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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1916

Page

6

Eugenics and heredity discussed in baby show and politics

The article reviews eugenic ideas in judging babies by points at a show and cites Prof. Coulter on heredity versus environment. It also notes Justice Hughes voting history, suggesting supreme court nonpartisanship and distance from party politics as a factor in his nomination.

Prof Coulter Chicago University Justice Hughes New York City Supreme Bench Hughes Supreme Court New York State

Budget Clash Highlights Illinois Campaign Night

At the state armory in Springfield, Republican candidates held a large rally. Medill McCormick attacked state spending while Colonel Lowden spoke on national issues. McCormick defended the Democrats’ stance and pressed for accountability, citing budget increases under previous administrations and the need for reform.

Springfield Ill State Lowden Medill McCormick McCormick Meclormick

Peter Doubts His Own Eyes in an Odd Garden Tale

Peter Rabbit doubts the truth of seeing Old Mr Toad inside a hole in Farmer Brown's garden. Old Mr Toad claims to be himself, while Peter questions the scene. A bug passes by, and the toad jokes about meals, revealing the playful fantasy tone of the animal tale.

47Th General Assembly 48Th General Assembly Dunne Ilinois Peter Peter Rabbit Farmer Brown Mr. Toad Tam Old Mr. Toad

In Our School By Paul West

Local school narrative features Fatty Bellowes and his mother during a day of chores. Fatty minds a baby sister, preserves boil over, and the incident ends with a smile as Fatty reflects on the sweetness of his sister. Includes a humorous aside about noats and gossup and a transition to a Peter Rabbit story.

Our Paul West Holt Fatty Bellowes Missus Bellowes Fatty Hennery Hood's Noats & Gossup Andy Anderson Torp Stebbins Borrer Andy Torp

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