Browne Advocates Farm Reform and Prohibition Critique
Ottawa attorney Lee O Neil Browne, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, spoke at the La Salle county fairgrounds pledging farmer support, hard roads, and state economy. He attacked Prohibition as a tragedy while urging tax reform and orderly federal policy to aid farmers and small homeowners.
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Lee O'Neil Browne
Ottawa
la Salle County Fair Grounds
Cook County
Quincy
Browne
New York
Doctor Haley Specialists Offer Non Surgical Treatments
We grind our own lenses and do our own filling. Avoid unnecessary operations. Most operations can be avoided. Before submitting to the knife consult us and get our advice.
County School Notes on Health Materials and Pension Deductions
The office reports strong school participation in crusade health materials via Miss Willis the nurse. Pension blanks go to district Clerks. Beginning teachers pay one dollar monthly for five months, with receipts. Ten to fifteen years class two contribute two dollars, fifteen plus years class three contribute six dollars for five months.
Auto in Crash With Street Car in Peru
A Chevrolet touring car driven by Fred Gates of Standard collided with an eastbound street car on East Fifth street in Peru last Saturday around 10am. Gates, traveling west, did not see a backing vehicle until near the intersection and swerved onto the tracks to avoid a collision, causing major radiator and fender damage. The wrecked car was later towed to a garage.
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Fred Gates
Standard
East Fifth Street
Peru
Gates
Notice of Publication in Chancery Proceeding
Mary Simonton seeks a divorce from Carlton B. Simonton in Spring Valley City Court. The complaint filed September 15, 1923, notes Carlton's residence is unascertainable and directs him to appear on the first Monday in November 1923 to plead, answer, or demur.
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State of Illinois
Bureau County
Spring Valley
Ilinois
Mary Simonton
Carlton B. Simonton
Iinois
Said
Carlton BR. Simonton
Illinois
Antate
P. M. Mahoney
Origin of the Ghetto in Rome
The ghetto was Rome’s Jewish quarter established by Pope Paul IV in 1556 and lasting until 1885 when it was removed for the Tiber embankment. Jews were confined to the area and restricted from leaving without distinguishing dress. The district was walled with gates locked at night.
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Paul IV
Rome
Tiber
Weathering Change on Providence Farm Methods
Farmer Upton asserts over 118 electricity based uses for farm work while Farmer Swayback quips that lightning remains sufficient. Source: American Legion Weekly.
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Providence
Upton
Swayback
American Legion Weekly
Health Advice Emphasizes Prevention and Diet
The state health official condemns exposing children to contagious diseases as a crime and urges thorough medical exams and honest admission of illness. Health authorities warn against poor diets, advocate hand washing to prevent contagion, and note the value of proper hygiene, baths, and meals for recovery. The Illinois public health department offers free authoritative diet lists to mothers.
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State Commissioner of Health
State Department of Public Health
Illinois
Best Talker of Birddom
Among imitator birds the mynah excels parrots in talking ability, though the parrot is often believed best. The cock mynah speaks in a high clear tone like a child while the hen has a gruff voice, adding curiosity to this avian comparison.
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England
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Doctor Haley
Knowles
la Salle
Miles Hotel
D. E. E. Haley, M. D
Peoria, Illinois
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Ise
Pip
Cleveland
Trafic
Stromberg
Ladd
Henry Knauf
Cleveland Automobile .Company
Bosch
Fisher
F. QO
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