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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
7
A fragmented note questions the fourth district legislature’s gerrymander history and voter response referencing political blame. It also briefly touches on military service time for firefighters and hints at domestic mistreatment topics, ending with a provocative prompt about mistreatment of husbands.
By Thornton W. Burgess Buster Bear wakes hungry in the Green Forest. He searches rotten stumps for grubs, then notices Sammy Jay signaling danger and learns Prickly Perky and Prickly Porky are missing small parts. He grows curious about the commotion and pays attention to neighbors.
April 1 reports list multiple national guard units and divisions sailing home from Europe. The 26th division aboard the transport America is due Boston April 6 with 201 casuals. Julia Luckenbach brings the 157th infantry of the 40th division to New York April 12. Powhattan heads to Charleston April 10 with 30th division units. Turrialba sailed March 28 for New York with hospital detachments. Hisco due April 13 with casuals.
New York April 1 James Woods former San Francisco police commissioner lauded California troops at a luncheon honoring Mayor Rolph praising the 363rd infantry which fought in the Argonne and is due to arrive in Kentucky late tonight or tomorrow. Rolph urged quicker return to draft boards and criticized demobilization plans and employers reluctance to rehire discharged soldiers. Colonel Charles Hitchin of the 160th Infantry noted California fighters were not getting full praise.
A terse historical note recalls soldiers who endured the heaviest fighting, emphasizing endurance and courage displayed in the thick of major battles. The passage highlights perseverance amid danger and the lasting impact of combat experience.
TRINIDAD Colo April 1 The body of John Lundquist a miner has been recovered and twelve miners are entombed and believed dead in the Empire Mine workings after an early morning explosion. Lundquists body burned black was brought from wreckage about 3000 feet into the mine. Little hope remains for survivors. Alsace Raises Relief Fund Strasbourg March 31 A committee formed after French troops entered Alsace raises money for devastated northern provinces. The committee sent 1 004 000 francs to President Poincare as gratitude from Alsace to France.
Philadelphia April 1 Hog Island may become a landing point for American expeditionary force members returning from France Officials express satisfaction with Hog Island facilities for troop landings During the war the number of women bank employees in Great Britain rose from 1500 to 37600
Next September Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York University will open its doors to women students for the first time in history. The move marks a milestone in coeducation at the institution as it expands enrollment possibilities and broadens access to medical training for female students.
A historical survey traces All Fools Day origins from Hindoo festival to England and France with notes on Swift and Bolingbroke. It recalls the 1873 Atlantic disaster off Nova Scotia costing 500 lives and mentions William Harvey’s bequest to Cambridge. MWADOO TO ACT AS COUNSEL discusses McAdoo serving as special counsel for the railroad administration in New York matters without pay.
A Warsaw dispatch to the Havas Agency reports the diet has authorized the government to raise a foreign loan of five billion francs.
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