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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
7
The Quincy Whig, published by The Whig Co. Publishers, marks its establishment in May 1988 and notes Associated Press membership. The paper states it cannot be responsible for unsolicited manuscripts letters and other communications and that such items are sent at the owner's risk.
A editorial urges thrift beyond saving money, linking national thrift to saving time health and morals. It cites fire prevention tuberculosis fights and education as ways to conserve wealth and resources while noting missteps in school spelling lists undercut by tense mock entries.
Civic groups urged inviting Wabash passenger officials to Quincy or nearby public bodies to review and discuss grievances about the Quincy Hannibal line. The piece notes officials will attend, compares civic mediation with other cities, and references President Wilson amid broader international issues.
Column argues Col Lowden will consolidate 100 departments into ten and transfer duties from many bureaus. It asserts he will push a legislature-friendly plan and may use strong methods against obstructionists. He appeals to Hinds voters to send loyal lawmakers.
The text explains prejudices have emotional roots from early experiences. It argues that dislikes toward dogs and other groups come from forgotten childhood events, and that upbringing shapes future biases. Prevention through courage, generosity, and liberal thinking reduces prejudices.
Illinois will have a woman assistant attorney general, announced by attorney general elect Edward J. Brundage. He planned to appoint Miss Jeannette Bates, village attorney for Ardmore, marking a rare such appointment in the nation. Bates, born on a Cedar County farm and raised on a South Dakota ranch, was admitted to the bar in 1908.
Shadow the Weasel is suspected as a culprit after Danny Meadow Mouse disappears on the Green Meadows. Reddy Fox Roughleg Hawk Old Man Coyote and Hooty the Owl chase clues and accuse each other while Shadow lurks, and the tale hints at who actually took the mouse by late suspicion.
The steamship Vologda, sailing from Archangel December 3, arrived in New York in ballast and tied up at a pier on December 29. Officials declined to comment on movements but other observers suggest Russian ships are used to move supplies from England to Russia via Kolabay under armed protection.
Portland police arrested sixty men on vagrancy charges in a raid aimed at thwarting a purported I W W march. Some claimed to be IWW leaders, saying hundreds were en route from Seattle to demonstrate against police power.
A banker and student advises applying thrift principles to avoid rising costs. He argues boarding houses waste money on costly meats like steaks and chops while fish and stews offer cheaper, satisfying alternatives. Ignorance in running the business is blamed for high prices.
In Our School notes the countdown to New Year as students discuss growing up, fault writing exercises, and a mischievous poetry project. Miss Palmer prompts self reflection while Bol Haynes dodges marking by claiming spelling limits. Gen Ericks drafts a New Year poem later corrected by the teacher as Amy All Au Noats and Gossup recounts playful but vague tales of a baby and community sides.
A historical remark argues that women's ignorance about business matters is costly, exceeding even crop shortages and European demand for food products, highlighting the pressure on households and national economy during a period of hardship.
Washington December 29 121 additional appointees to the officers reserve corps created by the national defense act were announced by the War Department after acceptances. They are assigned from second lieutenant to major in line and staff divisions and are subject to call for active service in wartime.
Congress considers building an officers' reserve corps of not less than 50000 men. The force would be composed mainly of graduates from reserve officers training corps units being established at schools and colleges nationwide.
Advertising copy extols Sloan's Liniment as quick penetrating relief for bumps strains sprains and rheumatic pains. It claims less rubbing than plasters and ointments and promotes outdoor workers and general outdoor aches. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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