Quincy Readers Embrace Books Despite Local Shortfalls
The Quincy library reports show residents, especially youths, devouring fiction and expanding knowledge despite lacking a Carnegie library or major educational institutions. Editors note Stephen Phillips’s death and England’s war context, praising poetry's lasting reach beyond violence.
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Yale
Harvard
Brown
Notre Dame
Quincy
Library Board
America
Vale of Tears
The Return of an Unwelcome Visitor
An article notes grip outbreaks in New York and Philadelphia and urges avoiding crowds. It recalls historic influenza pandemics from 1311 to 1889, warns of severe illness, and advises patients to rest and seek medical care. It also mentions Sir Douglas Haig and a projected British push in World War I.
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Otis
New York
Philadelphia
France
Central Asia
London
Boston
Russia
Scandinavia
Asia Minor
Italy
Balkans
Africa
Australia
South America
Grip
Gasoline Prices Rise Amid Oilfield Waste and profiteering
The piece argues gasoline costs climb not from production or crude supply limits but from refiners and producers charging high prices. It notes wells flow unsold crude, demand in the East pushes prices, and references 1916 consumption versus 1909 levels, criticizing government inaction and likening excess pricing to wartime economic leverage.
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Germany
Povernmient
Debate Over Patriot Songs Sparks School History Revisions
The piece discusses proposals to alter or abandon patriotic songs used in schools. It notes controversy around tunes like Columbia the Gem of the Queen and references to national identity and historical interpretations amid political pressure and election discourse.
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Columbia
Editorial Night Cap and Nationwide Weather Jabs
A breezy column notes President Villa’s stance on Mexico and a taunt at Henry Ford and William J. Bryan. It jokes about rising wheat flour and gasoline prices, explains New York horse meat permits, and mocks calls for a gasoline tax while wishing for warmer weather and green grass. It cautions against Spain’s order for American ammunition and hints at looming international tension.
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Congressional Committee
Increased Allowances for German Soldiers Wives
Berlin reports rising separation allowances for wives and dependants of German soldiers. From August 1914 to September last the monthly total grew from 6.5 million to 23.5 million dollars. Cumulative payments through October 1 reach 225.6 million dollars.
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Berlin
Soft Egg Metaphor Seeks Gentle Break in News
A delicate comparison to breaking bad news is used, likening it to cracking a soft boiled egg. The line suggests a cautious approach to conveying unfortunate information without sharp force.
What the Other Editors are Saying
A compilation of editorials comments from Chicago and Illinois newspapers on war, politics, social issues, and notable figures. Topics include peace efforts, Republican sentiment in Illinois, the hobo as a health example, and reflections on the Ford expedition and Mrs. Galt’s presidential wedding plans.
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Chicago Herald
Chicago
Macomb
Railroads Show Way to Cut Costs and Save Money
In a Money column, John M. Oleison urges workers to reduce living costs amid volatile wages. Citing railroads, the piece notes freight volume rose 259 percent while train miles grew only 42 percent over twenty years, illustrating efficiency gains and overall savings for operators and earners alike.
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John M. Oleison
Qty
Railway Age Gazette
Pioneer Railroad Promoter George F L Harding Dies
George Franklin Harding promoter of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad died at 85 in Chicago. His estate is valued at 5900000 dollars. His son George Franklin Jr is an Illinois state senator.
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Chicago
George Franklin Harding
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
George Franklin, Jr
Illinois
Grateful Mothers Endorse Foley’s Honey and Tar
Grateful mothers from Wisconsin and Ohio share experiences praising Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for severe colds and whooping cough in children. They report relief after the first dose and recommend the remedy, noting its long standing reputation and wide use by families.
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T. Neurever
Dan Claire
Wis
Foley
D. Gilkeson
Youngstown
Ives
Explosion Injures Pumper in Macomb Farm Plant Blast
Charles Kelley, a pumper for Ohio Coel company, survived a Friday night boiler explosion on Andrew Wear's farm in Lamoine township. He crawled home through deep snow, was taken to Holmes hospital in Macomb in critical condition with severe burns and exposure. The blast wrecked the engine house and tore clothing and leg parts from him.
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Macomb
Charles Kelley
Ohio Coel Company
Andrew Wear
Lamoine Township
Holmes Hospital
Kelley
Plymouth Christmas Tree Riddled
Plymouth residents built a community Christmas tree on Christmas Eve and handed out gifts to those believed overlooked by Santa Claus. The tall evergreen lit with electric lights stood as a local beacon of generosity during the holiday season.
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Plymouth
Santa Claus
Fur coats sale with affordable luxury and caps
Come in and see our showing of fur coats. Prices start at $20 and rise to $40 for real luxury. Caps to match range from $2 to $10. We promise easy trade and immunity to cold weather.
Christmas tree vandalism ends festive display
After a community Christmas tree distribution, vandals tore down the tree wrecking the structure and destroying wiring and lights. The incident halted the celebration, leaving residents disappointed as the display lay damaged.
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Eases Cold Comfort
Colds threaten throat and chest with inflammation and soreness. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey loosens phlegm and destroys germs in the throat or nose. Soothing and healing pine and honey combine antiseptic and soothing effects. Insist on Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey 25c at druggists.
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Bell
Christmas in the Green Forest tale with Prickly Porky
In a festive Green Forest scene Mr Sun sends cheerful sunbeams to spread Christmas wishes to woodland creatures. Prickly Porky meets Jumper the Hare Lightfoot the Deer and Reddy Fox as they exchange merry greetings while Possums Coon and Bear snooze in their cozy homes.
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Olly
Mr. Sun
Green Forest
Brier Patch
Billy Possum
Mrs. Possum
O? Virginny
Bobby Coon
Buster Bear
Porky
Ware
Jumper
Prickly
Brother Jumper
Lightfoot
Reddy Fox
Reddy Reddy
Flo
Mrs. Grouse
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Paolo
Francesca
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Wheeler
Atl
Persia
Stanley
Editor’s Night Cap
Villa
Mexico
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Henry Ford
Europe
Henry
King
Gotham Epicures
Spain
Chicago Post
Rock Island Argus
Springfield Journal
Tinois
Lawrence W. Sherman
Perena
Davenport
Bloomington
Aryan
Rotterdam
Ford
Bryan
Baby
Pioneer Railroad
Miller & Arthur
Ohio Oil Company
Kerns Anos
Bed Time Stories
Christmas
Thornton W. Burgess
Green Meadows Curtasan
Caer
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