Murder, jail, and lynching rumors haunt Champaign County town
A fragmenting 20th century news page reports multiple crime notes and local events. Four men linked to the murder of Friar Larry face jail in Champaign County as investigators probe a possible south of city plot. Other items include a boy shooting his thigh after mishandling a rifle, a moonshine arrest near Owensboro, and church and civic notices across Illinois towns such as Springfield Decatur Peoria Monmouth and DuQuoin.
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Chisimpaign
Champaign
Larry
Corm
Charles Phipps
Joseph Mite
Tim Kimball
Frank Mut Ifsen
Lerry
Ary
Phipps Hoshop
P Sullivan
Damages in Foster-Shep herd case settle in Lovington
Decatur reports a settlement after a long court battle over the Foster-Shep herd damage incident tied to the death of Ralph Poster. Mrs. Poster receives about 10,000 from Shepherd, a wealthy banker, as the long legal dispute concludes. The piece also notes other Illinois notices including court actions and local civic events across several towns.
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Decatur
Ralph Poster
Homer
Shepherd
Lovington
A Simple Little House For A Small Family
William A Radford outlines practical, frugal home ownership and renting wisdom in a short guide. He argues renting delays wealth building, promotes planting trees and lawns, and advises on small house design, exterior color, and garden embellishments to boost value and neighborhood appeal.
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William A. Radford
William A. Aeaford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Emall
Telling Approach of Storm Signs Noted by Weather Prophet
A damaged OCR text outlines homekeeping signs before rain. It notes cats, snail activity, damp cellar contents, and a proposed use of a walking stick as a barometer. The piece warns of moisture on handles and sticky palms, reflecting early 20th century weather lore in casual vernacular.
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Toyah
Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Promoted For Elderly Health
A dated ad style piece advocates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to aid aging digestion. It claims mild laxative use strengthens stomach and bowels, reducing need for harsher laxatives. Testimonials from a 78 year old San Francisco resident are cited, with directions to order by mail.
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Dr. Caldwell
Shang
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
The Difference Wheat: Speculation vs Investment Joke
A quip frames the distinction between speculation and investment with a courtroom twist. The speaker jokes that losses mark speculation while gains define investment, attributed to a judge.
Too Economical He Buys A Fine Out Streeticer Tale
A fragmented quote concerns a man deemed too economical and unlikely to become rich. He purchases something described as fine, with a curious phrase about buying it to have streetwise flair, implying a social or financial irony in the purchase.
And That Won Her Not Quite A Meaningful Claim
A fragmentary exchange shows a quarrel over a cooked meal and a promise made to a houseworker. The speaker asserts his wife offered family treatment, while another party recalls a prior pledge not to pursue that arrangement. The passage hints at domestic tensions and intentions.
Barque Lesson Sparks Confusion In Reading Class
In a reading lesson Willie struggles with a nautical term. The captain says the ship is larger than a sloop and the word barque is introduced. Willie repeats barque, teacher prompts, then Willie exclaims How wow, drawing uneasy classroom reactions.
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Willie
Bull Willie
Signatures as Clues in Painting Authenticity
The text notes that signatures alone rarely determine authenticity. experts rely on technique and context. It cites Raphael and Reynolds, who signed works in conspicuous places, such as Raphael on a frieze center and Reynolds on Mrs Siddons portrait, illustrating temptation to stamp legacy on visible details.
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Raphael
Spasalizo
Milan
Raphael Orbinas
Reynolds
Lady Doctor Endorses Postum As Daily Beverage
A physician recounts eight years of using Postum daily, noting it replaces coffee without irritants, aiding sleep and daytime energy. She praises its clear, fragrant brew made with cream, and urges friends to try it as a coffee substitute.
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Kentucky
Weilville
To Please the Ladies in a Humorous Exchange
A quirky dialogue imitates a theater rehearsal with playful mishearings. The castor Fector responds that they are lenient with ladies, offering light entertainment like cigarettes and a cake, amid muddled slang and foreign soap references.
Landscape Would Be Hazy Joy Ride Night
The quote questions why joy rides happen at night suggesting the rider is rarely sober enough to enjoy scenery. The passage hints at mood and condition affecting perception during nighttime rides.
Reform Criticized by Hartford Mayor Over Sunday Laws
Mayor Cheney blasted a reformer seeking to revive strict Sunday blue laws saying such a figure would stop people from reading the Sunday newspaper and taking Sunday car rides. He labeled the reformer as denying the divine right of interference.
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Cheney
Hartford
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