Local Day Says Wet Chances Slim After Prohibition Talk
Attorney George H. Wilson, back from Springfield, cites strong prohibition sentiment as he discusses President Wilsons beer and wine exemption recommendation. He notes the wartime ban remains in force until demobilization, with export allowances, and warns repeal would likely fail.
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George H. Wilson
Springfield
Illinois House
United States
France
Congress
Wilson
Chicago News Today
William J. Bryan
Tiz foot remedy ad promises painless feet
An old advertisement touts Tiz for sore tired feet with claims of immediate relief, reduced swelling and pain, and a money back guarantee. It urges readers to buy a 2 cent box at druggists or department stores and wear smaller shoes for comfort.
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Adv
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment for sprains strains and swelling offering a tiny trial bottle from drug stores. It claims rapid pain relief without burning or discoloration and says it has earned gold medals over 60 years of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
Jad Salts Clears Pimples In Hot Water
A health note claims pimples arise from toxins in the blood and bowels. It urges dissolving four ounces of Jad Salts in hot water each morning for a week to cleanse the blood, aid kidney function, and clear the chin. The remedy is described as inexpensive and harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Standardization report urges qualified ministers for Baptist pulpits
Want Better Ministry in Denver May 23 reports that the committee on standardization of the ministry recommends raising the standard for Baptist ministers. It calls for men with strong education leadership and backbone to occupy pulpits, a proposal presented to the Northern Baptist convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Committee On Standardization
Northern Baptist Convention
Texas Wonder Kidney and bladder remedy ad card
An old time advertisement for Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities in adults and children. Claims mail order availability for $1.25 with a two month bottle. Includes testimonials and Dr. E L Hall address in St. Louis.
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Texas
W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Ady
Centenary drive in Quincy district shows strong church support
The Quincy District reports strong fundraising for the Centenary campaign with subdistricts listing substantial progress. Churches like Grace, Vermont Street, Littleton, Beardstown, New Canton, Camp Point, Columbus, Golden and Versailles show many over the top results. Total effort aims for 375 155 dollars, with about half raised by May 21 despite muddy roads delaying some reports.
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D. L. Musselman
G. L. Losh
J. C. Whitefield
Grace Church
Vermont Street
D. W. Gowdy
Rushville
Robert Stover
Littleton
Beardstown
David Melson
Barry
H. Koeller
New Canton
New Salem
G. A. Cox
Golden
J. A. Bottorff
Camp Point
Grummond
Columbus
Coatsburg
Pleasant Grove
Mr. Pleasant
John W. Henry
Paloma
Brown
Liston
Detroit
Pittsfield
Pleasant Hill
Rockport
Bethel
Milton
TJ. FE
Quincy
Heang
United States
Flanigan
Allies reject release of war prisoners in peace reply
Paris May 22 The allied powers decline to release prisoners of war and civilian detainees guilty of crimes on allied soil. They will be repatriated after peace, and personal property will be restored. No reciprocity is owed due to lack of parallel treatment by Germany.
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Paris
Allied
Congressman's Body Taken To Minnesota
The body of Congressman Carl Van Dyke of St. Paul arrived in Minnesota from Washington. His widow two daughters and a party of government officials and congressmen were met by a large delegation of St. Paul citizens. Van Dyke, who represented the fourth Minneapolis district, was the state’s only Democratic congressman and national commander of the United States Spanish War Veterans.
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Chicago
Carl ©. van Dyke
St. Paul
Washington
Capitol
Minneapolis
Through Flights With Cleveland Chicago Mail
The first non stop flights of the reorganized aerial mail service between Cleveland and Chicago were made Thursday. A Bryan relay was abandoned due to muddy fields. Pilot Biffle brought Cleveland mail in 3 hours 5 minutes, while Pilot Miller transported Chicago mail in 8 hours 35 minutes. A second plane with Pilot Bishop forced landed 30 miles southeast but with no injuries. Planned to continue through flights as Bryan field improves.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Bryan
Ohio
Bryan Field
Manhunt for Worthington Over Liberty Bonds Theft
United States deputy marshals have failed to locate John W. Worthington, broker and former head of a bankrupt banking house, on a charge of possessing altered liberty bonds. He reportedly stored about $100,000 in securities, including liberty bonds, in safety boxes. several bonds showed acid detachment of issuer names. The Germain Lumber bond theft of $9,500 in November is noted. Worthington has been out on bond.
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Chicago
United States
John W. Worthington
Worthington
William J. Crittenden
Pittsburgh
Germain Lumber Company
Local notes from Pittsfield Illinois household movements
Dr. Stuart Smith from New York visits his parents in Pittsfield for three weeks. Mrs. Walter E. Morgan prepares to go to St. Louis for her son Harry Jaques undergoing operation. Nellie Moore leaves Kinderhook to return home and will not teach again there. The board hires Miss Helen Kaeser and Miss Nellie Dell as east side teachers, attending state normal in Macomb summer. Frank Troutner to be discharged soon after serving in a machine gun company. Leta Farrington visits Quincy, Mrs. Charles Sanderson visits Barry. Gravel laid on streets by Fred Hobbs and crew from Barry Sand and Gravel Co. Charles Schaeffer adjudged insane and sent to Jacksonville hospital. Miss Mary Utt to live with brother Reuben Utt. Prof. Virden Yelliott re-employed as Coatsburg principal. Mrs. Charles P. Cummings and children go to Beardstown.
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Stuart Smith
New York City
R. O. Smith
Board of Education
Helen Kaeser
Nellie Dell
East Side
State Normal School
Macomb
William Troutner
Frank
Leta Farrington
Ida
Alexander
Quincy
Charles Sanderson
Eugene Stauffer
Barry
Fred Hobbs
Barry Sand and Chavel Company
Charles Schaeffer
State Hospital
Jacksonville
John H. Davis
Mary Utt
Parsons
Reuben Utt
Virden Yelliott
Coatsburg
Charles P. Cummings
Beardstown
Boy's Wash Suits On Special Friday and Saturday Sale
Boys will find well made knee length union suits in ribbed fabric with short sleeves. Regularly 75 cents, now specially reduced for Friday and Saturday. Get your share of the savings.
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Gm Dronehid
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Dist
Dirham, MO
Roc Shires
Simuday
Mr Flom Fountain
Lwruan Daermen
Miss Flditi
Maywood
Priday
Jaciksen
Stegeh
Hackamack
Steele
Doultey Doede
Ok Dell
Huizel Sublet
Bell Belo
Prof. Andrews
Jourham
Clyde Casen
Diliver Mathews
Des Moines
Woodees
Davis Briscoe
Ewing
Briscoe
Otis White
Nelsonile
Jillie Smoot
J. W.gickofield
Family Kundav
Allied Note
Minnesota
Cleveland-Chicago Mail
Pittsfield, Ill
Madras
Nto
J. C. Cardwell
Minnie Bauch
Hull
Raphael Stemm
Wil
Hoelscher-Seifert Co
State Street
Arrow and Bell
Rapid Khothes
Boys’ Union
Maine
Chickering & Sons
Giles Brothers
West Side Square
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