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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
6
Criticisms of Wilson from Bryan spark a discussion on foreign policy and the panic era. The piece traces Bryan’s wheat and corn stance, his silver doctrine, and his hope to build peace by example, while noting Wilson’s Monroe doctrine reliance and call for expediency in foreign policy.
The article examines how automobile depreciation compares with the old piano trade, noting buyers now value surviving, well-used cars. It traces changes from 1909 to 1913, the shift to standardization, and argues most buyers seek four to five years of service from cars rather than instant junk values, with long-serving autos often retaining worth.
The piece argues nations resemble flocks of sheep divided by fences and ruled by shepherds. It claims ignorance and organization gaps leave people unable to govern themselves, causing perpetual war sparked by rulers’ pride. War impoverishes both sides, as rulers profit while common people suffer.
A bill introduced in the Springfield house by Rep Placek would require saloon licenses and dramshop ownership to be held only by U S citizens The measure linked to wet sympathizers in the state and was sent to the license or wet committee Another bill by Rep Epstein Chicago targets advertising bogus No short meats and defines the offense to be a medical or di
In Peoria on January 23 hogs sold at 11.40 dollars, equaling the best price ever paid. Demand was keen as the market stayed chest-strong and steady amid brisk trading by shippers and buyers.
SPRINGFIELD Jan way The senate on Wednesday adopted by a 45 to vote a resolution to submit to a referendum the question to revise the state constitution. Senator Stephen D. Canaday Thusboro cast the only vote against the resolution.
A Summerville Georgia customer praises Foley's Honey and Tar as an efficient cough remedy. The ad claims it soothes inflamed membranes in throat and chest, loosens phlegm, eases breathing, and stops throat tickling. Miller and Arthur Drug Co distributes it.
Reddy Fox and Granny Fox plot to raid Farmer Brown's hen house. They wait for night, observe the farm, and Granny cleverly opens a sliding crack to enter the hen house. Reddy follows into the dark, driven by hunger, as the tale shifts to a different report about bonds and investments.
The piece notes a forthcoming downturn in the stock market likely to span months or years. It predicts reduced stock values as war profits fade and general price levels ease, with bonds gaining as investors shift from equities in anticipation of peace and inflation easing. The historical tone echoes cautious optimism for a slower, steadier postwar market.
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and general kidney troubles. It claims quick relief, improved energy, and restored regular action, featuring testimonials from Frank W. Sherman of Lacona New York and others praising the product.
A school tale shows Stebbins family busy naming their sixteenth baby. Andy Anderson Phil Wigglesworth and Steve Hardy recruit Aron Prat as Shifty Pete from a book about fugitives and plan an arrest with Stuffy Balch, while Fatty Wentsfiome and Fatty Bellowes move to molasses chores and a prank.
The speaker predicts prices will rise sharply over the next year and advises buying bonds immediately. He recommends selecting bonds with no doubt about quality and suggests financing at around 3 percent to gain value growth as a student of investments.
Springfield HL January 25 Speaker Shanahan unveils the Republican steering committee with former Speaker Shurtleff as chairman and others named to the panel.
A roster of representatives including DeYoung Curran Flagg Scantan Lyon Bower Smerkal Watson Dudgeon Holaday Rentschler Mueller Dahlberg Perkins Boyd Ab bey Hrewer Lynch and Mr Speaker appears in the record.
Purported claim that pure rich blood prevents disease and Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, removes humors, and builds the system. Urges giving to the family to avoid illness and to get it today.
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