Prince of Wales in America attracts wide attention
A feature on the Prince of Wales touring South Africa and heading to Buenos Aires, noting his popular reception and charm. The piece contrasts romantic image with reality, praising his ease with commoners and his unpretentious nature despite royal status.
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Repulse
M. S. Repulse
Napoleon
South Africa
South America
Buenos Aires
Prince of Wales
United States
British Empire
Reflowering Operetta in Modern Theatres
A discussion on the rising popularity and profitability of light opera in contemporary theatre. From late nineteenth century Gilbert and Sullivan to recent hits, audiences flock to operettas and the stage remains lively, with revivals and provincial performances drawing crowded houses.
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Gerove Field
Shakespeare
Billie Burke
Ziegfeld
Robin Wood
Ilbert Ord
Sullivan
Cally
New York
Rose Marie
Iowa Editors Saving the Suckers Amid Blue Sky Laws
A Burlington Gazette note cites a six year report by Secretary of State Lewis Emmerson estimating Illinois blue sky laws saved speculators about 475 million dollars. The office asserts securities approved totaled 2.25 billion, with listing applications over 250 million, implying a lower “sucker birth rate” as a result.
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Burlington Gazette
Lewis Emmerson
Barnum Show Promoted Amid Storms and Local Happenings
The August 4 1875 Courier reports Barnums exhibit slated for August 14 as a major attraction with a five column display ad. A violent rainstorm swelled gutters along Main Street and local residents install stone gutters. Notices mention teachers and residents relocating, new homes, and a Waterloo depot clubhouse being redeveloped by the Illiuois Central.
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T. Barnum
I. C
Uncle Wiggily Washes the Porch
Uncle Wiggily awakens in his hollow stump bungalow to a stampless tester on his dresser and a sweltering morning. The rest of the page reports a July heat record, a fatal lightning strike, a death notice for Elizabeth Brubacher, and a small society note from Hudson, with several names and local details.
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W. O. Whipple
Waterloo
Iis
Baptist Churihy
Iris
Clayton
Grace
Sarah W
Brownsville, Pa
Uncle Wiggily and the Porch Wash Prankuma
A fragmented tale recalls Uncle Wiggily watering a porch to keep cool. Mrs Wish, Nurse Jane, and rabbit family characters appear alongside a mosquito fever and local delays in school construction. A playful chase with Fox and Wolf ends with Uncle Wiggily drying the porch as bunny children return with treats.
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D. S. Yates
Emmons Johnson
Jon
Chicago
Hannah Wish
Jetter
w. F._ Grawe
Brad H. Mish
Fard Academy
Atold
Wiggils
Jane
Schoal
P. S
Angele
Skipper
Nippe
Wigsby
Lettie
Mitheut
Vox
Wolf
Estebing
Uncle Wiggily
The Spinster at Thirty Five Asks About Marriage Health
Dr William Brady answers readers on marriage childbirth and health risks for women over thirty five. He says age is not a fixed danger and urges clear motives for marriage not to delay birth. He cautions against birth control and notes tumors and cancers are not guaranteed outcomes.
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Scott
Feols
Gos
Secretary Davis Pushes Prison Labor Reform Plan
Rock Island Illinois Argus reports Secretary of Labor James J. Davis advocates ending prison labor in competition with free workers. He calls for teaching inmates usable trades, expanding road construction by prisoners, and revising the entire penology system to reduce poverty and crime.
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Rock Island
Hl. Argus
James J. Davis
Davis
Abe Martin Quips on Work and Vacations
A playful Abe Martin line notes the president grabbing two linen suits and a sharpened pencil, joking about a change of venue and no vacation as a whimsical take on daily duties and discipline.
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Lion
Venne le Haint
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions and Answers
Readers submit queries on milk snakes wings wireworms and chickadee like birds while answers address cyclamens care setter dog origins and shrikes versus mockingbirds with notes on habits. The column provides brief explanations and pointers for plant care animal origins and distinguishing marks.
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Fou
Ture
Spain
Stop Itching Skin With Zemo Treatment Ad
One safe dependable treatment relieves itching, cleanses and soothes skin. First application of Zemo eases irritation pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles. Non greasy disappearing liquid can be applied during the day. Price 1.00 for large Zemo and 0.25 for Zemo Soap.
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Priel Hottie
All Year School Plan Pitched for Chicago Schools
Rockford Illinois paper reports Superintendent William McAndrew urging all year sessions for Chicago high and trade schools. He notes 95 percent of elementary facilities sit idle in summer, wasting capital while a three year completion would be possible under year round schooling.
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Rockford
Ill
Register-Gazelle
William McAndrew
Chicago
Ifty Ballant
Altho
McAndrew
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