Deneen outlines Illinois waterway, charity, and reform plans
Gov Charles S Deneen delivers the biennial message to the Forty sixth General Assembly focusing on deep waterways to rival Canada, civil service expansion in state charitable institutions, needs for insane care expansion, revenue revision, primary election reform, railroad and insurance regulation, education code simplification, and a major push for hospital and sanatorium construction along with improved oversight of public welfare and public health programs.
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Springfield
Ill
Chas. S. Deneen
General Assembly
Wilnois
Ilinois
Canada
Lakes
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Great Britain
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Office of the Commission
Forty- Fifth General Assembly
State Civil Service Commission
State Board of Charities
Forty-fifth General Assembly
Board of Charities
Th Board
Europe
State Board of Charity
Gov. den
Revenue Commission
Educational Commission
Ulhois
State University
State Food Commission
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dita
Mining Board
Department of Factory Inspection
Illinois Department of Factory Inspection
Census Bureau
Live Stock Commission
Forty-fifth
Board of Livestock Commissioners
Illinois National Guard
War Department
Illnois
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Deneen
The Trial of Peter and John Sunday School Lesson
The lesson on Acts 4 5 20 and memory verses 11 12 describes the healing of a lame man, Peter's bold sermon to the Sanhedrin, and the early church's growth. It highlights the apostles' courage, the authorities' attempt to stop the new movement, and the believers' unity and praise.
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Solomon
Temple Court
Sanhedrim
Peter
Jesus
John
Joubert
Emerson
Jesus Christ
Charles Frederic Goss
Christ
Plumptre
Practical Fashions Paris Pattern No 2710 Apron Design
Pattern advertisement describes a white Victoria lawn or thin cambric apron with nar row tucked fullness, a wide flouncing yoke, tight sleeves with straight cuffs, a deep hem, and a jaunty bow sash. Center back closes with buttons. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department for pattern 2710.
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Paris
Paris Pattern No 2736 Shirt Waist in Viyella Flannel
Paris Pattern No 2736 features a lilac and white flannel shirt waist for morning wear. Three tucks on the front and back create fullness, with a bias cut vest-like front and box-plaited center back. Yoked shoulders, lilac flannel buttons, covered trim, full-length sleeves, high cross cut collar, six sizes 3 to 42 inches.
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Paris
Could Not Shake It Off Kidney Trouble Cure Story
James W. Clay of Baltimore describes long standing kidney pain from the Civil War era. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills, purchased for 50 cents a box, with a complete cure after three boxes and five years of symptom-free life. Sold by all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
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James W. Clay
W. Fayette St
Baltimore
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Prompting a Rapid Elopement Tale from Daily Exchange
In a brisk chat, Miss Tapps notes some typists excel. A clerk recalls one woman who wed a wealthy boss in under three months, highlighting swift marriages in talk among workers.
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Miss Tapps
Mice in Woman's Hair Surprise Bedtime Scare
A woman recalls crumbs inviting mice that invaded her hair at night. She woke to a scampering scene, screamed, lit the gas, and sat watchfully by the pillow through the rest of the night.
His Vocabulary and a Neighbor Boy's Language
An only child is corrected to speak refined English yet occasional play with a neighbor boy reveals a different side. The boy returns home ecstatic, declaring I like that boy I like him very much He swears beautifully He knows every word. The contrast highlights language upbringing and social exposure.
Advice to Mothers on Calm and Discipline
Advice urges mothers to stay positive with children, set firm rules, and enter calmly after counting to 100. It notes young animals scrabble and that self-control should be taught, even if not criminal, to prevent squabbling at breakfast.
Lay Hold of the Common Good Prophetic Quote
A compact moral exhortation attributed to Demosthenes urges readers to abandon private sorrows and seize the common good. It contrasts harsh judgment of presumptuous claimants with condemnation of faint-heartedness and calls for shared civic purpose.
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Demosthenes
Mother-in-law Proved a Wise Friend in Postum Tea
A reader from Iowa shares how switching from coffee to Postum improved her stomach, complexion, and headaches. She notes her mother-in-law also benefited and an elderly grandmother regained health after using Postum. The letter, from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, touts “There’s a Reason” and the Road to Wellville tale.
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Iowa
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
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