Design Accepted for John Mitchell Statue in Scranton
The United Mine Workers committee approves a memorial for John Mitchell in Scranton Pennsylvania. The plaster model was made in New York City by Chas Keck. The Presbrey Leland Company will build the superstructure with completion set for Septem ber 29 and dedication on October 2 Mitchell Day. The bronze figure will be in a marble shaft thirty feet wide and tall with miners and a family scene and the union seal atop. Cost estimated at about 55000 funded by voluntary member contributions marking Mitchell’s leadership.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Public Square
Scranton
United Mine Workers
William Green
International Organization
New York City
Chas Keck
Green
Presbrey-Leland Company
Mitchell
The
International Union
Three Knock Outs In Show At Ottawa
Eddie Meyers of Earlville knocked out Jimmie Dwyer of Rockford. Nipper Donaldson of Ottawa knocked out Newton Mathes of La Salle. Kid Tommy of La Salle knocked out Johnny Harris of Marseilles. Tony Caponi of Spring Valley drew with Young Baker of Spring Valley. Four hundred fans packed the Ottawa American Legion hall for a strong comeback boxing card by Post No. 38 with three knockouts and every bout a thriller.
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Eddie Meyers
Earlville
Jimmie Dwyer
Rockford
Nipper” Donaldson
Ottawa
Newton Mathes
la Salle
Tommy
Johnny
Kid) Harris
Marseilles
Tony Caponi
Spring Valley
Young Baker
American Legion Hall
The
Legion
Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Spring Valley 1923 24
The City of Spring Valley Illinois enacts an annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year May 1 1923 to April 30 1924 detailing allocations for salaries street maintenance bridge and river maintenance public buildings police health library fire water and contingent expenses totaling 79300 with provision to cover shortages from unexpended balances. Mayor Chas W Knapp approves May 28 1923 with City Clerk N H Smith attest.
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Council OF
Spring Valley
Illinois
Tiindis
Riverscos
Department of Health
Executor's Notice Estate of John McMahon Deceased
Mary McMahon executrix announces before Bureau County Court at Princeton during the July term that all creditors must present claims for adjustment. Debts owed should be paid promptly to the executrix. Date shown as May 4, 1928.
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John McMahon
Bureau
State of Illinois
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
NOTHING TO IT Stage Door Johnny Darling
Dialog excerpt shows stage lovers banter about kissing despite medical worries. Susie counters with wit claiming survival despite germs. The dialogue hints at romantic farce tone and flirtatious chemistry.
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Johnny—Darling
Susie
Dearie
Worse and More of It Exchange Cited
An Emporia man asks a neighbor how he is and learns his rheumatism is obstinate. The neighbor replies stew is bad and asks about his wife, who is worse than the rheumatism. The brief quip appears in the Emporia Gazette.
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Emporia
Emporia Gazette
No Chance at All The Angler and Inhabitant Dialect Bit
A brief dialogue exchanges between an Angler and an Inhabitant over fishing on a public lake. The Angler asks if it would be illegal to land a fish and the Inhabitant answers that it would be a miracle, implying improbable success.
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Edinburgh
Out of Tune Singers on Radio Tonight
Mrs Jones and Miss Screecher plan a radio performance tonight. Mr Jones doubts they can achieve in tune after spending an hour attempting last night.
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Mrs. Jones
Miss Screecher
Mr. Jones
Saving Time. Trate Parent Quote on Time and Money
The London Tit-Bits quips about a son agreeing with his father that spending money quickly saves time. The exchange emphasizes time equals money in a concise, witty dialogue.
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London
Safety First. Knagg lovers clash over marriage hints
In a terse exchange a Mrs Knagg claims others would have married her had she not wed, while her husband retorts that hints only appeared after his marriage. The dialogue reveals complications in romantic expectations and social pressures.
Witty Exchange In Quiet Domestic Spat
A sharp retort follows a wife's insult to her husband as she calls him a fat pig and claims she no longer loves him, with the husband replying that she also enjoys pork. The exchange captures a terse domestic dispute likely from a social column or comic panel.
Nearby and Fresh Laid Black Hen Egg Racket
A playful local item notes a hen named Hickety in a village yard laying eggs for gentlemen who pay for the goods. The verse implies a tongue in cheek market stance and humorous street chatter about the hen’s output.
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Hickety
Pickety
Visit Sparks Spring Feelings in Town
Betty Bright tells Miss Keenderstand that the visit brings springlike feelings and promises prices will come down soon. Mr. Fhibdub notes they always start him off with a good vibe, while the speaker remarks about enjoying the drums.
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Dubbleigh
Betty Bright
Miss Keenderstand
Mr. Fhibdub
Nothing Else to Do in Marriage Lie
A dialogue between Winnie and Minnie reveals their views on marriage and reform. Winnie questions marrying a man to reform him while Minnie concedes she may have to, noting none of the suitors fit as they are.
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Winnie
Minnie
Family Dialogue Reflects Evolving Work Ethic
A father recalls his go-getter youth while his son notes a shift toward letting others bring opportunities. The exchange contrasts old drive with a modern attitude toward initiative and opportunity.
Doing Her Share in the Family Work
Old cow complains of unequal labor while a mule argues against crying for more help. The exchange highlights shared chores and domestic burden within the household.
The Feminine Way Dialogue on Grace and Gladys
A brief exchange sketches rivalry and romance as Grace and Gladys speak in a hushed, teasing cadence. Gladys insists on discretion while Grace challenges the other girl to a kiss when she arrives, hinting at social tensions.
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Grace
Gladys
In Other Words Poorpay I Want a Settlement
A buyer offers a single line proposal: one half payment upfront and the remaining half before delivery, seeking favorable terms for a settlement.
Mean Insinuation Miss Vera Playne and Fayre Dialog
Miss Vera Playne dismisses kissing as dreadful while Miss Fayre cautions not to believe everything read. The exchange highlights differing views on romance and social propriety.
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Vera Playne
Miss Fayre
In Keeping Scene Ends with Ragged Description
The exchange captures a young reporter praising the scene as beggared description while the veteran editor remarks the description was ragged, revealing tension between fresh observation and seasoned critique.
Three Suitors Enter Mary Sanford's Dilemma
Mary Sanford faces a comic war era romance as three letters cue suitors Joe in San Francisco George in Texas and Stanley in Florida to seek marriage. She conceives a plan to greet them at once, only to discover Mary is greeting her own three “godsons” posing as the trio.
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WyyAke Sanford
Mary
O. Henry
Joe
San Francisco
Maine
George
Texas
Stanley
Florida
Penn
Miss Sanford
Mary Sanford
New Illinois Fish Code Adds 50 Cent Annual License
A proposed Illinois fish code requires a fifty cent annual license for all hook and line fishing in state waters to fund propagation grounds and fishery efforts. The code tightens restrictions on black bass and other species, bans sale of certain fish caught by nets, sets seasons from June 15 to March 1, and restricts seining between April 15 and August 31.
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Illinois
General Assembly
State Department of Agriculture
Revision on Second Sight
Cora on first sight Jack mistakes Edith for a vision. Nora on second sight prompts a revision of his thought as events unfold.
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Cora
Jack
Edith
Nora
Miners Wage Scale Talks Set for Scranton June 26
United Mine Workers announce a tri district wage scale convention in Scranton Pennsylvania to discuss a new wage scale for anthracite miners expiring September 30. President John L Lewis stated the meeting will be held on June 26.
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United Mine Workers
Scranton Pa
John L. Lewis
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims relief for catarrh deafness
The advertisement states Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats catarrh by an ointment easing inflammation and an internal tonic affecting the blood to restore mucous membranes. It notes over 40 years of sale by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Mourning Attire Tells Of Chinese Grief Customs
In parts of China people mourn by wearing old dilapidated clothes after the loss of a father or husband, a practice reflecting cultural rituals and social expectations during bereavement.
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Parts
China
Doctor Haley to Visit La Salle Under Knowles Charge
Dr Haley will be in La Salle under the supervision of Dr Knowles as part of a medical visit. The event involves hospital staff and patient care planning from the local clinic.
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Doctor Haley
DR. Knowles
la Salle
Medical ad offers free exam and treatment in Peoria
Hours 8 A M to 8 P M Specialists treat men women and children for stomach liver kidneys bowels diabetes rheumatism eye ear nose throat ulcers and more. Piles fistula treated without knife no charge for exam and advice before any operation. D E E Haley MD Peoria Illinois.
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Jane
Dinance
Chas. W. Knapp
N. H. Smith
Mary McMahon
USCO
United States
America
U.S. Royal Corps
Bonucci & Raineri
Iil
Hubby
Son
Grace Canfield
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Miles Hotel
D. E. E. Haley
M. D. Peoria, Illinois
Navy
Nechly
Ford Sales and Service
Coveny
Dakota St. Spring Valley
Ford
Spring Valley City Bank
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