This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
5
Illinois parts experience partly cloudy cooler changes with showers in east and south on Thursday. Missouri sees partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday with showers in the south and cooler on Wednesday. Iowa partly fair Wednesday and Thursday with warmer conditions in the west. Local temps yesterday ranged from 68 to 83 degrees across the day.
River levels are expected to fall slowly over the next 36 hours from the Warsaw to Louisiana stretch. Forecast indicates gradual decline with minor fluctuations as authorities monitor conditions.
An editorial argues that war may boost national self reliance and that commerce officials favor expanding permanent trade beyond wartime gains. It cautions against relying on wartime production and notes that extended conflict benefits some economies while undermining lasting prosperity. The piece cites a Monday telegraphic update about a concert in Alton.
An analysis notes a large order for thousand dozen shovels will boost a belligerent country and spur a wide shift in American manufacturing. It praises Edison and U S industry for expanding production, reducing reliance on imported materials, and building a stronger domestic plant for defense and peacetime needs. Hannibal plans a four o’clock delegation boat trip to Quincy with a staged reception and tour of local sites for Missouri’s highway engineers.
The Missouri highway engineers association arrives in Quincy with the Chamber of Commerce urging a strong local welcome. A representative Quincy delegation is hoped to greet the visiting road men, who are devoted to improving road conditions across Illinois and Missouri. Judge Perry notes the association will conclude their session in the city.
A compact slice of early 20th century notes recalling a fire at the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, Allied advances near Rheims, and Germany’s China stance amid alleged neutrality. It also celebrates birthdays of William Taft, Richard Olney, and other notable figures, noting ages and birthplaces.
Two new names join the Illinois Republican gubernatorial slate as Con gressman B M Chiperfield of Canton and Cornelius J Doyle of Greenfield enter the field. Chiperfield, associate in congress to W Elza Williams, and Doyle, former secretary of state and fire marshal, are described as seasoned campaign figures. Friends anticipate formal announcements at the state fair while noting strong Republican depth for the November 1916 canvass.
Wall Street gossip says German sympathizers in the Midwest oppose financing the Franco British loan by American banks. They reportedly favor a half billion dollar loan to Germany to drain funds from Allies and keep idle interest costly at $25,000,000 yearly. Pro German depositors may seek alternative banks to express displeasure with any participating in the loan.
Report from Wall Street shows bankers split over a proposed one billion dollar loan to Great Britain and France. German sympathizers in banking circles faced protests and threats, while National City Bank reported no objections from its many correspondents. No firm loan program yet, with rumors of multi-year bonds and potential first mortgage on the allied nations, but unconfirmed.
Mrs Han writes of severe health decline including inflammation, congestion, female weakness, backaches and sleepless nights. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she reports improved health, energy, sleep, appetite and mood. She states fears and dreads faded and family life restored. She offers to provide confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Washington reports that government orders have been issued urging Americans to leave the most seriously troubled districts in northern Mexico. It was understood on good authority this afternoon.
Figures compiled by Superintendent E G Bauman show the city’s school enrollment at 4018 as of the end of last week. The list by school includes Adams 110 Berrian 287 Dewey 143 Emerson 233 Franklin 417 Irving 324 Jackson 413 Jefferson 207 Lincoln 125 Madison 312 Washington 298 Webster 629 High 520. Dr Percy L Prentis reports rising demand for domestic servants with good wages, noting openings mainly in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana.
Heat from recent warm spells boosts corn crops in the Midwest and increases demand. Chicago reports farmers noting better growth and higher market interest as autumn approaches. Local buyers anticipate continued favorable weather aiding yields and prices.
An advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder as the fastest surest relief for dull splitting or neuralgic headaches. It promises immediate relief within moments and urges sending a dime package from the drug store to avoid disappointment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.