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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
9
Detroit and Philadelphia announce motor truck connections with New York City. If the pattern continues as with the auto industry, long distance package delivery by first motor to cities like St. Louis and Chicago may soon be possible.
A short note explains that Congress may propose amendments to the constitution by a two thirds vote, but ratification requires three fourths of the states. It clarifies Congress cannot amend directly and emphasizes that sovereign state power must bind any amendments.
A dated editorial urges Congress to resist declaring war on Turkey and Bulgaria without Presidential support. It cautions restraint, warns against upsetting delicate diplomacy, and stresses trusting informed officials and the European situation before any action.
Canada voted to support Premier Borden and a vigorous war effort with full man-power mobilization. The Liberal branch led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier narrowly failed to rally opposition, and outside Quebec, the draft gains majority backing as the country reaffirms commitment to the war.
A discussion on socialism stressing the primacy of the common good over individual rights. It argues reform must be swift and community driven, cites Britain and Germany, and predicts government commandeering of ships, railways, and resources to win the war, framing public welfare as the core of democracy.
The article reports Clemenceau arguing that self governing peoples fight better with full knowledge and condemns censorship in the U S for hindering creditable war reporting. It notes Senate Military Affairs Committee hearings on war conditions, General Crozier remarks, and public misperceptions abroad versus Americans. It emphasizes vast military results despite domestic censorship and gossip.
A Springfield woman recalls severe acne on face and throat starting at fourteen. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports complete healing, urging ongoing use for clear skin and offering free samples by mail. Sold nationwide S0ap 25c Ointment 25c and 50c.
Peter Rabbit envies Jumper s brown coat as Reddy Fox stalks. Jumper feigns stillness to distract the fox while Peter hides in bramble, proving the two coats test and sparking a cautionary lesson.
In Our School reports a prank to hide a boy in a large wooden box bound for a military camp. The plan failed when the box jolted, nails poked the boy, and a constable freed him. Notes mention Miss Palmer, a self knit stocking, and the Junior Home Guard shoveling snow as part of local happenings.
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