Editorial Ww T had to be Hughes
The Chicago Republican convention settled on Hughes as the only viable candidate. Roosevelt was ruled out for party reasons, while Cummins Root Burton Weeks Sherman were deemed impossible. Hughes, a former governor and supreme court justice, is praised for reform acts and independence, with broad appeal from Kansas to Oregon.
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Hughes
Roose- Avelt
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Cone
Cummins
Root
Burton
Weeks
Sherman
Hlughes
Public Utilities Commission
New York
State House
Supreme Bench
Kansas
Oregon
Russian Drive Into Galicia Sparks Fresh Offensive
A wartime column analyzes the large Russian push into Galicia threatening Austrian borders. It notes cities like Przemysl and Lemberg fell earlier to Hindenburg’s forces, questions Nicholas II’s objective, and discusses potential aims such as Verdun relief or an eastern-front display to buoy allied spirits. The piece also mentions Henry Allen of Kansas delaying retirement as he shifts from Progressive to Republican persuasion.
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Galicia
Teuton
Przemysl
Lemberg
Dvinsk
Lutsk
Hindenburg
Nicholas
Verdun
von Hindenburg
Europe
Henry Allen
Kansas
Henry
Don t Think Thinly and Widen Your Thinking
A persuasive essay argues that thin thinking erodes success in business and life. It warns that rule bound conformity hinders innovation and earnings, urging readers to exercise deep thought, evaluate work habits, and seek self improvement to avoid lifelong mediocrity. It calls for immediate change tonight.
Hughes Praised Across Papers in 1930s Endorsements
Multiple newspapers lauded Justice Hughes as a nonpartisan, highly qualified jurist and reform governor who could unite Republican ranks. They highlighted his lack of factional ties, strong personal character, and appeal to the party’s intellectuals. The Roosevelts’ Progressives were seen as yielding to avoid aiding Wilson, with Roosevelt withdrawing from opposition to the Republicans.
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Burlington
Hawkeye
Justice Hughes
Rockford Star
New York
Globe Democrat
Roosevelt
Samson
Pillars of the Temple
Wilson
Hughes as a progressive era reform figure cited for public service
The article lauds Hughes for his public life record and as a reformer. It notes his prosecution in a landmark insurance investigation leading to major changes benefiting the public. It praises his loyalty to democracy, executive ability as New York governor, and presents him as a unifying liberal Republican and progressive standard bearer.
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Jacksonville
Justice
Hughes
Rock Island Union
Justice Hughes
Republican Party
New York
June 13 1580 Clarksville seeks new county status
On June 13 1580 the trustees of the borough of Clarksville at Fort Jefferson petitioned to convert their settlement into a new county or incorporated jurisdiction.
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Borough of
Clarksville
Fort Jefferson
Day In Congress Record Summary
Senate not in session. Howse met at 11 a.m. in Illinois. Fortifications appropriation bill totals 34,297,050 taken up. Charles E Hughes' message accepting Republican nomination ordered printed in Congressional Record at Mann's request. Adjourned at 4:25 p.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
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Il A.m
Charles E. Hughes
Representative Mann
The Tail That Held A Badger Tugging Tale
Digger the Badger outwits Farmer Brown's Boy in a stand off over a dig tail. The tale highlights Digger's digging skill and refusal to yield, ending with the boy releasing the tail as sand flies again. Next story follows: Farmer Brown's Boy Saves Old Mr Toad.
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Buster Bear
Reddy Fox
Mrs. Grouse
Grandfather Frog
Jerry Muskrat
Paddy the Beaver
Stickytoes
Jimmy Skunk
Prickly
Porky the
Porcupine
Billy Possum
Digger the Badger
Farmer Brown
Digger
Mr. Toad
Our School s Vacation and Village Fare Central
A fragment from a 19th century village paper recounts vacation talk in Our School s Vacation. Local plans mention a 100 year village anniversary, a pay-gent event with costumes, and a base ball outing. Fatty Bellowes suffers a comical breakfast dream mishap and a warning about a Great Fare gathering in Byville invites.
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Anny Chanse
Children’s Day Observed Across Quincy Churches
Quincy churches marked Children’s Day with programs by Sunday school pupils and readings and songs by older classes. The Presbyterian and Luther Memorial groups hosted flowers, readings, and recitations as pastors spoke, with offerings benefiting Nachusa Lu.
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Quincy
Presbyterian Sunday School
R. H. Hartley
Luther Memorial
Nachusa Lu
Vermont Street Methodist children’s day program
The Vermont Street Methodist church Sunday school pupils presented a morning program with recitations songs and a pastor’s talk. The offering will be loaned to Methodist school students without interest and repaid after education. South Side Mission Sunday school under Miss Esther Ritter offered a musical program readings and a field drill in the afternoon.
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Theran Orphanage
Vermont Methodist
Vermont Street Methodist
South Side Mission Sunday School
Esther Ritter
How to Get Rid of a Cold Summer Colds Claim Relief
A Nebraska man from Holdredge, Reachow C. Be Summers, reports rapid relief from a severe cough and cold after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He says the first dose stopped his coughing and a second dose before bed led to a night without coughing, with the next two days curing his cough entirely. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar for his speedy recovery.
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Holdredge
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Adv
Sloan's Liniment Advertises For Travel Use
A vacation style ad urges readers to carry Sloan's Liniment for muscle strain stiffness toothache stiff neck backache bites and stings. The cheerful copy promises quick relief and urges packing a bottle for trips and vacations.
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SLOAN
Sloan's
Liniment
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