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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
6
A 1919 publication description notes Katherine Newlin Burt and two book sections The Two Bar Brand and The Estray, printed through arrangement with The Metropolitan Newspaper Service in New York.
Prosper’s social gambits enthrall Joan as he narrates his life and philosophy. She endures his wit and instruction, growing thinner and more curious, answering with shy, mumbled cries. He mentors her, gifts fine fabrics, and watches her become a captive learner and rising temptation.
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Home reports deaths of Thomas Collins aged 91 and Wilson Farringer aged 74 on February 12. Collins served in Co G 2 Calif. Cay Civil War. Farringer served in Co F 153 Ill Int. A nephew is listed as surviving relative. The notice lists numerous cottage assignments, furloughs, passes, and hospital transfers for residents and staff, including names such as Lizzie Mogdon Ben F Bedwell Nev il Washurn Robert A Pagan and others, with transfers to Burlington Ging ham St Louis Quincy Forsyth and Forsyth.
The exchange reveals Secretary of State Robert Lansing questioning his loyalty while defending his actions in conference with other departments. He states he sought to act in the republic’s best interests and that he would have been derelict in duty if he had not acted. Wilson accepts Lansing’s resignation with best wishes.
London February 13 reports the supreme council approved a note to Jugoslavia urging a timely agreement on Fiume to restore Adriatic quiet. Premier Nit of Italy is said to be satisfied with the note as prepared.
Pitcher Demareer is released by Manager Statugs and headed to Seattle. The Boston Nationals shift roster as the Seattle club adds the veteran right hander amid team changes in mid February.
Washington February 14 President Wilson is furious about a published diagnosis of his illness. Friends say the disclosure could plant doubt about his capabilities though he has not been incapacitated. They condemn the article as unethical and note the president had not wished public knowledge of his ailment.
The Belasco Theater shows Theart Strings, while Gtm Theater screens Charles Chaplin in The Fireman. Savoy Theater features Tom Mix in The Speed Maniac. Family Theater presents Enid Bennett in Happy Tho Married and Bray Pictograph. Princess Theater also shows ried titles.
It was learned he had tried to revise his interview but discovered it had already been published. He could not alter the piece and faced publication as is.
Norfolk Va February 14 William Jennings Bryan for president and William Ashley Sunday for vice president. That is the ticket that will be named by the dries if the Republicans and Democrats name wet candidates, at least that's what Rev Billy Sunday announced here. Also
A speaker stated that if the ticket is elected, William H. Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League of New York would be named ambassador to Great Britain.
Berlin February 13 General Reinhard commander in chief issues an order of the day stating Germany regards the surrender of war crime accused men as a possibility and that the army agrees and will accept no ambush in a surrender.
An old advertisement extols S S S as a blood cleanser to cure catarrh from impure blood. It claims symptoms like dripping in the throat hawking and bad breath vanish after treatment. Readers are urged to obtain S S S from drugstores or write for free expert advice at 259 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
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