Calumpit Citizens Mark Clarke Death and Plan Memorial
Sundry citizens of Calumpit Philippines met at 6 p m near the city hall to hear a patriotic address by the municipal president on the death of Senator James P Clarke of Arkansas They resolved to prepare a memorial praising the late champion of Philippine independence The Senate meanwhile adopted a Kenyon sponsored resolution directing the printing committee to study paper conservation and possible suspensions of government publications in view of rising costs and scarce print paper
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Philippine Islands
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Senator Clarke
Clarke
Congressional Record
Senate
United States
Kenyon
Iowa
Quincy News Drafts 1917 Municipal Promises
A 1917 style Quincy forecast outlines a Christmas tree display, a 30 million dollar Quincy bank deposit goal by January 1, 1617, a new band stand in Washington Park, river traffic revival, and an interurban line to Peoria. It envisions aldermen elected at large, higher taxes for better government, and peaceful Europe and America, urged by civic pride.
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Quincy
Washington Park
Peoria
Europe
America
Saint Paul
Mr Wilson and Peace An Urgent Neutral Stance
The piece argues President Wilson should openly seek peace terms amid war, urging plain talk over hints. It compares his position to Roosevelt at Portsmouth, notes Entente strengths, Japan and Germany dynamics, and asserts U.S. neutrality while offering to facilitate talks if possible.
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Aving
Wilson
Entente
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Germany
Ise
London
Energize Mind and Body to Build Personal Magnetism
Improve leadership by energizing mind and body and cultivating enthusiasm for self belief and intense interest in work. Seek tasks aligned with natural aptitudes, attract others through passion, and pursue work you truly love, to become magnetic and lead. A distracting street incident follows this lesson.
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Billy
Farm mortgage investing cautions and guidance
Professor T N Carver warns that growing farm financing could spur wild cat banking without regulation. He compares to the national bank act which standardized banking and notes government land banks cannot meet all farmer needs. The column invites readers to request practical farm mortgage investment guidance via self addressed stamped envelopes.
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Carver
Standard prices proposed for news print paper
A plan to standardize news print paper prices was presented to the Federal Trade Commission and industry representatives. It calls for a commission led investigation to determine production costs and then set a flat standard price at the mill.
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New York
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Rehearing Refused by Illinois Supreme Court
Springfield IL Dec 16 The Illinois supreme court declined a re hearing in the case People ex rel Kane vs Weis. ruling that the township high school act is unconstitutional. The decision affects about 200 high schools statewide and roughly 2 million dollars in high school bonds.
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Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
People
Kane
Weis
How to Chece That Cold Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Ad
An old ad touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for cold symptoms with claims it stops sneezes and sniffles, loosens phlegm, soothes sore throat, and fights germs. It mentions relief from croup and whooping cough and notes the product is available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Simple-Minded Black Pussy in Burgess tale
Danny Meadow Mouse watches Black Pussy crouch at a barn runway hunting Nibbler in Thornton W. Burgess style. Black Pussy remains still as Danny notes a new fear in him and plans a clever ruse to fool the patient predator.
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Thornton W. Burgess
Danny Meadow Mouse
Black Pussy
Nibbler
Farmer Brown
Danny
Nibbler’s
Plack Pussy
Witi
Black Pusy
In Our School Holiday Notes From Paul West
A lively school column recounts students and staff preparing for Christmas. Jim Hannigan proposes charitable gifts, Aron Pratt tidies a peppermint cane display, Hen Van Ness and Steve Hardy share anecdotes, and Fatty Belloweg’s appetite becomes a running gag. No school tomorrow.
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Hen van Ness
Selsler
Steve Hardy
Steve
Aron
Sreieee
Fatty Belloweg
Abel
Premier Mending Slowly In London Report
London reports Premier Lloyd George improving by Friday morning and expected to be able to go before the house of commons, signaling a cautious recovery from illness or fatigue.
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T- Gen Hicks
Chrismuss
London
Lloyd. George
House of
Weather Update Says Commons Plans Decide Next Tuesday
A brief note states that commons will decide next Tuesday and that he will stay indoors for the time being. The terse item confirms no immediate public action and preserves a cautious tone about forthcoming events.
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Commons
Jitney offer for Foley remedy mail-in promo
Readers are urged to mail a 5c slip to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs croup and colds Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidneys Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing bowels. Miller and Arthur Drug Co. ad.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Toley
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
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