Farmer Pleads Guilty Manslaughter in Family Slayings
Fred Fouth a Cherry farmer pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of his wife and step daughter after a quarrel at their home on June 24. In Princeton circuit court Judge Davis sentenced him to an indeterminate term at Joliet State Penitentiary not less than one year and potentially life.
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Fred Fouth
Cherry Farmer
Davis
Princeton
Joliet
Fouth
Jay L. Spaulding
Families Seek Permits to Make Wine Under New Rules
Heads of families may legally make 200 gallons of wine for family use with prior permission from the federal collector. Sugar cannot be added to increase alcohol content, though sugar may be added at drinking time. Exclusions apply to non family use and partnerships.
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Internal Revenue
Great Coal Case Hearing Continued
Indictments in the coal miners strike are expected as government plans shift after Attorney General Palmer instructs not to use prestrike acts as evidence. The trial against 125 miners and operators is moved to January 10 at the government’s request, with Van Nuys and Slack saying Palmer's guidance changes strategy. Anderson cautions Palmer veered toward a felony.
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Palmer
Fredrick van Nuys
United States
L. Ert Slack
van Nuys
Anderson
Argo-Phosphate Promises Quick Health Boost for Women
An advertisement claims Argo-Phosphate cures run-down and anemia by transforming thin, weak bodies into plump, vigorous forms. Dr. Fredrick Jacobson endorses the product as building up general health in a few days. Thompson Drug Co. dispenses it.
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Fredrick Jacobson
Thompson Drug Co
A Lady in Chicago Telegraphs For Rat Snap
Read Mrs. Phillips wire praising RAT-SNAP from Youell's Exterminator Co. in Westfield NJ for rat control. A second letter reports RAT-SNAP arrived and quickly rid a house of rats after moving from Pennsylvania. Three sizes priced 35c 65c and 125, sold and guaranteed by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co.
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Youell
F Exterminator Co
Westfield
N. J
Rush
Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co
Best Collie Dog Shows Off in Prideful Exchange
Blue Blood the collie wins top prize at a major dog show, while Allie Collie concedes and praises fair play. They discuss heritage, aging at eighteen months, grooming, and the value of character over snobbery, ending with mutual respect and a vow to earn merit.
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Ocean
Collie Club
Allie Collie
Blue Blood
Allie
Bine Blood
Tye
Pine Plood
Black Berrying Absence Causes Nine Year Old to Concede
A Sunday school lesson centers on Edward, a nine year old, who explains his absence by saying he and his father went black berrying last Sunday. He adds they get chiggers on them, prompting the teacher to react with surprise.
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Edward
Pop
Iinianapolis News
Bryan lauds Filipino Jose Melencio at convention
William J. Bryan, writing from the Democratic convention hall in San Francisco for the International News Service, pays a remarkable tribute to Jose P. Melencio. Melencio leads the Philippine Independence Publicity campaign to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
International News Service
William J. Bryan
Jose P. Melencio
United States
Filipino delegate Wins Notable Speech at Democratic Convention
William J. Bryan records Jose P. Melencio, 26, head of the Philippine Publicity Bureau in Washington, delivering a powerful speech for Filipino independence. Melencio, educated in Philippine public schools and Georgetown, impressed committee members and observers with his grace, logic, and poised answers.
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Jose P. Melencio
Washington
Philippines
Georgetown
D. C
Filipino Independence Appeal at U S Conventions
A Philippine independence message outlines literacy rates and Christian majority, noting Filipino desire for self rule. Delegates at Republican and Democratic national conventions pressed for independence citing the Jones Law and self determination as central goals.
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America
Teachers Examinations Record and Book Offer
Forty five applicants for teachers certificates sat the county exam on November 12 and 13. Five were men with three seeking First Grade Certificates and four Special Certificates. A set of Habituated Arithmetic by M. G. Clark is offered via Laurel Book Company Chicago or publisher price. Pupils in some county schools lack textbooks and schools are urged to report to obtain assistance.
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M. G. Clark
Princeton
Laurel Book Company
Chicago
Publsher’s Price
Rat That Didn t Smell After Being Dead for Months
James Sykes a Westfield New Jersey butcher recalls a rat dead for at least three months with no odor after a cake of RAT SNAP was placed behind a barrel. Months later a wife asked about the rat and found the carcass. RAT-SNAP sold by Fehr and Cumming on Thompson Drug Co with prices 35c 65c and 1.25.
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James Sykes
Westfield
N. J
Fehr and Cumming
Thompson Drug Co
Corroboration and Little Dick Chat with Mr Hobson
A playful exchange unfolds as Corroboration asks a visitor if he left his songs at home. The visitor confirms and explains his mother says the situation is too good to be true, prompting the quip about the repetitive question.
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Little Dick
Mr. Hobson
Dickie
French scientist invents bone vibration measuring device
A French geologist has designed a galvanometer based apparatus to measure vibrations of bones and tissues. The device reportedly reads a person’s pulse more accurately than manual methods and offers additional insights into bodily vibrations.
Boom Your Town Move Forward and Grow Through Advertising
A exhortation to local business leaders and citizens to promote growth by presenting a lively, progressive image of the town. It urges active effort, discourages fatalism, and advises frequent advertising of town and business prospects to realize brighter hopes.
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Mary. Gratam I Bonner
Collie
WM. J. Bryan
The
University of Santo Tomas
Harvard
California
Philippine Archipelago
Spain
Europe
Uncle Sam
Cuba
St Paul Street
Peter de Filipp
Your
Thompson Drug Company
Deustadts
la Salle’s
Marquette
LaSalle, Illinois
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