Crago Calls for Two 100000-Man Armies and Heavy War Prep
Detroit August 17 Congressman S R Crago of Waynesburg Pa commander in chief of the veterans of foreign wars urges a first army of 100000 men and a second line army of the same size with equipment for one million soldiers. He cites Russian and other nations wartime needs. About 1200 delegates attend the convention including veterans who fought in the Philippines. Chaplain Samuel J. Smith says work in the Philippines is not finished and Filipino leaders believe they are not yet ready for self government under their own rule.
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Detroit
Philippines
Samuel J. Smith
United States Army
Yuan Kai debates monarchy as China ponders emperor rule
In Peking Yuan Shi Kai and his supporters, aided by Johns Hopkins Professor Frank Goodnow, discuss proclaiming an emperor. Goodnow reportedly approves monarchy for China, arguing conditions differ from America and a transplant is not possible. The news causes a sensation as telegraphs spread.
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Peking
Yuan Shi
Kai
Frank Johnson Goodrow
Johns Hopkins University
Goodnow
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Prof Goodnow
America
Navy to seek larger enlistments and build program
Washington August 17 Legislation to authorize a substantial increase in Navy enlisted personnel will be recommended by Secretary Daniels when he delivers the navy needs report to the White House. A large building program for next winter will also be urged. Since March 1913 the fleet rose 50 ships while manpower grew 5 114, nearly reaching the legal limit. battleships, cruisers, destroyers, monitors, submarines, gunboats and tugs all expanded in the past two years.
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Washington
Daniels
White House
Wilson
Machinists threaten strike at Western Cartridge plant
In Alton Illinois on August 1 three hundred machinists at the Western Cartridge company threaten to strike unless they gain higher wages and shorter hours. Five hundred female workers at the same plant are seeking a charter from the American Federation of Labor, with their but unclear stance on the men’s dispute.
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Alton
Western Cartridge Company
American Federation of Labor
Sickness a sin and relief from Po Do Lax
Sickness is not a sin and neglect of illness is wicked. One dose of Po Do Lax relieves liver ills headache indigestion and constipation. Po Do Lax contains podophyllin May Apple without the gape. It arouses the liver and aids nature by moving bile and bowels. Constipation and ills disappear overnight. Get a bottle from your Druggist today.
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Nature
Springfield Fair Grounds to Host $110,000 Horse Races
The Illinois State Fair at Springfield runs September 20 to 26 offering $85,000 in premiums and $25,000 in purses plus specials. Twenty-eight races are offered with running events daily and trotting and pacing races, featuring big winnings and a growing field of entries. George H. Madden announces a strong speed program as the track is rebuilt with seven inches of new soil to ensure safety.
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Springfield
George H. Madden
Mendota
Citizens
Merchants Stake
B.M
Davison
Illinois State Fair to showcase growing farm machinery trend
The Illinois State Board of Agriculture reports unusually large machinery displays at this year’s fair as independent manufacturers fill the gap left by big trusts. Exhibits include small tractors for small farms, traction engines, windmills, feed mills, fencing, and acetylene generator plants for farm use, with prizes to attract progressive farmers.
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State Board of Agriculture
Ilinois
For Sale: Ford Roadster in First Class Condition
For sale a Ford roadster described as in first class condition and newly repaired, plus a Flying Merkle motorcycle and a surrey. Priced cheap if taken at once. Inquiries at Maschings Bicycle Shop, 412 S 8th.
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Ford
Merkle Motorcycle
Surrey
Maschings’ Bicycle Shop
Estate of Albert Ette will probate will in Quincy
Estate of Albert Ette deceased and heirs take notice that on August 25 1915 a County Court proceeding will be held to admit to probate the last will and testament of Albert Ette deceased in Quincy Illinois August 3 1915 posted to confirm hearers to appear if they see fit
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Albert Ette
Tom Pauline Ette
Annie Peckermeyer
Lizzie Schakelford
Clara Seger
Theresia Ette
Otto Ette
A. D
Quincy
Illinois
Poultry at the Fair Highlights John McCord Report
John McCord of Paris Park TIL reports the poultry exhibits at the Illinois State Fair will be numerous and high class from September 17 to 25. All varieties are well represented as many have requested space in the poultry building, making this year’s show one of the fair’s most interesting features.
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John McCord
Paris Park
Til
Poultry Department
Prosperity Drives Opening at Mercantile Agencies Meet
Duluth Minn Aug 17 prosperity was the keynote of all addresses at the opening session of the annual convention of the National Association of Mercantile Agencies Speakers declared the business outlook brighter than in three years and that a wave of prosperity will sweep the country
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Adams County
In Adams County Illinois September Term 1914 John J Meints Jr administrator of Cobus Franzen deceased petitions for an order to sell the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33 Township 2 North Range 5 West to pay debts. Harm Franzen Margaret Block Catherine Miller Ida Ostendorf Cobus Martens Bertha Martens John Martens and Harm Martens are invited to appear or their default will be entered.
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Illinois
Adams
John J. Meints, Jr
Trisey “Franzen
Fred
Franzen
Harm . Franzen
Margaret Block
Catherine ‘Miller
Ida
Ostendorf
Cobus Martens
Bertha “Martens
John Martens
Hann Martens
H. H. Emminga
Harm Franzen
Margaret ‘Block
Catherine
Miller
Ida. Ostendorf
Bertha Martens
John _Martens
Harm Martens
Ida Ostendorf
Cobus ‘Martens
John J. Meints
Cobis - Franzen
Adams County
Llinois
Cobus Franzen
Court House
Quincy
Catherine Miller
Ida Estendorf
Cobus’ Martens
Bertha
Martens
Public sale of Mulligan estate real estate in Adams County
By order of the Adams County Court Illinois the estate of Henry C Mulligan deceased will sell at public vendue on September 4 1915 at two oclock in the afternoon at the south front door of the Quincy Court House the real estate of the deceased including Lot 13 in Block 88 Jim Joh Woods Addition and the north half of Lot 3 in Block 23 Willard Keyes Addition with Julia E Mulligan dower rights and subject to 1915 taxes to the highest bidder for cash Deed to be provided after court approval Govert and Lancaster Attorneys for Executor.
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Adams County
Illinois
Harry
J. Mulligan
Henry, Mulligan
Julia E., Mulligan
Della Young
Frank W. “Buckley
John ‘Enoch
Harry J
Mulligan
I. Will
Quincy
Adams
Jim Joh Wood
Tinois
Willard ‘Keyes
Tllinois
Henry. C.mulligan
Julia E. Mulligan
A. D
Harry J. Mulligan
Henry C. Mulligan
Govert & Lancaster
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