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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
9
The Dainty Whig urges a public aviation landing field and backing for the Build Now movement to erect at least 200 dwellings this year. It also proposes planning for a new school building, an owl car service for early trains, a hard road to Taylor, Mo, and timely river terminals to attract a new barge line.
The investigation of five Socialists suspended from the New York assembly continues with little sensational evidence. Reading of Socialist literature and speeches yielded no proof of a conspiracy to overthrow the government. The affair may boost the Socialist party, while Charles E. Hughes is credited with defending representative government.
The piece describes Newfoundland winters as harsh and memorable with daily snow in January, 12 foot drifts in towns, 32 below zero, and frozen harbors. It recalls past ice ages and notes the contrast with milder inland climates, while predicting eventual spring verdure and a growing tourist interest in the cool-season charm.
Burleson ran the government telephone system in 2019 for seven months posting a surplus of 44.377 million dollars, an earnings rate of 10.04 percent on common stock, higher than the prior four years. He implemented economies and rate increases, with gains expected to continue, leaving the system financially healthy and capable of delivering better service.
The essay argues that human ideas and feelings persist across generations, with novelty found in perception rather than events. Love, motherhood, and storytelling recur, while fresh awakenings come from the beholder. It cites Caliphate Baghdad, Mephisto, and presidents to illustrate timeless patterns.
Advice from 1920 urges women to favor outdoor daily exercise over cosmetics to improve appearance. It links skin, eyes, and lips health to circulation and digestion, warns cosmetics can be harmful, and recommends medical checkup and personalized exercise guidance.
New York World discusses profiteering in footwear clothing and household goods. It notes forecasts of future price hikes issue from industry spokesmen and collectors of profits, while many business leaders warn consumers not to stockpile as prices peak and the outlook cools.
A new large helium company formed with retired United States Air Service officers among its directors as the government begins a survey of U S helium resources. Helium, nonflammable, offers safer dirigible travel and could speed up air transport. discovery in Dexter Kansas and in southern Kansas reveals widespread availability.
Reader questions answered by The Whig Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin Washington D C. Includes tax calculations for 1919 personal exemptions and dependents, Overseas Y M C A efforts in WWI with huts and paper goods, plans for Ypres postwar, origins of the dress coat, Meuse-Argonne battle data, Congress bill counts, ex-service compensation timing, and Peace Commission liquor expense rumor.
A tale from Thornton W Burgess about Jumper the Hare fleeing Billy Mink. Jumper uses long leaps and misdirection to escape, while Billy Mink tirelessly trails, enjoying the chase until Jumper’s perilous state becomes clear.
A jumble of Q and A items covers topics from religious beliefs of Major General Leonard Wood to the longest serving House speaker. It also lists India’s four castes, laundering woolen garments to avoid skin irritation, Panama Canal Zone rents, and the tax status of waiter tips.
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