriff candidacy by W R Carey seeks support from friends as party convention decision awaits.
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Republican County Convention
N. EB. Munson
W. R. Carey
Charles L. Vembre Seeks Tax Collector The Republican Ticket
Charles L. Vembre announces candidacy for tax collector on the Republican ticket. He states he has been an invalid for 13 years and unable to support his family and asks supporters to consider his bid.
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Charles L. Vembre
Rock Island County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Support
W. G. HBIDHR announces candidacy for Rock Island County sheriff pending Republican convention decision and seeks backing from friends and supporters.
Chicago and New York Markets Report Mixed Wheat and Commodity Moves
Prices show wheat firm with May at 78 9/16 cents, corn higher with May at 62 1/2 cents, oats up early then steady, rye strong, barley firm with varied quality. Pork and lard slip modestly. eggs, butter, and live poultry mixed with overall cautious tone on futures.
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Chicago
New York
Tuly
State
Pennsylvania
Western
Southern
Whiteside Announces Rep Bid at Party Conventions
W W H Whiteside declares candidacy for representative in the General Assembly. He plans to seek support from county and district Republican conventions and appeals to friends for backing.
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General Assembly
W.W. H. Whiteside
Republican Candidacy Announcements From Local Figures
A set of political notices states L. M. Magill, L. B. McArai, George W. Johnson, W. Bank, Elwin Er P, and Henry Bl Hubbard declaring intent to seek Republican nominations for state senator, county judge, county clerk, and related offices subject to upcoming conventions, requesting party support.
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George W. Johnson
Ahd
Henry
BL Hubbard
Madrid riots disrupt Barcelona market and Costa Rica votes
In Barcelona a 40,000 strong strike triggered rioting with mobs attempting to sack market buildings and halt traffic. Factories closed as troops clear streets and women with banners participate amid heightened unrest. In Costa Rica Asumeion Esquivel wins a majority of electoral votes in a quiet presidential election in San Jose.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Costa Rica
San Jose
Asumeion Esquivel
The Humor of Life Reflects on Kindness in Illness
Reader conversation from The Tatler recalls a husband’s kindness during a long illness. Parishioner confirms he was more like a friend than a spouse, highlighting warmth and companionship amid hardship.
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the Tatler
The Difference Of Playing Monte Carlo And A Hat Bill
A humorous exchange contrasts casino glamour with a domestic hat purchase. The Washington Star style snippet features banter between a wife and husband over a seven dollar hat versus a twelve dollar bill. The dialog highlights perceived extravagance and humorous miscommunication.
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Monte Carlo
Washington Star
John
Seven to One by Scott's Emulsion Claim Ad
An advertising copy asserts that one bottle of Scott's Emulsion can build seven times its weight in solid flesh. It touts the product as rich and digestible food that stimulates appetite strengthens digestion and wakes dormant tissue to use food for bone and flesh. Sample offer from Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Chicago Market News Hogs and Sheep Trend Downward
Chicago February market report shows hogs trading with moderate activity and prices 6 to 10 cents lower, with various subcategories quoted from 5.90 to 6.06 for packing and shipping lots. Sheep demand eases with prices 5 to 100 lower, rounds of lambs and ewes listed, while cattle in Omaha steady with native stock and cows to 6.0.
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Chicago
Omaha
Neb
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