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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
6
A writer cites Lawson's account of a conference with Chairman Henry and asserts a meeting may have occurred despite denials. The piece suggests a leak on the president's peace note influenced stock traders before its public release, questioning Lawson's portrayal of public figures and noting public sentiment for baseball in 1917.
The piece defines backward nations as unorganized despotic states lacking modern governance and education. It argues commercial interests drive wars in such regions, with foreign powers pressing for protection, leading to naval showdowns and diplomatic clashes. It cites Morocco, Persia, and Mexico, noting weak regimes invite exploitation and intervention.
A precept style column offers intimate hints on conduct and dress focusing on modest, clean living. It urges discreet attire, avoidance of excess jewelry, polite speech, self control, listening, and courtesy at home and in public, quoting Solomon to emphasize quiet wisdom.
In this child friendly tale Granny Fox convinces Reddy Bowser’s dinner is up for grabs. They scheme to take Bowser the Hound’s meal from Farmer Brown’s yard rather than risk hens, trusting Granny’s clever plan and Reddy’s eager hunger. Their partnership hinges on secrecy and careful timing as they plot their bold breakfast theft.
The speaker critiques fidgety habits like twisting the mouth toying with the mustache eyebrow work and finger drumming. He argues these gestures conceal character and that true pleasing lies in simple natural effortless expression.
Four military aeroplanes with wireless capability will depart from the army airfield at daybreak to fly toward Calexico then cross into Lower California in search of Lieut. Col. Harry Bishop and Lieut. W. A. Robertson Jr. The mission was delayed by fog and clouds but proceeds with 25 officers and men accompanying support vehicles and a base at Calexico to supply the expedition.
After six years, postal savings stations reach 8100 offices with about 660000 savers and 108.5 million dollars in deposits. Deposits grow by roughly one million dollars weekly, yet the program lags behind New York savings banks. Only 2 percent interest, with bonds possible above 20 dollars, and annual sale dates limit uptake. The Postoffice plan aims to rival banks but faces slow adoption and calls for stronger incentives.
Anarchist editor Alexander Berkman warned in a letter dated August 15 1916 that he and The Blast faced possible arrest after last July’s preparedness parade bombing in San Francisco that killed ten. The letter, part of a batch reviewed by Attorney W Bourke Cochran defending Thomas J Mooney, notes fear of a November 11 anniversary crackdown and references the Chicago Haymarket executions.
Springfield Jan 16 The state board of health and the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs plan a joint campaign to improve birth registration in Illinois. Dr St Clair Drake says 30 000 of 145 000 annual births are unrecorded hindering child labor law enforcement. A governor signed embossed birth certificates will be offered for recorded births. The Fed may help by urging local officials and a franking privilege request is prepared for the legislature.
Sloan's Liniment is recommended for mothers handling bumps and bruises in children and for external pains like strains and sprains. It penetrates and soothes without rubbing, advertised as cleaner and more effective than plasters or ointments. A bottle costs 23 cents and is sold by druggists.
A lively account of a snow day at the school where students struggle to reach classes as snow piles high. Miss Palmer fears getting home after school, Fatty Bellowes jokes about starving, and Brigham proposes a grim “draw lots” plan. Truant officer Short Leg Milliken and Stuffy Balch clear a path to Mertle avenue enabling a cautious exit.
Miss H A Frees of Dayton Ohio reported relief after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for chronic constipation. The product combines simple laxative herbs with pepsin, is non gripping and safe for children, costs fifty cents a bottle, and carries the doctor’s signature and portrait on the carton. Free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello Minnesota.
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