Citizen voters misled by complex city manager plans
Editorial argues that rapid reform in municipal government confuses ordinary citizens. It cites Niagara Falls NY and a New York city manager applicant who outlines methods and programs, warning that excessive detail in ballots overwhelms voters and undermines democratic simplicity. It ends with a sensational note about a New York lawyer claiming a two hour soul kiss, complicating the tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Niagara Falls
The Rule or Ruin Policy in Baseball
A commentary argues for a peaceful approach after failed attempts to rule or ruin rival leagues. It cites a St. Louis figure ready to withdraw, urging higher ideals and a live and let live stance. The piece warns that continued anger risks jeopardizing the national game and calls for public-minded sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aving
St. Louis
Ffe
Jacksonville Journal Corrects on Eternal Revenue Office Closure
The Jacksonville Journal states it is a mistake to call the office eternal revenue, announcing it will cease operations after March 4, 1917. The clarification aims to set readers straight about the shutdown date and the office's impending closure.
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Jacksonville Journal
Vindication of New York Evening Post over Gaynor charge
The New York Evening Post is vindicated after a dispute with Mayor William J. Gaynor over a legal advertisement. Courts found fraud charges unfounded though the city recovered for a Saturday edition. Post refunds and officials’ probes followed amid broader reflections on Gaynor’s administration and 1915 Christmas expectations.
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New York Evening Post
William J. G Gaynor
Post
Gaynor
Papistrie
Board of Elections
The
Wek
Mitchel
Feathers in Hair and Politics Rise from Fur Debate
A political debate contrasts a male figure who has progressed into politics with a female who mimics him. She shows empathy for the suffering of fur bearing animals yet supports skinning and displaying hides, mirroring a harsh, old stance in the public discourse.
Editor Night Cap Christmas and New Year hints
A fragment from an editor column notes seasonal habits at Quincy hotels and humor about Christmas spending money. It cites a Hull Illinois letter and jokes about suffragettes and a fondness for furs, with a brief social commentary on attire and primitive origins of fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Night Cap
Lessons in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
A digest of anniversaries and notable facts from 1815 to 1914, listing European rulers joined in the Holy Alliance except England, the pope, and the sultan. rail project from Savannah to the Tennessee. U S Senate reconstruction committee. Gade’s death. Russian troops on the Eastern Front. birthdays of Harvard historian Haskins and others. brief notes on George Eliot quote and daily observances.
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Europe
Holy Alliance
England
Turkey
Savannah
Tennessee River
United States Senate
Fessenden
Grimes
Harris
Howard
Williams
Niels Wilhelm Gade
Mendelssohn
Leipsic
Copenhagen
Warsaw
Mlawa
East Prussia
U.S
Tennessee
Alexandria
Jaffa
Zeebrugge
Hevgst Kaiser
France
Charles H. Haskins
Harvard University
Meadville
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Tait
Wiliam Church Osborn
Democratic State Committee of New York
Chicago
Adele Ritchie
Philadelphia
Albert Payson Terhune
Newark
N. J
Walter Hagen
Editors Commentary On Wilson And Lindsay
Centralia review notes Senator Wilson praised as greatest since Jefferson, others urge compromise. Canton paper recalls Millspaugh speech and river facilities. Ripenahan Age Herald reports A O Lindsay buying Quincy Whig, urging constructive press role. Kansas City Journal cites Roosevelt restraint abroad and Murdock critique of US policy in London.
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Wa Ison
Jefferson
Philadelphia
Binthren
Wilson
William Ji Bryan
Canton
Millspaugh
Quincy
Srrow
Ripenahan Age-Herald
Birmingam
A. O. Lindsay
The
Age-Herald
Kansas City Journal
Roosevelt
United States
Victor Murdock
London
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Health
Advertisement claims impure blood weak and disease prone and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies enriches and revitalizes the blood while building up the entire system. It asserts forty years of tested effectiveness and urges readers to obtain a bottle today.
National open golf champion birthday notes and Moran anniversary
A brief sports item notes the national open golf championship and marks the birthday of Herbert J. Moran, an outfielder for the Boston National League team. Moran, born in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, is described as 26 years old today, while the golf champion’s birthday is listed as 23 years old today, with a Rochester, Virginia origin cited for the golfer.
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Rochester
N. Va
Herbert J. Moran
Boston
du Bois
Sloan's Liniment for Sciatica Pain Relief Ad
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment to ease sciatic nerve pain and other aches. It claims deep penetration to the pain site, rapid comfort with no rubbing needed, and usefulness for neuralgia, headaches, bruises, strains, and lumbago, priced at 2 cents at druggists.
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Sloan
Local shoots and holiday sales in Quincy area
The Quincy Rifle club hosts a public shoot on Maine street tonight with a small entry fee and eight turkeys as prizes. Weilers offers piano sales as Christmas gifts, while Gunther Hardware promotes Wear Ever ware discounts. Civil Service and Retirement association plans a January 15 banquet at Hotel Newcomb.
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Weilers
Gilnether Hardware’ Co
Quincy
S. Ireland
Charles Tate
Taylor
Lierle
Burton
Gunther Hardware Co
Illinois State Bank
M. A. Griffeth
Naomi
Kinderhook
Neighbor Advocates Foley Kidney Pills for Lumibago Lumbago
A letter from Mrs G E Evoeland of Duncan Millett praises Foley Kidney Pills for lumbago and rheumatism relief after a neighbor suggested the remedy. She credits two to three bottles with restoring movement and energy and urges others to try Foley Kidney Pills. Miller Arthur Drug Co promotes the tonic benefits for weak kidneys and general health.
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G. E. Evoeland
Duncan Millett
Lumbago
Wes
Foley
Christmas leisure notes and local shoppers in Quincy
A stream of brief items from Quincy mentions Willy McConnell of the Orpheum theater returning for Christmas from California and Oklahoma, local arrivals and visits at homes, and holiday shopping notes. Fred Currens and Walter Danielmeyer return home for holidays. Gunther Hardware Co promotes razors and household goods. Kespohl Mottenstecher advertises silk bed celluloid baskets at 1.50.
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Blue Ribbon
Hampshire
Rolla. Hagemeyer
Kespohl- Mottenstecher's
Walter Danielmeyer
Fred Danielmeyer
Madison
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Hingis
Middle West
Birmingham
Frnational
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Sciatica
Cee
Carter
Leopfons
Pictorial Review
Gore
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