Senator Reed Spars on Food Prices and Potatoes
An account of Senator Reed of Missouri debating constitutional limits on food controls, noting potato price spikes and a quip about a food dictator. The exchange includes Senator Lewis of Illinois and remarks on congressional reporting, censorship, and wartime news bias.
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Missouri
Peopl
Ilinois
Senator Lewis
Washington Times
Tinois
Lewis
Illinois
Mr. Reed
Still the Undisciplined in East St. Louis Riots Fire Turmoil
An editorial laments race riots and urban disorder in East St. Louis, urging inquiry into causes and warning of potential replication in Chicago Milwaukee and other cities. It questions official indifference and calls for civic action by commerce groups mayors churches and social agencies to prevent further unrest.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Milwaukee
South
A Lesson From Jackson On Democracy And Efficiency
A article argues democracy can be efficient by reducing ballot length and centralizing responsibility. It cites Jackson Michigan adopting a commissioner manager system under Gaylord Cummins, noting reduced debt, improved services, centralized purchasing, tax restorations, strict milk and sanitary inspections, a TB hospital, water waste cuts, revised laws, and overall fiscal order.
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Grand Rapids
Commission
Jacksm
Mich
Jackson
Phen
Gaylord Cummin
Department of Civic Life
American Hero of the Foreign Legion Tells His France Fight Story
An American soldier recounts his experience with the French Foreign Legion in World War I. He describes prebattle preparation, the long build up to the Champagne assault, and the moment the unit went over the top. A rifle bullet wounded him in the lung and liver as the attack began.
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The
Foreign Legion
France
Legion
Suippe
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A vintage advertisement for Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments in men and women, dissolves gravel, remedies diabetes and rheumatic backaches, and regulates child bladder issues. It promises two months of treatment per bottle, mailed if not sold locally, and offers sworn testimonials from Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis.
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Texas
FOR WAR GARDENS Squash vine burying combats borers
The article advises burying runners of squash vines at intervals to foil borers, noting that covering joints allows new roots and continued growth. Wilted vines may signal borers, a problem best mitigated by burial rather than slow removal. The vegetable marrow is mentioned as new.
The First Lesson in Fishing
Mrs Billy Mink teaches five young minks to catch minnows by shadow and stealth. They imitate her careful hunt then attempt their own, learning to stay calm and strike quickly. Each child catches a minnow, savoring a lesson in fishing and pride in success.
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Laughing Brook
Billy
Mrs. Mink
Green Meadows
Green Forest
Mrs. Billy
Pontiac Bank Robbed by Auto Bandits
Bloomington Ill July 6 Automobile bandits robbed Farmers' National Bank near Pontiac of about one thousand dollars in currency at noon. One man entered the empty bank and overpowered a young lady cashier before fleeing with the money. Posses later apprehended the suspects.
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Farmers’ National Bank
Pontiac
Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey Ad Promotes Colds Cure
Don’t neglect the summer cold. The ad claims pine tar antiseptic kills germs and relieves chest tightness. Honey and expectorant ingredients heal the throat and soothe cough. A bottle costs 25 cents at the druggist.
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