Weather and river bulletin for Illinois Missouri and towns
Weather forecast shows increased cloudiness on Friday with rain in the south and rain or snow in central and northern areas. Saturday brings colder conditions with patchy snow. River stage data list key locations from Davenport to New Orleans with minor rises or falls. forecast indicates little river change below Warsaw to Louisiana over 48 hours.
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Everything in Quincy Christmas Shopping At Home Advantage
A Quincy family returns from a state trip to argue that local Quincy stores offer nearly all Chicago style Christmas goods. They say shopping at home saves money and travel costs, supports local merchants, and keeps customers loyal to the community markets. The piece urges residents to do their Christmas trading in Quincy.
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Quincey
Chicago
Metropolis
Quincy
St. Louis
Discord on the Ford Ship Delays Wilson Preparedness Debates
News dispatches report discord within the party over President Wilson's message to Congress read Tuesday. Radical program advocates demand Wilson be denounced over the preparedness plan as party members fail to reach agreement.
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Wilson
Congress
Mutiny Rumors Rise Over War Policy On Ocean Voyage
Aboard the expedition there are signs of strain as conservatives resist criticism of the president while Uncle Henry advocates end to Europe war and tougher industrial aims. Questions arise if dispatches show factional deadlock or simply sea voyage fatigue and homesickness.
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News Dispatch
Hennery
Outfit
Europe
Mississippi Valley Navy Fear and Economic Impacts Warned
The committee on national preparedness warns that the United States now has a four coastlines view with the Mississippi basin as a key interior coast. A hostile fleet near the Mississippi mouth could halt traffic, cripple trade, and threaten jobs, urging vigilance and a strong navy to protect this vital region.
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United States
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Pacific
Mississippi River
Illinois
Missouri
Harper's Magazine
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Lake
Texas
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Austria
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Practical Boys Wear and Gifts At The Store
This store offers practical presents for boys with a wide range of boys wear and decorations from jewelry to storm coats. Dress-up suits range from five to twelve dollars, long trouser suits from five to fifteen dollars, and boys shirts from seventy five cents to a dollar. A full line of Spalding sporting goods is available as holiday gifts for all ages.
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Spalding Sporting Goods
Christmas Pantomime Rehearsal Tonight by Boys Committee
A meeting of a committee of the boys of the Y M C A at the Y M C A to rehearse a Christmas pantomime scheduled for December 24. The session aims to organize performers and finalize roles for the holiday show.
Editor's Scribbles on Peace and Politics in 19th Century Dispatch
A compact column from the Quincy Journal notes Congressman King sending the Whig the Congressional Record and Henry Ford sailing a shipload of ideas toward peace in Europe. Hiram Wheeler joins Blandinsville Star-Gazette in commentary. The piece mocks a failed suffrage petition mishap and hints at government ownership debates. It ends with a weather quip and a reminder that Christmas is fifteen days away.
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King
Washington
Henry Ford
Europe
Hiram Wheeler
Quincy Journal
Quincy
Blandinsville
Daily Sessions in History Observe Centuries of Memorable Events
A compact chronicle notes anniversaries from 1815 Paris legends to 1914 Warsaw front lines. It marks births of Sir Frederick Pollock in London and other British and American figures with brief biographical hints, reflecting on shared historical milestones.
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Ney
America
Louisiana
William A. Graham
Robert Strange
United States
North Carolina
Leopold II
Leopold
Guildhall
London
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Warsaw
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Argonne
Yprés
Frederick Pollock
Oxford
England
Countess of Warwick
Edward E. Bradford
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Webster County
Miss
Asle J. Gronna
North Dakota
Elkader
Iowa
B G M Club Hosts Members Evening Kickoff Campaign
Willis Heidbreder presided as new B G M club president at a YMCA social attended by about 35 members. Ice cream cones and games followed a summary with sample calendars. Members begin a ten day calendar sale campaign to fund a Christmas dinner for every city family, ending December 20.
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B. G. M. Club
Willis Heidbreder
B. G M. Club
Old Reliable Remedy Croups Attack Quick to End
Georgia man Leeper uses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to treat croup and colds in his ten member family. A Jefferson resident reports hoarse coughing in a home scene and praises the medicine as always effective. The ad urges keeping Foley's on hand to banish worry and save doctor bills with Miller & Arthur Drug Co. selling the product.
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Georgia Coro Leeper
Folly
J. Barber
Jefferson
Foley
City Reports Contagion Near Elimination
City health officials report diphtheria and infantile paralysis contagion at very low levels while current conditions show minimal spread and increasing immunity among residents.
City Health Board Logs Thirty-Three November Deaths
The health board reported the city had only thirty three deaths in November with no major contagious outbreaks. The clerk’s and health commissioner’s reports itemized deaths by disease and age ranges while burial sites included St Boniface Greenmount and Grace land.
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Board of Health
Koch
James McNutt
Warren
Pearce
W. H. Gross
George Conrad
St. Boniface
Greenmount
Graceland
St. Peter
Woodland
Calvary
Scavengers Report Details Monthly Waste Removals
The November report lists 142 loads of garbage removed, 17 dead dogs and 55 cats removed, 112 dead chickens removed, and 5 vaults cleaned while noting $2 for dead cats removed and health concerns including diphtheria infantile paralysis and other illnesses.
William Warton and Olive Wooltem United in Griggsville Nuptials
At the home of Dr A LeGrand 618 North Sixth street William Warton of Griggsville married Olive Wooltem of 524 Elm street. The ceremony was performed by Rev A LeGrand. The couple will stay at the bride’s home and plan to move soon to a Griggsville-area farm owned by the groom.
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Dr. LeGrand
A. LeGrand
North Sixth Street
William Warton
Griggsville
Olive Wooltem
Elm Street
A.legrand
Texas Worlder Cure Claims Kidney and Bladder Relief
The Texas Worlder promises cures for kidney and bladder troubles including diabetes rheumatism and irregularities in both men and women. It claims bladder regulation and offers mail delivery for $1 with testimonials available. Dr FE W Tall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri markets through druggists.
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FE. W. Tall
Olive Street
St. Louia
Geor ge Koeman family welcomes newborn son
Mr and Mrs George Koeman announce the birth of their son. The couple reside in the area and are pleased to share the happy news with friends and relatives.
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Georg
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