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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
11
Jimmy Skunk sneaks to Farmer Browns henhouse at night to steal eggs. He waits in darkness and, after inspecting nests, believes he has found the largest eggs. In a tense moment he faces discovery by a rival, the Weasel, and the outcome hinges on who claimed the eggs.
The Ouiney Whig urges an efficient Board of Health and a modern High School. It calls for an aerial field plot, a public transit owl car service for early trains, a hard road to Taylor, Missouri, and future river terminals to attract a new barge line. It backs the Build Now movement to erect at least 200 dwellings this year.
General Leonard Wood argues against a large standing army, advocating a smaller, effective force and stronger militia. He wears a uniform in Quincy to emphasize service, aligning with many Americans who favor a streamlined national defense and local guard strength.
The piece argues Germany does not recognize Congress and that peace by congressional resolution would break long-standing practice. It notes opposition from Champ Clark and many authorities, doubts two thirds support, and possible presidential veto. Ratification of the treaty by the Senate appears likely, with a push to move it before the campaign.
The author argues Denmark should not overturn its monarchy amid local discontent. America is seen as favoring stability and common sense, contrasting Danish restraint with volatile national movements. A constitutional monarchy is praised and the prospect of a king choosing a strong cabinet is welcomed as a safeguard for liberty.
A report from Ireland notes that unrest caused several attacks on police barracks and buildings but avoided deadly outcomes. Militants used arson as demonstrations rather than aiming to overthrow British rule. The piece compares past suffragette arson in England and argues Sinn Fein leaders now favor restraint to avoid triggering a massacre and calls for peace by Dublin Castle.
Excerpt discusses Carlyle and the concept of inner indifference as the backbone of true morals. It argues a person must reach a center of indifference and choose the right action regardless of heaven or hell, wealth or praise, and that true character shows itself in unwavering standards.
A 1920 essay argues that education should cultivate life skills beyond mere livelihood. It warns vocational focus can create narrow minds, poor leisure use, and lack of broader interests. True training needs self control social adaptability altruism and wise leisure use to improve humanity.
Omaha Bee notes spring joy in West Virginia with sassafras flavor celebrated as a tonic. Describes mountain brews and illicit beverag es, calling sassafras a divine spring nectar that revitalizes old and weary, granting cheer to widowers and stout livers alike.
In 1912 Michigan gave Theodore Roosevelt a 63 877 plurality over Wilson a strong Rooseveltwave helped Johnson lead Gen Wood in the Michigan presidential primary The Newberry exposures and large campaign expenditures attributed to Wood also influenced public sentiment The League of Nations stance mattered less while Edwards and Hoover’s Democratic support was insufficient for full representation
Washington April 6 announces a national drive by the American Forestry Association to nominate trees with historic events. Readers are urged to send a photo and a narrative of notable episodes around or under the tree, including famous planted by, or carved initials of, notable figures. Examples include Kane Pine and Thorndike Oak, with many other regional landmarks cited.
A long reader quiz page presents questions and answers on wild cats postage stamps Seattle Canada invasion Fathers Day and other topics. It includes responses about Hawaii soldiers World War I figures and the Rice Leaders of the World. The fragment also mentions missing girls and the Diet of Worms and ends with Roo’s oath of office reference.
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