Vermilion county hard roads ruling sparks state debate
The Illinois Supreme Court upholds Vermilion county hard roads bond plan, ruling the county board acted within authority under the Tice law. The editorial notes mixed county sentiment, urging cautious expansion of bonding for roads while praising Vermilion as initiating a bold program. A separate Springfield incident reports a jail-break arrest of an elderly man named S Claus who was released by a sympathetic judge.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Vermilion County
Board of Supervisors
Illinois
Adams County
Holding the County's Fate in Unions and War Policy
A British commentary argues that labor unions hold decisive sway over war effort, urging unions to relax rules for skilled labor and noting past concessions. It contrasts government reliance on unions with bankers and manufacturers, and recalls Trafalgar Square protests while warning of a broader manpower need at the front.
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Avid Lioyrd-George
Great Britain
Lloyd-George
Germany
Trafalgar Square
Remarkable FTC survey on industries and war preparedness
A discussion on the federal trade commission and a forthcoming preparedness commission report. It notes the need to map national industries and capacity to rapidly supply munitions in war. It cites German efficiency and warns against delays, urging a system where factories start production on command.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commission On
Pritieh Pocotusert
Germany
Reas
Hehese
Gael Reatcvtaturer
Empire
Hoame
Joan Eet
Whig extends Christmas wishes to western Illinois friends
The Whig expresses thanks for kind greetings received during Christmas and extends hopes for a merry 1915 season and a prosperous new year. It notes no ordinance forbids receiving mail and mentions quirky phrasing used to respond to holiday messages.
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Illinois
Editor Night Cap Reflects on Christmas Season Greetings
The column notes Christmas season courtesy without provocation, acknowledging sincere greetings from friends. It mentions "Sully" the former Whig sports columnist who sends best wishes for a banner 1916 and adds a personal reminiscence.
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Sully
Whig
Lessons in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
A condensed chronicle of notable anniversaries. It lists births and deaths from 1815 to a recent year, highlighting Orrington Lunt, James Stevenson, Sir Charles Eastlake, and historical events tied to the World’s Columbian Exposition and World War I era reflections. Includes Lord Morley’s birthday as a daily note.
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Orrington Lunt
Chicago
Northwestern University
Bowdoinham
Evanston
James Stevenson
Columbia Rivers
Maysville
New York City
Sir Charles Eastlake
Royal Academy
Pisa
Italy
Plymouth
England
Harrison
Dover
Brussels
Soupir
Pope Benedict
Loergen
East Prussia
Curie
Otranto
Editors Favor West Politician Sherman In Republican Poll
The Literary Digest poll of 700 Republican editors shows Elihu Root leading, Hughes second, and Illinois Senator Lawrence Sherman third with 144 favorable opinions. The survey notes a west or middle west bias and Sherman’s strong regional support. Davenport Times-Colonel Treuse plans a Europe trip to brief diplomats on U.S. views amid the European war. Local papers discuss Morgan county road conditions and Cairo Sunday closing, with saloon license reductions and enforcement.
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West
Middle West
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
Elihu Root
Justice Hughes
Senator Sherman
Sherman
Davenport
FE. M. Treuse
Texas
New York
Europe
Corner House
State Department
America
Cairo
Wood
Good Citizens Committee
The
Herald
Christmas Times Past Remembrances and Local Tidbits
A dated note recalls birthdays of notable figures born years ago today including Queen Alexandrine and Emanuel Lasker. Local items mention holidays, church entertainment, deaths, visits, and a Christmas party in the city hall with residents and families traveling between Quincy Hannibal and Barry.
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Alexandrine
Christian X
Denmark
Mecklenburg
Robert L. Paddock
Oregon
Brooklyn
N. Y
Richard G. Waterhouse
M. E. Church
South
Rhea County
Tenn
Fred B. Smith
Lone Tree
Iowa
Emanuel Lasker
Berlinchen
Germany
Jim Flynn
Andrew Haynes
Hoboken
N. J
Cowper
Merle Kenady
North Sixth
Quincy
Death claims Epworth merchant F H Johnson at 66
Bethel Mo Dec 23 F H Johnson Epworth merchant died at home Monday and was buried at Shilo church cemetery Wednesday. He leaves a wife a daughter Miss Ella and four sons William Verns F Q O and Burt. An honorary Mason he was laid to rest under its auspices. Also noted Pioneer settler Gene Vanskike of Elgin died last Sunday night and was buried at Shilo church cemetery Tuesday.
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Bethel
F H. Johnson
Epworth
Shilo Church
Ella
William
Verns
F. QO
Burt
Shelbyville
Johnson
Tle
Masonic Fraternity
Mr. Johnson
Gene John Vanskike
Elgin
Mr. Vanskike
William Allen
Reason Baker
George Allen
Detroit
Mich
Carl Bower
Dewitte
Ark
Leslie and
Willie Ziegler
W. D
Prominent mail order ad for Foley remedies in Chicago
A scanned advertisement urges readers to cut out the card and mail it to Foley & Co. for a trial package of remedies. Listed products include Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Peter Kidneyee for kidney and back issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The misspelled copy emphasizes personal address and trial terms.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Peter Kidneyee
Lost item notice in The Whig ad request
After you discover you have lost a watch parasol or whatever it may be telephone your Laat ad to The Whig.
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