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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

7

Hughes to lead able cabinet with dominant Americanism

The Quincy Whig discusses Mr Hughes's campaign vision for a strong cabinet of top talent. It criticizes Wilson era picks, praising Hughes for appointing skilled leaders, a firm foreign policy, and a backbone White House. Roosevelt remains a 3 to 1 Chicago favorite amid Republican hopes.

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Silent Drift and shifting loyalties in the 1916 race

The piece critiques the alleged silent vote toward Wilson and notes prominent writers and Progressives shifting positions. It highlights Richard Olney’s Democratic loyalty, Colonel Harvey’s stance, and figures like Garland Tarkington Churchill and Cobb aligning with Hughes. The author discusses cross-pressures across Republican and Democratic camps and laments foreign policy critique affecting politics.

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Why I Am For Hughes by Alert 8B Cummins

A political piece arguing for Hughes over Wilson, warning of postwar shocks if European markets overwhelm American industry, and urging a protective tariff. It critiques President Wilson for coercing Congress, praises independence in government, and stresses the need for strong defense of domestic markets.

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Lightfoot the Deer Saves a Life in Green Forest

In Our School recounts Lightfoot the Deer startling a hunter to save Mrs. Grouse. She repays the debt by warning Lightfoot as a hunter nears, but the deer escapes as she flies away to safety. A later episode shows school day troubles with Miss Palmer, students, and Maude’s paper doll incident, ending with reflections on virtue.

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Hughes Boosts Michigan Lead In Presidential Push

In Michigan Governor Hughes draws strong crowds in Niles Dowagiac Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Bay City Saginaw and Flint with supporters praising a Republican victory over Wilson Mangum reports 90 percent of counties show Hughes sentiment high and predicts a 100000 plus plurality. Detroit remains the lone area with notable Wilson support as Hughes visits continue.

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Choctaw French alliance noted in Illinois history

On October 28, 1754, a large assembly led to the Choctaw pledging friendship with the French in the Mississippi valley, a promise reportedly kept. The article also remarks on language barriers and the complexities of clear expression in perceptions of self made citizens.

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