Quincy civic survey call by Prof. Hieronymus aims for self help
Editorial urges communities to unite under one large central organization for citywide improvement. Prof. Hieronymus says civic leagues and clubs work in parallel. a single body, likely the commercial club, should lead community betterment. The piece frames Quincy’s needs, standards, and the THinots centennial observance as a test. It questions the city’s fit as a place to live and anticipates a stern note to Britain.
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Hieronymus
Illinois
University Department
Chambers of Commerce
Quincy
New Faces for Old by Erwent Wood in War Suffering Repair
British painter sculptor Erwent Wood rewards wounded soldiers with artificial facial restorations. Using copper silvered masks plaster casts and tin foil eyelids the work helps veterans regain natural appearance and employment. The government backs the humanitarian project amid wartime recovery.
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Erwent Wood
Wood
Ife
Weed
When We Wake Too Soon
The article discusses causes of habitual early morning wakefulness including hunger anxiety lack of ventilation and improper bed clothing. It suggests remedies such as a small pre sleep snack a calm will and regular schedules and advises medical consultation if home methods fail.
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Ab. Setvindonis
Ticctes
James J. Walch
Fire damages roof at 425 Brondwes Street
A Thursday morning fire at 425 Brondwes Street damaged the roof of the home of Mrs Florence Reed. Fire crews from Nox 42 Hd 3 stations responded using cemetery apparatus, estimating damage of about 500 dollars.
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Burns
Cem
Nox
OW el
Hrondwes Street
Mo Florence Reed
of &F
Press comments mix on war, defense and diplomacy
A compilation of editorials notes public concern over speed regulation for travel, diplomacy in Mexico, sympathy for Germany, preparedness for national defense, neutral shipping rules, Ford's peace efforts, and the Democratic convention with Bryan as a potential spectator or reporter.
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Bloomington
Davenport
Lansing
Dubuque
Bryan
Break Deadlock Elect a Bishop in Methodists Vote
Sizeable deadlock on appointing bishops ends on the eighth ballot as Dr Tierbert Welch of Ohio Wesleyan University wins a two thirds majority. Thomas Nicholason trails by thirteen votes. others listed include Adna Leonard Hughes Oldham Mitchell Tipple and Hamilton with Welch 474 votes. Welch, 54, has chaired Ohio Wesleyan since 1995 succeeding James Bassford. Balloting resumes for six remaining episcopal selections.
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Satatoga Springs
N.Y
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tierbert Welch
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
Thomas Nicholason
New York City
Adna W. Leonard
Seattle
Matt S. Hughes
Pasadena
Cali
William Oldham
New York
Charles R. Mitchell
Ezra S. Tipple
Madison
N. J
Franklin Hamton
Washington
D.C
Ernest G Richardenn
Brooklyn
Merton S Rice
Detroit
Dr Welch
James Bassford
Balling
Reddy Fox Schemes Against Peter Rabbit
Reddy Fox tracks Peter Rabbit as Danny Meadow Mouse watches from the Green Meadows. Sammy Jay’s alarm signals the Old Orchard as Reddy hides by a stone wall, planning a surprise jump to catch Peter Rabbit and boast over his cleverness.
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Danny
Reddy
Nanny Meadow Mouse
Green Meadow
Green Forest
Merry Little Breezes
Sammy Jay
Sammy
Teddy
Green Tiorest
Reddy Fox
Saamimay
Tie
Peter Rabbit
Green Meadows
Danny Meadow Mouse
Peter
Tam
Good Roads Day as Practical Road Work
TOM POLEITSCH from Melrose urges that Good Roads day proclaimed by Governor of Tinois on May 19 be more than talk. He cites examples from other states where citizens, officials, and students worked with shovels and vehicles, delivering real road improvements. He asks the Hlinds to lead a day of actual labor rather than mere promises.
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the Whig
Tinois
Tom Poleitsch Melrose
In Our School by Paul West in Local Notes
School diary style write up describes Miss Palmer’s mood, a classroom incident with a window ball, and students reacting with mixed humor. It mentions characters Clawed Smiley Blinkey Short Leg and reports on Graduation Day poems and show preparations. The piece ends noting the Peoria Transcript insolvency filing.
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Vacashon
Plese
Evver
Miss Palmer
Annybody
Brigham
Steve Hardy
Bo Haynes
Phil Wigglesworth
Fatty Bellowes
George McLoughliin
Steve
Clawed
Binkey Hammond
Blinkey
Short Leg
Andy Anderson
Shorter
Dr Grayson to Marry in New York on May 24
Washington May 19 Dr Cary Grayson who serves as President Wilsons physician will marry Miss Alice Gertrude Gordon of this city in New York on May 24.
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Dr. Grayson
Washington
Cary Grayson
Wilson
Alice Gertrude Gordon
New York
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H. T. Webster
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General Scott
Mexico
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Chicago Post
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Middle West
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Methodist Conference
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Denny
Majestic
Maine St
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Frank Moser
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Sam
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Palmer
Phil
Wes
Peoria Transcript
Peoria
Fred Stowe
Prairie du Rocher
Motorist
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