Quincy Mayor Receives Eagles Invitation to Fraternity
The city welcomes the Fraternal Order of Eagles as a symbol of patriotism and unity. The address lauds brotherhood over war, notes wartime sacrifices, and urges shared ideals. John Ryan is reported as pressing for large spruce lumber. 9,000 limited service personnel are requested to secure supplies.
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Quincy
Order of Eagles
America
Mr. Eagle
Miss Quincy
John Ryan
Thecade
Foch Masterminds Strategy Amid World War I Shifts
In dispatches from France the phrase where the allies are ready marks Fochs mastery as German advances divert toward a strategic ground chosen by the Allies. Critics note the Marne turn shows German aims misdirected while Foch wards off danger west of Noyon and prepares to receive the enemy. Meanwhile Russia limits diplomatic recognition to plenipotentiaries as Soviet policy evolves.
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France
Foch
Marne
Amiens Calient
Wesley
Noyon
Noyon-Montdidier
Gough
St. Quentin
Amiens
Joffre
Put Up Or Shut Up by Dr Frank Crane
A 1917 critique urging factual debate on U S administration, opposing rumor and partisanship. It defends democratic criticism, condemns petty denigration of elected officials, and cites Honorable Jim Mann of Minds praising patience and unity in wartime leadership.
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Frank Crane
Congress
Wilson
Baker
Daniels
Washington City
Washington
Jim Mann
The Gratefulness Of Buster Bear
In a tale of mutual aid Buster Bear wakes to a hurt paw and finds Whitefoot the Wood Mouse has pulled out a quill. Whitefoot admits the deed, Buster forgives him, and the pair become unlikely friends in a gentle fable of gratitude.
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Whitefoot
Wood Mouse
Buster
Buster Bear
Porky
Tiny
Dr. Whitefoot
Big Buster Bear
Little Whitefoot the
Shakespeare Adopted by Kaiser as German National Edition
The piece argues that Shakespeare will be claimed as German under an imperial decree, with Potsdam as the true home and England's protests dismissed. It cites Karl Rosner and Wilhelm in mocking tone, noting a Hauptmann Preface and imagined German readings of Shakespearean lines to justify the claim.
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New York World
Shakespeare
Iron Cross
Karl Rosner
Stratford
Potsdam
Kaiser
Ignatius Donnelly
Wilhelm
England
Hauptmann
William
Sunday Closing Debate in Quincy Alderman Opposes Ordinance
Alderman P C Ellis argued against a Sunday closing ordinance before the Quincy city council. He warned the measure would discriminate against grocers and meat sellers while exempting candy shops, oysters, ice services, and other groups. He urged representatives to protect all citizens and questioned the legal viability and social fairness of the proposed rules.
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P. C. Ellis
Quincy
Illinois
Private Danny in France Chapter 62
Narrative from a soldier in France detailing new equipment including spiral leggings rubber boots and tin helmets. He notes rainfall, green May and June, Overseas caps replacing campaign hats, and the emphasis on helmets for protection while joking about bone in the head.
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France
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