Store opening hours dispute prompts farmer protest
Letter to The Banner from a Silver Creek correspondent rebuts a claim that farmers faced store hours issues. The writer says the store is usually open except Sundays and holidays, noting a single 7:45 PM closure. The piece defends local business and invites dialogue. The rest discusses broader concerns about materialism, a Canadian prophet, and brief General News items including a power of patent medicines and a Doukhobor group movement.
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Barxee
Silver Creek
Illinois Legislature Bans Cigarettes Statewide
The Illinois House approved a bill prohibiting the manufacture or sale of cigarettes by a near unanimous vote of 89 to 2 on the 20th. First offences face a fine of 50 to 100 dollars and 1 to 50 days in jail, while later violations carry 100 to 500 dollars and 10 days to six months imprisonment. The measure, seen as a bold experiment, will attract wide attention.
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Ilinois
Illinois
Chicago
Marriage Season Reflections on Matrimony Sparks Caution
The piece observes the mating season, noting many unions arise from brief meetings and polished facades. It urges more careful mate selection, wiser parental guidance, and stricter licensing to prevent numerous catastrophes.
Money Mad and the Greed Debate
Fragmentary notice discusses attitudes toward greed in finance, noting a shift in public sentiment and the challenge of balancing profits with social responsibility. The piece hints at critics urging reform and greater corporate accountability.
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