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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
7
A garbled, vintage text fragment references refugees, internment, and wartime rhetoric. It alludes to loyalty questions, the idea of liberty, and a sense of national duty tied to public fear of enemies. Mentions Roosevelt era context and political tension.
Garvieliss outlines a district coal plan raising price targets to fund shifts and roadwork. The plan includes state action, urban adjustments, and a campaign to implement changes by reorganizing districts and boosting coal use to control costs.
The fragment discusses competing aims between Germany and Austria Hungary after a war, noting population shifts, annexation hopes, and the uneasy balance of peace terms, with references to British and Belgian positions and political pressure in Europe.
The article notes that the President appointed a division of advertising the day after the piece was written by Dr Crane. Its aim is to coordinate government advertising to inform public opinion properly and accurately in support of one government.
Reddy Fox finds a single brown feather on snow and deduces Mrs. Grouse nearby. The feather signals warmth, danger, and breakfast possibilities while hinting at Grouse’s haste and location. Next story teased: A Snowy Explosion.
The Springfield and Indianapolis papers discuss Germany’s calculated strategy for peace terms, noting chancellor’s stance and the war party’s push. Officials warn Allies that German proposals seek favorable outcomes through conquest, while asserting America’s resolve and calls for equitable peace are vital.
A chaotic school day reports severe flooding in town with students slipping in slush and students joking about Noah style plans. Authorities or residents consider making a pond to rescue classmates if water deepens, while a few prankish notes and food mishaps appear amid the soggy scene.
The Springfield Register notes dual monarchy subjects feel a longing for wartime unity while German officials respond to President Wilson. The piece cites German imperial character, a cautious stance on European affairs, and mixed acknowledgments in Von Hierthings remarks.
London Jan 20 The steamship Cork was torpedoed with seven passengers and five crew members lost. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway as authorities assess the damage and casualty figures.
Secretary Baker's weekly war review says Germany will focus its spring offensive on disrupting American shipping to France. U boats have been recalled to base for repairs in preparation for the trans Atlantic drive and likely will accompany the West Front assault.
Raymonds president of the Clyde and Mallure Steamship Lines was named by the shipping board as Shipping for the port of New York. He will be in charge of all ships entering and leaving the port and board traffic.
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