Weather snapshot shows warm day with rising afternoon high
Local weather report records yesterday temperatures from 70 at 7 am to 75 at noon 86 by 5 pm and 73 at midnight.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
5
Weather update for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday with likely local thunderstorms. Temperatures show little change across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Stage Forecast for Warsaw to Hannibal
The river from Warsaw to Hannibal is expected to rise over the next 36 to 48 hours. Stage of water at 7 PM yesterday indicates increasing levels and a forecast to reach about 13.0 feet by Tuesday.
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Warsaw
Hannibal
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincey
St. Louis
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Louisville
Omaha
Kansas
City
Congress to review waterways. members pay own travel
The rivers and harbors committee in the sixty fourth Congress will tour the nation to inspect navigable streams and select improvement projects. If members bear their own expenses, only deserving waterways may receive attention, potentially reshaping Mississippi plans and ending wasteful trips under the old system.
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Mississippi
Congress
Congressional Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Sam
Treasury
Economy and War Clash in New York World View
The New York World disputes European wartime economies as practiced in the current conflict. It argues that real economy and self-denial emerge after the wars, contrasting with contemporary national attempts.
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New York World
After the War The Postbellum Financial Reckoning
A warning that war loans will be slowly liquidated and pay days may spread out over years. The piece argues that red ink will darken national ledgers as nations count their sacrifices in lives and money, predicting harsher times for Europe and a possible drift of savers to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buroy
Mars
Europe
America
The Next Congress Shaped by Protectionist Shifts
A historical forecast argues strong odds that the 1916 elections will give both houses protectionist majorities. It notes the lower house likely to flip from free trade, while the Senate may stay under free traders, with 32 senatorial terms expiring in 1917 and 15 protectionists among those up. The piece also references economic themes from South American bean demand and changing tastes amid wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Hose
Poindexter
Washington
American Economiat
The Tongua Bean Perfume Tale From A Bulletin
An excerpt notes a witchery in new mown hay scents appealing to all ranks and ages. It contrasts rustic charm with modern tastes and introduces the tongue bean from South America as a perfume influence misrepresented by science and social taste.
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Edward Albes
Bulletin of the Pan American Union
Philadelphia Trades Union News Route Distances and Fares
The article lists distances from Market Street Ferny to the county line nearly five miles, from City Hall to Thirty third and Diamond streets over three miles, and to the baseball park only on game days. It caps fare at five cents per passenger on each route.
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Olney ‘Avenue
Market Street Fermy
County Line
City Hall
Baseball Park
Philadelphia Trades Union News
The Editor's Wight Gap Commentary Opines Or Discusses War
The piece cites ongoing wartime topics and local affairs with satirical remarks about Prohibition and public figures. It references the forty ninth week of the war, drug store practices, Thaw’s court case, the Bedford murder, and local civic events. It also notes concerns about Chamber of Commerce dedication and western Illinois navigable streams.
Civilization and Firearms in Civil Society
A editorial argues modern warfare has ended rifles on battlefields yet civilization clings to firearms in households. It notes past scarcity but records frequent murders involving guns and calls for firearm sale restrictions to prevent home use alongside the Bible and family treasures.
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Quincy S
Philadelphia Jitney Ordinance Sparks Debate Within Council
Select council discussed the jitney measure with brief remarks from Horn and Limeburner. The plan applies to motor carriages for hire excluding certain private and sightseeing services, places police supervision and screening for applicants, requires a 2500 bond for compliance and injuries, imposes a 50 annual license, and sets routes from City Hall to League Island among others.
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Horn
Limeburner
Department’ of Public Safety
Traffic Bureau of
New York City
City Hall
League Island
Adroit Flattery Sparks Disagreement in Conversation
A humorous exchange shows Mr. Truckleton using strategic disagreement as diplomacy. The dialogue reveals witty banter as one fellow notes others’ opinions provoke instant rebuttals. The scene highlights social maneuvering through verbal jabs and clever retorts.
Convincing Pleasure Shared By Him
The fragment hints at someone who can share the pleasure of convincing me. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context, but suggests a personal or conversational moment centered on persuasion or agreement between individuals.
Difficult Question Mirrors War Gear to Plowshare Aim
A bold query asks if weapons like swords, guns, and submarines can be repurposed into farming tools and peaceful industry, reflecting a quest to transform military power into productive civilian goods. The discussion weighs feasibility and implications for society, economy, and technology.
Philanthropy's Difficulty Cited By Cumrox
"I have made so much money," said Mr. Cumrox, "that I don't know what to do with it." "Can't you give it away?" "Yes. But I'm unable to find anyone who knows any more about what to do with it than I do."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philanthropy
Mr. Cumrox
Women voters face question on political mates
Miss Cayenne muses on whether women who marry men of a certain type would also elect the same kind of man to office. Her speculation centers on voter behavior and gender roles in politics.
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Miss Cayenne
Uncle Eben Reflects On War Explanations
A rustic voice recalls Uncle Eben saying the war would be easier if every fighter explained what he was fighting for. The quote captures a call for clear reasons behind conflict and accountability among combatants.
Hay Fever Remedy Promoted For July Dread
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound marketed as the ideal remedy for hay fever and asthma. It heals throat irritation and the gasping feeling, eases choking and inflammation, and is promoted as non habit forming. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Miller &, Arthur Drug Ca
Farmers Urge City Vacationers to Aid Wartime Crops
London July 12 Farmers organizations across England call on urban residents to spend holidays in farming areas to help grow and harvest wartime crops. Agricultural societies provide guides listing work sites and peak months for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Quincy Elks Lodge 100 seeks suitable home in town
Local Elks Lodge No 100 in Quincy Illinois plans a new suitable lodge home. A Home Committee reports to members at a special meeting tomorrow evening with refreshments provided. The group aims to start building once ratification occurs and to advance Elkdom social and charitable activities.
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Elks Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order’ of Elks
Quincy
Ilinois
Elks’ Fraternity
Elks
Europe
China
Japan
Quincy Lodge
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Elkdom
Elke Lodge
United States
Home Committee
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