Bobby Longs for the Green Forest in Prison
A Bobby Coon in Farmer Brown's Boy care longs to return to the Green Forest. He is kept chained after a broken leg heals, enjoying comfort but craving freedom. As spring awakens the forest, his appetite and longing grow, until he dreams of fishing, climbing, and hunting eggs again. He believes mutual language could end the hunts, and hopes his keeper understands his wish. Next story: The Happiest Coon Ever.
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Farmer Brown
Bobby
Bobbys
Green Forest
Mr. Toad
Johnny Chuck
Striped Chipmunk
Southland
Laughing Brook
Ife
Green Meadows
Quincy Rail Link Proposal Faces Sparse Hearing
The piece argues for a new interurban rail line from Quincy to Peoria to connect with Bloomington Decatur Springfield and other cities. It highlights current freight losses to indirect routes, praises Mr Woolner's plan to localize promotion and financing, and notes upcoming mass meeting in Quincy urging business support.
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Quincey
Quincy
Peoria
Bloomingtes
Decatur
Danville
Springfield
Woolner
Utilities Board
Rail Transportaot Peoria
Wealner
Focal
Ouiney
Quincy Company
City Hall
Chancellor Hollweg’s Pledges Read To Diet Amid War Strife
Report from the Prussian diet notes Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s bold speech promising reforms, especially for labor, as part of a wartime truce between Liberals and Conservatives. Observers see the move as likely to steady the home front and avert a revolution, with praise across papers and speculation about Russia's influence.
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Germany
Junkers
Prussia
Aiocord
Russia
To Women Work Ideas From Readers
A column shares practical ideas from readers for a mother of two seeking extra income without neglecting family. Suggestions include part time child care, at home knitting, a pre kindergarten program, subscription sales, embroidery framing, private lessons, writing and storytelling, patent medicine sales, and freelance sewing, cooking, and mending services.
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Ome Tine Aga T
Yeas Museum
Lincoln Suffrage Views From a Sangamon County Neighbor
An elderly writer recalls Lincoln’s office visits in the 1850s and a conversation on woman suffrage. He recalls Lincoln predicting a future when alcohol and unethical lawmakers vanish and arbitration ends labor strife, urging nationwide arbitration and universal suffrage fights. He ends noting enduring faith in progress and the need to aid the poor.
Inactive Kidneys Use Disease Ad
An old drug ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and related symptoms. It claims quick relief, suitability for all ages, and notable case successes, urging immediate action to prevent conditions like rheumatism or Bright's disease. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. backs the product.
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Foley
Ala
Godfrey
Forzat Grove
Oregon
Bright
Debating Foreign Government Bonds Versus Municipal Securities
A prominent dealer argues foreign government bonds may be sounder than city or state issues as nations pledge tax revenue and solvency, while others contend sound municipal bonds can be safer due to local currencies and continued existence. The piece notes relative credit and prices suggest municipal bonds may outperform in turbulent markets.
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Paris
France
Old Gardener Warns Seeds Lose Vitality With Fertilizer Contact
The gardener cautions that seeds are wasted this season as amateurs mix commercial fertilizer with soil. Seeds touched by fertilizer burn and fail to sprout, a common error not always the seedsman’s fault.
Barrul Roll Prank Ends With Andy Anderson Banged Up
Wednesday young Andy Anderson planned a clever trick to arrive late by rolling a barrel down Mertle Avenue toward the school. The barrel smashed into a lamp post near the schoolhouse, revealing Andy inside covered in flowers and hurt but grinning, claiming the stunt proved he could beat his lateness. Miss Palmer and the pupils witnessed the mishap as they warned others to watch for his plan tomorrow if the scheme proves popular. Notes mention Pussy Willers seen by Booney's brook, with hens greeting the mud and splashes.
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Ndy Anderson
Stebbins
Miss Palmer
Andy
Thare
Anny
Evvery
Tha
Mertle Avenue
Andy Anderson
van Ness
Booney’s Brook
American Lost on Norse Bark Sunk in North Sea
A March 14 sinking of the Norwegian steamer Davenger by a German submarine left one American aboard, Robert Leroy Bragg of California, who survived after 17 hours in a life boat. The report was relayed to the State Department by Consul Krogh in Rotterdam.
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Wasitington
Davenger
North Sea
State Department
Krogh
Rotterdam
Flis
Robert Leroy Bragg
California
Capital Punishment Bill Passes Senate
Springfield Wil March 22 A bill by Senator Canaday to abolish capital punishment for murder passed the Senate. The measure faces House consideration and potential gubernatorial action as supporters praise the move to end the death penalty in state law.
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Springfield
Wil
Canaday
Senate Votes 32 to 14 for Life Imprisonment Bill
Senate on Wednesday passed a life imprisonment bill for murder by a 32 to 14 vote despite Senator Jewell warnings that passage could raise murders and trigger lynchings. Senator Canaday also has pending bills to end capital punishment for kidnapping and treason.
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Senate
Jewell
Canaday
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
A vintage advertisement for Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough syrup targets parents. It promotes a pleasant taste for children and claims to soothe deep hacking coughs, loosen phlegm, and heal irritated tissues. The ad urges buying at a druggist for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
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