Senator Vernon and the Suffrage Fervor
Senator Morley Vernon’s visit with his fiancée is interrupted by a political boss call. Miss Marla Greene of Chicago negotiates his vote for a women’s suffrage resolution, with Vernon promising support and steering others. A speech sparks newspaper buzz as Amelia’s letters go unread and Miss Greene’s arrival shifts his focus.
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Morley Vernon
Loth
Vernon
Senate
Marla Greene
Chicago
Miss Greene
Ancle
Amelia
Ver Non’s Dining Room Sparks Political Spat
In a tense hotel dining scene, Morley Vernon faces a chorus of judgment from Mrs. Overman Hodge-Lathrop and Amelia Greene as she reproaches him for aligning with a female lawyer and pursuing reform. The confrontation unfolds amid social pressure, breakfast mishaps, and looming Senate action.
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Morley
Vernon
State House
Senate
Amelia
Mr. Vernon
Miss Greene
Morley Vernon
John
Brooks
Alexander
Gen
Hodge-Lathrop
Capitol Avenue
Mrs. Overman Hodge-Lothrop
Sensitive Mr Goslington Faces An Unnoticed Courtesy
Mr Goslington laments being snubbed by a woman as he held a door for her and received no acknowledgment. He admits it hurts his feelings though he tries to be polite. He says he is sensitive by his nature and dislikes such lapses in deference.
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Mr. Goslington
Illinois News Terse Summary From Multiple Cities
Ottawa hosts forty fourth Illinois Press association meeting with S K Strothern and Gen Smith Atkins in attendance. Chicago police outline Fourth of July safety and fireworks restrictions. Paxton trial challenges Klein murder claim. Champaign honors Japanese ambassador Takahira at UIUC commencement. East St Louis meat inspection corroboration. Danville bar sentence after burglary claim son of Maryland congressman. Chicago divorce suit cites neglect and jewelry theft. Illinois Central appoints Blewett Lee as general solicitor. others awarded fees for legal services. Harrisburg driver injury in runaway. Winslow painter Holly King injury repeat. Bloomington Mrs Adolph Kolb dies under chloroform after dental work.
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Ottawa
Illinois Press Association
S. K. Strothern
Taylorville
James F. Farrell
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Stead
Marseilles
Ottawa Boat Club
Chicago
Schuettler
Shippy
Paxton
Joseph 2. Klein
Ford County
Earl Nelson
Kankakee
Springfield
Nelson
Klein
Champaign
Kogera Takahira
University of Ilinois
James
John Andrew Holmes
Baron Takahtre
East St. Louis
Julian Bischoff
J. F. Harms
Wilson
Bischoff
Danville
Craig
George A. Pearce
Maryland
Joliet
George Degrace
Lillian J. McWilliams
Harry P. McWilliams
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Blewett Lee
Jacob M. Dickinson
Taft
Wilfred Arnold
Galesburg
Newcomer's Court
E. S. Dreyer
West Park Board
Dreyer
Harrisburg
Henry Rose
Delwood
Winslow
Holly King
Bloomington
Adolph Kolb
Arthur
Women Suffer Needlessly Kidney News Ad Claim
An advertisement for Ocean's Kidney Pills claims to cure kidney related troubles in women. It cites Mrs. C. R. Foresman of Canon City Colorado praising relief after two to three boxes. The ad notes the product costs 50 cents a box and is sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. A joke line about a typewriter engagement appears at the end.
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C. R
Foresman
Eighth St
Canon City
Colo
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Not That Kind At Dinner Tale From Dubuque
Professor Carl C. Petersen recalled a Bible lesson story during a Dubuque dinner. He quoted arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt. A bright picture of the scene amused children who asked where is the float.
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Carl C. Petersen
Dubuque
Egypt
Christmas Gift Dilemma and Doctor’s Whisky Advice
A humorous scene begins with Mrs. Dennis unsure what to give Pat for Christmas during washday visits. She jokes about plans, noting Pat already wore a new pair of pants. A doctor later prescribes reducing whisky and soda, and the patient proudly says he has given up soda entirely.
Bad Food and Health Warn of Grape Nuts Promise
A Denver woman recounts illness after meals, credits her recovery to Grape Nuts. She reports rapid relief of stomach and brain discomfort, followed by weight gain of 12 pounds after a summer of hard work. The ad urges reading The Road to Wellville for proof and offers a free letter.
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Denver
Ming
Wellville
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Brand Whitlock
Overman Hadge- Lathrop
Mrs. Overman Hodge-Lathrop
Mrs. Overman
Council
Overman Hodge-Lathrop
Kit
William Patterson
Bank of Scotland
Fathmus
Darien
Great Britain
Puerto Escaces
Scotland
Illinois News
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