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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
9
The Quincy Whig advocates a public aviation landing field and supports the Build Now movement to erect at least 200 dwellings this year. It calls for a modern high school, an early-morning train car service, a hard road to Taylor, river terminals, a new barge line, and a public river bathing beach.
Officials warn primary expenses threaten the integrity of elections and push for constitutional changes to consolidate elections on a single day. The column notes ballot printing, per diem judges, and low voter turnout as key cost drivers and questions the fairness of a one party primary. It also discusses proposed officer versus enlisted man bonus criteria and critiques Legion leaders urging aid for enlisted services.
The New England conference abolished church disciplinary rules affecting card playing dancing and theater going. Communicants ignored the bans and the discipline became a laughing stock as it failed to enforce conduct. The church now aligns with modern thought while warning against practices that harm spiritual character.
A clipping notes New York City surpasses London in population growth and wealth. It cites New York’s 5.5 million population, rapid growth, high birth rate, and status as a leading economic and cultural hub with vast hotel, theater, and bank clearance figures.
H Addington Bruce argues that modern life pressures city dwellers into costly show and social climbing. He calls for a Back to the Home movement promoting simple, quiet home life with neighborly visits, books, music, and mediation to curb stress and avert broader societal decline.
The season begins with vivid spring energy as bat meets ball in sharp action. McGraw predicts a record pennant race for 1920. Omaha’s team wins in Okmulgee, scoring 16 runs amid a dust storm. Fans anticipate early season excitement and crowded schedules as good weather returns.
From World's Work the article explains a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroads reversing prior policy. It would oversee transportation system maintenance and curb discrimination or overcharging. It notes railroading is a dominant U.S. business and criticizes concentrating control in an eleven person commission.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch analyzes how state governments in Mexico may lack cohesion yet their revolt against Carranza gives the rebellion an edge. It notes Sonora's uprising could become Carranza’s toughest challenge since Huerta era, and recalls Carranza's own rise from Coahuila to challenge Huerta after earlier missteps.
The Mexico will soon resume paying interest on its foreign debt, signaling rising stability and prosperity. This progress should be welcomed, as it boosts Mexico's international standing while major powers struggle with debt payments to the United States.
A Washington dispatch surveys Asia’s view of Western rule, noting growing Asiatic resentment and self determination movements. Hyndman argues that Britain and other powers exploit Asia while denying self rule, with India’s famine and disaffection cited and Japan shown as a rising model for learning Western methods. The piece questions whether Western domination is sustainable and warns of potential conflict over Asia’s rising power.
Engineers of Chicago public schools vote to strike Friday morning unless a 40 percent wage increase is granted by the school board. The workers earn from $130 to $145 weekly, with helpers paid lower wages.
Readers submit questions to The Whig Information Bureau for brief answers. Sample topics include poker exposed cards, Linotype invention by Ottmar Mergenthaler, William Jennings Bryan's 1901 speech, and protecting poultry farms with guard breeds. Answers reference sources and note limitations.
Jerry Muskrat boasts he can handle traps and declines warnings from Peter Rabbit and friends. At Smiling Pool he follows a carrot lure and is snapped by a trap, losing his tail before being returned home by Mother Muskrat who emphasizes caution about traps.
Ruth Cameron discusses the value of counting nonwage benefits in domestic helper pay. She notes board and room, telephone use, sewing, laundry, and meals with company should be counted, arguing these privileges raise the helper’s real compensation. She also highlights a paying dilemma driven by supply and demand for maids.
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