Tale of a baby and a Kentucky feud across three families
A secret marriage of a banker and a lawyer from Kentucky born a daughter in Oak Park. The firstborn Mary was abandoned and later adopted by a Chicago couple. Detectives trace the fate of the child as two men confront the past in Evanston and Chicago.
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Papa
Daddy
Son
Father
Wisconsin Woods
Chicago
Oak Park
Michigan
Gladden
Londly
Evanston
Mary
Illinois Home and Aid Society
Five-Year Shave Artist Faces Mother Support Order
Alexander Schwartz, a Chicago barber who spent five years saving and planning with his fiancée, was ordered by County Judge John E. Owens to pay $3 weekly for his mother's support. He earns $15 weekly and fears marriage dreams will crumble if funds go to his mother. The judge urged earning more or supporting both mother and future wife before marriage.
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Alexander Schwartz
Chicago
Schwartz
John E. Owens
City Club of Chicago Seeks Neighborhood Center Plans
The City club of Chicago calls for plans for a neighborhood center to improve city life and better group public and private institutions. The competition aims to show practical ways to boost neighborhood life, with the ideal city as a federation of well planned districts. The piece urges housing and city building reforms to address social problems.
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City Club of
Chicago
City Club
Te Gage Ft
Chicago Tribune
Boston Ivy in Strassburg Gardens Inspires European Visit
A Chicago Daily News correspondent praises Strassburg Alsace for flowers and Boston ivy along fences. He notes easy cultivation of Boston ivy and roses, the value of running water, and advises sensible feeding and insect powder to keep greens healthy.
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Europe
Strassburg
Alsace
Chicago Daily News
Boston
Ruprechtsauern Alle
Rising Politician Reaches Higher Levels in Local Scene
A dialogue notes a friend’s ascent in political life, from a previously modest role to being recognized as a man rising in influence. The exchange emphasizes a shift from routine work to broader prominence within the community.
Ficus repens Makes Walls Humble Escape From Cement
The evergreen vine Ficus repens is praised for concealing utilitarian cement walls and walks without ornamenting the garden, helping to reduce heat in summer by covering excess cement surfaces. It notes cement walls can heat areas and phrasing emphasizes practical use over aesthetics.
Best Place for Babies
Miss Julia Lathrop of the U S Children's Bureau cites New Zealand as a model for reducing infant mortality. She notes New Zealand's rate is the lowest among nations, about half of the American estimate, aided by the New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children founded in 1907 to extend a health mission.
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Julia
Excellent Insurance Against Forced Sale
A grain bin on a farm provides excellent insurance against forced sale at a low price, serving as a storage asset to preserve value and stabilize finances for the farm operation.
Salary Boundaries Reflected In Family Dialogue
A brief exchange centers on money and budget. A father implies restraint while the speaker notes reliance on income, underscoring household financial philosophy and frugality.
Oath of Office Question From a Mamma
A playful quip hints at political ambition and the moment a leader loses power. The joke contrasts a child’s simple question with a grown up notion of an oath and office.
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Tommie
State Bank of Tidioute Incorporation Petition
An application will be made to Pennsylvania officials on December 21 1914 by F E Hertzel W E Rice William R Dawson F A Shaw and J L Hunter for charter of State Bank of Tidioute Warren County with capital 50000 to carry banking business. Alexander Clark, Solicitors. notices run Sept 17 to Dec 17 1914 with weekly dates listed.
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Pennsylvania
A. D
F. E. Hertzel
W. E. Rice
William R. Dawson
F. A. Shaw
J. L. Hunter
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Bank of
Tidioute
Warren County
Letters of administration for Gust D. Johnsonestate
Administration notice for Gust D. Johnson of Sugar Grove Warren County Pennsylvania grants letters to Hilda G. Johnson. Creditors must pay debts or present claims for settlement, proper authentication required. Dated Sept 15 1914. Attorneys. Ote 16-1
Letters of Administration for Estate of William Ehrhardt
Edward J. Ehrhardt administrator announces letters granted for the estate of William Ehrhardt late of Warren Borough Warren County Pa. He calls all debtors to pay promptly and all creditors to present claims properly authenticated for settlement. Warren Pa October 12 1914. Oct 15 61
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William Ehrhardt
Warren
Warren County
Edward J. Ehrhardt
Petition to satisfy mortgage in Warren County court
Ulrich Grob petitions to have mortgage satisfied of record for lots 5 6 and 7 in Warren Borough. The mortgage of 800 dollars by Warren Homestead Loan Trust Co. to W A Rankin was paid. court requires notice to Rankin's representatives and other interested parties. Sheriff Tate announces required appearance at next term to show cause why satisfaction should not be entered.
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Will G. Tate
Ulrich Grob
Frederick Grob
Borough of
Warren
Recorder’s Office
Warren Homestead Loan & Trust Company
W. A. Rankin
Nature Babble Snide Exchange Between Animals
A playful exchange features a bat accusing another creature of being an animated wiggle while a snake retorts it does not resemble an aeroplane mouse, highlighting a humorous animal dialogue.
Weird Offspring Slang Prompt in Conversation
A fragment from a conversation recalls a slang phrase tied to a disturbing remark about pushing a queer. The snippet shows tense dialogue and stray quoted lines without full context.
Cold Feet at Scottish Wedding Ironic Crux
A Boston Transcript item notes during a Scottish marriage ceremony the groom grows wretched and fidgety, hopping between feet. The best man asks if the ring is missing, but the groom reveals he has lost his enthusiasm rather than the ring.
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Scotland
Jack
Boston Transcript
Correcting Defective Vision and Eyestrain
An optometrist advertises specialized study of eyes and optics. Defective vision and eyestrain hinder schoolchildren and cause physical ailments. consult the office over the Citizen's National Bank at 348 Penn'a Avenue West, open 9 am to 8 pm.
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Citizen’s National Bank
Penn’a Avenue West
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Chester T. Bradford
Bedford
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Sugar Grove
Hilda G. Johnson
R. D
Alexander & Clark
Court OF Common Pleas
Boshing
Trobble
Thoreau
Rogers Bros
Rogers
H. B. Hyde
Optometrist
Warren, PA
C. Frederick
C. F. Bartsch
Penn. Ave
Water Street
A. W. Eaton
Provident Life & Trust Co
The
Old Quaker Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Ave
Penna
Kopf & Henry
Pennsylvania Ave. W
L. C. Eddy
Pennsylvania Avenue
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
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