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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
4
Discussion notes how blood transfusion can save lives in rare surgeries, comparing well equipped base army hospitals to smaller civilian centers. It explains donor classification into five groups, the need for testing, and the success seen in military settings with proper equipment, volunteers, and ongoing lab support.
Farmers and authorities urge stopping corn stalk burning as it wastes organic matter returned to soil. Discing properly reduces stalks to small fragments, easing future plowing. Landlords rarely ban burning in leases. state may intervene to protect soil fertility and posterity.
An editorial argues that the United States faces no crisis as it seeks no spoils from war, unlike France and Italy which pursue territorial gains. It contends Italy’s demand for Dalmatia could spark a crisis, while America’s neutrality and the Paris cable decision signal political scrutiny of Texan Burleson.
Predictions of higher coffee prices rely on demand after July 1 and plans for coffee houses to replace alcohol. Europeans drink coffee with meals while Americans drink alcohol privately, complicating coffee as a public substitute. Without changes in national habits and improved coffee culture, higher quality coffee may remain a luxury rather than a daily staple. Premier Clemenceau’s quip about American ideas and coffee hints at cultural barriers to a successful shift.
Governor Lowden signs the Buck bill allowing conventions of delegates from county committees to nominate circuit and superior court judges in multi county judicial districts. The law previously required delegates from county conventions.
GALESBURG IL April 30 Educators from across the country attend the inauguration of James Lukens McConaughy as Knox College president. The event marks the ninth Knox president with ceremonies and meetings tying to the Illinois public school system and the Western college development.
In Chicago on April 29 Wladek Zbyszko, the Pole, defeated Strangler Lewis of Kentucky for the second time in two months in a four finish creat ing match. Zbyszko pinned Lewin after two hours on 14 minutes and nine seconds with a body scissors.
London April 29 The Evening News reports former prime minister H H Asquith is likely to succeed the Earl of Reading as ambassador to the United States. It says Asquith was informally offered the post months ago and declined but not to preclude a later offer. Ministers reportedly favor his appointment and he may feel obliged to accept.
Whitefoot the Wood Mouse avoids past and future worries to enjoy a peaceful winter in Farmer Brown’s sugar house. Enemies like Buster Bear and Shadow the Weasel loom, yet the mouse finds warmth, safety, and play space in a hidden nest under a wood pile. He stores seeds and stays mostly indoors as winter winds howl. Next Story: Whitefoot Sees Queer Things. DANIELS IN SCOTLAND. ROSYTH, Scotland, Apecil 29.-Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Mrs. Daniely arrived here today. They were met by the commander of the naval station and had luncheon with Olin at the admiralty house.
Paris reports that the first league of nations meeting is virtually settled for Washington in October. President Wilson will preside in the East room at the White House as a committee of nine begins organizing the inaugural plans for Geneva and Washington. Lord Robert Cecil Col E M House and other delegates support the Washington venue.
Marching through history April 30 marks Livingstone death in 1873 at Lake Bangweulu and burial in Westminster Abbey, Washington’s 1789 inauguration, Louisiana purchase and statehood in 1803 and 1812 volcanic eruption, Nantes edict of 1848, John Smith’s 1614 voyage, plus Arbor Day observances across states with varying dates to promote forestry.
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