Taft fears cabinet coalition as parties mix in governance
The piece argues that the best brains cross party lines, noting Taft’s unease over coalition while praising the Root appointment and public service inclusivity. It compares Wilson’s potential Cabinet to Lincoln’s inclusion of Chase, stressing bipartisan talent over strict party loyalty.
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Aving
Taft
Etihu Root
Wilson
Colonel Roosevelt
Lincoln
Salmon P. Chase
McAdoo's Probable Order on Railroad Rates
A railroad official dismisses rate objections and favors routing coal freight via branch lines to reach cities, arguing that government action will end competitive fighting. The piece claims McAdoo could issue such an order without objections, as national needs supersede petty jealousies, with the government now operating every system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eriaps
Medill McCormick
Quincy
England
Smite
McCormick
America
M’adoo
McAdoo
Red Tape Hurts War Efforts at Camp Bowie Texas
Major General Edwin St J Greble testifies to Congress that red tape delays at the War Department caused deadly delays at Camp Bowie Texas. He cites sixteen deaths daily from measles and pneumonia due to insufficient housing and sanitation, with troops passing through hospital care after failed appeals for clothing and supplies. Congress demands less red tape and faster action to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Union
Congress
War Department
Camp Bowie
Texas
Edwin St. J. Greble
Department
Star Department
Indianapolis
Washington
Edenharter
General Greble
The Great Fear in Burgess Animal Tales
In Thornton W Burgess Great Fear tale the Gray Terror, Mr Goshawk, sails over the Old Brier Patch threatening Blacky the Crow and the other denizens of the Green Forest. The fear rivals past terrors as the daytime hunter spreads alarm among animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton W. Burgess
A Texas Wonder health ad offers kidney cure
An advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities in men women and children. It claims two months treatment with one small bottle and promises mail delivery for $1.09 if not sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
FE. W. Hall
Olive St. St. Louis
Prescription 99 promised to cure rheumatism
An advertisement for Neutrone Prescription 99 claims quick relief from rheumatism by purifying the blood and removing uric acid. It asserts internal remedy benefits, reduced joint pain, and renewed energy, selling bottles for 50 cents or 1 dollar at Owl Drug Store in Quincy, 125 North 6th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Owl Drug Store
N. 6Th St
Last day of the old year drifts into New Year reflections
In a schol Monday Miss Palmer prompts kind thoughts as the old year ends and a new one begins. Students discuss why today feels sad and vow to finish unfinished tasks, while Fatty resolves to complete plans and avoid repeating past delays. Notes joke about grapes triggers talk of a potential Europe voyage and imaginary ice crossings amid cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesar
Abelard
Heloise
Solomon
Tubal
Palmer
Fatty Herones
Miss Palmer
Fatty
Night Fear in the Green Forest
Peter Rabbit laments scarce food as predators Goshawk and Hooty the Owl threaten safety in the Green Forest. He worries winter hunger and lack of hiding spots, noting Blacky the Crow’s arrivals worsen their plight and wondering what can be done. The tale sets up Mrs. Grouse’s upcoming appearance in the Old Brier Patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooty
Owl
Peter Rabbit
Mrs. Peter
Goshawk
Blacky the Crow
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offer
An old advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as bloodborne relief lasting thirty five years, claims toxin expulsion and mucous healing, urges immediate use, and offers testimonials free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with druggist sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohlfo
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NCY
SER
Associated Press
Ve “Whig
Frank Crane
Ripley
iPrey
Mr. Goshawk
Blacky
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Rascal
Hawk
Green Forest
Brier Patch
Crow
Green Meadows
Yowler the
Bob Cat
Yowler
Weilers
10Th and
Maine Sts
the Electric Service Co., Inc
Maine Street
Paul West
Frank Moser
Andy
Europe
Andy Anderson
Burrup
Torp
Phil
Bull
Samuel Coffin
Howard S. Coffin
The
National Defense Council
DR. Welsch
Hampshire St
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