God's Word in Newspapers Promotes Salvation via Advertising
An advertisement extols placing God's word in display in two columns nine inches deep under a heavy headed sermon. It argues newspaper ads can reach millions, urging plain scripture without commentary to recall and reform the irreligious and even deter crime, with a plea to Rockefeller to fund advertising for God's word.
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Paul
Church of the Thessalon
Jane
Brown
God
John D. Rockefeller
Sticking to Their Posts in 1912 Campaign Split
The piece discusses a Republican split in the 1912 campaign, with One Wing breaking away to form a separate party to back a popular candidate. It argues that loyal leaders who oppose the new party’s dictates deserve voter trust for standing by their convictions, even at political risk, and urges honoring such courage at the ballot box.
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Ald
Couratot
Roosevelt
Ienvon
Deneen
Cutamins
Borah
Advertising saves souls in Chicago church effort
A Chicago pastor, Rev Benjamin Mickle Brown, who sells life insurance and preaches, bought a paper advertisement with his own funds. In response to the ad, two souls were saved, costing $50 per soul. A female experimenter suggests churches try this method for results.
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Benjamin Mickle Brown
Chicago
Butter Prices Dictated by Elgin Oligarchy Still
A Chicago federal inquiry probes how wholesale contractors monopolize butter and egg outputs to fix market quotations. Testimony shows agents buy from producers at slight above quotes, while boards in Elgin New York and Chicago set official prices 1 to 2 cents above actual selling prices. Authors urge preventive antitrust measures and note an anti liquor bill advancing in committee.
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Elgin Board of Trade
Chicago
Charles B. Morrison
Elsin
Elgin
New York
Prominent Automobile Man Urges State Aid For Roads
Robert P. Hooper, president of the American Automobile Association, argues for state funded and managed main roads. He notes progress in southern and western states, the impact of automobile traffic, and the need for through highways across regions. He says good roads boost farm values, attract tourism and investment, and require state coordination for uniform standards.
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Robert P. Hooper
American Automobile Association
Hooper
Muaey
Commonwealths
Condi
Iowa Dry Territory Debate Spurs Antis Alcohol Laws
A fragment argues for a dry territory to curb booze imports, framing it as enforcement of laws already in place. It lauds Iowa’s landscape and critiques a Mexico War reference, mentioning Matsuhito as emperor of Japan. The text shows partisan tone and stray historical remarks.
Innocent Dreams and Mixed Bathhouse Plans Remain Debate
In Cedar Rapids the municipal bathhouse operates for all, while the beach cannot host both sexes at once. Proposals for separate boys and girls beaches may come next year. The Burlington paper highlights a favorable judiciary committee vote to block liquor shipments to dry states, defending state police laws. Editorials from Sioux City and Ottumwa rails against party privilege and diet advice, with Roosevelt and Iowa progressives discussed amid party tension.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Iowa
The Burden That Becomes Wings in a Banquet Break
A middle aged man, tired by routine and worry, hesitates to attend a banquet. His tactful wife persuades him to go, and the break in routine lifts his mood, turning burden into wings. The piece argues that breaking routine renews energy and mental clarity, with repeated breaks needing less effort each time. Ruth Cameron urges readers to start tonight.
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Ruth Cameron
Three M s of the Future and Airs on Pulpit Sound
A string of wry quips and satirical notes from Epworth Herald Britt Tribune and Mack's National Monthly lampooning gender roles church announcements editorials and small town life It mocks misheard sermons rude references and an editor's daily grind with jokes about ministers saloon keepers and ordinary neighbors.
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Puddin
Jones
Lost Creek
Mattherton
John Doe
al Leak
Harold Green
Violet Wise
Mr. Green
Isaac Trimmer
Mr. White
Mack
National Monthly
How the Harmful Drugs Reach User in Indiana
An Indianapolis News feature by W H Blodgett describes crooked druggists selling forbidden preparations and doctors taking money to aid illicit access. The piece portrays a troubling network of illegal distribution and professional complicity.
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W. H. Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Indiana
Quack Medicines Endanger Public Welfare and Children
The piece denounces quacks selling habit forming soothing syrups that harm children and adults. It highlights opium morphine heroin codeine chloroform and chloral hydrate in such preparations, urges vigilance by parents, especially in summer diarrhea cases, and recommends Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, sold by all dealers.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Centaun Company
Murray Street
Hew
York City
Artificial Feeding Made Simple for Baby Care
This article provides concise guidance on artificial feeding and preparation of artificial food for infants. It notes the material is sufficient for ordinary cases and advises consulting a physician for non ordinary situations. Data is drawn from The Care of the Baby booklet by the Illinois State Board of Health, available free from Winds.
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Illinois State Board of Health
Leslie D, Smith
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Healthier Hair Growth
An advertisement touts Merital Hair Tonic as boosting hair health growth cleanliness and a desirable wavy appearance. Henderson Drug Store and Red Cross Drug Co. are named as sole agents for this product.
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Henderson Drug Store
Red Cross Drug Co
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