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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
7
Consumers take heart after a minor scare aimed at the enemy’s camp, signaling that the public remains alert and unshaken despite the tense moment. The remark captures a cautious optimism amid ongoing tensions and shared nerves among citizens.
The piece argues that boycotts and strikes reveal market manipulation by sellers and that coordinated buying power can counter price fixers. It notes the federal inquiry as timely, warns of cold storage effects on Christmas poultry, and recalls that originally all birds come from the farm.
American woman H H Gallison spent ten weeks in Germany last summer visiting Hamburg Munich Berlin Leipzig and East Prussia to verify starvation rumors. She found high prices and healthy people with adequate food under tight rationing noting Danishes of many dishes despite limited cards while Germany economically holds its own.
A winter cue to nurture house plants as healthful indicators of home conditions. Plants need sunlight fresh air and clean surroundings, reflecting human well being. Even beginners can start small with geraniums fuchsias ferns or begonias, aided by practical books available through the newspaper.
Berlin reports a winter food outlook shows no changes to overall rations of essential foods except a reduction in potato allotments. The information comes from the war nutrition bureau via the Associated Press. The notice clarifies rationing remains in effect through the season.
The piece urges readers to start saving and investing, citing James Forgan and James J. Hill. It argues many lack discipline, but some dealers aim to build new savers by meeting them halfway.
A laborer with four sons protests a planned barber price hike citing weekly shaves and six weekly haircuts. He argues the rise will push monthly grooming costs high for working families and asks editors to consider consumer impact. The note adds the boost targets board trims and haircuts only, not shaves.
Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse debate moving from a humble home to a new castle in Farmer Browfe s cornfield. Nanny feels homesick yet follows Danny, facing new dangers and settling in with thrift and hope for a prosperous new life.
The copy touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a 47 year tested remedy for colds and coughing. It claims the antiseptic balsam soothes coughs and reduces congestion for all ages and urges readers to buy a bottle from their druggist.
Illinois officials and the U S judge advocate general are negotiating over the impact of the new federal oath for National Guard members. The extension from November 30 to December 31 aims to resolve whether guardsmen who do not take the federal oath remain recognized as part of the state force and receive federal funds. Most Illinois guardsmen have not yet taken the oath.
Far mers in central Illinois report an outbreak of cer ebritis in livestock, dubbed corn stalk disease. Thirty cases near Springfield with heavy losses in Sangamon-adjacent counties. The disease poisons the brain, causing insanity. dry feeding is blamed.
Bank of Cottonwood Texas vice president T J Norrell writes Foley Kidney Pills relieved his kidney trouble and sleepless bladder symptoms. He claims rapid relief from aches pains and stiffness and urges others to try the remedy.
A fragment from a school page describes a lively week with Thanksgiving near. Ex Brigham faces salary concerns tied to church attendance while Willie Eustus’ family influence shifts members to a rival church. George McLoughlin quietly fixes his room in a tented setup, avoiding mess while family agrees on space. Birthday plans for Lilac Grimes are noted.
President Wilson invites William J. Bryan to dine at the White House on December 6 in his honor. Bryan attended a luncheon earlier, and the cabinet meeting was canceled to allow cabinet members and Secretary Tumulty to go. Invitations were sent for a December 7 dinner for Vance C. McCormick to celebrate the Democratic victory. A man with a wife and seven daughters never hoards his hard earned coin.
Augusta Ga December 2 Thomas E Watson author and editor was acquitted by a federal court jury on the charge of sending obscene matter through the mails last Friday.
Centralia Missouri reports no jail for first time in 45 years as arrests dwindle and council rents facility to a steam laundry firm. Also promotes a drug ad insert for Fosley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and cathartic tablets via Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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