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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented 18th century style column from Pekin Indiana discusses fashion, social mores, and public life. It rails at time waste, promotes practical attire, and cites drifting topics from memory systems to auto tracks. It notes fashion trends, marriages, insurance, and humor with a critical, satirical voice.
The Home Group promotes a six item year package including The Pex Advance lyr and Today s Magaxing. It advertises a special bargain price for all six items for one year.
An astonishing limited time offer markets a home news weekly and a set of popular magazines at a total price of 1.60. The package promises high quality reading matter including a national weekly, juvenile magazine, world famous family magazine, and poultry guide, targeted to every family member with renewal options and time extension if needed.
In a concise notice the Pekin Advance Indiana directs readers to call or mail all orders to their office. The brief communication emphasizes direct contact and centralized handling of requests.
A community list chronicles visitors and residents at Deer Park Farm from July 16 to August 16 1915. The roster names Pekin R H Matthews Mimer Thomas W M Terrell and family Clara Balentine John Balentine Alphi Stitt Bertha Crowe Amos Bagshaw Hurley Creamer Lawrence Creamer Henry Casey and others from Salem Borden Scottsburg and Beech Grove including Prof Trinkle Rev Hancock Rev France and J Emmett Jackson among attendees and kin.
A lost coat described as Artain was reported in Pekin. The finder is asked to contact Carl for return. No further details available.
The State Fair hosts the annual Farm Boys Encampment for Boys Corn Clubs encouraging participation by 10 to 18 year olds from 10 counties. Eligibility now requires members of local corn or pig clubs, growing a corn crop or pig, and maintaining a cost and record log. Substitutes may be arranged if clubs lack members, with organizers selecting replacements across counties.
A lengthy editorial laments church leaders influencing elections and coercing voters. It argues ministers must not deliver political votes or guide parishioners, calling such actions a crime to be halted by law. It urges respecting religious liberty and keeping pulpit separate from politics.
The article argues Congress should back ocean shipping for American agriculture amid costly foreign competition. It critiques the Seamen's Bill as harming American ships by forcing European crews and higher costs, while benefiting Japanese and European rivals, urging policy that supports U S shipping interests and reduces burdens on American vessels.
Aimed at showcasing women’s crafts and wares, the Woman's Shop at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville will accept embroideries, bed spreads, rugs, linens, pottery, jewelry, lampshades, and more for sale at owner valuation with no commission. Entries are limited to Kentucky residents and non competitive, with care-taking and return of unsold items after Fair Week.
Star studded two year and three year old trotting events headline the thirteenth annual Kentucky State Fair from September 15 to 18. The track program drew 140 entries, featuring top horses like Hugh and Ban aie Roy Mkewise, with trials for two and three year olds offering $300 per event.
A provocative plea denounces lawyers and government as burdens on progress. It argues heavy legal costs and numerous courts distort prices, industry, and education, harming farmers and ordinary citizens while praising patriotic citizens who defend republican institutions.
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