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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1915
Page
5
Mostly cloudy and cooler Saturday with showers in east and south portions. Sunday partly cloudy unsettled. Missouri and Iowa follow similar patterns with cooler air and showers in the east. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 68 to 86 degrees with readings at 7 am 73.3, 12 noon 85, 5 pm 86.
River bulletin reports the Warsaw area near Louisiana will remain stationary or fall slowly over the next 36 hours. Forecast notes include river level stability with gradual decrease expected. impacts pending local conditions and timing.
A compact summary of how Friday morning Whig editions carried urgent foreign dispatches including Germany's note on the Arabic affair and Secretary Lansing's note to Vienna. Afternoon papers later published the same items twelve hours afterward along with notes on a Russian Galicia victory and European financiers visiting America.
The passage notes two mottoes guiding the newspaper game about news worth, arguing that the Whig lets readers decide which string Quincy papers are playing after publication. It emphasizes telegraphic service efficiency and reader inference in news coverage.
Illinois quarantine authorities warn that pigeons may spread hoof and mouth disease as they move between farms. Federal inspectors note flights from yard to yard linked to infections, with birds promptly shot in affected areas. Health boards stress cooperation to stamp out the disease as common carriers like flies and mosquitoes are already recognized.
The obituary honors A G Spalding as a founder and key figure in baseball. It notes his lifelong ties to the national game, from player to club owner, and his impact on American sport and fandom. His death draws regret from millions who view him as a grand pillar of baseball.
Fall hats in new shapes and colors are showcased at our shop. Most hats are exclusive to this store and not found in ordinary outlets. Your appearance hinges on hat choice and satisfaction on quality and timely fashion. Visit us to see the latest in first quality, late style headwear.
A document discusses hard road construction and funding limits. It cites limited appropriations, oil tax arguments, and landowner concerns about state-aid roads. The text notes the urgency for better roads while warning that under existing laws a countywide plan may be delayed.
A column notes the weather's fine hot spell closing the league, plus assorted items inclining toward humorous bits about a stray pig and a blind pig tale. It also cites President Wilson tempering New Jersey Democrats and a forecast for mostly cloudy conditions Saturday following a moist Friday night.
Kankakee reports unified Illinois backing for Senator Sherman as the presumptive presidential nominee. Congressman Mann plans no bid and will back Sherman for the nomination and for speaker of the house. The governor race sees six candidates and varied assurances from Col. Frank Smith Col. Frank C Lowden E J Murphy Woodruff and E S Smith with announcements delayed until the state fair.
Springfield News Record backs combined use of oil and concrete to extract road funds from state aid. Sangamon county considers diverting money to oiling a dirt stretch, arguing for longer term hard roads vs a one year oil job. The paper notes maintenance differences with concrete needing less county upkeep and warns against full appropriation for oiling.
One hundred years ago today 1815 marks the Battle of Brandywine anniversary on the battlefield where the Continental army first carried the Stars and Stripes into battle. Birthdays noted include Gen Erich Falkenhayn Germany and Rev John Ireland, among others, with ages and origins listed.
An advertisement promotes Resinol Soap and Ointment as a quick, affordable remedy for eczema and similar skin conditions. It claims instant relief from itching, better sleep, and rapid healing after washing, drying, and applying the product. Sample requests are directed to Resinol Baltimore Maryland.
Grace MacGowan Cooke, well known author, born at Grand Rapids Ohio, 52 years ago today. a noted writer and public figure is tied to Dennison Ohio by birth of another author.
Hartford Sept 10 Tommy Murphy had a big day at the Charter Oak Park grand circuit meeting winning two races and placing second in the third. He drove Lulu Lumine to a straight-heat win in the 2:11 trot and also won the 2:15 trot with Trampwright. Walter Cox won the 2:14 pace aboard Camelia.
Notice is hereby given that by order of the Adams County Court in Illinois the estate of William G Schmidt deceased will be sold at public sale on October 11 1915 at ten in the forenoon at the south front door of the courthouse Quincy Adams County Illinois Lot 2 Mathew Dick's Subdivision Block 92 John Wood's Addition to Quincy clear of mortgage but subject to the homestead and dower rights of Emma A Schmidt widow Terms cash Emma A Schmidt Administratrix Wm Schlagenhaus attorney dated Quincy Illinois September 11 1915
A fragmentary note asks if the cook has departed and hints at securing another help. The brief contains no clear names, dates, or places, rendering a concise item about staff change with limited context.
The fall schedule lists Viatorian missions with multiple parish cities and dates from September to November across Illinois Iowa and Nebraska. Applications for retreats missions and tridiums go to Mission House Belmont and Crawford avenues Chicago. An advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tat Honey as best for colds with pine honey qualities aiding children and throat relief.
London figures from the registrar show a sharp drop in population growth for England and Wales. In the June quarter the excess of births over deaths was 27,418 fewer than in the same period last year, indicating a marked decline in net growth.
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