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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1916

Page

13

Bankers Endorse Permanent Good Roads Plan For Illinois

Editorial argues bankers of Illinois favor permanent, bond financed road improvements. It cites American Bankers Association and local officials urging permanent, oil-based roads supported by bonds to lift Adams County from mud, tying road quality to farm, social, and industrial vitality.

Moreso Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers’ Association Ilinois Bankers’ Organization Cook Burton Township Adams County Vite

Von Papen Recall Justified Amid Disclosure Confusion

The article discusses calls to recall Captains von Papen and Bevel, alleging unclear reasons for information requests and noting alleged links between von Papen's bank account and funding. It mentions a Canadian budget explosion, payments to a German sympathizer, and questions about Germany's publicity campaign and ambassadorial expenditures. The piece questions secret service scrutiny and the boldness of directing wrecking operations.

Ver Papen Bevel Fowilson Qellem Ven Papen Werner Horn Seattle Wey United States Secret Service

Piker Idea Shapes View of Great Powers and Small Nations

A critic calls many nations pikers for seeking advantage in conflicts and empire building. He notes Austria Hungary and Britain among pikers, cites the Bosnia Herzegovina episode, and warns small nations risk becoming prey once they gain strength. The piece contrasts European powers and mentions the Balkans and Tug of war in the era.

Chansberiaiy Haiti San Domingo Elise United States Austria Bosnia Hercegesina Montenegro Aretria Adriatic Great Britain Ameria Tan Persia Turkey Denmark Germany Schleswig Bulgaria Balkans England Russia Hungary

Hazing in American colleges linked to fatalities

The piece critiques hazing in universities, citing the University of Pennsylvania and other campuses. It portrays hazing as a deadly and brutal contest of strength, noting deaths and severe injuries as outcomes of such practices and condemning officials for tolerating or enabling these rituals. It laments the lack of reforms and calls for accountability amid ongoing abuse.

Arbarines Universiye Pennslvania UW Sears

Fragmented Autocorrected Editorial Snippet on World Politics

A garbled historical column references Montenegro, the Entente, and wartime governance. It notes politicians such as Charlie Warren Patrbanks and Abe Perses, mocks diplomacy, and retells the risk of Papen exposed by correspondence. The piece critiques public pledges and the burden of leadership amid war.

Roosevelt test and war costs cited by editors

In curated editorials from Rockford Morning Star to the St. Louis Republic and others, wartime spending, Roosevelt’s political career, Mexican policy, and hotel rates at conventions are discussed as context for national affairs. The pieces reflect on human, financial, and strategic costs amid unsettled early 20th century politics.

Rockford Morning Star Italy

Peter and the Bob Whites near Farmer Brown’s雪

Peter Rabbit frets about the Bob Whites nest in spring and fears they may be buried by the first heavy snow. He digs, but Bob White flurries up from beneath the snow, welcomes him, and leads his flock to Farmer Brown’s for food.

Peter Rabbit Peter Wes Tea Beeb White Tie Ile Joe Bob Wintes Bob White Sun Reddov Granny Fox Veter Reddy Fox Fanner Brown Farmer Brown Phil Wigglesworth Noats Gossup Andy Anderson Anny Jim Stebbins Eaven

Fragmented dispatches mirror turbulent US Mexico tensions

The report cites multiple papers, noting debate in Congress, border invasion fears, and Mexico’s retaliatory stance after casualties. Senators discuss fundamental issues as media outlets describe unrest and national sentiment. Burlington Hawk Eye and Joliet Evening Herald-News quote varied perspectives on leadership and policy.

Editoral Note On Bird Talks in The Whig

The Whig begins a series by Isaac E. Hess of Philo on birds. Plans to form a bird club in Quincy aim to boost interest and membership. Hess, a businessman and scientist, is a noted speaker at chautauquas and author of a Central Illinois bird catalog. His work highlights the economic value of birds and supports conservation laws in Illinois.

The Whig Isaac E. Hess Philo Quincey Mr. Hess Illinois Academy of Science Central Illinois Kess Hess Hlinois

This Day in Illinois History: Johnson regulates Indian liquor trade

On January 16, 1765 Sir William Johnson issued regulations limiting liquor traffic at Illinois trading posts and governing Indian trade policies.

William Johnson Indies Affairs

Raincoats Offer Protection For Early Spring Weather

Umbrelas are treacherous things at the most critical moment they may turn against you but the good raincoat is ever faithful in every color and weight from 3.50 to 30.00 You can expect rain most any time during the changeable days of early spring If you believe in preparedness come to us and fortify against the elements with a ready raincoat

Burlington Hawk Eye Jaie Addams Nate Matti Mister O'Brien Mister O Brien Andy Steve Ponti Anne Niear Steve Hardy

In Our School Saturday Dance and Odd Tales

A chaotic school page recalls a busted pipe incident involving Andy Anderson and Mister O'Brien, with misheard names and wild lore about stealing objects and a dancing teacher. It notes dull participation in a Saturday dance, mixed with gossip about students and teachers, and ends with farcical lines about Snow baths and a near empty hearse.

Andy Ander Mister O'Brien Andy Irien Verry

Save Your Hair With Danderine Cure For Dandruff

Danderine promises to save hair from falling out by treating dandruff. A 25 cent bottle from drug stores is urged to restore lustre, strength and volume, claiming hair becomes wavy fluffy and appears abundant after a few weeks of use.

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Editorial von Papen Piker Ville Webster H. T Webster Ada Mackall Marshall Ata Cee Marsh Editors Night Cap Villa Charie Warren Patrbanks Countis Frang von Papen Dubuque Birmingham Ledger St. Louis New York University of Penns Dvansa St. Louis Republic Gein Tiseta Mexican Mexico Ender Huerta Peter and the Bob Whites Animal Stories Thornton W. Burces St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat Redyverdd Chicago Trivume Sherman Congrees Sinad Senate Joliet Illinois Walt Thare Carsing Schood
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