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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

12

Plan to apportion newsprint among publishers sparks clash

Washington debates a proposed plan to ease a newsprint shortage by letting large publishers give up five percent of their quota to smaller papers. Large publishers oppose, citing manufacturer control of supply. Committees will continue talks with the Federal Trade Commission, with a questionnaire sent to newspapers to gauge needs. Prices cited as excessive. production increases urged. public-utility status of paper noted.

Wasilington Dee WA Federal Trade Commission Trade Commission Smalter Davis

French Victory Pushes Into German Lines At Vaux Fort

General Mangin leads a French advance overrunning Louvemont and Besonvaux redoubt after hard fighting at Huardamont. Nivelle and Petain direct the assault as Germans retreat from Fort Vaux amid snow and sleet with heavy losses and widespread prisoner takings.

Mangin Ygusaumont Fort Vaux Nivelle Petain Romania

Vibrant Mess of Personal Notices and Sales Hooks

Local brief mixes personal notes with shop listings. Mentions Giles Bros and multiple piano brands, Erector and Mec cano sets, Stradivarius phonographs, ukuleles, and Christmas savings club appeals. References Myron Jones and Mrs Miria Yates with relatives, plus Ben Adkinson and others traveling. Advertising tone dominates with 1 2 off sales and basement store prompts.

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