Park boards bear burden of city finances in lean year
The Op Ed argues the park board and boulevard association act as charitable volunteers, facing debt and postponed land purchases while the city council receives credit for modest increases. It praises forethought by the association, warns against vilifying volunteers, and notes ongoing financial strain and reliance on private subscriptions to meet debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Boards
Improvement Societies
Orphan Annies
Council
The
Quincey Parks
Park and Boulevard Association
F. C. Backus
National Jeweler’s Board of Trade
Mr. Backus
Last May Be First In Republican Nomination
A Springfield Mass Republican analyst notes Gov. Lowden has solid if unstoked support, while Chicago convention history suggests a deadlocked, bargaining driven event with no clear early favorite. The piece cites past ballots and warns party infighting could shape the nomination as delegates shift and strategize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Massachusetts
Lowden
Chicago
Harrison
Hughes
James G. Blaine
Hays
Garfield
Blaine
Beng
Republican Party
The Power of People Over Leaders and Dictates
A dense tract argues that progress comes from the people rather than leaders. It asserts democracy rests on trust in the common person, rejects monarchs and elites, and praises self-government, noting historic reforms arose from popular action, not rulers. It likens democracy to Jesus’s trust in humanity and warns against “wise statesmen” shielding the mob. The core claim: empower the people, let them act, and equity follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Trotzky
Jesus
England
House of Lords
Commons
Incumbus
Senate
Dentist or Doctor in Digestive Health Debate
The article argues that dental decay and other mouth problems often tie to digestive issues, noting cases where stomach deficiencies improve oral health. It advises consulting both dentist and physician, as dental disease may be a symptom or cause of dyspepsia, with emphasis on early stomach evaluation for lasting tooth health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Null
Seattle
Tam
W. M. Fine
Ambiguous Phrase Sees Voter Dynamics Mentioned
A cautious reflection notes that restraint in enmity and broad geographic reach could become a political asset as ballots approach. The statement emphasizes balance, strategic patience, and potential advantages in forthcoming voting.
Digger the Badger Helps Jealous Johnny Chuck
A jealous Johnny Chuck sulks while Digger the Badger, busy in a new home, brings him tender cabbage leaves from Farmer Brown. Johnny mutters but nearly smiles as the scent draws him out, ending his sulk and brightening his day. Grandfather Frog Loses a Race follows in the next story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digger the Badger
Johnny Chuck
Ile
Was
Digger
Farmer Brown
Johnny
Chuck
Badger
Green Meadows
Palmer Brown
Johns Chuck
Upbbage
Hong
Cab- 24
Johnny Chuk
Grandfather Frog
Paper Shortage Forces High Printing Costs in Congress
In Washington on May 26 the Public Printer faces a news print shortage as Congress demands more campaign speeches. Members consider printing at cost in the Government Printing Office since outside printing is expensive or unavailable. Hearings and lengthy Congressional Record speeches drive demand, stressing campaign costs amid shortages. The Civil Service retirement bill, signed by President Wilson and effective in 90 days, also headlines the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Ife
Government Printing Office
Wilson
Newly Rich Spark High Cost of Living in Fashion Boom
New York observers blame sudden wealth for rising prices as the newly rich flood department stores with costly luxuries. Umbrellas, handbags, furniture, automobiles, and gems command ever higher prices, reshaping tastes and provoking cries of economic excess and warning.
Ground game and betting terms in English law and games
A quiz item compiles definitions: ground game in English law refers to protection for crops. Jews in the United States total 3,600,572 with 1.5 million in greater New York. batting averages are base hits divided by at bats with rounding rules. poker terms define cats and dogs as extra hands and various high hands, with examples of little/big cat and dog flush interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
New York
Hoyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Ouiney Whig
Frank Crane
Tren
H. Addington Bruce
Associated Newspapers
Bild
Fifth Avenue
Louis XIV
Louis XVI
Texas
Wiese
Fred Haskin
Daily Quiz
Pennsylvania
K.R
Fatima
Goodyear
East Side Square
Quincy
Doora
Sterns
Strohl
Hampshire St
Quincy, Ill
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!