Ouija Board Used in Fur Theft Case Involving Wragg
Sheriff Spaulding uses a Ouija board to locate Dr. J. P. Doran’s furs stolen by Walter Wragg. The board names Mendota Dixon and finally Wragg as the thief, but Wragg then claims he gave the furs to his ex-wife in Dixon, a lead contradicted by Dixon residents.
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Dr. Doran
Sheriff Spaulding
Onja
Walter Wragg
Ouija
Wragg
Dixon
J. P. Doran
Ohio
Mr. Doran
Princeton
Spaulding
Wrage
Wrace
Mendota
Onija
Illinois Public Welfare Institutions Use Up Minor Totals
Census figures released by A J Bowen show state welfare institutions up overall by 13 in seven months of 1920. Mental care inmates rose 228 and prisoners grew 141, while the miscellaneous group including the soldiers home fell 356.
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Illinois
Department of Public Welfare
A. J. Bowen
State Hospital
Reformatory
State School For the Deaf
Jacksonville
State School For the Blind
Corporations Dissolved In Illinois Suit Roundup
Suits to dissolve about one hundred Illinois corporations for failing to file required reports have been filed in Bureau County Circuit Court by Cairo A. Perry D. Trimble for the attorney general. Sheriff Spaulding reports only a dozen remain active. 88 are defunct and will have charters revoked. Those still operating have filed reports and paid reinstatement fees. suits will be dismissed. The list includes mining schemes manufacturing concerns and numerous charities dating to early county days.
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Secretary of State
Illinois
Circuit Court
Bureau County
Cairo A
Perry D. Trimble
Attorney General's Office
Len D. Spaulding
Married Woman Ordered to Attend School Near Benton
Mrs Clyde Bullington a 15 year old housewife of Rockwood near Benton has been ordered to attend school until completing the eighth grade. The law requires attendance for all under 16 with no exception for married persons. She will be 16 next April and has unfinished schooling. The parole officer acted after noting her absence from classes.
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Clyde Bullington
Rockwood
Benton
Dreco hailed as tonic for constipation and relief
Mrs Lena Ingram of Oakwood near Danville reports Dreco eased constipation backache nervousness and gas. She says her head aches diminished digestion improved and dizziness stopped noting lasting health benefits from this natural herb remedy promoted by Spring Valley Drug Co.
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Dreco
Lena Ingram
Oakwood
Danville
Hogs Die from Cholera and Rats Suspected
Jas Watson recalls a cholera outbreak among his father's hogs after 20 animals died and others fell ill. A vet examined a rat found on the premises and blamed the rodents for spreading germs. He now uses RAT-SNAP, available in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25, sold and guaranteed by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co.
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Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co
Children Must Use Judgment in Family Car Plans
Farmer Corntessel tells Josh that children should obey but must use judgment with the family flivver. Josh counters that strict obedience would crash the plan, arguing they need some discretion to avoid disaster.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Dent in the Sands of Time
A dialogue between a senator and a colleague contrasts a boastful antagonist with a calm, intellectual verdict. The exchange likens the rival to an aviator whose ideas may soar, but when grounded he will leave only a dent rather than a lasting footprint.
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Senator Sorghum
In Harmony We Speak Of A Troubled Athlete
A short dialogue notes an all around athlete facing health issues yet remains hopeful about recovery. The patient endures a running sore a jumping toothache and has a fighting chance to rid himself of both with proper care.
Jones Lashes Public Figures In Remarkable Exchange
Dubbs notes Jones’s sharp critique of public men and their misunderstandings. Jones snorts and adds that it’s lucky for the people they are misunderstood. The exchange reveals a fraught view of leadership and public perception.
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Dubbs
Jones
Remark on Women Voter Prospects and Ballots
A cynical remark mocks female suffrage with claims women cannot embrace secret ballots or become repeaters. The dialogue questions whether women can vote and participate in elections.
Pandemonium Rains as Clerk of Weather Quips
A playful exchange frames a tale where misheard chaos becomes a running joke about weather signs and local wit. The fragment hints at a humorous narrative voice and a pun filled scene.
History repeats itself said by student in classroom
A student quotes a teacher question on history and answers that history repeats itself, reflecting a succinct classroom exchange about the concept.
The Baby Gains First Tooth Momentous Milestone
A joyous milestone marks the arrival of a baby’s first tooth, celebrated as a major aging moment for both infant and family. The event carries traditional significance for growth, nutrition, and early development.
Scrapley and Richard discuss a broken news copy
Mrs Scrapley jokes about agreement with Richard on any subject and Scrapley mocks His Effort. They worry a galley fell and a murder story copy is ruined. They defend the boy saying he was only breaking bad news.
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Mrs. Scrapley
Richard
Scrapley
Analogy on stealing autos and boots in a wordplay exchange
A father and son discuss wordplay about theft. The son asks if a thief who steals boots is a bootjack, prompting a concise, linguistic joke about how compound words relate to acts and tools. The exchange mirrors a simple riddle dynamic with no further facts.
Ginger Ale Carousel in the Roaring Scene
Full line of dialogue describes a wild carousal on ginger ale as characters pivot through a playful scene. The exchange hints at lively mood and social tension without explicit narrative detail.
Voter Centers Sought In Barbershops For Polling
Quoted humor suggests barbershops as voting spots. The idea rests on barbershop culture as a regular gathering place where men are accustomed to public activity and could facilitate polling.
Doctor Orders Special Diet for Invalid
A courtly exchange notes a doctor’s order for special prepared diet for an invalid. The dialogue hints at care routines and the practicalities of feeding in medical settings.
How He Learned Driver Tells of Three Women in Back Seat
A brief vignette recalls a man learning to drive with three women in the back seat guiding him. The exchange frames driving as a communal lesson with women shaping skill and caution. The line reflects social dynamics of guidance and gender roles in teaching moments.
Twenty-two Summers and a Cold Climate Quote
Cartoon caption asserts a playful age exchange and a jab about living in a cold climate. It conveys a humorous, light tone with a remembered line and a judge asking questions. The snippet reflects midcentury magazine humor and cartoon commentary.
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Cartoons Magazine
Cain Puns Highlight Raised Funds Quip
A brief artsy exchange features a remark about raising funds with the joke I raised Cain. The line plays on a biblical name used as a pun within a casual roadside conversation.
Government scientists develop paper from diverse plant sources
Indian researchers announce progress in producing paper from three materials: leaves from a West Australian plant, timber from East Africa, and bark from a tree found in Rhodesia. The achievement highlights new fiber sources for paper production.
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India
East Africa
Rhodesia
True Love Sian and the Stenographer's Quiet Ending
In a Detroit Free Press tease a stenographer anxious and restive onlookers sense she will confide to her boss about imminent marriage. The piece hints at workplace tension and a personal milestone.
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Detroit Free Press
Wonders of the Air Submarine Flying in the Sky
A Beacon Hill child exclaimed to his mother that a dirigible overhead looked like a submarine flying in the sky, as noted by the Boston Transcript. The remark captures children's imaginative view of early air travel and airships.
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Beacon Hill
Boston Transcript
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