Quincy School Reform Endorses Balanced Work and Recreation
Quincy advocates preserve pupil power by mixing brain work with recreation during school hours. Prof Gill argues against city school fads and urges normal operation, shorter grind, and periods for exercise. He also proposes relocating waterworks offices toward the business district, discarding the "hole-in-the-wall" setup for public utilities in favor of private, efficient spaces.
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Quincy
Mr. Gill
Gill
Hani
Hughes as a Knocker and Critic in Campaign
The piece argues Mr. Hughes is labeled a knocker for criticizing the Wilson administration and Republican policies. It contrasts Hughes’s courteous tone with opponents’ epithets, noting the two party system requires scrutiny. It references Roosevelt, Mann, Clark, and British opposition leader Law, calling Hughes a decisive sledgehammer in discourse.
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Hughes
Wilson
Justice Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Col. Roosevelt
America
James R. Mann
Champ Clark
Asquith
House of Commons
Andrew Leonar Law
Mr. Law
England
Self-Analysis by H. Addington Bruce
A compact discussion on self analysis showing two kinds: harmful bodily self watchfulness that triggers indigestion and nerves, and constructive mind focused self analysis. It urges daily examination of motives thoughts and actions to promote progress and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Addington Bruce
Lfe
Rock Island Women Hear Hughes Campaign Special
Hundreds of Rock Island women gathered in a local theater to hear speakers at the Avienes women’s campaign event supporting the Hughes administration. Miss Frances Keller of New York Immigration and Industries presided. Mrs. Nelson O’Shaughnessy spoke on Wilson policy. band led by women railroad employees accompanied the program.
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Rock Island
Aivenes
Rana
Rai
Woodmen of America
Frances
Decimal coinage shift eyed for postwar Britain
London special reports strong interest in Britain adopting an American style decimal coinage after the war. Projections show a dollarized pound, with the 10 shilling note at $2.50 and coins revalued to cent-based amounts. Critics warn of poor impact and call for education and careful handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
United States
Russian Casualties Huge Says Berlin
Berlin reports Over seas News agency estimates Russian casualties in the eastern front offensive at least 1,250,000 officers and men. Conservative Danish calculations put losses in the first two war years at well over 6,000,000. Wounded returned to front not counted. The agency notes Lloyd George’s prophecy that Russia will fight until death nears realization.
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Berlin
Sayville
Russia
David Lloyd George
Galicia
Hollweg Faces Rift With Reichstag Foes
Berlin Oct 7 reports say efforts to reconcile Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg with opponents in the reichstag after adjournment have yielded little. The submarine policy on the old basis shows no progress, despite confidential cabinet and reichstag committee talks with a ways and means panel.
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Berlin
London
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Ways and Means
Redmond Denounces Irish Conscription In Speech
In Waterford on Friday John Redmond the Irish Nationalist leader said home rule remains safe if Ireland stays sane after the rebellion. He insisted conscription could never be forced on Ireland and warned it would be a fatal move for the war effort.
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Waterford
Ireland
John Redmond
Romanian Defeat Reported in Berlin Transylvania Front
Berlin dispatch says Romanian forces in Transylvania were defeated by General Von Falkenhayn's troops and driven back over the Altiver. Rumanians retreated across the Homorod river and were forced from positions southwest of Libanfalva as they withdrew through Geister forest. Generals report 28 field guns and 13 machine guns captured.
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Berlin
London
Transylvania
von Falkenhayn
Altiver
War Office
Homorod
Libanfalva
Geister Forest
Gentle-But Sara Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad
A Miller and Arthur Drug Co advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a mild effective bowel cleanser. It claims to aid indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas and constipation with no gripping pain or nausea and a light feeling for stout persons.
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Adv
Old Mr Toad Tells How It Happened
Peter Rabbit narrates Old Mr Toad’s predicament after a garden hole traps the toad six feet deep. The exchange explores risk, courage, and optimism as Peter ponders how to summon help, while Mr Toad insists on trying and learning what is possible. The tale ends with Peter planning to seek aid from Farmer Brown's Boy.
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Mr. Toad
Eter Rabbit
Brown
Peter
Toad
Peter Rabbit
Farmer Brown
Sherman Challenged for Joint Debate in Illinois
Victor A. Olander on behalf of the state Federation of Labor has challenged United States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illinois to a public debate with Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, after Sherman attacked him in the Senate. The invitation cites Sherman's quote, Gird up your loins, Mr. Gompers.
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Springfield. Iil
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Sherman
Senate
Victor A. Olander
Minors Federation of Labor
State Federation of Labor
Gompers
Russians advance on Lemberg in Galicia front drive
Russian troops have made headway on the Galician front in their campaign for Lemberg. They captured Austro German positions south of Breszany and southeast of the Galician capital. Counter attacks are holding up the Russian offensive along the northern line.
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Petrograd
Via
London
Lemberg
Bresazny
Russians Attack Diminishing in Volhynia West of Lutek
Berlin dispatch reports the fierce Russian assault on German lines in Volhynia west of Lutek has diminished per the war office. In contrast the frontline northwest of Lemberg shows heightened Russian activity as of October 7.
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Berlin
London
Volhynia
Lutek
War Office
Lemberg
Three Attacks on Somme Front Repelled by Lune Troop
Berlin dispatch via London reports three allied assaults on the Somme front east of the Ancre river. The official war bulletin states the Lunes successfully resisted the attacks.
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Somme
Berlin
London
Ancre
Lunes
Proclamation Bans Westward Settlement by British
On October 7 1763 the British ministry issued a proclamation forbidding any settlement by white people west of the Alleghanies. This historical action shaped colonial expansion and settlement patterns in Illinois and surrounding regions.
Bank Bandits Taken By Indiana Posse
Covington Indiana October 7 Two young men entered Citizens bank at 3 pm attacked cashier Samuel P Gray and fled with 400 They were surrounded and captured in a corn field after shots were exchanged Gray was struck on the head and knocked down A woman employee screamed frightening the robbers who dropped several money packages containing 800 during the getaway
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Covington
Ind
Citizens’ Bank
Samuel P Gray
Gray
Why People Live On Matters More Than What They Do
The quote suggests that origin or motivation shapes perception more than daily actions. It highlights the focus on why individuals endure living conditions rather than the specifics of their routines.
Dr Kings New Discovery A Cold Cure Ad
An old advertisement notes how colds start with sneezes and sniffles and promises relief with Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims 47 years of use and describes soothing balsams that loosen phlegm clear the head and ease breathing. Available at your druggist for 90 cents.
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Dr. King
Young townsfolk coast on improvised sled in near-miss incident
In a small school district, Andy Anderson and Ex Hardy built a float sled from a wagon and boards. during a test run on Merkle avenue hill they collided with Miss Cushman, causing injuries. They were carried home, with Andy possibly needing a crutch and a sprained ankle noted.
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Him
Andy
George McLoughlin
Merkle Avenue Hill
Anny
Miss Cushman
Andy Tride
Steve
Henery Hood
Grosery
Wilgus
Spranes
Fatty Bellowes
Arnicky
Qwick
Fatty
Used It Eleven Years Cough Syrup Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a long trusted remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It emphasizes no opiates and suitability for children and adults with a testimonial from Mrs. Chas Rietz praising eleven years of use. Miller Arthur Drug Co. ad.
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Chas, Rietz
Allen Mills
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Adyv
Acids In The System Purify Your Blood With S S S
Acids in the system poison the blood and cause many diseases affecting skin nerves and heart. Eliminate acid and purify blood to relieve trouble. S S S has nourished blood for over a half century and serves as a vegetable tonic. Ask druggists for it or write Medical Department 93 Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
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Medical Department
Swift Specific
Atlanta
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Mister Staples
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