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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1915
Page
11
The editorial argues for reviving U S shipyards to supply steel merchant ships as war disrupts European production. It notes the rise of American output could replace lost rail demand and boost domestic industry, urging renewed national leadership in shipbuilding amid Greece facing diplomatic strain.
The piece argues that seaboard terminals blocked by grain traffic reveal inadequate railroad capacity. It cites James J. Hill's warning from nine years prior, contrasts with Germany's wartime logistics, and suggests government cooperation over ownership to fix marred rail service and defense readiness.
The court overturns an industrial board ruling in a Mattoon case, declaring farming not an extra hazardous occupation for workers compensation. The decision could ease farmer employers from covering injured labor, though questions remain about farming risks and emerging safety needs on agricultural machinery.
Report recalls American doctors Dr Louise Tavier-Jones and Dr Catherine who aided Serbian children during typhus and tuberculosis outbreaks. A dispensary and hospital near Nish served patients until the hospital became a wounded soldiers facility under Bulgar control. The writer notes limited future chance to revive child welfare work and praises social workers against war.
After the excitement, visit our store to see advance 1916 styles in modified Russian Blouses and Junior Norfolk Suits for boys. Beautiful blues tans and browns, shepherd plaids and basketweaves, all in a bright new department praised as inviting and pleasant.
The New York police chief warns that the city suburbs harbor crooks who prey on city residents, echoing Chicago Mayor Thompson’s assertion that Chicago resembles a large New York suburb in crime.
Editors note a guarded Berlin report on the Kaiser disputing claims of his alleged cold feet. They predict Henry Ford will receive a warmer welcome on returning to America. A winter scene in Washington Park contrasts Berkshire snow depths with other cities. A remark on war stock speculation likens pyramid schemes to ancient Egypt.
Highlights mark anniversaries from 1815 to 1914 with notable deaths and events. Featured are Gen Israel Bush Richardson born in Fairfax Vermont and died at Antietam. Hesse Darmstadt grand duke Louis II. Boston city hall opening. archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. and air raids in 1914. Also birthday notices for George Dewey and others with a closing quote about proximity of worth.
At St Marys hospital last Monday Mrs Bert Swisher of Liberty underwent breast cancer surgery and is progressing well. Her sisters Ettie Fite of 416 South Third street and P J Kiley of 1219 Nampshire street, and brother James McClain of near Clayton, have stayed with her.
The Quincy Whiz under new management improves with hustling news coverage beyond local. Liberty Bee praises the Whig in its new dress and steady fresh news. The Journal of Industry notes the Quincy Whig has a new plant and capable editors Switzer and Dehner, with a top Goss press.
The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatism and other ailments caused by impure blood. It states the product corrects blood acidity, cleanses the system, and has been successfully used for forty years.
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