Quincy urged as site for inland waterway plant in Gore resolution
Local editorial argues Quincy is the logical spot for a government inland waterway plant tied to a Senate resolution calling war department estimates for a New York harbor to Gulf of Mexico route. It notes proximity to Mississippi Illinois junction, compares distances, and urges a community push. It also mentions other river cities and hints at broader political maneuvering.
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Quincy
Gore
United Sates
Senate
Secretary of War
New York Harbor
Gulf of Mexico
Hudson River
Erie Canal
Great Lakes
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Hennepine Canal
Illinois River
Mississippi River
War Department
Keokuk
Rock Island
Hannibal
Mississippi
Illinois
Quincy Payt
Caiital
St. Louis
Grafton
Criticism and openness fuel progress in Quincy area
The piece urges residents and traveling businessmen to study other cities, bring back new ideas, and avoid provincial complacency. It argues progress comes from open mindedness and refusing to assume old methods are best, warning against resting on past achievements amid ongoing trade issues from Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Middle West
War talk and peace hopes amid Civil War era reflections
A dense editorial excerpt argues against war at any price, warning against crushing Germany or subjugating nations. It cites Allied aims, German resilience, and quotes from The New Republic while noting political jostling and public commentary on peace, leadership, and postwar arrangements.
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Sr AD
Lee
Grant
Serbia
Belgium
Alsace- Lorraine
GeRany
New Republic
Incomes, Inaugurations, and Inquiries Across the Nation
A collage of notes covers political shifts from Wilson era Ohio to St. Louis for a Democratic convention, and mentions forecasts on party fortunes. It cites Bryan’s potential reaction, Ford’s ship Oscar II messages, and local hints about divorce cases and winter weather hints from Washington Park icicles.
Lessons in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
Chronicle of yearly milestones from 1815 to 1914 noting births deaths and events. Highlights include Anna H Dorsey born in Georgetown and died in Washington 1896, Empress Marie Theresa duchess of Parma, 1865 Glasgow industrial exhibition, Boehm the sculptor 1890, and a World War I era roundup with allied advances and a Christmas truce note. The item ends with a Shakespearean line.
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Georgetown
D. C
Washington, D. C
Marie Theresa
Duchess of
Parma
Napoleon
Glasgow
Scotland
Joseph Edgar Boehm
Royal Académy
Kensington
England
Vienna
Yser
Canal
Paris
Bordeaux
Goethals
Pope
Vishegrad
Newspaper Editorial Views on Censorship and Politics
Editorials from Springfield News-Record Davenport Times Burlington Hawk-Eye and Moberly Monitor comment on censorship vetoes presidential applause for naturalized citizens and Missouri Democratic leaders winning a National Convention in a tightly balanced political landscape.
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Davenport
Congress
Moberly
Missouri
Catarrh Leads to Consumption, Blood Purity Claim
An 19th century advertisement asserts catarrh is a blood disease like scrofula and rheumatism. It says local care cannot cure it and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, relieving catarrh and preventing consumption. urges readers to ask their druggist for it.
Notable births and civic notices span nation and region
A compiled list marks birthdays of Edwin E. Roberts, Marie Christina, Richard Yates, William P. Dillingham, Martin F. Ansel, William K. Vanderbilt, and Alfred Shrubb. Local items include Christmas savings, a bank agent visit, band instrument ads, Bakers union plans, a Christmas hosiery sale, a large weekly dance at Labor Temple, a Reorganization Sale starting December 14, and marriage licenses issued in county clerks office.
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Nevada
Congress
South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
William K. Vanderbilt
Staten Island
N.Y
Alfred Shrubb
Harvard
Sussex
England
Illinois State Bank
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher
E. Philips
Palmyra
Missouri State Life Insurance Company
Weilers
Bakers’ Union
Bakers
Labor Temple Hall
Doerr de S
Local notices and hospital updates on police officer Meyer
Local brief notes report Police Officer Alonzo Meyer remains ill at Blessing hospital with an examination planned to determine his illness. Also mentioned are improvements for former city treasurer Hy Wensing at St Mary’s hospital, and other local items include store sales, a Christmas piano sale, and community activities at St Paul’s church.
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Alonzo ‘Meyer
Ben
Blessing Hospital
An. Ray
Meyer
Tofall & Seger
Hy Wensing
Kespohl
Doerr
Weilers
Thomas A. Brown
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement
A worn advertisement invites readers to mail 5 cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of three remedies: Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and chest discomfort, Kidney Pills for kidney and back issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing the bowels and liver. Included is a note to send name and address for delivery.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
He. Miller & Arthur Drug CO
Former immigration inspector praises Peruna cure
Mr. A de La Torre Jr of San Francisco writes praising Peruna as the best catarrh cure he ever used. He thanks the makers and says it has helped him and friends and that he will recommend it widely. A free booklet on staying well is offered, with Peruna tablets available for those who object to liquids.
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A. de. ‘la Torre, Jr
U. S
Port of San .Francisco
Powell, St
San . ‘Francisco
Cal
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Earl of Rosebury
Edinburgh
Henry Ford
Henry
Wilson
Taft
Weill
Editor’s Night Cap
Mississippi _ River Power company
Ohio
Wissouri
Washington Park
St. Loucy
William ‘Jennings Bryan
Bowling Green
Jacksonville Journal
Oscar II
Shakespeare
Springfield News-Record
Dunne
Burlington
D. W. Mumper
McCarl
Stanle
Mississippi Valley
Hancock County
The
State Public Utilities Commission
Sangamon ‘Loan & Trust Company
Springfield
Lela
Crumpler
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