Quincy River Front Needs Citywide Effort for Improvement
A historic Quincy river front section lies neglected as civic plans favor wards. The plan lacks cross city backing, requiring $75,000 to $100,000 for paving and streets, while river access and business fate hinge on broader support beyond aldermanic wards. The piece laments ward-based politics and calls for unified action to rejuvenate the river front.
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Quincy
River
Quincey
Civic Central Committee
Ntire
River Nor
Learning From Our Enemy on War and Economy
The piece argues that studying enemy systems, especially Germany, yields lessons in discipline and social policy. It notes Germany’s pensions and insurance reduce fear of old age, aiding loyalty, while criticizing democratic friction over wartime controls. It contrasts autocracy’s efficiency with debates over coal, steel, and ships, urging cautious, shrewd governance.
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Germany
England
France
Herats
Europe
Two Women of Vision Reimagine Education in Joy
The Blessed Women celebrate two reformers, Marietta L. Johnson of Fairhope and Mrs Stoner of New York, as they advance organic and natural education. Johnson promotes play and child centered learning without books or tests, while Stoner champions the superchild through joyful drills and early mastery of Greek, science, and math. Both embody a future school concept Dewey called The School of Tomorrow.
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Jehovah
Solomon
Will
David
Goliath
Fairhope
Ala
Johnson
Marietta L. Johnson
New York
Mrs. Stoner
Mother Stoner
Sammy Jay Guides Peter to Hidden Find
In a playful tale, Sammy Jay and Peter agree to a coded hunt for a mysterious discovery. Sammy directs Peter to a dead tree and hollow log near Mistah Buzzard, insisting the find will astonish Peter, who eagerly follows the plan with growing curiosity.
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Sammy Jay
Sammy
Feter
Peter
Reddy Fox
Ol’ Mistah
Mrs. Buzzard
Allright
Feeding the wartime garden crops with nitrate fertilizer
The article urges feeding war gardens with nitrate of soda as the best way to speed growth of tomatoes and other vegetables. A spoonful at the base of plants boosts tomatoes lettuce radishes spinach and cabbage, with liquid manure nearly as effective, warning against garden failure from lack of plant food.
Mothers Friend praised for easing childbirth and recovery
An Atlanta GA publisher promotes Mothers Friend as the best aid for expectant mothers. The ad claims daily use softens the abdomen, relaxes muscles, and soothes breast inflammation, promising easier delivery without dangerous side effects.
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Atlanta
Detective Smaille Accused in Poker Ring Hearings
Chicago Aug 11 Women testified in a civil service hearing that Detective Edward Smaille Jr once led a gambling squad and played in poker flats for women players while denying profits shares. Witnesses recalled he often lost, with one woman claiming a $5099 loss. police raids at a flat occurred during his games.
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Chicago
Edward Smaille, Jr
Smaile
Ivy B. Sturdivant
Uves
Sheridan Road
Civil Service Commission
Captain Down
Record hog price hits new peak at 17 per cwt
Chicago Aug 11 hog market shows a new record with choice heavies selling at 17 dollars per hundredweight. Strong demand and limited supply drive price surge as traders watch the market.
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Chicago
Vacation Friday brings odd war talk at Die House Crick
In Vacation Friday, Novy Anderson reports a mock wartime plan by locals to defend Die House Crick from German submarines with a raft and sling shots. Fatty Bellowes collects food for Belgiums, aided by his father’s wheelbarrow, sparking humorous local commentary.
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Novy Anderson
Andy
Die House Crick
Fatty Bellowes
Ex Brigham
Fatty
Mane Street
Be Prepared Recipes Relishes and Piccalilli
Be Prepared Recipes describe relishes using green tomatoes horseradish mustard seed spices and vinegar with steps for Indian relish watermelon rind cabbage peppers onions curry powder and celery seed. Instructions cover salting draining chopping boiling and canning with sterilized jars. A short aside notes handkerchiefs moistened by sorrows and hats sold in Guatemala.
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India
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Heckenkamp
Uptown
N.th Ave
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Fellows
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