Signs of a banner crop year in Adams county
Editorial notes a strong government crop report praising high value and volume, with corn prices around sixty cents per bushel and brisk demand. It highlights large acreages planted to grain, optimism for pumpkin yields, and the farmer’s anticipated profits while stressing the need to balance gains with market costs. It also references blame placed on federal actions for railroad issues and a moral view of railroad boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Illinois
Europe
Peace Dove and Organized Baseball Armistice
An article argues major baseball magnates seek peace to save the game from ongoing losses. It notes fans’ belief in maintaining ideals amid commercial pressures and anti trust court battles. The piece ends with a stock tip moral: avoid unlisted stocks after a 72,000 seat purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Quincy
Stock Exchange
Peculiar Problems of the East and Western Debates
A discussion contrasts eastern urban congestion with western rural drift. It notes Massachusetts amendments on land power and income tax, Pennsylvania debt for Philadelphia transit, and hopes eastern actions will address crowding. The piece links urban change to Venice and Mars canal changes after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Reforming History to Soothe War Hype at Oakland Meeting
A summary from the National Education Association gathering in Oakland argues for rewriting history and geography to emphasize humanitarian deeds over military campaigns. It criticizes selective truth in school histories and cites omissions of events like Washington’s sack in 1812 and Revolutionary France as shaping national boastfulness. Dr. Shaw weighs suffrage limits on mediation in world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Oakland
Washington
Paris
Grant
Congress
Shaw
Clothing line for boys aged 12 to 18 announced
A local advertisement promotes a full clothing line for boys including a special double breasted overcoat for ages 12 to 18. The offer highlights a $5 price and invites customers to view the entire collection.
Editor Night Cap Mixes Whigs and Garrulous Jabs in Chicago
The piece notes experts in Chicago preferring the term Roentgenologists and jokes about simplified spelling. In Hannibal a grocer acquitted for selling on Sunday is mentioned with a can of corn and gum as examples. Editor Joe Frisbie of the Mendow Dispatch pays tribute under "Shake, Old Whig" and praises Lindsay, Adams county, and the new press. A Lambert lodge meeting at the Masonic temple closes the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Old Whig
Joe Frisbie
The
Mendow Dispatch
Birmingham
A. O. Lindsay
Fourth and
Hampshire
Illinois
Lindsay
Ilinois College
Adams County
Editors Debate Haiselden Case and Farmers’ Wins
A roundup of editorials notes Dr Haiselden’s Chicago Medical Society indictment for unethical self advertising and exploitation, contrasts with Illinois farmers’ record harvests valued at over six billion dollars. The Cairo Herald praises Gov Dunne for delaying Elston Scott’s hanging. Rock Island Rotary plans 75 Christmas baskets. Springfield News Record mocks Larry Sherman’s Washington wardrobe duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
News Record
Larry Sherman
Washington
Walter Rosenfield
Illinois
Larry
Ham
Wedding Ceremony for Miss Nellie Hyer and Clarence Dickhut
The event in Paloma near Camp Point drew about 25 relatives and friends witnesses in a church ceremony. Nellie Hyer wore white organdie lace and blue rosebuds, carried white roses. the couple will reside on a farm east of Camp Point after March 1. Present guests included Quincy residents and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palema
Nellie. Hyer
Joseph
Dickhut
Fowler
Camp Paint
Clayton
Quincy
John W. White
Mollenhauer
Hobert
California
Princess Joachim and Others Birthday List Today
Our Daily Birthday Party notes notable births on this day. Prince Joachim, youngest son of the Kaiser, born 25 years ago and soon to wed Princess Marie of Anhalt. W. L. Mackenzie King born Berlin Ontario 41 years. Clinton Rogers Woodruff born Philadelphia 47 years. Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright born Washington DC 66 years. Rev. George C. Houghton born New York City 63 years. Ennis Oakes born Homer Louisiana 29 years. Fred Falkenberg born Chicago 36 years. Albert C. Cutler born Boston 41 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Joachim
Kaiser
Princess Marie of Anhalt
W. L. Mackenzie King
Berlin
Ont
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Philadelphia
Richard
Fighting
Dick”) Wainwright
U.S. N
Washington, D C
George C. Houghton
New York City
Ennis T
Rebel
Oakes
Pittsburgh Federal League
Homer
Fred Falkenberg
Brooklyn Federal League
Chicago
Albert C. Cutler
Boston
Lines Worth Remembering Hate and mistrust are the children
Poetic fragment attributes a quote by William Watson noting that hate and mistrust spring from blindness, reflecting on the dangers of ignoring truth. The line stands as a literary reflection on perception and bias without additional context.
Alma Hyer and Elmer Dickhut United in Paloma Ceremony
Miss Alma A Hyer of Paloma and Elmer A Dickhut a prominent young farmer between Fowler and Paloma were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home in Paloma. Both are popular in Adams county and several Quincy people attended. Rev. Sanders pastor of the Methodist church officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma A. Hyer
Paloma
Elmer A. Dickhut
Fowler and
Chas. ‘Hyer
Adams County
Quincy
Lessons in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
One hundred years ago in 1816 Arthur Pendryn Stanley dean of Westminster born in Cheshire England and died July 18 1881 age seventy five. Fifty years ago 1840 Bowie County Texas created and named in honor of Col James Bowie famous soldier and pioneer. Twenty five years ago 1865 Secretary Seward declared the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery ratified by 27 states. One year ago 1914 Germans claimed decisive victory in Russian Poland Allies claimed to have taken Westende Egypt became British protectorate German raiding squadron sank two British destroyers in North.
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Arthur Pendryn Stanley
Westminster
Cheshire
England
Bowie’ County
Texas
James ‘Bowie
Seward
Blaine
Washington
Bering Sea
Russian
Poland
Westende
Belgium
Egypt
Big Increase in Dry Area Soon to Take Effect
Washington notes a major rise in prohibition territory by month end. Statutory prohibitions adopted in Colorado Idaho Oregon and Arkansas will become effective at the start of the year. Other states are set to implement stricter liquor laws as the year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ly. C
Dee
United States
Colorado
Idaho
Oregon
Arkansas
All-Star Boxing Show Set for Tomorrow Night in New York
The Harler Sporting Club has arranged a notable all star boxing program for its members and patrons tomorrow night. The three main bouts pit Lead Cross against Ad. Walgost, Joe Mandel versus Benny Leonard, and Joe Welling versus Young Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
Sporting Club
Leadh Cross
Ad. Walgost
Joe Mandel
Benny Leonard
Joe ‘Welling
Young Brown
Grateful Mothers Endorse Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
Mrs T Neurever of Eau Claire Wisconsin and Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio praise Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for curing severe croup and whooping cough in children after other remedies failed. The old remedy is effective for adults too, easing irritated throats and bronchial coughs. Miller and Arthur Drug Co. distributes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
Gornfields
Mellen
New Haven Railroad
Peace Dove
Venice
Mars
Socialists
Prohibition Party
Yeurs
Lambert Lodge
Masonic Temple
Burlington Gazette
Haiselden
Baby Bollinger Fame
Chicago Medical Society
Ilinois
Anclé Sam
Cairo
Herald
Dunne
Elston Scott
Murphysboro
Joe Debarry
Fusal
James A. White
Jackson County
Rock Island
Sea
Friedrich Karl
Baltic
Clarence Dickhut
Camp Point
Stanle
William Watson
Alma Hyer
Elmer Dick
Hut
Bride
All-Star
Pictorial Review
Tuittichem
Nage Er
Miller & Arthur Drug’ CO
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