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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
9
The article explains TNT's explosive strength, noting its triple nitro groups and superiority to dynamite. It recalls the Mont Blanc hold containing one thousand tons and Halifax disaster, then quotes Lord Grey on revolution and armistice as paths to German peace.
A wartime appeal urges broad minded support for a campaign in Quincy to raise 3500 dollars for camp war relief. Emphasizes unity across religion creed and race, noting services in one tent and the need for wholesome camp recreation for soldiers. Campaign aims to fund wholesome activities for the boys who will fight for the nation.
The piece laments ingrates among those who enjoyed freedom, education, and prosperity in the United States. It praises federal officials resisting demands by some wealthy, influential individuals to obtain citizenship before the nation is declared an enemy. It views such patriotism as suspect.
Silenced opposition to meatless days is challenged by food administrator Herbert Hoover. He argues meatless days are practical and have left reserves for allies. Wheat saving has created a 20 percent surplus, with exports already cut to Europe. Hoover warns stricter conservation and possible compulsory measures if voluntary plans fail.
In this piece the author lauds Henry Ford as a true American who shifts from pacifist aims to wartime service. Ford is praised for offering his plant to the government, surrendering patent rights, and dedicating his factories to tractors engines aircraft ambulances and shells for the war. The article frames Ford as a hardy citizen who adapts to national needs and leads by example.
The piece argues that war funding drives liberty and national defense. It stresses that money sustains industry, employment, and military power, enabling soldiers to fight and ships to sail. It calls on everyone at home to do their part to keep the economy and war effort running.
Buster Bear roams the Green Forest for food as winter nears and snaps at a hanging stone near Farmer Brown's sugar house. A curious touch of a swinging rock yields a sharp nose hit and a quick flare of temper before the tale continues.
Rear Admiral McGowan, paymaster general of the navy, defends the centralized purchasing system in his annual report. He says it has proven efficient under war strain and should continue without civilian war-committee interference. He rejects combining navy and army purchasing under civilian agencies and notes strong opposition from his position, supported by Secretary Daniels.
Fifteen days till Christmas as students recount a playful war game on Mertle avenue with trenches, a snowball incident, and a bluff by Griggsy. Ex Brigham discusses camouflaged wear while Fatty Belowes jokes about cutting breakfast to save the country.
Mrs L N Buannam of Jamaica New York reports relief from headaches nervousness hot flashes and irregularity after using Lydia E Pinkham's Compound three times daily. She says she now enjoys good health and keeps a bottle at home.
Berlin reports a lively artillery duel on the Flanders front in France. On the Italian front there was active gun firing on both sides of the Brenta river and along the lower Piave.
Buenos Aires report Count Von Luxburg the dismissed German minister to Argentina has entered a sanitarium for treatment of a nervous disorder. The move will likely delay his departure from Argentina further.
Petrograd dispatch reports a battalion of death from St. Africa defeated Bolsheviki troops near the town of Shlobin in Mohilev, signaling a counter move in the ongoing clashes.
In a rapid, unforeseen exchange, Buster was struck on the nose and nearly toppled. He surged with temper as the other party was overwhelmed, leading to a chaotic brawl and marked loss of composure on both sides.
Washington December 12 The senate election committee’s inquiry into Senator La Follette’s St. Paul speech encounters another hitch as it weighs whether a subcommittee or the full committee will handle further investigation. The panel will meet next week to decide procedure and has deferred examining former Secretary Bryan for now.
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