The Skull of Okwawa and the Caliph's Koran Mystery
A peace conference puzzle trifles with two relics the skull of the Sultan of Okwawa and the Caliph Othman’s Koran. Historians offer guesses linking the skull to a 1965 Chieftain in German East Africa or a Medina Koran, but no conclusive evidence exists. The odd dispute sits beside Danzig and Fiume as readers await delegates’ explanations.
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HILE
Paris
Germany
Great Britain
Okwawa
Othman
Hedjaz
Danzig
Fiume
Saar
Sultan Okwawa
Caliph
St. Marks
Encyclopaedia
Crs
Columbia University
Oxwana
Kewawa
German East Africa
Medina
Old Fifth Keeps Faith in World War I Farewell Message
A Quincy community tribute lauds the Old Fifth for their two year service in World War I, noting sacrifice, modest pay, and devotion. The piece recalls September 15, 1917, when Quincy’s troopers marched to Burlington for deployment, and celebrates their return as the nation’s overseas covenant fulfilled.
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Old Fifth
Burlington
Texas
Europe
Prairie Division
New York
Quincy
Commander Coil's Blimp Flight Described From Montauk Point
Lt. Cmdr. E. W. Coil recounts the lost C-5 blimp voyage from Montauk Point to St Johns Newfoundland. The airship battled shifting winds, sighted Cape St Marys and Placentia Bay, crossed toward Cape Pine, then landed near Brigus Junction before approaching St Johns. The crew faced no major incidents, but rations ran low during the long journey.
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ST. Johns
N. F
E. W. Coil
Montauk Point
L. I
Long Island Sound
Chatham
Massachusetts Bay
Cape Sable
Nova Scotian
Cape St Marys
Nova Scotia
Little Hope Island
Cape Breton
St. Pierre and
Miquelon Islands
St. Pierre
Placentia Bay
Newfoundland
Cape Pine
Brigus Junction
Conception Bay
Mount Pearl
Chicago
St. Johns Narrows
A Tribute to Harlow N Higginbotham in a Quiet Eulogy
A narrator recalls Harlow N Higginbotham as a casual acquaintance who did a Kind Deed and stood out amid a crowd. The tribute honors his humanity and the impact of his work, noting his strong presence and quiet kindness that affirmed the goodness of people. He toiled, died, and the world moved on with few noting the loss.
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Harlow N. Higginbotham
Skon
Munich
George Armstrong
Jo Holmes
Angel
City Beautiful league urges public support in Quincy
Nine years ago Quincy faced dilapidated awnings, broken sidewalks, unsafe wiring, and poor sanitation. The Civic Improvement League reports great progress and seeks continued citizen cooperation. dues are $1 annually, payable to W. J. Singleton or O. G. Mull as secretary.
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Quincy
League
W. J. Singleton
O. G. Mull
Civic Improvement League
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Offer Broad Blood Health
Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla clears blood for skin diseases like scrofula and eczema and aids spring catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and general debility. Promotes appetite energy recovery after flu fevers and the war’s aftereffects. Hood's Pills praised as a stomach toner and digestive cathartic. Made by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Protestant Leaders See Pope Benedict in Rome Visit
American Protestant Episcopal bishops led by Charles P. Anderson Boyd Vincent and Reginald Weller met Pope Benedict in Rome with interpreter Monsignor Cerreti. Cardinal Gasparri said the Holy See seeks unity by all returning to the Catholic church. Unpaid bills are mentioned as a poet’s inspiration.
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Rome
Charles P. Anderson
Chicago
Boyd Vincent
Ohio
Reginald Heber Weller
Fond du Lac
Wis
Talbot Rogers
Racine College
Edward L. Parsons
Berkeley
Cal
United States
Benedict
Monsignor
Cerreti
Vatican
Cardinal Gasparri
Holy See
Internal Pile Remedy Promises Quick, Lasting Relief
Warning against despondency over hemorrhoids leads readers to buy Miro Pile Remedy. The advertisement claims internal use passes through the stomach to soothe ulcers and piles, with relief in days and money-back guarantee. It notes an accompanying Pile Ointment for itching piles and provides pricing and mailing details from Guaranteed Remedies Co., Wlyria, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Guaranteed Remedies Co
Wlyria
What is the composition of soft drinks
Investigations by the United States bureau of chemistry show most bottled soft drinks contain water flavoring sweetening and carbon dioxide. Some also include color such as caramel acid from citric or tartaric sources and a spice or condiment like red pepper cinnamon allspice cloves or nutmeg.
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United States Bureau of Chemistry
Black Pussy Interferes In Old Orchard Feud
A lively scene in the Old Orchard as Black Pussy the cat stalks near the birds. The birds shriek and threaten her, led by Bully and Jenny Wren, until she retreats in triumph, leaving the flock to settle back into their routines while Peter Rabbit chuckles at the turn of events.
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Black Pussy
Farmer Brown
Bully
Jenny
Mr. Wren
Mrs. Bully
Jenny Wren
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Brier
Mass Demonstrations in Berlin Rally Against Peace Terms
Berlin crowds estimated at 200000 gathered at the Reichstag on Thursday and adopted strong resolutions against the peace terms. Police cordoned the Hotel Adlon area where allied mission headquarters are located, guarding the vicinity.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Hotel
Adlon
Allied Missions
May 18 in History: Monarch, Premier, and Explorers
May 18 marks diverse events from 1822 when Iturbide was proclaimed Emperor Augustin I of Mexico to 1917 when Wilson signed the conscription act for World War I. Other notes include Cassimir Perrier’s cholera death in 1832, a 1824 nail making machine patent, the 1899 Pace Day at The Hague, and Sir John Franklin’s 1845 Arctic expedition culminating in his death.
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Prince Iturbide
Mexico
Augustin I
Cassimir Perrier
France
Perrier
Washington
Hague
Holland
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Russia
Wilson
Sir John Franklin
England
America
Sir John
Lady Franklin
Nervous Indication Reassured By Lydia E Pinkham Product
Philadelphia mother describes long standing fatigue back ache and nervousness improved after a week to three months on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports restored appetite and ability to eat normally and no distress. Advert claims many mothers overwork leading to weakness and that the tonic helps restore health.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. J. Worthline
North Taylor St
Lydia Kk. Pinkham
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Quincy, IL
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Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Illinois
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Iowa
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U. S. Navy
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Bermuda
ST Johns
Azores
Plymouth
Pain
Lisbon
Commander Coil
Fred Haskin
Daily Quiz
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R. V
Jth Infantry Regiment
Camp Dix
N. J
FLFP
China
Hangchew
Peking
Yellow River
House of Representatives
C. A
Territories
Insular
War Department
Washington, D. C
Quincy Whig Infirmation Bureau
Frederick Haskin
Washington, DC
Chickering & Sons
Ampiio
Arands
Giles Brothers
West Side Square
M. EV
OWL
OWL Fountain
Owl Photo Service
Superior
Ing, Printing and
OWL Drug Store
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