Quincy booster urges armor plant for river trade
Congressmen King and Williams plan to press the Navy Department in person for Quincy support. The Chamber of Commerce touts Quincy’s strategic river location on the Mississippi with limestone, hydro power, and manufacturing advantages, arguing for an armor plant and industrial backing to fuel national growth.
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Quincy
United States
Congress
Seaboard
International Boundary Line
Evansville
Indiana
Paducah
Kentucky
Cairo
Metropolis
Josephus Daniels
King
Distriet
Wiliams
Pittsfield
Navy Department
Chamber OF Commerce
Understanding Others Heals the Wounds of World
A reflective piece urges getting into another’s mind to end conflicts and improve life. It argues lovability lies in understanding, not judging, citing parental friction, divine wisdom, and the need to forgive. The path to peace begins with selfless comprehension of others.
American reply to Carranza delivered in Washington
Reported overtones of a formal exchange with General Carranza as American officials consider the status of troops in Mexico. The American commission seeks independence for action and hinted at withdrawal.
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Carranza
Washington
Jan
McCall Calls for Social Insurance in Inaugural Address
Boston January reports Governor Samuel W. McCall devotes a large portion of his inaugural address to urging social insurance legislation. He frames reforms as essential for workers and families, signaling potential policy shifts and legislative testing ahead this session. The address outlines proposed programs and the urgency of nationwide coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jan
Samuel W. McCall
Woof social insurance plan creation urged
Brief note indicates a proposal to establish a treasury system with benefits aimed at supporting welfare and business interests, highlighting social insurance concepts and economic aims.
Bryan billed for Springfield talks
William J. Brings woll deliver two addresses January 2 and talk to Democrats in the forenoon. In the evening he will discuss temperance as part of the campaign, aiming to make Springfield dry.
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Williamh J
Woll
Springfield
Grave discovery in Hall's cemetery shocks local residents
A 69 year old man identified as fiendrek was found dead in a partially dug grave at Hall's cemetery. His wife discovered the body while the grave was being prepared. The cause and circumstances remain unclear amid the strange tale of weight on one side of the globe.
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Tr Hays
Fiendrek
Ever
Chatterer Defies North Wind in Cold Forest Tale
In this animal fable Chatterer the Red Squirrel brags of safety inside his warm den while North Wind lashes the Green Forest with snow. He taunts the storm but learns a hard lesson as the cold tests his defiance and plans for comfort.
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Darth Pois
North Wind
Chatterer
Pias
Rough Brother
Brother North Wind
Praise for Duane in Both Houses
Springfield January 5 reports cordial good wishes from the Illinois General Assembly for outgoing Democratic Governor Edward F Dunne. Rep Shurtleff of Marengo introduced a Republican resolution praising Dunne for cooperation and extending best wishes for health happiness and prosperity. Senate Lt Gov Barratt O Hara bid farewell and paid tribute to the Senate before a joint session canvassed November election votes.
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Springfield
House of Representatives
Gov. Dunne
House of Representative
Shurtleff
House
Shanahan
Bancroft
Barratt O'Hara
Senate
Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints and Pains
A vintage advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic aches in joints and muscles. It claims quick penetration without rubbing, soothing soreness and warming sore muscles. It mentions stimulation of congested blood, a single application battling pain, and a clean stain-free formula sold by druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Mrs. Jones Halts Costly Dental Treatment Plan
A neighbor recounts how Mrs. Jones saved for fourteen years to cover Bobby Jones dental work costing about two thousand dollars. The dentist will be paid from savings bonds and a bank balance, prioritizing the boy's future over current costs. The narrator admires her prudence and generosity.
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Jones
Bobby
Mrs. Jones
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
A vintage drug advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a soothing remedy for coughs colds and winter illness. It claims pine balsams and mild laxative ingredients help drive the cold from the system and suggests keeping a bottle on hand for croup grippe and bronchial infections.
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Dr. King
IN OUR SCHOOL SHING COZY BECAD THURSDAY
In Our School reports a busy day as many students arrive late and head to Phil Wigglesworths house, now burned down, while the fire department guards the site. Tensions flare between Mister Wigglesworth and Mister Anderson over insurance and carelessness. Fatty Bellowes reflects on self restraint after New Year’s, admitting a recent lapse. The Stebbins family celebrates a new baby and a crowded sleeping arrangement, with Torp lamenting the two beds for five siblings and a busy night.
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Phil Wigglesworth
Fier
Mister Wigglesworth
Mister Anderson
Andy
Phil
Brigham
Pritty
Hannigans
Fatty
Fatty Bellowes
Alexander
Cicero
Charlek
Freddy
Torp
Anny
Thare
Hesses & Colts
Inauguration Committee Named For Governor-elect Frank Lowden
Springfield Jan 5 Plans for the January inauguration of Governor-elect Frank Lowden and other state officers were assigned to a 12 member committee. Lieutenant Governor Barret O Keara and Speaker Shanahan announced the panel comprising Senators Barr Curtis Dailey Buck Gorman and Representatives Mueller Baker Manny Guernsey Vice Igoe and Gorman.
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Springfield
Frank
Lowden
Fiftieth General Assembly
Barratt O'Kfara
Shanahan
House
Barr
Curtis
Dailey
Buck
Gorman
Mueller
Baker
Manny
Guernsey
Igoe
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This Whig Co
Associated Press
Alcorn & Nenkel Marbridge
New York
Peoples Gas Building
Chicago
Member Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Umedars
Mississippi River
Rive
Jeneth
McCall
Social Insurance
Osvetem
Tuet Benetdt
Ainess
Bryan
Sexton
By Webster
Ira
Charue
Plaster
Eddie
Wee
H. T Webster
Thornton W. Burgess
Trever
Duane
John M. Olrison
Palmyra
Savoy Hotel
H. E. Grant
DR. Welsch
Hampshire
St. Quincy
Salko
Reed’s
Pasing
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Fifth St
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