Ghost of the Bruce bill haunts Illinois liquor politics
The Bruce bill, an Illinois attempt to ban liquors over ten percent alcohol, failed as voters split along wet and dry lines. The piece, once touted by temperance advocates and opposed by distillers, is framed as a prelude to national war era liquor policy battles in Washington.
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Chicago
Browne
General Assembly
Washington
Senate
Senate Chamber
Why not make it business first in Quincy
The piece urges the city to prioritize business growth over smaller disputes such as bandstands and dog tax rebates. It champions mobilizing Quincy’s business power through a central civic bureau, coordinating varied interests, and giving citizens a stake in progress. It also supports parking policy that aids commerce and contrasts Quincy with larger cities.
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Quincy
Park and Boulevard Association
Washington Park
Maine Street
State Street
Chicago
Ellis
Every Day Shapes Mastery Across All Fields
A sermon on daily discipline argues that consistent daily effort builds lasting skill in music, debate, sports, and virtue. It praises Paderewski, Maud Powell, and other talents, urging ten years of faithful routine to achieve fluency, expertise, and character.
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Paderewski
Maud Powell
King George Proves Skill as Marksman at Rifle Range
June 27 London King George demonstrated marksmanship at a rifle range visiting the former Royal Automobile laboratory site now an officers club He fired two shots at 25 yards both bullseyes the first skimming the edge and the second near dead center The king reportedly shot at a celluloid target kept for practice
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London
King George
Royal Automobile Lab
Rifleman Clears Men In Brief Volley Across Range
A spirited report describes a sharpshooter moving with a current of air, missing twice, then smashing the ball on the third attempt. He fired at ten seconds per volley across the range, knocking over three men in five shots, as His Majesty’s forces held the line.
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Nioning Wen
His Majesty
British post office letters and parcels for troops abroad
In the fiscal year 1915 1916 the British post office collected nearly 11 000 000 letters and 875 000 parcels weekly for the troops abroad and handed them over to the army. It distributed 2 200 000 pounds weekly in separation allowances to 2 700 000 persons.
Billy Mink Tricks Peter Rabbit At Laughing Brook
Billy Mink lures Peter Rabbit with a joke about a new home, then vanishes and reappears behind him. Peter’s misreads and chase lead to comic confusion as Billy fishes for a trout and watches Peter stumble along, unaware of the hidden pursuit and prank. Next story hints Peter finally catches on.
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Peter Rabbit
Peter
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Mink
Laughing Brook
FOR WAR GARDENS
Practically all vegetables are best gathered early in the morning when dew is on them. Beans should never be picked when wet to avoid mist and losses in home gardens. Spraying with Bordeaux Mixture can help control rust, but no immunity is guaranteed. If pods are not kept picked, vines will cease to bear.
Air Fight Over Flanders Ends With British Return
London reports three British naval aircraft engaged ten German planes over Flanders on Monday. An official account says one to three German machines were shot down while all British airmen returned safely.
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Flanders
London
Refuses to Name American Commander in Front Line
London June 27. In the House of Commons liberal member Jos eph King asks if American soldiers on the western front serve under French generalissimo or Haig or an American general. Financial Secretary Henry William Forester says the American government will announce the disposition of their forces when opportune. King presses and Forester replies no implication is made.
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London
Joseph King
North Somerset
House of Commons
Haig
Henry William Forester
King
Beehive Larceny Turns Fist Fight Into Honey Dispute
In vacation Tuesday tales, Ex Brigham and Phil clash over bees found in a barn hive. Bees end the brawl by swarming the fighters as they argue ownership of the honey. Ex asserts the bees’ rights, while Phil resists. Fatty Bellows looms as a possible honey thief.
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Wigglesworth & Ex ” Brigham
Thare
Griggsy
Phil
Brigham
Fatty Bellowes
Answering Question Costs Little Time for Ester
Ester stated that she does not think it desirable to say, declining to elaborate. The remark hints at caution or strategic restraint in discussing the topic.
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Ester
Mine sweeping device fitted to Atlantic port ships
A new mine sweeping device is being attached to several ships in the war zone. The apparatus uses a netted projection from the stern to intercept and raise mines to the surface away from the vessel. A passenger net observed recently confirms the system's deployment on ships entering wartime waters. Pipestone, Minnesota adopts a city manager form of government.
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Atlantic
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