Weather figures from yesterday show midweek warmth
The day opened at 71 degrees at 7 am and rose to 83 by noon. A high around 83 accompanied the late afternoon period before dropping to 70 at midnight.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
5
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday with probable showers. Warmer in the extreme south and cooler in the extreme northeast. Missouri and Iowa expect unsettled weather Friday and Saturday with showers and little change in temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Stage Bulletin Notes River Forecast Outlook
The river from below Warsaw to Hannibal will fall slowly until heavy rains. The 7 PM stage reports show rises and falls at various points, with rainfall forecast potentially altering levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Warsaw
Hannibal
On to Berlin Fades as War News Shifts
The piece notes Lemberg's fall and the fading cry of war's advance, cites Dunne's opposition to 300 new bills, and references broader global fronts. It mentions German plans, Russian maneuvers, and shifting geographic expectations while lampooning political names and press tactics.
The School Census Called to Count Students
The Whig urges readers to note the importance of the school census. Enumeration for 2 was commenced this week as state funds are distributed to counties and districts based on school age population.
Quincy School Census Encourages Full Participation
Enumerators report households hesitant to sign census blanks fearing trouble. Officials assure no trouble and emphasize that full enumeration increases Quincy’s share of the state school fund. Local residents with children are urged to cooperate and provide complete information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Corps of Enumerators
Illinois Seeks State Board of Moving Picture Censors
Illinois awaits Governor Dunne decision on a bill to create a state board of moving picture censors with a $2500 salary and a one dollar per thousand feet film fee. Over five hundred applicants from ministers to teachers and theater people seek the posts, but the veto is expected. Critics argue taste in amusements differs by community and warn against bureaucracy in entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunne
Board of Moving Picture Censors
Ilinois
Springfield Dispatch
Illinois
Nero
Rome
Unclear sale notes and humorous quotes mix in catalog text
Fragmentary OCR shows clothing items priced at $1.15 and $1.50 alongside humorous asides. Quotes from Uncle Eben and Senator Sorghum precede brief jokey remarks about weather and trusts, reflecting a garbled, magazine-like page item with scattered dialogue.
NEVER APPROVED TENETS SUMS PROGRESSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
An Eastern political writer summarizes the Progressive party as having ousted a party they long supported and still endorse in part. He notes many members refuse to repeat that feat and prefer supporting the party they helped bring in, awaiting primaries to back its candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Democracy In Power
Dts
The Season’s Uncertainty and Shifting World
A poetic reflection on uncertain times as days shift between sun and snow. The speaker notes distress in current events and changes that defy a stable path. Refrains of doubt emphasize how the future feels unknown and difficult to predict.
Smallpox Quarantine Tightens in Springfield
Springfield faces a smallpox outbreak with four quarantined households and multiple cases. Wabash Railway workers resisting vaccination prompted health authorities to launch a rigorous citywide campaign. Thomas Shultz of Concordia College falls ill, initially misdiagnosed as chickenpox, with several cases under surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield News-Record
Decatur
Springfield
North Fourth’ Street
Jackson Street
B. B. Griffiths
City Board
of Health
Thomas Shultz
Concordia College
Pleasant Plains
Raising Judge's Salary in Cook County Sparks Debate
The passage of a legislative bill granting raises to Cook County circuit judges provokes a political clash. Governor Dunne may challenge the increase for judges statewide, while the canvass board contends a misstep in returns. Commissions were issued amid questions of eligibility and timing, highlighting Cook County’s influence in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Dunne
Cook County
Chicago
Springfield
Urine
Americanization Day planned for July Fourth observance
A national drive to promote one language and shared American ideals as part of July Fourth celebrations. The plan includes hosting receptions for newly naturalized citizens and their families to show that America and its institutions belong to old and new citizens alike. The Whig endorses the movement.
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America
Birds Inspire Gentleman Like Gentle Speech
The exchange reveals Mr. Growcher’s fondness for birds' music and their elegance. He notes birds never use inelegant language and imply people should avoid forcing clumsy dancing to their tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Growcher
The Incomplete Gardener
A fragmented verse discusses gardening steps and timing with a quirky exchange about an Indian and a western man. The dialogue hints at delays in planting and the busy citizen’s perception of cultural laughter, ending abruptly with an unclear timestamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant Isi
Explosion wrecks Park Safe in Davenport business row
A dynamite blast at a Davenport stove shop on Second Street damaged the Park safe early today. Proprietor William Titus escaped serious injury as the explosion shattered the stove area. Police found the safe broken into during the night and no clue to the dynamiters has been discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
William Titus
King Makes Request to Keep Premier and Cabinet
Madrid June 24 via Paris. King Alfonso asks Premier Dato to stay in power and to keep the entire cabinet in office after their resignation on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Paris
Alfonso
Dato
Woman Credits Pinkham Medicine For Recovery In Missouri
A Unionville Missouri woman details severe female troubles and nerve weakness. After partial relief with Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound she improves fully and recommends it to other women. The letter quotes her gratitude and notes thousands of similar testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Lydia L. Pinkham
Martha Seavey
Missouri
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lyata
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyon
Clayton Plans Y M C A Facility for Town
Preliminary plans for a Clayton Y M C A were discussed at a town hall meeting. Citizens, led by Will Schmiedeskamp, expect a future session to firm up details with Civic League support. The village owns the former light plant site, not in use, with estimated conversion costs around one thousand dollars. Dr. Brown is a leading advocate at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Village Corporation
Brown
Railroad plan to buy Trinity and Brazos road in Texas
Dallas June 24 Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad plans to acquire the Trinity and Brazos valley road in Texas within a short time according to reliable information here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Trinity and Brazos Valley Road
U S Replies on Frye Sinking Seeks Reparations
Washington dispatches say the United States sent a note to Berlin reiterating that the sinking of the ship William P. Frye by the German raider Eitel Friedrich violated international law and the 1828 Prussian American treaty. Germany agrees to reparations but cites prize court procedures to justify the destruction and refers the case to a prize court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
William P. Frye
Pinz Eitel Friedrich
Berlin
Germany
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertise 36 pills for 25c
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills in glass bottles with 36 sugar coated pills for 25 cents. It claims one pill with water aids sleep, relieves constipation by morning and promotes easy, pleasant administration. Pills sold at all druggists.
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King’s
New Life
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