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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
5
Weather forecast snippet for Mlinois Missouri and Town
Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of local showers. Cooler in northern areas on Friday and Saturday, with generally fair conditions expected in most areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlinois
North Portion
Missouri
South Portion
River Forecast Details Stagnant Rise Near Quincy
The forecast notes the river near Quincy to Hannibal will stay nearly stationary for 24 to 36 hours with a slow fall expected thereafter. Specifics highlight minimal change in water level across the stretch, signaling cautious monitoring for downstream impacts and local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Hannibal
Washington Deficit Guess Shrinks as June Ends
Treasury clerks probe the year end deficit with June receipts. Estimates place the closing gap between forty and sixty million dollars, conservative figures suggesting a range of twenty million. No bond issue is expected. Wilson and treasury officials work to pull Uncle Sam out of the hole after a prior Cleveland-era wrecking charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Sam
Ferums
Treasure Department
Wilson
Grover Cleveland
People
Dishonest Advertising and Unfair Competition Probe
The federal trade commission weighs dishonest advertising and unfair competition as several concerns claim harm from deceptive methods in presenting facts and prices to buyers. The inquiry questions what percent of shoppers are drawn to fake bargains and notes mail order purchases often undercut local merchants with inferior goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal, Trade, Commission
Bensoun
Benjamin
Johnes
Warren Street
Testimonial Demand Highlights Honest Advertising
The piece argues buyers should see goods and catalogs, stressing evidence from purchasers to prove satisfaction. It notes sellers push low prices but may lack quality, cites widespread concern about dishonest advertising, and calls for testimonials from actual buyers to curb misrepresentation.
Governor Dunne Vetoes Special Bills for Claims
The governor cites age and size as reasons for vetoing several claims bills passed by the last legislature. He says some claims are too old or too big, noting a half million dollars in aggregated items and recalling the seven two cent tax. The piece ponders commissions to oversee state boards to prune allowances to avoid such vetoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunne
Ilinois
Springfield Police Pension Law Criticized by Sage-Foundation
The Sage-Foundation reports on Springfield Illinois police pension law call it badly drafted and harmful. It urges raising current salaries instead of building a large future surplus. It notes 19 of 51 officers would retire under 50, or even 45, drawing at least 600 dollars yearly for life.
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Russell
Sage - Foundation
New York
Springfield
Illon
Illinois
Public Finance Flaws Noted in Police Fund Growth
A critique highlights soundness issues in funding policies without solid needs data. Income reportedly far exceeds estimates based on current force service periods, projecting fund growth from 19,849 in April 1914 to 88,147 in April 1924 and beyond if trends persist. Recommendation calls for legal amendments and reconsideration of funds for Springfield police salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Editor's Night Gap Defends Wrestling and War Notes
The piece laments revivals of wrestling amid wartime coverage, opposing a Russian grappler with a fearsome name. It mentions the River Bug reappearing in war reports and warns that the situation presents many options as the conflict continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grappler
Bug
Switzer Appointed Editor at Quincy Herald
In July the Whig editorial page notes Robert M. Switzer assumes editorial duties in Quincy, replacing Arthur G. Brown. Switzer comes from Galesburg, where he built a track record in editorial work. The Herald extends a cordial welcome, as it has done with past additions, hoping Switzer’s tenure brings success to the Quincy newspaper. The piece also mentions Chicago hosting the national Republican convention and a nod to Uncle Jim Mann in Chicago.
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The
Whig Today
Robert. M. Switzer
Arthur G. Brown
Switzer
Quincy
Galesburg
Herald
Cerely Desirt
Ierald
Chicago
Sherman
Jim Mann
Sargeant Drowns in Osage River During Bathing
In Osage July 1 8 1881 day, Sargeant son of B D Sargeant Osage greenhouse proprietor, drowned in the Osage River last night while bathing with a friend. He stepped into a hole and the swift current pulled him under and away he could not swim.
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Einson River
Osagi
lWlarlan
Sargeant
B. D. Sargeant
Osage
Ile
Beanie Mange Ryt Spon Readings Across July Fourth
A quoted exchange weighs character by company and media, noting the Fourth of July as safe and sane while pondering other days. The plain speaker counters the polished philosopher on how magazines and shows shape a man’s image and choices.
Moral Discipline Conversation
A dialogue between two women about summer departures. One says she leaves for moral discipline. The other adds she likes to force her husband to eat what is set before him without complaint, highlighting rigid domestic routines.
Fishing Time Versus Waiting for the Right Conditions
The speaker notes fishing takes only a few hours of actual casting but many weeks when counting preparation and waiting for ideal conditions. They describe a slower, patient approach to planning and sourcing bait and favorable weather.
Jorway Gossip Bets On Talk of Friends
An exchange reveals Mrs. Jorway's heavy social circle and a willingness among others to risk being talked about for the sake of hearing what she says about different people. The dialogue shows curiosity and social maneuvering in a close community.
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Jorway
Miss. Cayenne
That collar a modern summer man's pride
A playful verse extols a fashionable new collar bright with color and flair. The speaker teases the wearer for the daring style while noting its jaunty, sailboat like sway as critics compare trousers and ankles to diminishing hems. The poem humorously critiques early 20th century menswear trends and the social chatter they provoke.
Armenian Incident Reported Surrender to Submarine
Captain Trickey recounts surrender to a German U boat after the freighter was set ablaze in three places and engines silenced. He notes a dozen crew members killed by shrapnel and many deaths among Americans, as the submarine signaled the ship to stop with shots over its bows.
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London
Trickey
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts
A testimonial from Mrs. Martin Helvig of Plover Iowa praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her daughter's female weakness after medical help failed. The letter urges others to seek the remedy and notes confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Plover
Iowa
Martin Helvig
Plover, Iowa
Lydia & Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Frivolities of Summer Costume No 6272 Review
Pictorial review notes Costume No 6272 priced at 115 cents. The piece showcases summer attire with playful styling and vintage appeal, reflecting the era of fashion illustration and consumer trends.
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Pictorial. Review
Armenian Goes Down After Submarine Assault
The instructor recalls the battle aboard a vessel as a submarine shelled and set the ship aflame. Despite heavy losses, the crew resisted for over an hour before surrendering, with seven or eight minutes remaining before the vessel sank. The submarine commander aided survivors after the surrender, and most of the dead were Americans.
Pope Benedict XVI Sends Greeting at Catholic Ed Assn Meet
St Paul Minn July 1 greetings from Pope Benedict XV were read at the final session of the Catholic Educational association twelfth annual convention. Prof W J McAuliffe of Cathedral college New York urged Catholics to guard against legislation unfavourable to their schools. The 1916 convention city will be chosen by the executive board at its November meeting. The pope’s message, sent in response to a note from the association, expresses pleasure at its growth and asks for continued support and apostolic blessing.
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ST. Paul
Ireland
National Association For
Judge Gary Says He Will Take Thirty Day Vacation
CHICAGO July 1 Judge E H Gary steel king refused to discuss business during a vacation promised to his wife and told reporters he would not think of work for thirty days and nights. Mrs Gary accompanied him to Chicago en route to the Panama Pacific exposition.
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Chicago
E. H. Gary
Steel
King
King Emmanuel and Salandra Cheered at Front
Rome dispatches say King Victor Emmanuel and Premier Salandra were wildly cheered at Gen Cadorna's headquarters near the firing line. They assured army leaders civil authorities in Rome gave strong backing.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Salandra
Gen. Cadorna
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