City Ward Government Debate Sparks Call for Reform
A Quincy investigation Friday night shows strong opposition to further ward based control. A plan to elect aldermen citywide is favored to unify services like streets, water, Fire and lights under a single council, without charter changes. The discussion also notes differences between ward efficiency and overall city needs. The high school dance debate did not reach a formal resolution.
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Not to be Overlooked Christmas Window Watcher
A stout rosy cheeked boy named Eis gazes at the Quincy store window displays, sighing over the gaudy presents he cannot buy. The piece notes his innocence and appeal of Christmas splendor, praising window trimmers and urging self help for the poor without waiting for others.
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Stories for children shape minds and morals at home
The piece argues parents should carefully choose stories for children to enlarge imagination and character. It cites Mrs Stoner and Mr Burgess as figures praising storytelling, warns against terrifying tales, and suggests library staff help select suitable tales to foster humane, patriotic, and educational aims.
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Danny Fools Black Pussy in Animal Tales
Danny and Nibbler return to their new house where Black Pussy hides nearby watching the runway. Danny boasts he can fool the simple minded cat and proves it by crossing the open space unseen. Nibbler fears the cat but is drawn to see the trick, while Nanny warns against danger.
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Snow, Christmas, and small-town holiday tales
Saturday recollections detail early snowfall and Christmas anxieties as Torp Stebbins and family pursue postponed gifts, Griggsy eyes Widder Early’s money, a neighborhood snowball altercation erupts, and chatter about Christmas money and gifts fills the town. Andy Anderson hustles a Christmas tree purchase while Fatty Bellowes prompts practical gifts over frivolities.
Portuguese Expeditionary Corps Formed For France
Portuguese troops destined for service with the French forces in France will be called the Portuguese expeditionary corps and placed under Generals Tamagnin and Ameida D Eca. Paris reports the official Portuguese journal via La Patrie in a December 17 dispatch.
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Clarke to Head Drake Law College on January First
Des Moines Iowa December 17 George W Clarke retires as executive January 1 1917 and becomes dean of Drake University College of Law Gov Clarke who succeeds E Bevans restores is expected to occupy his new position January 1917
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