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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1915
Page
5
Contact details for The Quincy Whig include Main 120 for editorial and news, Main 251 for business and orders, and 261 for carrier delivery issues. The notice directs readers to address letters to The Quincy Whig and report any irregularities to the office.
Local temperatures yesterday ranged from 68 at 7 a.m. to 80.5 at noon and 73 at midnight. Illinois Missouri and Iowa forecast showers Saturday and Sunday with little change in temperature.
The river below Warsaw to Louisiana is forecast to continue falling steadily over the next 48 hours, with levels easing and no rapid rises expected. Officials urge monitoring for a possible gradual drop and minor spillover risks along low-lying areas.
A prominent U S medical journal argues wars stem from nations with brain fatigue and craving for thrills. It traces the impulse along psychological lines, suggesting the modern man is a brain creature driven by mental stress to take up arms. The piece reflects on America versus Europe and asks when minds will be ready for peace.
The second outbreak of the hoof and mouth disease appears to be caused by another major error. A serum sold to farmers in the middle west for preventing footrot was peddled as a remedy, leading to new spread concerns.
The piece discusses a second outbreak traced to serum purchasers, noting the need for remedial legislation and funding to compensate farmers, while reflecting on Illinois lessons from prior costs. It questions serum origin and calls for safeguards against nationwide sale failures.
Western railroads lose about eighty percent of requested freight increases, drawing mixed reactions from shippers, the public, and the railroads. Some executives hope carriers can balance losses with cost cuts, while others warn prolonged curtailment of orders and less extension work in coming years.
Quincy business leaders praise the Civic Improvement League for six years of efforts to beautify the city. The group pushed ordinances and voluntary actions to remove nuisances, improve sidewalks, lighting, sewers, riverfront plans, and clean-up weeks, reporting 400 obstructions removed and major steps toward better government and welfare.
The excerpt notes Illinois receiving about nine thousand dollars more from government distribution while several states show decreases. Texas is called the largest loser, with its quota falling by roughly fourteen thousand dollars from the previous year. It argues Texas could maintain a trained militia given proximity to Mexico.
A compendium of anniversary notes recalling events from 1815 1840 1865 1890 1914 and near term birthdays of Prince Henry of Prussia Henry Clews Daniel C Jackling Ernest Thompson Seton and Charles E Graves. Names places and dates tied to historical milestones and notable births, presented in a dated daily commentary style.
Sickness common in summer blamed on pollen and dust with atmospheric conditions. Sufferers urged to seek mountains or sea while at home. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promoted to ease inflammation soothe bronchial tubes and improve breathing. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
Cardinal Gibbons denied London dispatches reporting that he and Cardinal OConnell planned a meeting of neutral cardinals and bishops in Switzerland to discuss European peace plans. The statement, issued tonight, refutes the claims and insists no such meeting was arranged.
Bankers from southern cotton centers convened in Galveston to formulate a plan for gradual marketing of the cotton crop. The Texas Bankers' Association called the conference. Attendees included state bankers associations officials and clearing house representatives from southern reserve cities.
Four million dollars was appropriated at the last session to support the organized militia of the states and Washington. Every Union state except Nevada will share in the distribution, based on actual strength at annual inspection and number of auxiliary branches. Secretary Garrison has crafted a distribution plan.
The Pacific Mail Steamship company announced it has sold five steamers, the Manchuria Mongolia Korea Siberia and China, to the Atlantic Transport company of West Virginia. No terms were disclosed. The Mongolia sails from San Francisco to Oriental ports last on Aug. 25. The sale follows plans to withdraw from trans Pacific service due to new seamen’s laws. Crew shifts may require language-matched officers. The ships are among the largest in the fleet, with tonnages of 27 000 each for Mongolia and Manchuria, 18 000 for Korea and Siberia, and 10 200 for China. All remain in Pacific service.
Secretary Lansing planned to receive Jose Cardoso, Brazilian minister to Mexico, in New Orleans aboard the Sacramento. He asked Gov. Hall of Louisiana to extend courtesies to the visiting diplomat. European powers involved in Mexico were informally approached and reportedly approved the peace plan, reserving claims against Mexico for a permanent government.
Gen. Carranza's Matamoras commander informs Gen. Funston that every troop on his side has remained off American soil since border tensions began. He asserts none visited the United States and orders military cooperation with Funston to suppress disorders on both sides of the line.
Allen T. Blanchard, president of the International Skating Union and honorary head of the Western Skating Association, today announced his resignation. He will move to Los Angeles to live.
A European singer found fortune by popularizing a digestive vegetable sauce named Waw Waw. After years of indigestion and trials with doctors, he created a recipe added to meals, claiming instant appeal in Europe and America. The product, marketed by ST. JAMES IMPORTING CO. of New York, spreads as a seasoning and rival to sauces, with claims of superior aroma and quick dining appeal.
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