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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
7
The derelict Dew Drop Inn sits in Quincy’s riverfront era decline, tied to a broader push for property sanitation and accountability. Debates reference owners’ responsibility, historic landowners, and legal actions aiming to curb unsafe conditions amid aging buildings and shifting districts.
The first American force to land in France, the engineers, labored all summer and fall to extend the railroad through devastated districts. They faced difficult terrain and German artillery fire but persisted, aiding French and British efforts. Alongside them, volunteers replanted fruit trees and shrubs to revive Northern France, a reconstructive work continuing beyond combat. Mr. Bryan’s famed call for unity echoes amid the rebuilding mission.
An American editorial urges restraint toward Russia amid calls for harsher treatment of a Bolshevik led regime. It notes the United States has not recognized the Bolsheviks, while allied powers share similar cautious stances. The piece urges patience, democratic faith, and potential leniency if Russia moves toward democratic reform.
The piece argues for empathy toward Russia, contrasting liberties in Western nations with Russia’s oppression. It suggests Russia, though wounded, will find democracy and join world democracies, urging readers to believe in its eventual stance. References to works on the Russian Revolution and exile provide context for the mindset shift.
Missouri voters across counties approve road bonds with overwhelming support in rural areas. Callaway county precinct reports 228 affirmative to 3 negative. The Springfield News-Record notes momentum for a $60,000,005 state plan and warns Illinois must keep pace in road construction to avoid being seen as backward.
Washington December 4 Navy recruiting officers ordered to begin at once a drive for 8000 men between 21 and 33 to form the ground personnel of the navy flying corps. Carpenters, woodworkers, machinists, coppersmiths, blacks smiths, fabric workers, riggers, acetylene welders, gas engine repairmen and instrument workers are needed. After intensive training the men will be eligible for promotion.
Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois warned at a patriotic meeting that Germany may try to invade the United States if the central powers are not curbed. He urged an immediate unification of the maximum allied forces to counter the threat after recent victories in Russia and Italy.
Bowser the hound tracks a big bob cat named Yowler and a fierce fight erupts among fallen trees. Bowser sneaks into a tangled den, but Yowler lashes out with claws and teeth, leaving Bowser battered yet unbowed in a dramatic woodland duel.
A school diary entry describes a pleasant ice slide in front of the school spoiled by the janitor and the truant officer slipping on the ice. It mentions wartime food fears, Fatty Bellowes hoarding sugar, and a plan to save food. The piece notes local cinema excitement and a knitted sweater for a soldier.
Bowser fled when a foe provoked him but broke away with a yelp and sprinted toward home. The pursuer, Bowser, chased a short distance then snarled and returned to rest among fallen trees. Bowser later lies injured with a bullet in the liver and passing through the lung. his condition is serious.
A 9 year old boy Fred Helsteen was accidentally shot in the back by his 14 year old brother Harlan while rabbit hunting Sunday. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment to his back injuries.
Censoring was imposed at Camp Dodge on Monday with all dispatches requiring official approval before publication, restricting reporters from sending unvetted material from the cantonment.
A vintage Texas Wonder advertisement claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, dissolve gravel, aid diabetes and rheumatism, and regulate children’s bladder issues. It promises a two month treatment for a dollar with testimonials and lists Dr. E W Hall in St. Louis as the contact.
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