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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1915
Page
20
A historical note recalls a call for unity in a broader preparedness movement. The piece emphasizes collective action and resolves to align disparate groups toward shared defense and civic readiness goals.
Capt. L A Tuggle inspector of Small Arms Practice, Fifth Infantry, writes from Danville on rifle training and national defense. He notes Col. Frank S Wood and the Dickinson era impact, criticizes public apathy, recalls Dick bill funding, and urges employers and unions to back citizen soldiers for a stronger national defense.
A horse pulling a Dick & Bros. brewery wagon collapsed and died Friday afternoon at Fifth and State streets. Officials cite probable apoplexy or heart failure as the cause. The incident disrupted traffic as workers secured the animal and cleared the scene.
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