New Illinois road laws touted amid national highway push
The article argues for updated road legislation as Illinois aligns with federal aid plans for national highways. It notes Adams County routes and state versus national plans, urging coherent standards to avoid conflicting routes and secure funding. It also references a broader shift toward centralized highway regulation and efficiency in state government. A concluding note ponders a German sea raider threat in the South Atlantic.
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Omer Tice
Ilinvis
Tire
Illinois
Adams County
Admiral Dewey remembered as naval hero and legend
The essay contrasts the public affection for Admiral Dewey with the quiet, technical mastery behind his rise. It notes his modest public presence, the peril at formal events, and his long life ending nearly four score years. It praises his practical contributions over myth, while honoring his enduring place in the nation’s memory.
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Manila Bay
Revex
Dewey
Europe
United States
How to Be Interesting Forget Yourself
The text argues that true interest lies in revealing the real self rather than wearing disguises. Distinctiveness and personality emerge when one loses self consciousness. greatness in art, life, and performance comes from forgetfulness of self and unselfishness, revealing the naked soul.
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Papa
Mamma
Mansfield
Irving
Mexico to Make Munitions Plant Shipment Arrives
Mexico City reports a large shipment of munitions machinery bought by the Mexican government in Japan is due at Manzanillo within two or three days. When the plant operates, a tremendous increase in munitions output is expected.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Japan
Manzanillo
Constipation Causes Bad Skin Ad
An advertisement claims dull pimply skin stems from a sluggish bowel and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative taken at night to ensure a free morning movement. It promises to drive out his dull feeling from overloaded intestines and liver and urges readers to buy a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Twice Stolen Dinner in the Green Meadows tale
In a winter tale Granny Fox and Reddy Fox scheme to steal Bowser the Hound's dinner with Old Man Coyote watching. Coyote chooses to follow Granny and, after her distraction, snatches the twice stolen meal while Granny glares. Next story: Granny and Reddy talk things over.
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Reddy Fox
Old Man Coyote
Green Meadows
Green Forest
Farmer Brown
Reddy
Bowser the Hound
Coyote
Granny Fox
Mrs. Brown
Bowser
Granny Fez
Five Naval Training Camps For Civilians Inauguration Soon
New York Jan 19 Five naval training camps for civilians will be inaugurated around June 11. Four will host battleships from the reserve fleet. The announcement came from the Naval Training Association of the United States. The Navy Department pledged support for continuing the Navy Plattsburg program started last year with 2,800 rookies.
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New York
Naval Training Association of the United States
Navy Department
Plattsburg
Brother slain after flirting with wife in Waukegan
Lois Smith, under arrest in Waukegan, says her husband shot and killed his brother Paul for flirting with their wife. The incident occurred on January 19 as police investigated the case and questioned witnesses.
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Waukegan, Lll
Lois Smith
Paul
Investor Seeks Safe Income With Marketable Bonds
A visitor asked how to invest about 14000 with low risk and good liquidity. The adviser proposed 4000 in a five-year farm mortgage at 6 percent, two 1000 city real estate bonds at 5–6 percent, two 1000 municipal bonds at 5–4 percent, two 1000 utility bonds at 5 percent, two high grade industrial bonds at 5–5.5 percent, and 2000 in first mortgage railroad bonds at around 5 percent. The reviewer called it an excellent mix for safety and marketability with above 6 percent total average return.
In Our School by Paul West
A blizzard delays a school day as local youths visit Aaron Pratt’s for cigars and tales. Ex Brigham’s Baptist fair plans emerge with fortune teller Genevieve Hicks and cake sellers Lile Grimes Maude Muldinkey Pansy Cooke.
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Our
Paul West
Brigham
the Baptist
Anny Feller
Genevieve Hicks
Lile Grimes
Maude Muldinkey
Pansy Cooke
Fatty Bellowes
Help Decide Suggestions for Better Printed Inquiries
The writer seeks advice on improving a document or message for broader reader usefulness. They request concrete recommendations and express willingness to publish the best options to aid many inquirers. The tone is collaborative and solution oriented.
President Wilson Likely Veto on Immigration Bill
President Wilson has denied hearings on the immigration bill passed by Congress and is expected to veto the measure over its literacy test provision. An effort will be made to pass the bill over his veto.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Foley promotional mailer for coughs and tonics buy slip
An old Chicago advertisement urges readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
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