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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1920
Page
6
A Dainty Whig opinion page argues for a public aviation landing field, backing the Build Now movement to enable at least 200 new dwellings next year, a modern high school, an owl car service for morning trains, a highway to Taylor, Missouri, river terminals, a new barge line, and expansion into Quincy's outlying territory before the next census.
A 1920 outlook notes optimism across industry and finance. Secretary Alexander highlights 1919 commerce growth, new fleets, and rising production while acknowledging foreign exchange and wage pressures. Samuel Gompers predicts workers will meet duties and boost output, with the Federal Reserve board forecasting lower living costs for the year ahead.
Dr Frank Crane explains U S laws for immigrants focusing on marriage age consent, bigamy, child neglect, licensing for peddling, gambling and lotteries, animal welfare, transportation, weapons, littering, and library protections. It emphasizes avoiding nuisance and misunderstanding rather than hindering liberty.
The editorial argues for maintaining government sugar controls for another year despite a board recommendation for free competition. It notes artificial price fixing is risky, but warns that removing rationing amid abnormal supply could trigger a price spike and a panic rush to stock warehouses. Once the 1920 crop is distributed and shortages eased, rationing could end and supply and demand would guide profits.
A critical essay on echo personalities from a 1919 Echo column discusses public thinking. It argues the danger of unthinking followers and urges training everyone to think for themselves to avert tyranny and social decay. It warns demagogues and urges cautious reform for a better civilization through deliberate thought.
An exploration of how to get information or a job in Washington through direct contact with experts who actually handle tasks. It contrasts casual social connections with direct access to knowledgeable bureau staff in areas like tobacco, fur bearing animals, diamonds, and white paper, noting many experts are hidden in offices and laboratories and can be reached without social favors.
Reader questions cover income tax in France and England with rates from 1.25 percent to 52 percent and 8.5 to 52 percent, origin of the name Santa Claus from Saint Nicholas, and postmaster closing windows during mail distribution per Post Office Department rules.
In a tale from Thornton W. Burgess, Jerry Muskrat frantically tries to free a trapped hind foot after roots pinch it while fleeing a two legged human. He battles the snag beneath a low Laughing Brook and, despite efforts, fears a deadly snare until discovery nears.
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