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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

5

Weather update with scattered temperature readings

The weather report lists temperatures from 7 am to midnight noting 62 at 7 am 159 at noon 56 at midnight.

Weather outlook across Midwest regions Tuesday Wednesday

Illinois expects partly cloudy skies with warmer conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Missouri forecasts generally fair weather with a warming trend Wednesday. Iowa shows generally fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer weather in eastern and central portions.

River Forecast Indicates Slow Fall Downstream

Fall forecast notes river levels from Warsaw to Hannibal will drop slowly unless rainfall increases. Weather observers warn of potential further drops if rain remains light, affecting river navigation and nearby activities. Authorities monitor gauge readings and issue updates as conditions change.

Warsaw Hannibal

Note on New Germany Peace Note and Lansing Diary

A fragmented excerpt discusses the German note and Secretary of State Lansing, noting the political tone and potential misreadings. It references Bryan, a peace propagandist, and reflects on climate and diplomacy, with caution about public interpretation and international law amid looming war tensions.

Man Frantically Waves to Impress Urgency at Scene

A witness reports a man waving frantically to draw attention to an urgent situation. Details about location or cause remain unclear in the fragment. Authorities have not released names or full context.

Quiet figure rocks boat in crowded news space

The piece notes a quiet figure causing disruption as Col. Bryan and Col. Roosevelt fill most newspaper space, leaving little room for regular war news. It mentions Bryan appointing a seventh private secretary just before his resignation and hints at his prolific literary activity since leaving the state department, suggesting he might regret not having seven on duty now.

Col. Bryan Col. Roosevelt Bryan State Department Mexico America Ellington Illinois

Gentlemen from Ellington praised for public service

The Whig editor extols the Gentleman from Ellington as a noble public servant, likening his steadfast stance to prominent editors and praising Eddy as a faithful underling. The piece defends the Ellington editor against attacks over jitney versus streetcar policy while wishing him long life and continued influence.

The Whig Ellington Eddy Havng Tannibal Canton Til Quincy Ellingon Gentleman Fromllington America Public “Service Sentleman Messrs

Pressing His Summer Suit

A brief note describes preparing a summer suit with emphasis on details from collars to fabric, depicting a fashion scene or tailoring moment.

Quincy council delays jitney ban amid streetcar pressure

The Quincy city council, pressed by streetcar interests and local papers, postponed third reading on a jitney prohibition. Aldermen Weisenburger and McNutt led opposition to railroad the measure, calling for a committee of the whole meeting next Friday to hear all sides. The Whig lauds the move as proving aldermen still represent constituents over corporate demands.

Quincy Whig Quincy Maine Morning Whig Sterling Friends of the People Street ‘Car Company Quincy. Herald Quincy Journal Weisenburger McNutt Quincy Herald The Herald Journal

Bryan Resigns as Secretary and U S Policy Amid War Talks

The writer defends Secretary Bryan after his resignation, urging continued support for President Wilsons peacetime policy with Germany. It argues diplomacy over war, notes Americas economic shift due to the European conflict, and praises Wilsons temperate messages while warning against domestic divisions. The letter predicts diplomacy may resolve tensions and highlights large wartime trade impacts and economic projections.

Blood Risings Promote Health Through S S S Treatment

An old promotional piece touts S S S as a blood purifier and cure for boils and pimples. It contrasts S S S with harsh minerals and urges readers to contact The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for guidance, claiming widespread stock and local testimonials.

Swift Specific 'Co Swift Atlanta Georgia Alys

Diogenes and the search for an honest man

A dialogue where one man asks if an honest man exists and Diogenes replies that the article is so scarce people may as well turn to him. The exchange highlights cynic wit about honesty and scarcity.

Diogenes

Friendly Suggestion On Life In June Bright And Gay

A compact note remarks that life in June seems bright and hopeful though wary of a rude virus. It muses on a steady temperature and staying hopeful that conditions remain pleasant and stable.

Confusion Over Temperate Suite Mentions War Talk

A bright girl shrugs off questions about a temperate suite as the father urges keeping home conversations quiet about war or local option. The excerpt hints at wartime worry and domestic policy debate without clear specifics.

Waiter Dismissed Over Twenty-Five Cent Tip Incident

Head waiter says the employee was dismissed for carelessness after overheard remark thanking for a twenty five cent tip. The disputed exchange drew attention to conduct and workplace standards.

Todd

Summers Board Rates Learnings and New Tunes

A farmer notes higher charges for summer board this year. Corn tossel confirms the rise and adds that the family has many new phonograph tunes. His son Josh has learned all the latest dances.

Farmer Josh

Plodding Pete Sets Sails For The Bank Of The Stream

Plodding Pete declares a visit to the bank where the stream reflects a golden coin from the sunshine mint. He imagines a solid bank with jewels tossed to the water, never fearing gain or loss. The bank is envisioned as a mossy cushion with trees as pillars and a store of needs await.

Pete Sunshine Mint

Italians Occupy Porto Rospa, Says Rome Despatch

London dawn report states Italians occupied Porto Rospa three miles south of Monfalcone per a Rome correspondent message to the Weekly Despatch. The dispatch sets the tempo of wartime advances and reflects ongoing coastal movements.

Porto -Rosga London Porto ‘Rospa Monfalcone Toa Rome

Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as universal remedy

An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can treat catarrh, claiming it is a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case that fails to cure, with testimonials available from I J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Ft. Falls I. J. Cheney. &'Co Toledo,Ohio

Midwest Rain Postponed With General West Fair Outlook

The United States Weather Bureau forecasts one day of rain in the middle west today with generally fair conditions from the western lakes and middle Mississippi valley to the Rocky Mountains Tuesday through Wednesday. Temperature changes in this region are not expected to be pronounced.

Middle West United States Weather “Bureau Western Lakes Middle Mississippi

Foley Kidney Pills Restores Kidney Health Per Miller Ad

A vintage advertisement warns that delaying treatment for kidney and bladder issues leads to worse health. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Miller and Arthur Drug Co, claiming they restore kidneys to healthy function and produce good results from the first dose.

Foley Kidney Miller & Arthur ‘Drug Co

TIZ Promised Relief for Sore Tired Feet

A vintage sales card touts TIZ as magical relief for burned, swollen and aching feet. It claims instant action drawing out poisonous exudations, relieving corns, callouses, bunions, and raw spots, enabling smaller shoes and painless walking.

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