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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1909

Page

3

Senator Vernon entangled with Miss Greene amid suffrage drama

Senator Vernon’s visit with Miss Maria Greene of Chicago sparked a push for House Resolution No. 19 on suffrage. A rose and a political plea fueled pledges to pass the measure, while Amelia faced neglect and anti suffrage rivals undermined the effort leading to the resolution stalling.

Morley Vernon Vernon Senate Maria Greene Chicago Greene J_2nes Inmcee Miss Greene Amelia

Springfield Visit Reveals Woman Suffrage Lobbying Tactics

In a scene set among Springfield lawmakers and ladies, Mrs Overman Hodge Lathrop opposes a woman’s rights resolution as Kapiss Greene eyes the crowd. The exchange highlights lobbying dynamics as Morley is urged to better introductions.

Springfield Lincoln Monument Miss Greene

Am I Your Doctor? Lovers Reconcile In Hotel Suite

In a dim waiting room the couple Amelia and Morley Vernon drift toward reconciliation after political tensions. The elevator brings Maria Greene and Mrs. Overman Hodge-Lathrop into view as they weigh defeat and the future. Vernon admits love while Amelia hints at amends before leaving together.

Amelia Vernonett Mrs Overman Hodge-La Throp Vernon Senate Springfield Maria Greene Morley Mrs. Hodge-Lathrop Mrs. Hodge- Lathrop State Central Committee

Widow urges second marriage for her husband amid illness

An ailing wife requests that her husband remarry after her death to help raise their motherless children. He hesitantly considers a nearby widow, described as young and pretty, but she warns him against marrying the red-headed neighbor. The couple quips end with her fainting and later recovering.

William Jones William Henry Brown Ph—V

A Balloon Seaweed Steals Oysters From Brittany Beds

A seaweed with egg shaped, air filled stages has invaded French oyster beds. Seeds drift from the Gulf stream to Morbihan Quiberon and Belle-Isle, where they attach to oysters and grow to the size of a duck egg. Mature specimens become balloons, lifting oysters from the bed and carrying them out to sea.

France Gulf Stream Morbihan Quiberon Belle-Isle

Lucky Man

Two women who refused marriage to a man became millionaires. The tale contrasts wealth with a mother's struggle as a large family starves during the mother's illness. The physician notes the dinner rush and the mother's own hunger as she fed others first.

Atchison Globe

Castoria Safety Campaign Emphasizes Infant Bottle Checks

Important to Mathera. Examine carefully every bottle of Castoria a safe and sure remedy for infants and children and see that it is properly labeled and stored to prevent harm.

Mathera

A Trying Time in Court and Public Warnings

A Harper's Weekly quip questions judge and prisoner over a hypothetical theft of a moving picture of cheese. The page urges caution on sore throat, promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick cure, touts Lewis' Single Binder cigars, and warns against making excuses by chicken-hearted people.

Harper’s Weekly

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