Weather Barometer Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois sees partly cloudy Thursday with potential showers at night or Friday and a warmer trend in the south. Missouri shows unsettled conditions Thursday and Friday with possible showers, chiefly Friday in the west. Iowa also unsettled Thursday and Friday with showers likely and little temperature change. Yesterday’s readings: Poem 52 at 12 noon minus five, 75 at 12 midnight, 62.
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Illinois
Missouri
West
Iowa
Focused effort drives success in business attire
The ad underscores concentration as key to triumph, urging daily attention to advertisements that offer clothing designed to help men win in business. It asserts clothing is a crucial factor for any man aiming for success, presenting a pragmatic, non-fiction tone.
Camp Point Chautauqua Spurs Local Thrift and Oil Plans
Camp Point residents fund raised to oil six miles of dirt highway to Clayton and pursue other oiling plans. Wet weather delays dust control while downtown streets stay oiled. The Bailey Park and opera house memorials reflect local generosity. Bowen Golden and Coatsburg guests show steady chautauqua support, with about two hundred visitors from Quincy touring the grounds.
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Camp Point
Clayton
Bailey Park
Thomas Bailey
War thoughts on peace and Germany's ambitions
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century voice condemns war and praises peace while criticizing Germany for seeking colonies. It argues leaders push arms production to destroy homes and happiness, and warns against profiting from warfare, lamenting any aid to violence.
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Germany
River Forecast Near Warsaw to Hannibal
The river forecast from Warsaw to Hannibal predicts continued falling levels for several days, indicating improving conditions for navigation and local flooding risk diminishment. Data implies steady decline in stage readings across the stretch in the near term.
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Warsaw
Hannibal
Camp Point Chautauqua Noted For Public Spirit
The Camp Point chautauqua in Bailey park marked its tenth season with about a thousand attendees on Wednesday. The event showcased the town’s thrift and right living, reflecting strong public spirit. The Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association, chaired by L. B. Boswell and led by Thomas Wilkinson, pushed for modern river terminals and freight logistics, with plans for a Quincy convention on October 13-14 and ongoing efforts to boost river transportation and terminal development.
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Camp Point
Chautauqua
the Ghiiney: Whig
Quincy
Bailey Park
Thomas Bailey
Eafternoon
Chatauqua
Illinois
Point Jehautauqua
Mississippi River
L. B. Boswell
C. F. ‘Perry
Thomas, Wilkinson
Granite City
Alabama
Tennessee
Ohio
St. Louis
Inland Navigation Company
John H. Bernhard
Congress
Upper Valley
Illinois Sherman Club Leader backs Sherman plan
The Illinois Sherman club led by Hon W. Calhoun declares unity behind Sherman for the Republican nomination. Calhoun cites duty to country and party and recalls 1896 McKinley movement, arguing the state will best serve the nation by supporting Sherman, with Calhoun a key advocate.
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Ilinois Sherman
Calhoun
Illinois
Sherman
Willian McKinley
Sherman Club
Republican Party of
State Journal
The President's Special Night Ride to Camp Point
A vivid, humorous tale traces the president of the Chamber of Commerce and companions on a rapid service auto tour from Snyder to Paloma and Bailey Park, with traffic dust and light quarrels over seats and clover versus alfalfa. The trip includes mishaps as the president showcases his driving, bumps a traffic cop, and ends with arrival in Quincy.
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Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Paloma
Ikawry
UAT
Camp Point
Abs Bates
Barney Cummings
Bailey Park
Riley
Ipm
Barney
Finlay
Carrott
Judge Epler
Charlie Cottrell
Frank Ricker
Barry
Daily Lessons in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
A compact recall of historical milestones with dates and notable figures. Highlights include Admiral Jaureguiberry born in Bayonne died in Paris 1887, Rear Admiral John W. Philip born in New York died 1960, and Queen Victoria monument unveiling in Brussels. Also notes Kitchener’s 1914 army pledge and early WWI events. Includes Martin Luther memory and birthday of United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson.
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Toiay, 1840
John WW. ‘Philip
Texas
Santiars
Columbia County
N.Y
Brooklyn
Ags
Waterloo
Victoria
Waterlolo
Owas
Brussels
Cambridge
Teingtari
Togoland
Africa
Notable births commemorated on this date in history
On this date in history, several prominent figures were born. Rev James J Keane archbishop of Dubuque born Joliet Illinois 58 years ago today. Lee De Forest inventor born Council Bluffs Iowa 42 years ago today. Frank E Mossman president Southwestern College born Urbana Iowa 42 years ago today. Finis Garrett congressman born Weakley County Tennessee 40 years ago today. Edgar R Kiess congressman born Warrensville Pennsylvania 40 years ago today. Vidcont Campbell outfielder Newark Federal Team born St Louis 27 years ago today. Joe Jeannette heavyweight boxer born Homestead New Jersey 36 years ago today.
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Noke
Ark
James J. Keane
Dubuque
Joliet
Isl
John” Co. Bates
Army
St. ‘Charles County
Lee de’ Forest
Council Bluffs
Towa
Campbell
Newark Federal Teague
St. Louis
Joe Jeannette
Homestead
N. J
Ford on the War and War Readiness
Prominent automobile pioneer Henry Ford voices antiwar views urging that children be taught the futility of war and the uselessness of militarism. He argues schools should instill preparedness as a necessary alternative to conflict.
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Vickry Ford
Ford
Pike County Farmers Institute Opens With Noted Speakers
Kinderhook hosts the Pike County Farmers' annual institute on August 31 and September 1 with State Fire Marshal Walter J. Bennett of Quincy among speakers. Sessions cover soils, crops, seed corn, farm rotation, road building, dairying, vocational education, consolidated schools and fire loss prevention with notable presenters from Urbana Elgin and Wenona.
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Kennady
Kinderhook
Walter J . Bennett
Quincy
Pike County
Farmers
Gainés' Pastaré
E. van Alstine
Urbana
AL Winters
Wenona, Ill
J. H. McMurray
H. A. Winter
Lincoln
Bo H. Peipmeier
I P. Mason
Elgin
R. E. ‘Hieronymous
Urbara
J. P
Mason
Consolidated
R. E. Hieronymous
W. H. Bennett
Wonder Cure Kidney Binder Promised by Druggist
Fragmentary ad claims a cure for kidney and bladder troubles using a bottle sold by mail in two months. Mentions Dr. Hall and a Missouri location. Likely an old patent medicine sales item with limited legible details and dates.
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Olive
W. Hall
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