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The Duinry Whig publishes mornings except Monday and is established May 6, 1888. It is a member of the Associated Press and carries AP republication rights. Advertising reps are Franklin P. Alcorn with offices in New York and Chicago. Entered at Quincy Illinois as second class matter and member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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Destruction versus reconstruction debated at peace talks
American delegates at the peace conference advocate destruction of German material, arguing it clashes with U S policy and Wilson's wartime aims. Critics say sinking ships would be wasteful while reconstruction looms, since France and Belgium need time and resources to rebuild. The piece notes royalty headlines and shifting European power dynamics as context.
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Germany
France
Belgium
Sailors nicknamed gods and the silent navy
The piece argues about terms like gods for sailors and praises the American fleet in World War I. It notes censorship, the lack of major battles, and the navy's quiet, steady morale and contributions, including Marine and sailor efforts, with fond regard for their service and the swift waning of the flu.
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The Coming Famine by Dr Frank Crane 1917
Dr Frank Crane argues the coming Prohibition will devastate New York liquor trade and jobs but suggests benefits. He mocks editorials and forecasts shifts: stores replacing saloons, classrooms repurposed, and immigration declines easing labor demand as millions serve in the army.
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Frank Crane
Prohibition Vision Sounds Harsh Yet Hopeful
A speaker outlines drastic social changes from prohibition including economic gains from reduced crime, closures of dance halls, and cleaner streets. He predicts less drunkenness, increased grain for baking, and better morals, noting assets like glassware moving to hotels and homes. The tone is earnest and debated.
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Little Johnny
Whig's Letter Box Clarifies Affidavit Misquote
In a Quincy Whig letter to the editor the writer retracts an earlier claim about seeing Superintendent D. N. Markillie using public works cars. The author apologizes for the misunderstanding, notes the error arose from notes transfer, and asserts no personal animosity while stressing cooperation with Mr. Markillie for city improvements. Dec. 27, Quincy.
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Heavy Movement Of Troops To U S Begun
Washington dispatch reports a rapid drawdown of forces long overseas. Sixty eight thousand American soldiers returned from overseas by December 21 and over 500,000 have been mustered out of service in the United States, with officers being discharged at a rapid rate per the House military committee briefing at the War Department.
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House Military Committee
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Dent
Armistice Discharges Set As Troop Movements Dubiously Rise
The release figures show 32,000 discharged since armistice with the greatest among officers in the chemical warfare service and the smallest in the medical section. Ship movements from overseas are capped at 160,000 men monthly, with hopes to raise to 200,000 or 300,000 depending on allied ships and conversions of merchant vessels.
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Infantry Occupy Mannheim to Guard Prison Camp
Zurich dispatch reports Marshal Foch ordered a battalion to occupy Mannheim to oversee a nearby prison camp where 10,000 Allied prisoners await liberation. The move follows reports of mistreatment and several murders, with Mannheim located on the Rhine’s east bank near Mayence in the armistice neutral zone.
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Socialists Press Passport Requests for Delegates
Chicago December 28 The question of passports for three delegates representing American socialists at the international conference to be held at Luzerne Switzerland next month will be placed before the state department in Washington within the next few days officials of the national medical organization said The invitation to the American group was addressed to Adolph Gorme r secretary of the national socialist organization now on trial in federal court for violation of the espionage act.
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Sage and Sulphur Darkens Gray Hair
Sage Tea and Sulphur compound restores natural hair color and luster. A home remedy from Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound now sold in drug stores, praised for darkening gray hair naturally with regular use. Adv indicates it’s a toilet product not a medical cure.
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Expatriates in Munich Seek Quick Passports and Aid
Americans born in Germany and living in Munich during the war formed a group to petition President Wilson for fast food relief for Germany and for help in contacting U S friends. They debated pursuing passport requests but postponed them, and they discussed reaching other Americans in Germany, including native born Munich residents wary of German Americans, despite police blocks and newspaper ad failures. A San Francisco bank vault holds a sack of 1000 silver dollars minted Oct 21 1891, valued today at about 3000 if interest had accrued.
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Inside Bath For Clear Skin Promises Health Boost
A 19th century health ad urged drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning as an “inside bath” to cleanse stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claimed better skin tone, fewer headaches and woes, and urged readers to purchase limestone phosphate from druggists to prove the benefits.
A Difference in Color in Animal Tales
In a snowy hideout Jumper the white hare and Peter Rabbit note a sneaking Black Pussy the cat. Jumper uses his white coat to stay hidden, claiming safety from color difference even as Peter doubts the plan. The piece ends with a note on hospital contract activity by the Rockefeller Foundation.
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Chaumont France explored by American Expeditionary staff
General Headquarters staff at Chaumont France study local history with interest in the Counts of Champagne, the Hautefeuille church, St. Jean church, and the 1814 treaty signing site. Highlights include the Tour relic, the Palais Justice, St Alexis painting by Andrea del Sarto, and the Lebon statue near the railway.
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