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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
5
The report notes temperatures from 7am to midnight with highs near 76 and 85 at listed times. It forecasts unsettled weather with probable local thundershowers in Saturday then Friday in Missouri and Iowa with little temperature change.
The River Bulletin notes stage readings at various points with water rising by 7 PM yesterday. The river from below Warsaw to Hannibal is expected to rise over the next 36 hours as forecasted.
At the Chamber of Commerce dedication the crowd praised boosters while playfully branding detractors as nearly human. Fathers Burk and others lauded workers who “do things” as the building opens, signaling a broader commercial effort ahead and urging united effort to keep Quincy competitive.
The article says Colonel Teddy Roosevelt will visit the San Francisco fair on Wednesday July 21. The grounds will be crowded as he delivers a broad message to the American people on world politics. His remarks are expected to cover peace, woman suffrage, and the politics of the world. Critics may accuse him of seizing the moment for his coast trip.
A newspaper analysis compares Roosevelt and Bryan as crowd magnets at the Panama Pacific exposition coast visit. It notes Roosevelt’s militant stance versus Bryan’s peace rhetoric, mentions Hiram Johnson aiding Roosevelt appeal, and questions whether the ex president will outdraw Bryan for the San Juan colonel at the fair.
A financial journal questions whether jitney buses can be a permanent profit, citing Baltimore’s plan to consolidate 300 to 500 cars under one company. It breaks down daily revenue and costs, noting high upkeep, wages, and depreciation. The piece asks jitney operators to respond to the analysis.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press discusses how tariff duties in the United States must be high enough to provide legitimate protection for American labor and American capital. The brief excerpt reflects the era’s protectionist stance and its impact on domestic industry.
The essay argues the war halted a flood of foreign goods, saving American factories from disaster. It notes warehouses were full at the war’s start, imports declined as nations focus on war needs, and U S mills are returning to full production, aiding prosperity.
The piece surveys varied ponderings from Bryan to Billy Sunday and Philadelphia ad exposure, notes on Harry Thaw's punishment, and calls for weather bureau reform. It mentions Fred Mink starting a second life sentence in 2002, a Rock Island claim on living costs, Mike Leeds rigging a beer keg for wheat cutting, and a chamber dedication midnight remark amid rain and hard times with corn weather.
A terse exchange questions fashion norms as an impolite man challenges a bathing suit. The serene woman defends the design, saying its style should provoke no objections, while noting her aim was to make it so ugly that criticism would be unlikely.
A cryptic note describes someone who believes they can control events and disrupt the system. Authorities urge calm as residents react to the unsettling claim and monitor for further action.
A persuasively phrased appeal challenges the plan to reform Crimson Gulch. Three-Finger Sam and a committee discuss how to counter the idea that the old Gulch is dying, urging residents to rally and promote a lively community image.
Mr Com tox protests fatigue from endless leisure and calls for an eight-hour law to regulate the current round of pleasure. He laments lack of real rest since returning to regular work and expresses weariness of family life.
An athletic girl confronts a man about his behavior aboard a rowing boat. The exchange reveals tension and a threaten motive to hit him over the head with an oar, highlighting jealousy and a volatile dynamic.
A historic advertorial promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a cheap simple cough and bronchial remedy. It urges readers to visit a druggist, start treatment immediately, and claims relief and cure from coughs colds and lung ailments. The copy emphasizes low risk and affordability.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce explains its system of commercial attaches and agents stationed in London Paris Berlin and other cities to report on opportunities and trade conditions. It describes the daily Commerce Reports journal the foreign trade opportunities summaries and the classified index of American manufacturers and exporters. Branch offices in New York Chicago Boston Atlanta New Orleans San Francisco Seattle and St Louis aid distribution, market research and direct contact with business firms to boost U S export trade.
A author urges the Quincy Chamber of Commerce to establish a cooperative branch of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. He cites three cities with branches and explains terms including full-time leadership, open inspection, monthly reports, and universal access for all residents. The plan would mirror services in St. Louis, with bureau support and field samples to aid local merchants and manufacturers.
Washington July 15 The American packers urge Britain to settle or release 51 cargoes of meat held by the British government. Officials prepared a note after discussions with Chandler Anderson of the state department. Secretary Lansing will review before sending to London. The memo outlines negotiations and seeks guarantees for Britain against claims arising from detention and for neutral buyers who purchased seized goods.
Paris dispatch reports Lisbon foreign affairs minister denying Madrid’s claim that Dr. Alfonso Costa, leader of the Portuguese democrats, died in Lisbon. The minister says Costa’s condition is considerably improved.
London report states George Calderon, author and playwright, is wounded and among the missing on the Gallipolis peninsula. Calderon was twice wounded on the western front before joining the Dardanelles fighting.
An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder as a fast cure for headache neuralgia and pain. It urges readers to visit a drug store for a dime package and promises the head ache will vanish in moments.
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