New York as a Wicked City and Vice Exposé
In New York May Day prose, the city is cursed as a wicked town of vice and high costs. Prohibition stirs daring drink trades, revenue agents face violence, and moralists rail at dancing saloons while readers are reminded of the mass of residents and visitors drawn into temptation in a bustling metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Yorker
Revenue Department
John Roach
Othe West Side
Thirty-fourth Street
6Th Street
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health After Digestive Ease
An advertisement extolls Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for fatigue indigestion and poor appetite. It cites a Indiana Justice of the Peace claiming enhanced meals and nightly sleep after three bottles and adds Hood's Pills as a gentle laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wettlan
Hood
Indiana
Tlood
Greately
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted For Recurring Colds
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds up the system cleanses the blood and reduces susceptibility to colds. It mentions internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free with a money back promise. From J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pergzons
Hall
Twelfth District Endorses Governor for President and Governor
A Twelfth District convention at Sycamore endorsed Governor Frank O. Lowden for president, Fred E. Sterling for governor, and Judge Fuller for Congress. Judge A. C. Cliffe of Sycamore was chosen state committeeman and Louis Al Mooney of Grundy County named presidential elector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore, Hl
Frank O. Lowden
Fred E. Sterling
Judge Fuller
Congress
Twelfth
A. C. Cliffe
Sycamore
Louis al Mooney
Grundy County
The Whoa Want Ads Tie Ad Advantage
A fragmented ad style note highlights use of Want Ads to attract customers quickly and gain competitors’ attention. It references broad reader engagement and the advertising impact across the market with emphasis on prompt action and visibility.
Pittsfield Illinois Roundup Notes Court and Church Events
Mrs May Neville travels to St Louis to visit relatives. Judge Higbee presides at circuit court with Akers of Quincy expected to hold court but no cases ready. Petit jury dismissed for term. possible second jury. Inter Church Movement seen in sermons at multiple churches. County WCTU Institute set for Wednesday at Methodist church with planned social for youth Saturday 2 to 5 pm. Former Sheriff Ao Shive new IRS deputy collector may relocate here to oversee tax remittance. Congregational church interior redecorating to cost much. exterior work planned. Mrs Newman of Griggsville visiting in city. Two new divorce cases filed: Plessie McBanthin vs Mebaddin and Clara Hoaglin vs Hoagelin, set for June term. Mrs Dora Tippe ts of Quincy visiting former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Neville
St. Louis
Harry Higbee
Akers
Quincy
Edwin S. Priest
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Alr. Grumman
Congregational Church
Dewitt Leek
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Methodist
Robert Ao Shive
Internal Revenue
Court House
Recorders Office
Newman
Griggsville
Ppenry Iktentzle
John Colinsmore
Plessie Mc Bpanthin
J 08 Mebaddin
Clara Hoaglin
Clay Tloagelin
Mothers Day plans across city churches and service details
Churches set Mothers Day observances for next Sunday with Epworth League leading the Methodist evening service and a special program at the Christian church including a musical presentation. The pastor will arrange car rides for mothers who cannot walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Epworth League
Christian Church
Kern
L. Frances Nelson
Marion County
Estelle Duesenberry
Court House
Barry area notices mix of arrivals weddings and real estate
Barry Illinois citizens report arrivals from Long Beach Calif and a move to town by Ww. Z Bowman. Army veteran Harry Padgley returns home after service with Rainbow division. Mary Sykes visits from Macomb Illinois. Wedding plans for Paul Segpelke and Genevieve Britt. Mrs Jessie McIllasson and Edward Vanatta marry. Frank Wendorff buys Joe Hurt property for 2500 dollars and Otis Royalty purchases Kay Mink place. School board meetings and district reorganization news accompany local civic notes.
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Barry
Ill
John Weber
Long Beach
Cal
Bowman
Cincinnati Township
Pike County
Harry Padgley
Rainbow
France
Germany
Mary Sykes
Macomb
Ro A. Moffett
Sycamore
Thiss City
Emma Maltman
Twee
Nes
Boutene Smith
H W. Bain
Cidd Fellows Dodge An
Paul Segpelke
Genevieve Britt
Quincey
Jessie McCilasson
Edward Vanatta
Baylis
Frank Wendorff
Joe Hurt
Mortimer Street
Otis Royalty
Kay Mink
Pittsfield
Barry Democrats
Rollo Six
W. W. Watson
Miw
Dake
O'Bryan
Shelbina
Joseph Vanvorees
Shelby County
W.ow. Vateon
Hishy Setior
Dred Ogaid Fa Aasreernedt
School expansion underway with joint supervision named
In cooperation with grade schools, Prof W B Numbers was engaged to supervise both schools. The corps of teachers for all departments has not yet been selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
W. B. Numbers
Durham Missouri Names, Visits, Farewells of Local Residents
Charley Litton transacted business in Quincey Saturday. Sam Shackelford lost a call during an electrical storm. John Abell and John Shackelford are on the sick list. Rev. Keith of LaGrange filled his Baptist church appointment delivering two sermons. Otis White and Mr Mrs Smoot visited Cal kin Kelley. Lola Tohrman Eva Hosman of Palmyra visited. HL Crane visited from Saturday to Tuesday with Ss. D. Kellebrew. Lucile Cave traveled to Quincey Saturday. Mrs Bud Shackelford attended Mrs Jim Wiseman's funeral at Maywood Thursday. Young people attended the play at Maywood. Kate Wilson Corrine Bonta visited Lewistown Thursday. Randal Morey of Illinois greeted Durham friends Sunday. John Sanders sold property in South Durham to Preston Meike and wife of Quincy. Jo W Johnsen of Canton visited Friday. Ruby Smyser and children from Quincy were Durham visitors over Sunday. Hoskins of Ewing visited Durham Friday. Large crowd attended John Vanmeter’s funeral Friday. Sam Shackelford and family visited B C Shires Monday.
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Charley Litton
Quincey
Sam Shackelford
John Abell
John Shackelford
Keith
LaGrange
Baptist Church Samity
Otis White
Man Smoot
Calvin Kelleys
Lola Tohrman
Eva Hosman
Palmyra
Ind
HL Crane
John Sanders
Durham
Preston Meike
Quincy
Jo W. Johnsen
Canton
Mr. and Briscoes
Ruby Smyser
Hoskins of
Ewing
John Vanmeter
B.C. Shires
Camp Point Letter Twigged and Parish News Update
Camp Point Illinois brief social column notes several residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Mentions Miss Grace Hall and Oscar Dittmer attending Macomb Normal School, May 2 baby born to John and Mrs Meyers, and Mrs. Margaret Kay returning from Canada. Also references church service at the Christian Church and local civic gathering hosted by Mrs Oscar Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Bachess of
Columbus
Waite
Lachess
Amanda ‘Tipton
Tmely
Greetehendlake
Macomb Mondas
Ste Will
Monroe Adams
Frances Hayes
Quines
Sewtchaffonan
Piverett Milir
J. @h Sitteth
Chicago
Mosier
Tubway Usagi Service
Everett Taysoer
Olathe
Kan
Lienry Reed
Birk
John Meyers
Will Lattle
Ule
Tquiney Mountay
Aula
Hoy Liggett
Quinney
Christian Church
Olsen
The
Olsem
Flares Sutton
Simcoe
Canada
Jean Peebles
Hamilton
Lr. Sitton
C. Sutiven
Camp Point
Royal Miying Corps
Margaret Kay
Canmiden
Albert Ray
Walter Drinty
Springfield
Jfrank Sawyer
Grace Hall
Oscar Dittmer
Macumb
Pernice Chenowith
Golden
A. A. Holmes
Maplewood
Mt. Sterting High School
Henry Webster
North Side
Oscar Smith
Hidies
Henry Mise
Helen Wheeler
Maptlewee
Art Little Aml
Marvin Shake
Moaisbury
Tfarvey
Will Tattle
Daugh Tere
Uby
Daula
Quincey
Seer Zula
Fuet Capital
St. Louis Visit From Rockport Residents
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Taylor and Mrs W OA Johnson traveled to St Louis for a few days visit with relatives. The trip was made in an automobile. A class meeting was held on the street Saturday night conducted by a local clerk from Hames and Su pert store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Taylor
W. OA. Johnson
St. Louis
Garner
Hames & Superts
Ctass
Rockport Community Notes Include Clubs and Hospital Visits
Rev and Mrs Noah Donthitt and others attended services while Mrs RR FL Sears closed a school term at Horton Station. Rockport schools set a May 7 closing. Card club met at Miss Gertrude Haines home with Progressive 900 at many tables won by D Deam. Luncheon served as Mrs Lou Brokau visited Jacksonville family at state hospital. Mrs Martha McMullen is ill at home with heart trouble. M E church ladies host at Mrs Nest McCallister home with Jex Brown and L M Smith assisting. Uncle Tip Brown troubled with heart and asthma. Rockport O O F celebrated first anniversary with 200 attendees and a program including flag ceremony by Rebekahs, welcome by W QO Trorton, addresses by J Brown and Neal Donthitt, solos and readings, and notable musical numbers. Both orders praised the evening's entertainment and floor drills led by W Horton and Mrs J Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Donthitt
Irving Gay
FL Sears
Horton Station
Rockport
Gertrude Haines
D. Deam
Lou Brokau
Jacksonville
State Hospital
Martha McMullen
KiddleFaddin
M. EB. Church
Fednest McCallister
J. I. Gay
May Grigsby
Strother Grigsby
Pana
Jex Brown
L. M. Smith
Tip Brown
Rockport 1
Odd Fellowship
Rebekahs
W. QO. Trorton
J. Brown
Neal Donthitt
Ys. OO
Gay
Rebekah Order
W. C. Horton
TO. Oo
Rebekah
Local notes from Richfield Illinois district crowd
Luther Rice of Payson called here Saturday. James Dearen is sick. A special was given in honor of Geo. Myers Saturday evening by Maude and Mable Secrest. Charlie Wary of Plainville visited Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Maniger of Liberty spent Wednesday with Dennis Ryan and wife. Lilits Tyler and two sons of Davenport Town visit John and Mrs. Tyler. Mrs. Alonzo Hoskins returned to Barry Friday. Arthur and Everett Brown of Fruit visited with sister Mrs. Bill Inman Friday and Saturday. The eighth year wrote final exams Saturday at Center school with Fred Koch teaching. Those who wrote were Ghidgy Whistney.
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Luther Rice
Payson
James Dearen
Geo. Myers
Maude
Mable Secrest
Charlie Wary
Watkins Man
Plainville
William Maniger
Liberty
Dennis Ryan
Lilits Tyler
Davenport
John Tyler
Alonzo Hoskins
Barry Frndsay
Arthur
Everett Brown
Bill Inman
Center School
Fred Koch
Pedo Dynes Promise Cure for Bunions Ads Declared
A dated medical patent claim markets Pedo Dynes as a complete bunion treatment. The copy urges readers to try the product at their own risk, denouncing other methods and directing readers to Kay Laboratories in Chicago for address details.
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Hunt
Owl Drug Store
KAY Laboratories
Dept
Dearborn St
Chicago
Fiery eczema healed with sulfur treatment says specialist
A noted skin specialist claims sulfur clears fiery eczema quickly by destroying germs. The preparation eases irritation, soothes, and heals the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. Sufferers are urged to obtain Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and use it like a cold cream.
Rheumatism Cure Claims Cause Stir in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts St Jacobs On as a harmless rheumatism remedy claiming instant relief and skin benefits. The copy urges readers to stop complaining and rub the product directly on affected joints and muscles, promising relief and pain alleviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
St. Fartaba
Business trip and homecoming notes from Hull visit
Nellie Pierson Alvin Flick and Bilis Ryan Bart Rice made a business trip to Hull Saturday. Joseph Whitney who has been going to school at Hull UL returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Pierson
Alvin Flick
Bilis Ryan
Bart Rice
Hull
Joseph Whitney
West Point Notes Farm Fires Visits and Meetings
West Point Illinois community notes report Mrs Doty of Basco visiting Mrs George Richardson on Thursday. Eva Freemiumn returned from Augusta hospital. baby improving. Ramply home burned two rooms from incubator fire west of West Point. Warren of Mendon visited daughter Sirs Tripp Tuesday. Rebekah Lodge delegates from West Point La Harpe Friday. Home Bureau met at Charles Graham home Friday. Grace Mayberry Hazel Hawkins finished school term Friday. School directors elected Saturday five members. Watkins sold Chili home to Robert Wilson of Augusta. Tom Corey returned home Saturday evening Lohr back to Mendon Monday. Property rental ads advised in The Whig Want Columns.
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Doty
Basco
George Richardson
Eva Freemiun
Augusta Hospital
Ed Ramply
West Point
Warren
Mendon
Sirs
Tripp
George Majors
Iduart
West
Rebekah Lodge
la Harpe
Home Bureau
Charles Graham
Grace Mayberry
Hazel Hawkins
Watkins
Chili
Robert Wilson
Augusia
Tom Corey
Lohr
Mendow
Noted Argentine statesman dies at Buenos Aires home
Buenos Aires May 5 Announce cement of the death of Oswaldo Magnasci at one time an Argentine Minister of Justice and a former member of the Chamber of Deputies. Magnasci was a noted authority on international and Roman law. The wise merchant knows that ft the women who shop today and by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Oswaldo Magnasci
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Magnasci
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