City sanitation talks urge action over war distractions
In Quincy and nearby areas debate over city sanitation grows as crowded districts, missing sewer connections, and aging vaults threaten public health. Officials push for a sweeping ordinance to remove dangerous vaults, fund sanitation, and improve roads, urging immediate citizen contributions to a $4,500 fund for returns.
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Quincey
Quincy
Con
Moline
Gary
Indiana
Taylor
Twelfth Street
County Line
Good Roads Committee
War with Austria-Hungary Seen as Likely Outcome
The piece argues that backed by President Wilson’s counsel Congress is poised to declare war on Austria-Hungary, despite limited enthusiasm and without hostility to its people. It notes shifting factors including Italy’s fortunes, Germany’s influence, and the presence of German consular agents in the U.S. The moral impact on Austria-Hungary remains uncertain amid public weariness.
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Congress
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Austria Hungary
Italy
Trentino
Wilson
Germany
America
United States
Bolsheviki and the two sides of political conflict
The writer divides humanity into two political types, tradition and initiative, and argues that societies succeed through compromise and adjustment rather than rigid doctrine. Russia’s shift from czarist tradition to Bolshevik radicalism is cited as a case study in how governments must adapt to unforeseen human factors. The piece warns that government is complex and cannot be solved by simple programs.
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Associated Press
Ise
Alcorn & Henkel
Burbridge
New York
Peoples Gas
Chicago
Quincey
Postoffice
Audit Bureau OF
Whig
China
Russia
Jesus
War Declaration Praised In State Newspapers
Across Springfield and Bloomington readers reacted to President Wilson's declaration of war against Austria-Hungary. Critics welcomed the clear, decisive message praising mobilization and unity, while emphasizing the fight against autocracy and profiteering.
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Springfield Journal
Wilson
State Tax Rate Rises Ten Cents for 1917 Taxes
Springfield, Ill Dec 6 The state taxing commission set the 1917 tax rate at 90 cents per $100 valuation, up from 80 cents, as valuations were adjusted by the state board. Distribution shows 63.77 cents to general revenue, 16.75 to schools, 10 cents to the University of Illinois, and 0.5 cent to waterways. The raise, approved by Gov Lowden, State Treasurer Small and Auditor Russel, reflects war expenses.
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Springfield
Ill
State Taxing Commission
State Commission
University of Illinois
Lowden
Small
Russel
Peterson's Ginthent Best for Eczema in Ad Claim
Patterson's ointment marketed with claims to cure eczema and other skin ailments. The ad asserts a money back guarantee if buyers are not benefited and cites testimonials, including a Buffalo reader praising rapid relief from eczema and piles.
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Peterson
America
John Soott
Virginia &J
Buffalo
Farmer Brown's Boy Makes a Good Guess
Thornton W Burgess narrates Bowser the Bobcat injuring Bowser after a hunt. Farmer Brown's Boy pities Bowser, chastises disobedience, and, suspecting Bowser met Wild Cat, plans a later walk to investigate with Bowser. The tale hints at restoring safety in the Green Forest and suggests future hunting caution.
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Farmer Brown
Thornton W. Burgess
Bowser
Warnier Brown
Bobcat
Old Man Coyote
Rascal
Buster
Black Pussy
Green Forest
Vowler
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder trouble
A Texas Wonder bottle claims to dissolve gravel and cure kidney and bladder ailments in men, women, and children. Priced at $1.00 with mail order available from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Sworn testimonials offered. Sold by druggists.
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Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive St. St .Louis, Mo
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
An old grandmother recipe for darkening gray hair is revived with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. The ready to use preparation darkens hair by morning while adding a soft luster, and is marketed as a vanity aid for a youthful appearance.
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Wyeth
Jad Salts Liver Kidney Remedy Advised For Backache
An old health note links backache and dull kidney distress to heavy meat intake. It advises Jad Salts, four tablespoons in water before breakfast, to flush sluggish kidneys and ease urinary discomfort. The ad touts Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid lithia drink that neutralizes urine acidity.
Christmas box for soldiers fuels classroom patriotism
In Our School Wednesday a large box on Miss Palmer’s desk invites students to fill it for soldiers in the trenches. Students pledge to send books and better gifts, while some classmates try to donate personal items like a drumsticks or a letter. Andy Anderson plans to write to a soldier and request drum duties if needed.
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Miss Palmer
Andy Anderson
Phil Wigglesworth
Andy
Health conditions in army improving across camps
Washington December reports show overall health gains in national army and guard camps despite a rise in deaths from pneumonia and meningitis. Guardsmen deaths exceed the prior week while draft deaths also increase. measles outbreaks ease with disease under control in affected divisions. Pneumonia cases fall in most divisions, with notable improvement in the 30th and 31st guard divisions.
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Washington
National Army
National Guard
34Th
Guard
87Th
Pneumonia Epidemic Follows Measles in Guard Division
The 89th national army divisions report a measles outbreak in the 36th guard division, peaking last week, followed by a pneumonia epidemic. Despite the pneumonia spread, the death rate in this division remains markedly lower than in other divisions where pneumonia is prevalent.
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National Army
Guard
Korniloff Escapes With 400 Caucasian Troops
London dispatch reports General Korniloff, former chief, escaped Bolsheviks at Mohilev. He traveled with about 400 Caucasian troops and was last seen at Orsha, north of Mohilev, on Monday.
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Korniloff
London
Mohilev
Petrograd
the Daily Mail
Orsha
Mohilevy
Rumanians Enter Parley in Armistice Talks
Berlin dispatch reports that armistice negotiations with Germany and Russia now extend to Rumanian troops as war office announces continued talks.
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Berlin
London
War Office
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