Temperature Range Report for Local Area
Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from 48 at 7 a.m. to 57 at noon, 62 at 5 p.m., and 49 at midnight.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
5
Weather outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Weather report from Washington on May 27 notes rain in Illinois with cooler Friday and unsettled Saturday showers in the south. Missouri also reports rain Friday with cooler south and unsettled Saturday showers. Iowa expects rain Friday, then warmer and likely fair Saturday.
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Washington
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River forecast prompts rapid fall from Warsaw to Hannibal
A weather bulletin notes the river from Warsaw to Hannibal will rise rapidly for several days then fall, signaling potential high flows and travel impact along the stretch. The forecast emphasizes accelerated changes and monitoring needs for downstream navigation and local flood risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Hannibal
Thoughts on Italy and world affairs in a distant era
The article surveys foreign policy and domestic mood, noting Kaiser Italy views, a spring chill, Syracuse’s status, South American trade links, Mexico, a cabinet crisis, fashion on commencement day, and the Progressive party’s restraint. It hints at a coming presidential campaign and ongoing American concerns.
Editor doubts policewoman in Quincy
Fred P. Taylor, editor of The Journal of Industry, offers a scornful comment this week asserting that if the Journal had its way there would be no such things as a policewoman in Quincy. The remark reflects a gendered stance attributed to the publication.
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England
Fred P. Taylor
Journal of Industry
Quincy
Debating a Policewoman Post for Quincy
A letter argues against appointing a policewoman to search female prisoners It suggests experienced male officials should handle such duties The writer favors proper supervision and training for girls and boys to become useful citizens and warns of poor precedents in placing an inexperienced woman in authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Koch
Quincy
Need for a large merchant fleet to boost American shipping
A Pan American conference discussion stresses building a sizable modern merchant fleet to reduce reliance on foreign carriers. President Wilson urges government backing as private capital proves inadequate, repelling ideas of subsidies. Congress previously defeated a ship purchase bill amid state socialist accusations, leaving the issue unsettled ahead of next session.
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Central
South America
Wison
Great
Britain
Germany
Japan
Congress
Whitman Heads West in Continental Campaign
Gov. Whitman leaves Albany with a large party for San Francisco to attend the Panama Pacific Exposition and be away until June 18. The trip blends pleasure with official recognition of New York’s participation and keeps him as a possible Republican presidential candidate as the party weighs its state’s strength at the convention.
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Whitman
Albany
San Francisco
New York
Panama: Pacific
Gov. Whitman
Whit ‘Man
Pacific Coast
Fairbanks
Weeks
Delegates Muster Across the Continent for Conventions
The article notes Mr. Mann and Mr. Borah may consult at their convenience on a pending matter. It highlights the many presidential delegates to be considered in the vast expanse, urging those not yet hunting to begin the search. A delegate in time may you know be decisive.
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Quincy Whig
Quincy
Til
Mann
Borah
Yankee ingenuity urged for defense and preparation
Maj Gen Barnett notes relying on Yankee ingenuity has suited past emergencies but warns it is unsafe to depend on clever devices alone. The author cites Civil War innovations like the monitor and Ericsson as Yankee ingenuity, then argues the best use is timely defense measures. He contrasts with other lands and ends with a note on Dunkard denominations and local church context.
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Barnett
Marine Corps
East
United States
Ericsson
Ajeut
Cushing
Europe
Brethren Church Owner Ship Debate Misidentified
A Quincy Whig letter from Liberty Illinois notes a Dunkard conference decision misattributed to local Dunkards. The author, a Brethren pastor, corrects the record, citing confusion over county ties and known Dunkard groups.
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Liberty
Quincy Whig
Quincy
Church of the Brethren
Dunkards
Ill
Tharticle
Dankards
Teast
What 10 Did for This Woman in Danville Virginia
A Danville woman reports dramatic relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She spent ten dollars, felt much better, sleeps well, and says the remedies restored health. She urges others to try the products and share the testimonial.
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Danville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mattie Haley
Colyuhone Street
Lydia
Pinkham
Some Other Fellows' Wit in Conversation
A fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker wishing Briggins would stop sharing troubles and others arguing that men who stay cool miss chances to vent. Uncle Eben adds that some men err by remaining calm when they should be openly upset.
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Uncle Eben
Quite Customary Self Approval in Life's Blooming Ways
A brief verse-like line hints at self approval and life’s journey as Nature presents bouquets. The text uses poetic cadence to celebrate personal acceptance amid life’s unfolding paths.
Expert, Performer, and a Poker Tale in Crimson Gulch
A rugged recounting from Crimson Gulch features Sroncho Bob describing an elusive character, Three Finger Sam, now gone from town. The tale hints at Sam as a pro who can bust ten dollars in a poker game yet borrow fifty from the winner, underscoring the era’s rough frontier humor.
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Sam
Crimson. Gulch
Sroncho Bob
Plants Have Feelings Theory Sparks Garden Debate
A humorous exchange questions the idea that plants feel. The speaker doubts the notion, joking that radishes and lettuce would not consent to share a garden with many onions.
The Shortcake and the Shad
The strawberry shortcake remarks to the shad about springtime, desserts, and resilience. They note that together they provide food and employment for body and mind, and despite sorrows, simple pleasures endure with such gifts.
Mail Steamer Sinks Off Coast Amid Rescue
Rockland Maine May 27 The mail passenger steamer sank in rough sea during a regular run between Metinlings and Roeland. Ten passengers and four crew fled in two small boats after a hard row of seven miles to safety.
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Rockland
Maine
Metinlings
Roeland
Airough Sea
Italian Flag Raised in Brazzano as War Reaches Austrian Soil
A report from the Italian front describes Brazzano as the first Austrian soil village to fly the Italian flag, raised on the church belfry. Correspondent Mazzano at San Giocanni saw the first Italian wounded and an Austrian landsturm prisoner who repeatedly claimed he is Italian. Roads near the front swarm with transports and Red Cross cars while battle lines hold back. Civilians flee in carts drawn by oxen, carrying goods as soldiers and families move through the crowded area.
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Brazzano
San Giovanni
Mazzano
The
Landstrum
Friuli
Red Cross
Waterloo Man Wounded in Canadian Casualty List
OTTAWA May 27 The casualty list from the front names Thomas McDernon of Waterloo Ontario as dangerously wounded in the Canadian contingent received today.
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Waterloo
Ottawa
Thomas McDernon
Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles claims
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men and women. It regulates bladder troubles in children. If unavailable locally it can be mailed for $1.00. One bottle equals two months of treatment and reportedly cures in many cases. Testimonials available from Dr Eb W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
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Texas
Eb. W. Hall
Olive Streat
St. Louis
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