Palmyra Revels In Chautauqua Program And Cost
Palmyra Missouri August 24 1916 chautauqua features George L McNutt known as the Dinner-Pail Man delivering an original practical address on Things and Men A Message from the Shops He argues environment shapes mankind and industry should develop both humanity and property Ada Roach company and performers give a wholesome finish to the event The circuit has expanded to 89 towns in Minnesota South Dakota Iowa and Missouri with New York CityJoining the chorus Palmyra news notes visits by locals and a slate of licenses and county court actions plus planned prohibition picnic and community events
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Palmyra
George L. McNutt
McNutt
Riner Sisters
Palmyra Chautauqua
Ada Roach
Miss Roach
Reba Randolph
Ruth Orchard
Tewes
Ruth Freeman
Fiord Williams
CW. Anderson
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Winfield
St. Charles
Vawter
New York City
Washington Heights
N. Y
Cleo Patton
Ruth Wilson
Monroe City
J. H. Robinson
Scott Cunningham
J. H. Kelley
D. B. Cunningham
Sedalia
Wilbur Wells
Nelsonville
Joseph Bolton
William Vener
Albert Miller
Newark
M. L. Wood
Hannibal
Abingdon
Lewis West
Marshall
Ethel Andrews
Otto Rightle
Fannie Strong
Plainville
John Lowe
Ethel Poe
Clarence
Bert L. Smith
Cora Belle Peters
Jacksonville
Calvin L. Norris
Nettie Vachten
Hull
Courtney
North River
Warren Road
Gottman
South River
C. E. Legcett
F. E. Robison
J. A. Cracraft
Jeff Martin
Guy White
Vand Lia
Heoward
Stella Sizemore
Lancaster
Gertrude Hel
William H. Crum Seeks Support for Important Office
A political advertorial from Springfield endorses William H. Crum as an experienced qualified candidate. He states he is independent of other candidates, asks for citizen support, and urges a new name on the ticket.
Basco Field Meet Draws 3000. Diverse Races Highlight Day
Basco Ill August 24 The ninth Basco Field Meet opened with about 3000 spectators. Events ran in order with top horse racing and acts from Missouri band Kaho ka. Winners included Paul Wetzel Basco in the boys egg race, Cie Fleming Basco in the 50 yard shirt race, Wilbur Duncan Basco in the fat men 30 yard, T R Johnson Warsaw in the 100 yard dash, KR Suffey Harrison and Bert Fleming Basco in the 800 yard relay, Wilbur Duncan Basco in the goose pulling, Cle Fleming Basco in best single diver, and several harness and running races with local participants.
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Basco
Ill
Basco Field Meet
Kahoka
Missouri
Paul Wetzel
Leggie Tieman
Cie Fleming
Arthur Markille
Warsaw
Wilbur Duncan
Arthur Boos
T. R. Johnson
Henry Johnson
Suffey
Harrison
Bert Fleming
Cle Fleming Basco
S. E. Harnest
Carthage
Roy Almont
Rey Tounoteusaweatn Demstecan
Bert Parsons
Secesess
Lelia Brown
Colonel Masley
Dick Moody
Zaleria Bell
Lady Allerton
Amber
Thnais
Brownie
Douglass
Braves beat Terre Haute 9 to 4 in midweek game
In Terre Haute on August 24 the Boston Nationals defeated Terre Haute Central league side 9 to 4 at home.
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Braves
Terre Haute
Boston Nationals
German Professor Urges Fairness In Wartime Opinion
Professor Ernst Sieper of Munich argues that virtue in patriotism requires truth and balance. He recalls debates on school books and wartime writings, condemning biased, sensational portrayals of England and praising careful, accurate critique by German scholars.
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Ernst Sieper
University of Munich
England
Longfellow
Berliner Tageblatt
Association of
Political writer's duty to view both near and far
A political writer should conceal none and show sympathy for opposing views. The text argues for clarity of vision and calm deliberation to appreciate faraway effects as well as immediate impacts, warning that neglecting these qualities harms national usefulness.
Further Setback for Illinois Corn
The weekly USDA report from Springfield notes an excessively warm week with good showers in central and southern areas, yet heat and drought damaged corn whose condition is fair to good from north to south. Barley and rye yielded well. pastures and potatoes suffer from dry weather. peaches ship from southern counties as fall plowing progresses normally.
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Springfield
United States Department of Agriculture
Churchill Urges Long War Stand and Food Control
London Aug 23 Col Winston Spencer Churchill former first lord of the admiralty opened a debate on the war in the house of commons. He warned Germany is stronger and reserves are uncertain and urged the nation to prepare for a long conflict with food tied to a war footing and distribution controlled at home and abroad. He pressed ministers to aid Russia with munitions and equipment without financial constraints. He also quipped that a little powder on a woman’s nose acts as a powerful nerve stimulant.
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Jude
Vierodt
Germany
Daily Mail
England
Gennans
Nore
Att Npt
Eduard Meyer
University of Berlin
London
House of Commons
Winston Spencer Churchill
the Admiralty
Churchill
Col. Churchill
Russia
Ready for Foreign Foe at Fort Fotten Mortar Line
The fort Fort Fotten on Long Island hosts a heavy mortar unit capable of firing a large shot at a foreign battleship approaching Long Island Sound. The marksmen claim they are now skilled enough to drop a round on an invading ship's deck, offering a potential shield for New York City.
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Fort Fotten
L. I
Long Island Sound
New York City
Green City Fair Attracts Big Crowd In Week’s Second Day
Green City Missouri August 21 twenty five hundred people attended the second day of the Green City fair. The ideal day produced fast exciting races with notable performances in pacing and trotting events. Joe Morris, Jerry Critlett owned Kitty K Wisie Higgins Pearl Dickson Polly L Nellie L placed in the running race with times listed for several horses.
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Green City
Summanes
T. A. Wood, Jr
J. K. Denton
Mert Dentry
Ellis
Alice O
Dawson
Wee
Tony Wilks
Galloway
Materia
Cecil Kirk
Kirk
Ssoeese
Archdale Maid
Decies
Fannie Willis
Webster
Colonel Bidler
Harris
Joe Morris
Jerry Critlett
Kitty K
Wisie Higgins
Pearl Dickson
Polly L
Nellie L
Romania Preparing for War Telegraph Report
Amsterdam Berlin Wage Blatt dispatch from Bucharest reporter Dr Ledereck says Romania gears for war as Bucharest grows grave and public life shows unease. Bratiano is blamed for courting Russia while Von Hindenburg leads negotiations in Bucharest amid war scare.
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Amsterdam
London
Rumania
Ledereck
Bucharest
Berliner
Wageblatt
Romania
Bratiano
Russia
von Hindenburgs
Paper cost probe calls for federal inquiry
A joint statement from the Inland Daily Press Association and the Illinois Daily Newspaper Association says they have urged their Washington representatives to obtain an investigation into print paper manufacture sale and distribution.
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Chicago
Inland Daily Press Association
Illinois Daily Newspaper Association
Washington
Mason City Triumphs Over Cedar Rapids in Tight 2-1 Victory
Mason City edged Cedar Rapids 2 to 1 in a close game on August 24. Gossage and Nee combined for pitching, with Corey and Weeks catching. Fast play and hard hitting defined the contest as Mason City rallied with two runs in the early innings and held on for the win.
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Mason City
Cedar Rapids
R. HE
Gossage
Nee
Corey
Weeks
The Texas Wonder cure advertised for kidney and bladder troubles
An advertisement touts The Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men and women, claims it cures diabetes and rheumatism, and offers a two month treatment for ten dollars plus mailed testimonials. Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis markets the product through druggists.
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Texas
Mads
E W Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Stars of The Lights of New York Shine in Scene
Scene from The Lights of New York at Star Today features Leah Baird in a dramatic tableau. Leab Baird headlines as the spotlight captures her on screen.
Her Bitter Atonement at Orpheum Tonight
At the Orpheum theater tonight the high class society comedy drama Her Bitter Atonement will be presented. The play charms with youth's love, a woman seeking to blot out her past, and a moving heart story. Mr Williams returns to the bills in a leading role with exquisite scenery and a splendid performance. A matinee is scheduled Saturday and Sunday with a final performance Sunday night.
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Orpheum Theater
Williams
Theater offerings and film bill displayed for August events
Amusements Empire Hippodrome shows Follies of Pleasure burlesque. Orpheum presents Her Bitter Atonment. Star screens The Lights of New York with Leah Baird. Belasco features The Flower of No Man's Land with Viola Dana. Princess debuts The Evil Thereof with second Peg O the Ring. King Baggott stars Jim Slocum No 46393 and Matt Moore in His Little Story. Quincy features Pearl White in The Iron Claw. Savoy presents Billie Burk in Gloria's Romance.
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Empire Hippodrome
Quincy
Pearl White
The
Iron Claw
Savoy
Billie Burk
Gloria
Band Festival at Highland Tonight
The Illinois State band of 35 with Mr. and Mrs. Shoner performs in Highland Park at 8 o'clock. The program includes Overture William Tell, Durations from New World, solos by Mr. Gee and Mrs. Gee, a Lucia sextet, and a Caroline duo.
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Illinois State Band
Shoner
Cornet
Love’s
Anon
Frank Walter
Lampe
Lucia—Donizetti
Messrs
Victor Anthony
Bert Ferguson
Wilbur Thompson
E. Hoadley
Clarence Buttz
Caroline
A Woman's Helpful Advice by Mrs. Eveland in Duncan Mills
Mrs G H Eveland of Duncan Mills Illinois describes severe illness from lum bago and reports cure after using Foley Kidney Pills given by a neighbor. She endorses the remedy for kidney trouble explaining impurities in blood cause rheumatism back aches and pains. Miller and Arthur Ding Co.
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G. H. Eveland
Duncan Mills
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Riner
William H. Crum
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Admiralty
Belasco
Viola Dana
METRO
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Miss Dana
John H. Colina
Edison
Duncan McRae
Mitchell Lewis
William Faversham
Pathe
Green City Fair
Tagfblatt
Star Today
New York
Leah Baird
Orpheum
St. Joseph’s Young Men’s Society of St. Francis Congregation
G. VV
Adu
Hill
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Highland Tonight
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Peg O' the Ring
Grace Cunard
Francis Ford
King Baggott
Jim Slocum
Matt Moore
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