Campaign ad urges defeat of Congressman Ireland over war votes
A wartime political advertisement accuses Congressman Ireland of hampering U S war measures. It cites his votes against the Espionage Act and other key policies, claims he opposed tax and draft laws, and urges Sixteenth District voters to elect a prowar representative who will support government policies.
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Ireland
Congressional Rcord
Ional
Ndt
Congressional
General March
Britten
Europe
Treland
Congress
Sixteenth Congressional District
Adv
The House of a Thousand Scandals at Majestic Theatre
War on gloom declared as The House of a Thousand Scandals opens at the Majestic Theatre Sunday night October 13. The screaming comedy, built to lift spirits, features the original cast and full scenic equipment for a carefree evening.
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Army of Little Joys
Majestic Theatre
Official U S Food Administration Retail Price List
Prepared by the U S Food Administration outlines staple items and the retail prices that retailers should not exceed. It lists prices for several food staples and notes compliance requirements for merchants.
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U. S
Wartime prices promise great evening's entertainment
The notice asserts wartime pricing will prevail and highlights a separate advertisement in the paper detailing those prices, signaling affordable amusement ahead.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Spring Valley Resident
A Spring Valley citizen Mrs Ida M Norris testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved kidney pains and backaches and kept her free of kidney trouble for five years. She urges others to try the remedy and notes the price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes.
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Spring Valley
Spring Vally
Dean
Ida M. Norris
E. St. Paul St
Doan
Mia Norris
County appoints permanent club leader for schools
Bureau County names Mrs Edna O Clark as county club leader sought by County Board funds of 900 plus 600 federal war funds to finance the post. She leaves Kasbeer to take the role starting October 1 and will supervise all county clubs while assisting in inspections and teacher support.
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Edna C. Clark
Bureau County
Smith
James H. Greene
Edna O. Clark
Clark
Kasbeer
Drake University
Normandy
Ilinois
Congregational Notes and Community Events Summary
The note thanks neighbors for illness and death support and floral offerings. The Cast and Carry Social drew good attendance with funds for a $50 Liberty Bond. A service flag with 31 stars was dedicated, led by Rev. H. T. Lee. Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts helped at the ceremony, with next week’s stereoptical lecture on Shrines of Congregationalism.
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Congregational Church
H. T. Lee
Princeton
Church Schedule Announced With Sermon Themes
A church lists a 10 A M Sunday school, 11 A M worship, and 7 P M meeting. Sermon topics include The Father of the Multitude and Strengthening Weal, outlining points for study.
War Relief Drive Reported at LaSalle Hotel Chicago
Bureau county took part in the United War Work Campaign gathering with 800 delegates from seven organizations. Governor Lowden and George S. Eddy spoke at a noon luncheon as district No 4 set a $60 400 quota within a state total of 12 740 000 and a national target of 170 500 000 to support soldier welfare drives across US World War effort frames the drive for November 19 18.
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Bureau County
United War Work Campaign Council
Hotel LaSalle
Chicago
F. C. Lowden
George S. Eddy
Western Front
Rock Island
Whiteside
Bureau
Stark
Putnam
Henry
Wilson
United States War Work Campaign
National War Work Council
War Work Council
National Catholic War Council
Jewish
United States
America
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
War Camp Community Service
Jewish Welfare Board
Salvation Army
Raymond B. Fosdick
War and Navy Department
Plan to ease Sunday gasoline ban eyed in weeks
Fuel Administrator Garfield outlined a plan to end the Sunday gasoline ban by introducing a rationing system while conserving fuel across the week. He noted stockpiles and warned the public to be patient as authorities weigh the public health and supply factors amid Spanish influenza.
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Garfield
Gov. McCall
Massachusetts
Richards
Army
J. J. Storrow
New England
Hour Change Rhetoric Reflects Unchanged Final Outcome
A fragment suggests that reducing hours yields the same result as stopping now. The text hints at a comparison between a shortened period and complete cessation, implying no difference in eventual outcome.
Time to Stop Clocks End Daylight Saving
Clockmakers warn against turning clocks back on October 27 and propose stopping at 2 a.m. for one hour. The Western Union time service suggests reversing by eleven hours as an alternative, to avoid waste and maintain clock accuracy and morale.
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C. Hill Rocks
Cincinatti Time Recorder Company
Time Service Department
Western Union Telegraph Company
LID ON FARM BUILDING PERMITS RELAXED FOR FARM USE
Washington modifies rules allowing farmers in Illinois to build new corn cribs barns or dwellings without State Council of Defense permits if total cost per building does not exceed 1000 dollars. Construction must be for farm purposes and no work may begin without permit as non-essential work is to be cut to aid war efforts.
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War Industries Board
Stained Glass Craft by Hand Counts 12 Handling Steps
An operator describes stained glass work done entirely by hand. He recalls counting and finding at least 12 separate manipulations for a single piece. The lead work, openings for fastenings, and assembly are all performed manually.
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Tom
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