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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1917

Page

7

Admiral Grayson Promoted Amid Medical Corps Outcry

The article notes Dr Grayson, naval aide to the president, advanced to rear admiral over many senior medical officers. It compares his rise to Pershing’s 1917 brigadier promotion, and critiques the medical branch’s lack of similar favor and prestige in naval affairs.

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When the Chancellor Speaks on War and Policy

The piece argues that American reactions to German debates in the reichstag differ from reactions in Illinois. It likens the bundesrath to a veto-empowered senate and warns that a Chancellor willing to push submarine warfare without restraint signals a dangerous shift, urging caution about German autocracy.

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Thoughts on inner life and the limits of thought

A dense meditation on the mind and imagination, contrasting inner thoughts with outward deeds. It muses on how memory, attention, and a vast world of ideas shape a person, while warning that unacted thoughts can corrode character and moral life.

China Paul Aurelius Heatoote Thearchi

McGuire Seeks Quinney Mayoral Run After Abbott Loss

A Quinney voter letter endorses George McGuire for mayor, praising his past conduct after losing to Mayor Abbott and urging Abbott to acknowledge McGuire's leadership potential. The writer lauds McGuire as a true gentleman with ability and fidelity who would guide Ouiney with honor under his leadership.

Quinies George McGuire Oards McGuire Mary Abbott Mt Guire Caesar Mr. McGuire Ouiney

Mexican Schoolboys Train With Army Cadets

A Mexican schoolboy program near Chapultepec trains cadets in trench warfare and field skills. Cadets receive instruction from army officers as they participate in staged sham battles with regular troops.

Farmer Brown's Boy Forgot to Close the Gate

A light tale about Farmer Brown's Boy forgetfully leaving the hen yard gate open after chasing Bowser the Hound and hearing Granny and Reddy Fox plot a take. The foxes exploit the lapse while the hens stay safe inside the warm coop at night.

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Big New England insurer lists farm mortgage investments

A major New England insurer published a table totaling 56,619,000 in farm mortgages across twelve states. Iowa leads with large holdings, while Oklahoma Minnesota and the Dakotas show strong current activity. The piece suggests investors examine southern states and the far Northwest for opportunities.

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Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints Ad

Rheumatic pains and aches in joints and muscles are relieved by Sloan's Liniment which penetrates quickly without rubbing. It soothes and warms sore areas, stimulates congested blood, and promises effective relief from a single application. Available at druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

Morgan Firm Data Sent Bernstorff Case Opens

Testimony in the trial of William J. Burns and Martin Egan of J. P. Morgan & Co. covers alleged publication of private letters from Seymour & Seymour to prove internal Morgan dealings with French and British governments reached the German embassy in Washington. Delancey Nicoll argues a conspiracy began in 1915 when a Morgan employee contacted John Clifton, a Washington lawyer, said to be attorney for Count Von Bernstorff, to obtain information.

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In Our School And The Amerika Secret Service

In Our School by Frank Moser features Fatty Bel lowers clumsy snow day antics and a playful fiction about Andy Anderson Phil Wigglesworth and Steve Hardy claiming secret service badges. The youngsters suspect Aron Prat of Shifty Pete crimes and plan to nab him next day. Genevieve Hicks and Lilac Grimes discuss a nurse swap theory in a humorous aside.

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French and British Contracts Sent to Seymour & Seymour

A fragment notes that contracts in French and British contexts were sent to the firm Seymour & Seymour via Chiton.

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Forcing Sales of American Securities in London

British holders of substantial American securities have not yet responded to the treasury invitation. A ten percent deduction from next dividends will follow as a penalty tax in addition to regular income tax, which can total up to twenty five percent. The move aims to compel sale or lending of stocks and bonds to the government.

London Treasury

British securities held in New York rise since war outbreak

Securities owned by British subjects have long been kept in New York and the total has grown substantially since the war began. A large portion remains unsold or unloaned to the treasury, despite the British government’s eagerness to buy or borrow nearly the entire lot.

New York Treasury

Dr King's New Life Pills advertised remedy

An ad asserts inactivity and winter fatigue cause constipation and dull complexion. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative that clears congested intestines, promising a full easy morning movement with a nightly dose. Available 25 cents at your druggist.

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