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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
7
The article states that Hughes prefers neutrality to critique of Germany or England, aiming to avoid harming his presidential bid. It praises his restraint, duty, and dignity as a formal leader, suggesting he will not speak against any belligerent group to protect future public service.
G McWilliam of Los Angeles urged at a bankers convention that a grouchy teller wastes a year’s advertising. Ill treatment by clerks discourages small depositors who save a dollar a week and fear entering banks. The problem is seen in large cities, while Quincy reports unfailing courtesy to small depositors amid a Christmas club rush.
Neighborhood schooling has transformed from simple one room houses to bright modern country schools with screens, desks, and wall pictures. They feature manual training, domestic science, well lit basements, and gas stoves for lunches. A young versatile teacher leads pupils and community rallies are built around these new schools.
This day in Illinois history notes the first state legislature session adjournment at Kaskaskia on Oct 13 1818. The record references soldiers ballot and voting rights for soldiers on the border and citizens away from home to vote by mail after a Wisconsin trial session adjourned sine die following Gov signatures.
A vintage weight loss ad urges readers to take kerelin capsuler from Miller Arthur Drug Co. after meals and before bed, noting weekly weigh ins and non invasive treatment. It claims pleasant intake, harmlessness, and digestion aid with a few days’ use, promising lighter steps and buoyant feeling.
San Antonio Texas Oct 13 Captains Walrath and Laas quartermasters of the First and Second Illinois infantry and their supply companies were excused from trial and ordered to return home by Gen Funston after an investigation into the loss of 55 government horses and mules found no criminal negligence. Some missing animals have been recovered.
An 19th century style ad promotes The Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including diabetes rheumatism and irregularities. It claims effectiveness and offers mail delivery for $1 with testimonials. Dr BE W Wall of St Louis is named and products sold by druggists.
St Louis October 13 references to the European war filled the Protestant Episcopal general convention. Messages of greeting fromChurch of England leaders and Canadian bishops framed sessions amid flags of the United States England and Canada. Divorced remarriage canons and Jewish practice debates surfaced as broad war concerns and missionary notes dominated the forum.
Peter Rabbit spots a mysterious pit in Farmer Brown's garden with fresh holes and a hidden prisoner. Old Mr Toad emerges from a higher hole to surprise him, while Mrs Peter counsels caution. Peter cannot resist another peek, risking trouble as he encounters the toad.
A Thursday school note covers Miss Q Palmers headache easing as she reads yesterday’s misdeeds list. It recalls Andy Anderson Ex Brigham, Phil Wigglesworth and Lilac Grimes in a devolving romance with ribbons pensils and boyish mischief. Bol Haynes struggles with spelling in class notes.
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