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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
2
The Pekin Advance discusses census trends on working women and marriage, arguing no large rise in working women or marriages since 1850 to 1900, while noting shifts in outdoor sports, gym training, and new nautical binnacle lighting. It cites reformers and presses for readjusted views, and adds assorted notes on safety devices, morals, and oddities.
A Brooklyn pastor urges removing friction to avert war with Japan. The letter dated May 26 1918 to Secretary Bryan argues the US should cede a Philippine island to Japan as a naval base to gain friendship and prevent conflict, warning of a resurgent Japanese bid for dominance and urging swift action.
Fragmented and satirical prose critiques the rise of divorce costs and class disdain in a New York discourse. References to wealth, poverty, and parental tensions echo through a chaotic moral weave. The piece mixes personal shock with social commentary on marriage, money, and culture.
J W Hiestand swears an affidavit fragment from Washington County Indiana appears in a legal notice. The text is garbled but indicates an official sworn statement or claim proceeding. Further readable details are not available in the fragment.
A public exhibition will be held at Hardscrabble Sehanl House in Franklin Township on Saturday evening June 1 19213 beginning promptly at 7 30. The program includes instrumental music recitations and dialogues. Everyone is cordially invited and the organization will strive to entertain all attendees.
A large crowd greeted visitors as baskets and a long yard table overflowed with abundant fare. Local residents from nearby towns joined in to show appreciation, making guests feel at home and extending warm hospitality to all who attended.
Wiseman Vicinity residents and Henry Shanks household are noted for health concerns and home projects. Frank Scheeke plans a new horn and tea house, while Jesse Humphrey builds a house and barn with Win Medlock supervising. Family visits occur near South Liberty and Hale with Emerson, Nale, Hulland, and Ponsford mentioned.
Last Sunday neighbors and relatives gathered at Mrs Joh Roby’s home near Sith Liberty to celebrate her 28th marriage anniversary. The event recalled by attendees also noted Mrs Roby’s 60th birthday as they shared prayers and memories from their years together.
The fragmentary text mentions Mise Lotie Holland near Pekin and Lite Thompson's, with references to Sunday activities, farmers culling stock on Saturday, and mentions of Arthur Purles, William Halland, and H. Ball completing a Brewer Concert. The illegible OCR yields unclear actions and dates.
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