Quincy shoppers prove bargains rival across the water
An editorial notes a local man’s London overcoat purchase and argues Quincy offers equal or better bargains than Chicago, St Louis, New York or London. It highlights patriotic pride in American goods, claims better fits in Quincy, and praises civic qualities like street sand for winter safety as a measure of true citizenship.
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Quincy
London
Iman
Rome
American
Bow Street
Old Hampshire
Maine
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
The Eternal Feminine Even In War
War does not curb luxury as London and Berlin ladies attend gowns and millinery events. Queen Alexandra wore refined ware at a sale by war cripples, while Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, displayed rich attire. Despite conflict, fashion and gaiety persist in Europe with markets continuing to trade in luxury goods.
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Berlin
London
Queen Alexandra
Duchess of Sutherland
Millicent
England
France
Germany
Serbia
Land of princely salaries in Britain and America
The British parliament faces stark contrasts in official pay versus the United States. The lord chancellor draws 50 thousand dollars yearly plus a 25 thousand pension, while the attorney general tops 75 thousand. MPs receive about 2 thousand a year, far less than US congressmen, and some call for wage cuts during war. The piece notes Churchill’s high pay for inactivity and wonders if England could manage without the Lancaster post.
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House of Commons
America
Crown
England
House of. Lords
Privy Seal
United States
Great Britain
London
Winston Churchill
Congress
A Belligerent Socialist Amid World War Rhetoric
The piece argues that socialist leaders like Charles Edward Russell have shifted from pacifism to war support as nations rally. It notes doubts about socialist cohesion on volunteering, cites reactions to German actions, and mocks grandstanding voices while lampooning international political postures amid rising tensions.
Menswear assortment stores an entire collection
A broad display of clothing and accessories for men and boys fills the shop, offering everything from suits to collars and buttons. The extensive stock highlights a one-stop source for formal and everyday attire, inviting shoppers to explore the full range.
Night Cap Echoes On Quincy Wedding and War Talk
Editor notes reflect curiosity about Woodrow Wilson’s upcoming marriage set for nine tonight and public propriety timing in Washington. War secretary’s warning about promises to “get the mud out of Quincy bay by Christmas” is cited. Edina Sentinel reports on a posse capturing an escaped prisoner with farmers lined up like militia.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Quincy Bay
Edina
Sentinel
Editors' Roundup: Ownership Changes Across Papers
The Burlington Gazette notes Hakoye-Senator Sherman’s political bid downplayed as not a goping hat. Keokuk’s Whig changes hands again with the Lindseys taking control, a modern press, and a capable team. Quincy’s Enterprise details new ownership by O. H. Lindsay and associates, adding staff and a 20,000 hourly capacity press. Rock Island Union questions commission government stability. Missouri politics loom in convention planning. Live Stock: World comments on foot and mouth disease fears, criticism of sensationalism, and local politics. Notables: Rt. Rev. John Grimes birthday. Tyrus Cobb milestone.
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Clayton
Quincy Whig
O. H. Lindsay
Birmingham
Ala
Anna M. Ellis
Mississippi Valley
Fourth
Hampshire
Mr. Lindsay
Jacksonville
Robin M. Switzer
John W. Hart
E. M.kensink
Roy C. Parish
Decatur
Adams County
Augusta
Guy Huston
Dunne
Palmyra Herald Democratic National Convention Held in St
The Palmyra Herald notes the Democratic National Convention will be held in St. Louis. Delegates from Palmyra prepare for party events and official proceedings at the gathering. The article underscores local support and anticipated speeches from key figures.
Lessons in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
A compact history update listing notable anniversaries: 1815 Rear Admiral Reynolds born in Lancaster Pennsylvania and died in Washington on November 3 1879. 1840 Arkansas rail mileage reaches over 5080 miles. 1865 Thomas Corwin dies in Washington D C born July 29 1794 Bourbon County Kentucky. 1890 Gen Miles headquarters at Rapid City Dakota. 1914 Allies advance in La Bassée and Thann Alsace while Von Hindenburgs forces in Lowicz Poland and Galicia suffer strain.
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Reynolds
United States Navy
Lancaster
Washington, D.C
Arkansas
Thomas Corwin
Ohio
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
Bourbon County
Kyv
Miles
Rapid City
Dakota
la Bassee
Caus
Thann
Alsace
von Hindenburg
Lowicz
Poland
Austria
Galicia
Our Daily Birthday Party
Dr Lyman Abbott born in Roxbury Massachusetts eighty years ago today. Francis Burton Harrison born in New York City forty two years ago today. Sir Joseph John Thompson born near Manchester England fifty nine years ago today. Nathan B Scott born in Guernsey County Ohio seventy percent accorded today.
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Lyman Abbott
Roxbury
Mass
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippines
New York City
Joseph John Thompson
Manchester
England
Nathan B. Scott
United States
West Virginia
Guernsey County
Ohio
Local News Highlights At Quincy In Odd Mix Of Notices
Local items report Mrs. E M Monroz planning a New Year dinner at Hotel Quincy, Halbach Schroeder Co ads on towels and hardware products, Mr Frank Lusk to Toledo for Overland factory visit, Miss Mae Trescher to sing with 5th Inf Band Sunday concert at the armory, two marriages including Gaus-Gaus and Selby-Hess, police noting a death telegram for Fred Thorne, crime notes with Dan McCarty fined for assault, Dr Lafler and Mrs Bragg social events, Christmas savings club pitch, and Wear Ever aluminum ware sale at Gunther Hardware Co.
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Frank “Lusk
Irwin-Overland Company
Toledo
Overland
Seaton Irwin
Quincy
Gunther Hardware Co
Mae Trescher
Armory
Universal
Elmer Rosenkoetter
Florence Gaus
Melrose
Palmyra
W. S. Haydon
Fred. Gaus
Fred Thorne
Bakersfield
Cal
Fror
Bakersfield Undertaking Company
Thorne
Ursa
Halbach-Schroeder, Co
Mr. Frank
Walter Cornetist
Inf
Band Armory
Dan McCarty
L. Rigler
Rigler
Front
Broadway
Lafler
L. Bragg
Halbich Schroeder Co
Lines Worth Remembering Self trust quote by Emerson
A compact quotation credits Ralph Waldo Emerson as saying self trust is the first secret of success. The line appears as a brief, reflective note on personal confidence and achievement.
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Emerson
Finest Cathartic Tablets Proclaimed by Green Bay Reader
L L Levey of Green Bay Wisconsin reports rapid relief from constipation using Foley Cathartic Tablets. He praises their lack of griping and quick, pure effect and recommends them for the whole family. Miller Arthur Drug Co markets the yellow package version as genuine Foley remedy.
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L. L. Levey
Mr. L. L. Levey
Green Bay
Wis
Foley
Dress Up the Little Lady Frock Instructions
A detailed pattern guide for a child's pink chiffon party dress with a black moire belt and shoulder straps. It covers dress components from waist to sleeves and skirt, with exact material needs, perforation placements, gathering lines, belt and girdle construction, and age sizes eight to sixteen years.
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Mythle
Atate
Aldes Og
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