Weather Snapshot of Yesterday Temperatures
The local temperatures yesterday ranged from 71 at 7 AM to 80 at noon and 79 at 5 PM, with a low of 67 at midnight. This brief report notes the day’s fluctuating readings across several key times.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
5
Weather outlook across Midwest states forecast
Illinois forecasts show partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with local showers and warmer near Lake Michigan. Missouri expects unsettled weather Thursday and Friday with showers and a slight rise in temperature in the northwest. Iowa predicts partly cloudy conditions Thursday and Friday with probable showers and warmer in the northeast portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lllinois
Lake
Michigan
Missouri
Yowa
River Forecast In Warsaw Faces Slow Fall
River forecast indicates slow drop at Warsaw as heavier rains threaten to alter levels. Officials expect gradual decline but warn rainfall could push levels up again if storms develop nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Will somebody step aside and make a place for Zale Szczky
Citizens hear a patriotic program on Saturday July 8 with references to Russia and American symbols. The piece notes a typographical error in an Ohio city council grant and mentions McBryan resisting political figures to avoid being knocked into a cocked hat. It also covers wireless weather reports, government amateur layouts, a lost sporting editor Leo Sullivan, and a censor eye on Lemberg with possible news of Decoration Day. State-wide prohibition in Georgia is noted amid a Frank demonstration with officers closing many beer saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Georgia
Atlanta
Hobson
Advocating a Change Amid Rushed Herd Reform
A fragmented excerpt appears to discuss advocating for change within a herd management debate. The readable phrase hints at stronger calls for reform and potential conflict over policy, with no clear names, dates, or places available in the fragment.
Debate on County Government Reform Moves Forward
The piece argues for replacing the county board with a three to seven member commission to run county affairs. It notes criticism of the current board as cumbersome and unexamined in detail. Advocates claim better efficiency with a substituted commission, while warning bad commissioners can arise under any system. The question hinges on voter willingness to abandon the old structure for a new form.
Sherman boom to launch in Macomb for president
The Lawrence Y Sherman campaign launches in Macomb next Monday evening to drum up McDonough county support. Prominent Republicans will attend as oratory flows mark a bid to build a lasting county organization to push the senator into the presidential race. An endorsement from McDonough could give Sherman a decisive advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Macomb
McDonough County
Senator Sherman
Resignation of Bryan Praised as Relief to Nation
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times remarks that William Jennings Bryan quits as secretary of state, calling it a relief for the United States and President Wilson. It argues Bryan lacked dignity and capacity, and suggests Wilson invite a Republican of standing into his cabinet to strengthen national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Jennings Bryan
United States
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Smith
Pittsburgh
Gazette Times
Democratic Deficiency Tax Moves Weaken Treasury
A Washington conference among Democratic treasury officials proposed retrenchments to wipe out the red ink that has piled up since the party came to power. The fiscal year deficit is about twenty six million dollars. Five measures have been suggested to straighten finances. One idea is to shake up the income tax system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Department i
Uncle Sam
Dems promise reform cuts pork and audits spending
The text describes replacing unproductive forces with trained accountants to audit returns and reorganize a reclassification board for duties. It mentions delaying payments on government contracts until funds are available and holding up payments on public works sites. It also notes delaying omnibus claims awards until audits are complete. It questions benefits amid higher retail prices in 1914 versus 1913 and a hard winter ahead.
Illinois Fire Insurance Reform Battle in Forty Ninth Legislature
The Forty Ninth General Assembly adjourned as Rufus M. Potts led a forceful bid for rate regulation and breaking the insurance Combine. Despite strong advocacy by the Illinois Press Association and wide editorial backing, Potts’ reform failed to gain legislative support, preserving the Combine’s profits by about 55 million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty- Ninth General Assembly
Rufus M. Potts
Ilinois
Illinois Press Association
Elinois
Illinois
Potts
Springfield
Farmer Corntossel and the boy in the class
A fragment shows dialogue about a boy named Tosh not reaching the head of his class but jokingly sliding to second base. The text shifts to a dramatic verse line about perils and life’s sadness and ends with a question about the next train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corntossel
Tosh
Where are you going Ally in Where are you going
A fragment from a dialogue features characters Ed Tvean and Uncle Eben at a window testing trust and personal matters. The tone hints at a cautious mood about peace and perfection as a small scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tvean
Observation on world affairs in a somber note
A melancholy observer remarks that the world appeared to improve briefly, but European news suggests a severe relapse. The dialogue reflects uncertainty about global progress and rising concerns.
Bulb trade in Holland hit by war strains supply and demand
Harlem Netherlands June 23 The bulb business famed worldwide for tulips hyacinths and narcissi suffers from war disruption. Exports to United States England and Nordic and other nations continued though many orders were cut or cancelled. Domestic garden demand dropped as men went to war leaving a large surplus and costly warehouse stock of hyacinths that had to be discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Netherlands
Holland
Bulb Growers Association
Associated Press
Krelage
United States
England
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Germany
Austria
France
Russia
Europe
Humorist Salon Opens With High Satire and Pathos
Paris a June 23 The Humorist Salon just opened following the Mobilized Artists exhibit reflects the up lifting spirit of the time. There is not a picture in the collection to provoke a guffaw yet plenty of fine satire and enough pathos to draw tears. Technically the work is of a higher order and much of it is taken from life showing higher inspiration. This War Salon surpasses the Exhibition of Soldier Artists in impact.
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Paris
Salon
European conflict depicted in a wartime cartoon exhibition
A pictorial summary shows mobilization and the sinking of the Lusitania with scenes from Bois de Pretre to Pont-a-Mousson. It features trenches and fortifications, various soldiers and personalities, and aims at pathos over humor. Notable artists Poulbot Faivre Guillaume, Hansi, and Zislin capture aircraft visits, pessimism, and embrisques seeking safe distance. The Marne battle is sketched with a Prussian infantryman amused by an Algerian rifleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
Bois de Pretre
Pont-a-Mousson
Poulbot
Faivre
Guillaume
the Marne
Easter Way
Hansi
Zislin
Sloan's Liniment promises relief from neuralgia pains
An old advertisement claims a few drops of Sloan's Liniment can stop neuralgia pains in the face head arm shoulders chest and back. It promises relief after a short application, suggesting life will look brighter with a 3 ounce bottle for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Jet
Plymouth Editor Calls for Fair Play in Scarlet Fever Talks
The Plymouth Tri-County Scribe urges fair play from residents amid scarlet fever concerns. He stresses community members should mind their own work, avoid meddling, and rely on the local board of health, warning against becoming a laughing stock by overstepping authority.
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Plymouth
Tri-County
Board of Health
Heartl
Women's Part in War Workers Bureau Registration
London June 23 The government war workers bureau reports 80 000 women registered for war work while only 2 000 have been employed so far. Steps will be taken to alert major applicants about the large reserves of available labor.
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London
Government War Workers’ Bureau
H. Now
Abe
Curing Catarrh Is A Simple Method
A health ad explains catarrh as a blood trouble needing treatment through the bloodstream. It claims 8 8 9 ingredients affect mucous membranes and urges readers to request a special book from The Swift Specific Co. 110 Swift Blog Atlanta Ga. It warns against substitutes and promotes the remedy as essential for overall health.
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Swift
Atlanta
England to Begin Inquiry on Neutral Mail Censorship
London reports the British government plans an inquiry into censored neutral mails. A Swedish minister informed the U S state department on June 17 that U S mail pouches to Sweden were broken open and contents tampered with. Sweden requested action by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State. Départment
United States
Sweden
England
Secretary Lansing Named New Secretary of State
Washington June 23 formal announcement from the White House that Robert Lansing has been offered and accepted the post of secretary of state. The president, before departing for a short rest in New Hampshire, disclosed the appointment and its acceptance.
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Washington
Robert Lansing
White House
New Hampshire
Department
State
Lansing
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