Government four per cent bonds and wartime finance
The piece compares the second Liberty Loan four per cent bonds to Civil War four per cents, arguing their reliability and the importance of broad support in both bonds and taxes. It contrasts American finance with German wartime bonds, noting public sentiment and the potential impact of another Haig-led retreat on morale and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
France
England
Belgium
Russia
Mr. Haig
Hindenburg
Somme
Bombing Submarines Reflects New British Tactics
Censored dispatches describe underwater bombs used by swift British destroyers to strike submerged U boats. In two confirmed cases the torpedo-like devices caused the subs to sink, sometimes after the conning tower was blown free. The method reduces British tonnage losses as bombs are deployed from close range without direct contact. A river remark follows about stranded barges between here and Keokuk.
The Enemy Within the Silent Adversary of Life
A reflective piece on how every positive has its negative and how enemies arise in art and life. It notes that others may condemn or admire figures like Wilson, and that wisdom lies in continuing with calm silence to defuse malice. The piece closes by suggesting silence as the only defense an individual cannot be forced to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hell
Caesar
Brutus
Socrates
Meletus
Jesus
Pharisees
Mordecai
King's Gate
America
President Wilson
Congress
Egg Club Swindler Beld in Waterloo Jail
Edward Bates of Waterloo Iowa is charged with operating an egg club swindle. He allegedly solicited egg shipments to the club but did not pay consignments. Bates faces a federal grand jury. the scheme reportedly extended across Illinois and nearby states. Audacity is noted as a trait of the accused.
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EGG Club
BELD
Waterloo
Chicago
Edward Bates
Iowa
Bates
Ilinois
Flitter Answers More Questions in Animal Tales
In Thornton W. Burgess's ANIMAL STORIES Flitter the Bat explains to Peter Rabbit how barn life works for their young. They discuss nests, entry points, and where babies are born, with Flitter noting the youngsters may be elsewhere yet safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton W. Burgess
Futter
Peter
Flitter
Farmer Brown
Farmer Brown's
Fhitter
Mme
A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An old advertisement for a Texas Wonder remedy claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatic pain, and irregularities in men and women. It promises a two months’ supply for $1 and offers sworn testimonials by mail from Dr. W Hair in St Louis, with distribution through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
Ravel
W. Hair
Olivett
St Louis
Hy Drucgista
Ady
Carthage Revivalists Draw Crowds at Big Tabernacle
In Carthage W A K Harper presents topics that draw large crowds with three sessions daily in a packed tabernacle. Special feature evenings honor the High school and amusements are discussed. Farmers night and Sabbath schools night are planned with prizes for attendance and distance. The Hancock County Press association held its quarterly and annual meeting in Carthage with many papers represented and a treasury surplus reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Oct
A. K. Harper
G. V Scott
Rand
Omina
Press Association
Hancock County Press Association
Court House
Newspaper Association Dinner Highlights Local Benefit
Now in good standing the association members praise helpful session suggestions benefiting the community as newspaper men. A hotel Cutler dinner featured guests Dr. and Mrs. H. D. Hoover and Mayor and Mrs. Wm. H. Hartzell. Officers elected for the year include President Philip Dallam Warsaw Vice President J C Coulson LaHarpe Secretary Treasurer J D Butler Dallas City. Next quarterly meeting will be in Warsaw, moved from Friday to Carthage due to Dallam duties. Mrs. Ellison and daughter Lera visited Quincy, and Mrs. Leinbaugh of Elvaston joined the Parrs for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
H. D. Hoover
Wm. H. Hartzell
Philip Dallam
Warsaw
J.C. Coulson
LaHarpe
J. D. Butler
Dallas City
Dallam
Fiancock County
Carthage
Thomas Ellison
Lera
Quincy
Ellison
P. P. Savage
Howard Leinbaugh
Elvaston
S. M. Parr
Killing Frosts Hurt Late Corn In State
Frosts in central and northern Illinois damaged unmatured corn, with no estimate of affected proportion. Most Illinois corn reportedly passed the danger period before the weekend frosts, according to federal weather bureau reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Federal Weather Bureau
Head's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Ad
An old family favorite, Head's Sarsaparilla, remains a trusted blood purifier and general tonic. It claims to purify blood, expel humors, restore appetite, relieve rheumatism, and banish fatigue, with roots herbs and berries from a Boston physician's formula. Buy the same style package and taste your mother did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Monday School Mayhem and a Near Schoolhouse Boom
A Monday tale by Paul Whet describes a mischief at school led by Ex Brigham who shoots cartridges into the foundation. the explosion draws Miss Palmer, the janitor Blinky Hammond, and truant officer Short Leg Milliken into the cellar. After the furnace is found with holes and the register appears, Ex confesses and is punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Brigham
Torp Stebbins
Miss Palmer
Blinky Hammond
Short Leg
Milliken
Blinky
Miss Palmer & Ex
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