Illinois political drama stirs as deadlock nears end
In Springfield the 15 way state committee debates recounts for the Deneen Stevenson race while Shurtleff Browne allies push for a joint session to canvass November votes. The inauguration of state officers may be delayed as Republicans and Democrats seek a path to a recount and governor’s fate.
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Springfield
Illinois
Shurtleff-Browne
House
Senate
Republican Central Committee
Roy O. West
State Central Committee
Republican Party
Friends of
Deneen
Chicago
The
Record-Herald
Edward G. Shurtleff
Shurtleff
Gov. Deneen
Secretary of State reports biennial finances and fees
James A. Rose transmits his biennial report covering two years ending October. Fees collected total 920 861 68 with 22 003 72 refunded leaving a net 898 857 96 Automobile license fees of 39 884 22 itemized by domestic and foreign corporations annual reports reinstatement anti trust affidavits notarial and miscellaneous fees. Illinois Electoral College votes Taft Sherman 27 electors. Walter R Stubbs inaugurated governor of Kansas succeeding Edward W Hoch.
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Secretary of
James A. Rose
Secretary of State
Illinois House Chooses Shurtleff as Temporary Speaker
The Illinois House opened with the oath of members by Chief Justice Cartwright and nominated Edward J. King, Wil liam H. Troyer, Edward D. Shurtleff, and Ben F. Kleeman for temporary speaker. After three ballots Shurtleff won 84 to 55 and 85 to 54 on the final tally, with Browne and Adams swapping votes amid Democratic shifts. Shurtleff became permanent speaker, delivering a long, reflective address before adjournment. Senate affairs proceeded as planned with James H. Paddock reelected secretary.
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House
Rose
Cartwright
Supreme Court
Edward J. King
Galesburg
Republican Caucus
Reynolds
Lee O’neil Browne
Ottawa
Democratic Caucus
Lukes
Washington County
William H. Troyer
Cook
Erickson
Chiperfield
Shurtleff
Illinois
Durfee
Pope County
King
Troyer
Kleeman
Browne
Mr. Abrahams
Marengo
Mr. Browne
Mr. Shurtleff
Messrs
Shanahan
Tippit
Bert H. McCann
Bloomington
Snowslide Halts Traffic in Provo Canyon Area
A major snowslide near Donnans above Provo Canyon delays traffic on the Denver and Rio Grande route to Heber City for two days. The slide is located about twelve miles up the canyon, blocking the road and hindering travel.
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Provo
Utah
Provo Canyon
Denver & Rio Grande
Heber City
Donnans
Sam Mather’s Generous Nursing Hallmark at Lakeside Hospital
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls how Samuel Mather habitually fills any hospital shortfall with donations. A recent vase accident at Lakeside triggered the familiar, if risky, pattern as nurses verbally express “Poor Sam” when mishaps occur, highlighting his longstanding charity toward the facility.
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Lakeside Hospital
Samuel Mather
Mather
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dandruff Cure by Cuticura Proved in Missionary Family
A missionary wife in Carthage Ohio reports Cuticura soap and ointment cleared a daughter's dried scalp and prevented hair loss. She also notes success treating infant milk crust. Advertisement claims Cuticura as a blessing and cites Mrs J A Darling of 816 Fifth St. Boston outlet Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
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Southwest
J. A. Darling
Fifth St
Carthage
Ohio
Making the Most of It in a Comical Moment
A scientist reassures Miss Hash that a microscope is used merely to observe her meal. The playful line suggests a humorous domestic scene and a lighthearted exploration of science in daily life.
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Miss Hash
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted for Deafness Relief
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining of the ear tube and catarrh. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from CHENEY & CO Toledo Ohio and urges sending for free circulars along with Hall's Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Innovative mail box alarm pitched for rural routes
A conversation proposes an electric alert device for mailbox doors on rural routes. One speaker imagines the unit sounding when mail is deposited, potentially alerting households to important mail such as bills. The exchange notes possible market value and practical use.
Too Skeptical for Fairies Says Ladies Field
The esteemed survey notes that modern children show skepticism toward fairies and Santa Claus, predicting that future generations may abandon children's books entirely while acknowledging the era has produced unprecedented volumes of literature for young readers.
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Santa Claus
Castoria Ad Emphasizes Safe Remedy for Infants
The notice urges mothers to carefully examine each bottle of Castoria for safety and the familiar signature confirming it has been in use for over 30 years and is the kind they have always bought.
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Beare
Reading furnishes the mind and thinking makes knowledge
Exchange quotes explain that reading gives materials of knowledge while thinking makes it ours. A Locke reference notes this distinction, with a dialect question about meaning as satire. The excerpt contrasts comprehension with interpretation and hints at deeper insight beyond words.
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Locke
Mrs. John H. Wreht Reports Kidney Relief With Pills
A Mitchell South Dakota resident credits Dean's Kidney Pills with ending ten years of kidney complaints. She suffered back pain, dizziness, and irregular secretions before using the medicine. The testimonial notes relief and urges purchases, sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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John H. Wreht
East First St
Mitchell, S. D
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Honor to Call Him Friend. A Doctor's Devotion and Demands
A Binghamton Press excerpt honors medical practitioners for their high character and demanding life. It notes doctors confront worst moments with calm, their work draws on nervous energy, and only rare specialists have personal time. The piece ends with a quip about a doctor urging restraint and an old foe offering a punch.
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Binghamton Press
Doctor
Mr. Flynn
Doc
Prince Rupert’s Drops and Their Explosive End
The article explains Prince Rupert’s drops as molten glass cooled in water to form tadpole shapes. The thick end resists hammering, while removing any part of the thin tail causes the whole drop to shatter into fine dust with explosive violence. It notes the toy’s introduction to England by Prince Rupert.
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Prince Rupert
England
Fragmented ad blurbs mix quotes and product pitches
The fragmentary OCR reads quotes about marriage and virtue, plus assorted ads for Garfield Tea and PAZO Ointment. It also includes generic slogans and a cigar promo, with scattered moral maxims and a single line from Wycliffe. The disjointed items offer no cohesive story or clear events.
Remedy Colds With Syrup and Whiskey Mixture
A vintage cold remedy claims a complete cure in 24 hours using one ounce Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla one ounce Toris Compound and one-half pint of whiskey. Mix well and shake, take a tablespoon every four hours. Ingredients are available at any drug store.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promotion
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for various ills. No sick woman can neglect this famous medicine made exclusively from roots and herbs with thousands of cures attributed. Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at no charge. Address Mrs. Pinkham Lynn Mass.
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Red Banks
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Willie Edwards
Pinkham
Lewis' Single Binder cigar headline
A compact note touts Lewis' Single Binder as the chest satisfying smoke from Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois as a car dealer offers the brands.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Lewis
Ill
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