Editorial on Illinois jails and public attitude toward criminals
An Illinois State Charity report blasts county jails as disgraceful, blaming public mindset that treats prisoners as wild beasts. Anna Hinrichsen argues lax jail management stems from enforcement of punitive, medieval views. reform requires modern, humane methods and political will.
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Ilinois
Anna Tjinrichsen
Illinois
Boards of Supervisors
Spiria
Miss Hinrichsen
Farm co operation by Illinois dairy farmers proves power of unity
Illinois farmers banded together after withholding 35 percent of Chicago milk supply, securing an advance of 1.5 million dollars from Chicago rivals. Meetings across northern counties educated farmers on corporate power, funded protections for those who withheld milk, and demonstrated the potential of collective action against giant firms. The piece compares farmer cooperatives to European peasant conditions and notes wage and feed cost pressures driving such solidarity.
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Iiinois
Chicago
Love Letter of an Old Man by Dr. Crane
A reflective prose piece narrates the awakening emotion Anushka inspires in an older narrator. He describes a rare, enduring beauty that elevates daily life and sparks creative energy, acknowledging both longing and the limits of attachment.
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Frank Crane
Presidential Power and Political Calculus in 1916
A collage of editorials argues Wilson should use executive power and appeal directly to the public, echoing Roosevelt’s bold approach. It contrasts Republican support for Roosevelt’s favored candidate with calls for decisive action, while noting international and domestic tensions influencing policy.
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Chicago
Wilson
Roosevelt
Peter Visits Paddy the Beaver in Spring Forest
Peter Rabbit visits Paddy the Beaver at his pond in the Green Forest. He learns Paddy has new neighbors and spots Mr Quack and Mrs Quack swimming by, sparking curiosity about home and friends in a spring setting.
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Eter Rabbit
Mrs. Quack
Jerry Muskrat
Peter
Southland
Mr. and
Smiling Pool
Carol
Carl
Paddy
Peter Rabbit
Green Forest
Paddy the Beaver
Leo
Mr. Quack
Day In Congress Highlights Debates and Adjournments
Senate met at noon to debate rural credits and adjourned at 516 p.m. until Thursday. Conferees on the army reorganization bill held a preliminary meeting. The House took up calendar bills and adjourned at 5 p.m. Democrats caucused on the Philippine bill.
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Ilam
Publisher Daniel P Toomey Dies in East Orange
Daniel P Toomey publisher of The Columbia D and official paper of the Knights of Columbus died at his East Orange home on a Wednesday. Born in Ireland in 1862 he was well known to Irishmen across the United States and was elected to the Massachusetts legislature in 1892. He arrived in the area about a decade ago.
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Orange, N
Daniel P. Toomer
Columbia D
Knights of Columbus
East Orange Wednesday
Ireland
United States
Massachusetts
Emperor Records War Views For Posterity
Geneva dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria shared personal war views through spoken machine recordings in German and Hungarian. Swiss newspapers note the records would not be kept secret after his death.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Francis Joseph of
Austra
This day in Illinois history April 2 1780 St Clair county formed
On April 2 1780 St Clair County was established under the order of General Arthur St Clair, then governor of the Northwest Territory, marking an early territorial development in Illinois history.
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Illinois
St Clair County
Tihanic Coantes
Arthur St Clair
Northweet
Monkey Meddling at Miss Cushman House
In Our School Wednesday a man with a hand organ and a monkey toured the town. The monkey impressed Miss Cushman, who invited him in for a seat. Torp Stebbins and Andy Anderson conspired to dress the monkey Alexander as the performer, collecting pennies from onlookers. The crew pressed Alexander to surrender the coins, leading to a chased nickel swallowed at Henry Hood's grocery.
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Hay
Alexander
Torp
Torp Stebbins
Miss Cushman
Andy Anderson
Andy
Rellers
Andy Maid
Tree
Hennery Hood
Grosery
Thard Hennery
Qwick
Alexande
Wilgus
Toald
Missus Stebins
Laugh With Us and Jokes at a Banquet Night
A collection of light vignettes and gags from a social gathering includes a prank about debt collection turning costly for the lender, a toast misdirection at a banquet, a sheep ranch mistake with a sailor in charge, a lecturer challenged by a guest on figures, and assorted humorous sketches from daily life. The snippets feature a mix of humorous dialogue, clever quips, and regional dialect bits, reflecting social wit and playful exchanges.
Neighbor Praises Foley Kidney Pills For Lumbago Relief
Mrs G H Eveland of Duncan Mill Ti writes that after a neighbor gave her Foley Kidney Pills her lumbago and pain eased quickly. She reports full relief after two to three bottles and endorses the remedy. The notice urges active kidneys and better sleep, attributed to Foley Kidney Pills. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley
G. H. Feveland
Duncan Mill Ti
Hay
Miller & Arthur
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