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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
6
The piece discusses constipation as a leading health issue, its two main forms habitual and obstipation, and links to cancer risk. It covers causes such as diet, lifestyle, and tobacco, and lists foods that affect bowel movements plus recommended regimens and beverages.
The piece discusses a representative democracy where voters elect servants to decide for the district. It asserts executives hire subordinates for a loyal organization and judges must act conscientiously without bias. It notes groups form to present viewpoints on public questions.
A Minnesota legislator urged Washington to bar Jack Benny and other high priced entertainers, claiming they smuggle or buy smuggled goods. The writer supports shutting them and their sponsors from airplay and boycotting their advertisers to stop their programs.
A Joliet column condemns police rounds against what it calls petty gambling as a farce. It questions officials including Fornango and Mayor Jones about alleged ties to gambling houses and bank night schemes across the city.
A reader urges Mayor Jones to reveal who holds tickets and collectors in Joliet. The writer says the public deserves the low down and threatens publication in The Spectator if obstructions continue.
Joliet letter from Rev. Jos. O. Karabesz condemns removing nurses from parochial schools for economy. He questions religious influence on politics, urges keeping religion out of school board elections, and appeals for electing nonreligious candidates.
The writer notes Jim Harden has been away from the courthouse while serving as a rural mail carrier, with his work seen as useful and unusual, suggesting a limit on public payroll time after next April. The piece praises his diligence and mentions his daughter joining mail runs on country roads.
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