McAdoo Calls Government Shipping Aid Over Private Capital
William G. McAdoo urged the creation of a naval auxiliary merchant marine to ensure Pacific to Orient steamship service. He argued private capital may fail to sustain it, calling for government support under the flag to defend U S trade and prosperity amid Pacific Mail concerns and the seaman's bill.
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San Francisco
Naval Auxilary
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
San Francisco Commercial Club
Pacific Coast
Orient
United States
McAdoo
Pacific ‘Mail Steamship Company
Pacific
Congress
Pacific Mail
Atlantic
Shipping Board
Bill
The
California Syrup of Figs Ad Touts Gentle Child laxative
A vintage ad recalls childhood pills calomel and castor oil, urging mothers to switch to California Syrup of Figs. It touts gentle, positive cleansing of the liver and bowels, claims children love it, and warns to buy only from California Fig Syrup Company with a 50 cent bottle.
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California
Fig. Syrup. Company
Adv
Government urged to create naval auxiliary merchant marine
Secretary McAdoo argued for a non partisan naval auxiliary plan to build up U S shipping interests. He warned subsidies to shipowners fail under party platforms and urged funding now so the nation can be prepared for peace and deter aggression by showing readiness to finance a government backed auxiliary fleet.
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McAdoo
United” States
Local Pick Ups Special At Halbach Schroeder Co
Halbach Schroeder Co offers today specials including seamless bleached sheets 61 inch round scalloped table cloths and high grade ladies coats and suits. Fred G. Smith Art Merkle and Ott Duker depart for New Canton IH for a fair celebration and home coming event. Walton Halliburton of Dexter New Mexico, a Princeton telegraph operator, left for Chicago on business after visiting Miss Mae Waldron.
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Fred G. Smith
Art Merkle
Ott Duker
New Canton
Halbach- Schroeder, Co
Walton Halliburton
Dexter
N. M
Princeton
Chicago
Mae Waldron
Halbach- Schroeder Co
Quincy Odds Favor 1916 State Labor Convention
Delegates from Quincy and Aurora vie to host the 1916 Illinois State Federation of Labor convention. Quincy appears favored as reports from Alton indicate growing support, with officials like Theodore Bisser and Jack Helfrink stoking the push. The convention ends today with hall selection and committee appointments finalizing.
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Quincy
Alton
Aurora
R. S. Benedict
Labor Advocate
Theodore Bisser
Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly
Fred G. Smith
Jack Helfrink
Bartenders’ Union
Helfrink
Gem City
Rules and Order of Business
John J. Kearney
Simplified spelling words endorsed by Illinois daily paper group
Chicago Oct 21 The twelve proposed simplified spellings were endorsed by the Illinois Daily Newspaper Association in a communication to its members. Approved words include tho altho thru thra out thoro thoroly thorefore program prolog catalog decalog and ps pedag.
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Chicago
Ilingis Daily Newspaper Association
Tho
Thoro
Thoroly
Thorefore
Psdagog
Ancient and Accepted Rite meets in Quincy Masonic temple
The second day of the annual Ancient and Accepted Rite session in Quincy drew strong Masonic attendance. Degrees fifteen through eighteen were conferred. twenty eight new members join the Consistory by tonight’s thirty second degree close. Notables include Isaac Cutter and W F Miles. a 250 guest banquet and city auto tour capped the gathering.
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Quincy
Masonic Temple
John Qt
Inghram
C. Sprinng
Chicago
Illinois
Isaac Cutter
Camp” Point
St. Joseph Mo
Cutter
Boston
Mass
Ghazzeh Grotto No
Pretty Wedding of Nellie Morton and Harry Henhoff
Nellie Morton daughter of H D Morton and Harry Henhoff son of Fred and Mrs Henhoff were married by Rev Schievers in his home on Wednesday evening. Attendants Nana Moore of Clayton and Lydia Warenhorst of Quincy, both Morton classmates. Morton, a Quincy High School 1914 graduate, later studied stenography at Gem City Business College and worked for Davidson Millinery. Also present were H D Morton and family and Fred Henhoff and family. Morton is the third member of the 1914 class to marry.
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Harry Henhoff
Fred Henhoff
North Twenty-fourth Street
Nellie Morton
H. D. Morton
North Ninth Street
Schiewert
Nana: Moore
Clayton
Lydia Warenhorst
Quincy
Miss Morton
Morton
Quincy High School
Gem City Business College
Davidson Millinery Company
H.D. Morton
Hazel Burmeyer
Josephine
Pottle
Jefferson School Completes Plans for New Building
Contractors expect to finish the Jefferson school by December 15 and the board of education will meet Tuesday evening to award equipment contracts. bids will cover 400 desks 450 auditorium chairs 450 folding chairs and additional items for domestic science and manual training rooms including tables and demonstration equipment.
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Jefferson School
Board of Education
Faith in Dr King's New Discovery Cited by Local Family
A local reader endorses Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy after trying many cures. The testimonial notes its effectiveness for cold and flu symptoms. Also mentions State's Attorney Fred G Wolfe attending a Golden band and baseball meet with a party yesterday.
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Fred G Wolfe
Golden
English nurse Cavell death amid German demand
Reports recount pleas for clemency by Hugh Gibson and others as German authorities insist on executing Miss Cavell. Spanish minister advocates delay, but Baron Von Der Lancken confirms the death penalty is imperative. Despite arguments, advocates acknowledge no hope of reprieve as the clock nears midnight.
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Baron von der Lancken
Miss Cavell
Baron von* der Lanincken
Mr. Delavan
Hugh Gibson
Legation
Delavan
Whitlock
Free 20 Acre Farm Offer in Southeast Missouri
A dubious land scheme offers a 20 acre farm free with a $5 monthly payment, no interest or taxes, and a 90 day site visit. It boasts inspections by multiple state banking departments, a money back after one year guarantee, and a 1000 acre orchard project with demonstrations and pamphlets.
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Missouri
Ozarks
Kansas
Nebraska
Ohio
South Dakota
Tennessee
West Virginia
Munger
New York Life Hlug
Kansas City
Lost A Nobby Thread U Fire and Dam Trip End
Lost item in oil cloth covering with Keokuk and Quincy mentions a liberal reward. Last Sunday trip of the steamer Keokuk and the dam to Keokuk scheduled for next Sunday October 24. Contact BF Jones Keokuk for return.
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Keokuk
Quincy
BF. Jones
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