Fire Prevention Textbook Planned For Illinois Schools
State Fire Marshal Walter H Bennett says a suitable textbook will be prepared to teach fire prevention in Illinois public schools with the fall term. Cooperation from State Superintendent Francis G Blair enables a uniform teaching system. Bennett estimates lessons could save $10,000,000 annually. He notes 75 percent of Illinois fires are preventable and includes lessons on matches kerosene gasoline oil lamps chimneys flues and lightning safety.
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Springfield
Illinois
Walter H. Bennett
Francis G. Blair
Public Instruction
Ben ‘Nett
Bennett
Mr. Bennett
TIZ Foot Relief Ad Claims Instant Comfort
An old style advertisement touts TIZ as instant relief for aching feet corns and bunions. It promises painless soaking calms inflamed and sweaty feet and claims a 25 cent box from drug stores or department stores will prevent foot pain and limpness.
Fire safety lessons highlight bonfires and spontaneous combustion
A historical report notes Lesson No 8 will cover bonfires and their dangers and Lesson No 9 will explain spontaneous combustion. F R Morgaridge, assistant state fire marshal, discusses chemical actions when greasy rags ignite and a closet bursts into flames. He cites Germany’s view of home fires as disgrace and notes Germans and German descendants form Columbia and Waterloo, Illinois.
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Germany
F. R.morgaridge
Columbia
Waterloo
Illinois
Chicago Federation of Labor wires Wilson on Lawson case
The Chicago Federation of Labor sent President Wilson a copy of resolutions urging an investigation into the trial and sentence of John R. Lawson. The federation advocates life imprisonment for Lawson and calls for official action.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor Today
Wilson
John. R. Lawson
Sloan's Liniment Described As Quick Pain Relief
A vintage testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment for tired aching muscles. It claims quick relief with light application and a clean counter irritant effect, noting that druggists sell a 25 cent bottle and that the product penetrates without rubbing. The ad emphasizes customer gratitude and compares it favorably to mustard.
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Sloan’s.Liniment
Sloan's
Villa forces defeated near border by Carranza troops
Naco Sonora July 19 Villa forces in a street skirmish before town occupation. Carranza followers had one killed and seven wounded. Carranza casualties were one wounded. Eleven Villa civil guards fled across the boundary and were captured by US cavalry. Americans were taken prisoner and later surrendered. Lorenzo Coronado killed near the boundary as officials made their last stand. Property valued at about 25000 dollars destroyed. Nogales reports Calles and Carranza forces violating a neutrality agreement signed last December. Villa leader Jose Maytorena warned Villa troops are advancing and will fire on the town.
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Naco
Sonora
Villa
Carranza
International Boundary
United States
Cardenas
Elwood W. Evans
United States Cavalry
Lorenzo ‘Coronado
International Boundary Line
Tenth Cavalry
Evans
Col. Guilfoyle
Second Cavalry
Nogales
Calles
Hugh Scoot
United States Army
Na¢o
Jose Maytorena
Labor leaders to stand trial in murder case
Judge Neil F. Graham overruled a motion to quash murder indictments against five labor leaders tied to coal strike disorders at the Hecla mine. Trial set for Aug. 23. Defense argued R. W. Fleming’s appointment as district attorney was illegal after George A. Carlson became governor. Miners’ counsel sought to quash the joint information charging conspiracy to murder against Edward L. Doyle, UMW district secretary treasurer.
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Boulder
Colo
Neil F. Graham
Hecla
R. W.fleming
George A. Carlson
Edward L. Doyle
United Mine .Workers of
Labor leaders listed from state and local unions
America, W. T. Hickey secretary of the state federation of labor, J. O'Con nor president and I. J. Potestio secretary of the Louisville local union, and Jr. Cassady president of the Fayette local union. ae BS.
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America
W. T. Hickey
State Federation of Labor
J. O’connor
I. J. Potestio
Louisvile
Jr. Cassady
Fayette Lo
Interstate Commerce Board Rules Oil and Lumber Rates Unreasonable
Findings released in Washington in July report that oil rates to California Kansas and Texas to Arizona are unreasonable. The commission set aside as unreasonable various lumber and other commodity rates in a large southern and southeastern territory. It upheld cancellation of elevated allowances on grain and seeds for domestic use at Kansas City and other points.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
California
Kansas
Texas
Arizona
Kansas City
Villa strengthens defenses at Torreon amid fight
Washington July 19 reports urge that General Villa is throwing up heavy defenses at Torreon. State department advices received today say prospects remain for a desperate fight as the Mexican campaign continues.
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Washington,d. C
Villa
Torreon
State Department
Resolution Calls For Dismissal Of Claxton Over Flag Comment
At the Twenty sixth Annual Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution in Portland Oregon a resolution urged President Wilson to dismiss United States Education Commissioner P H Claxton over a Boston speech in which he questioned the meaning of the flag. The measure introduced by Christopher W Harr of Seattle drew hisses before being referred to the resolutions committee without debate.
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Portland
Qre
Wilson
P. H. Claxton
United States
Boston
Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution
Christopher W_. Harr
Seattle
Kidney Pills Claim To Relieve Backache And Aches
Summer aches and pains from a draft or cold are blamed on weakened kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to relieve backache sore joints and rheumatism, improve kidney function, and aid elimination of uric acid and toxins. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co
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Charles Pinckney
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Anheuser-Busch
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Aneey
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J. J. Fischer
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York
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Quincy Gas, Electric
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