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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
7
The Quincy Whig Bike lists Whig Co publishers established May 6 1938 as an Associated Press member with advertising representation in New York and Chicago and mail entry in Quincy Illinois as second class matter under the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
A Quincy minister finding two houses on the same block with identical street numbers laments neglected house numbering and sparse street signs. He suggests civic steps like uniform numerals or optional municipal enumeration to aid visitors and workers, noting prior civic pride gaps and comparing to other cities. The piece ends with a Springfield Republican day noting Hughes and Piorbanks elected electors.
An anecdotal piece traces a Russian palace excess where princes’ saddle chafing led to automatic tallow rations, and recalls a Neva park sentinel story tied to Catherine the Great. It then notes Chicago game wardens protecting deer, and a Springfield 1866 police post to guard state property, illustrating lingering routines.
The remark highlights Mr Lawson holding private knowledge and a rich vocabulary, suggesting contrasts between concealed information and expressive speech. The line characterizes his persona as cautious yet verbally equipped, implying depth beyond mere secrecy.
A London Observer letter writer criticizes Edison for misreading British politics and argues against executive dominance. He notes two rival presidents contend for Arizona's throne, warning that such a duel could spark a revolution, contrasting American and British governance.
Thornton W Burgess tells how Chatterer the Red Squirrel learns sympathy after his long hunger during a winter storm. He reflects on neighbors like Tommy Tit and Peter Rabbit, then tries to dig out and survive, discovering he must help others who suffer as he does.
One time ago the Federal Reserve Board warned banks in the federal reserve system not to lock funds into treasury bills issued by European governments. The warning was taken generally.
A chaotic scene at a school features Ex declaring himself new assistant teacher and using rattans on several students in the hall. Miss Palmer orders the weapons burned, then relents as hall upheaval and dressing-room sounds suggest she changes stance amid urging for a forthcoming sensational event. Fatty Bellowes hints at a big, unrelated sensation on the way.
The Reserve Board governor Mr Harding explains how US investors expect full details on securities. He notes foreign loans must provide gross earnings fixed charges net earnings and sinking funds with clear disclosure of mortgage or stock type. He cautions that England and France did not disclose all facts about short treasury bills convertible to long term loans.
George Gray Barnard's statue of Abraham Lincoln transforms a gaunt country lawyer into a divine, democratic ideal. The critic argues the bronze sculpture, rooted in common American life, embodies art serving the people, not luxury.
H. H. Adams of Springfield Missouri describes severe kidney trouble at age eighty seven. He tried various treatments before finding Poley Kidney Pills, which he says gave him the best relief. The pills are advertised as a tonic with quick, tangible results from Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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