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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
7
The Springfield report notes both houses of the general assembly are scrutinizing the dollar with new efficiency. It describes wage controls, systematic accounting, and tightened budgeting for staff and building upkeep, signaling a cautious move toward fiscal restraint amid broader state reforms.
The text recounts George Washington’s farewell emphasis on guiding principles for the new republic. It highlights avoidance of entangling alliances, cautious commercial ties, and a distant stance toward Europe while noting debates on world peace and the dangers of joining broad conflicts.
A fragmented essay advocates compulsory military service for all between eighteen and twenty four, arguing it would foster group consciousness and national service. It critiques Prussianized army culture and envisions a merit-based, efficient system without autocratic rigidity, urging broader citizen duty.
Greenland governor Jen Dangaard Imsen testified on a prize war case over seized fish. A judge disputed the hymn's author and the court adjourned as officials sought a hymn book.
The excerpt notes that many men cannot name a necessity they would renounce when viewing a hatter’s window. It also observes that some folks only recall heaven when they glimpse a graveyard, contrasting day to day desires with mortality.
Miss Sylvia Sherman sister of United States Senator LY Sherman died Monday at the home of the senator in Springfield after a three year illness. The senator is away from Washington. She is survived by her brother, one sister, Stiga Tennie Sherman, now in Colorado, and her adopted daughter Myrtle Mitchell of Wheeling.
Washington reports a four week recess for the Supreme Court from February 5 to March 5 to prepare opinions. The Harvester and steel cases are set for hearing on March 6.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides rapid action against coughs croup and throat irritation. It asserts the remedy heals inflamed membranes loosens phlegm and eases breathing with testimonials from W. F. Thomas of Summerville Georgia and Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
Thornton W Burgess tells how Old Man Coyote endures hunger while planning a hen house raid. He hopes Granny and Reddy Fox arrive but hides as Granny Fox stays away in the Green Forest. The lure ends when Coyote detects a trap set by Palmer Brown's Boy and retreats hungry.
Grand Duke Boris visits Uramia in Persian Armenia, the first royal from Russia to enter the ancient city. Shops in bazaars glow with decorations, streets line with Persian rugs, arches rise along a twelve mile route where crowds gather. He tours for three days and reviews a grand military parade.
A concise proverb-like note discusses the appeal of readily available cash and its link to personal satisfaction, framing money as a source of happiness and social ease.
January 30. Alderman Charles E. Merriam presented orders to the Chicago City Council calling for plans to place the city under a city manager and to unify all local governments. The measures urge a consolidated government from the current twenty two governing bodies and a referendum to adopt the city manager form.
In early times drug stores were scarce and grandmother remedies were trusted for family ailments. Lydia E Pinkham’s Vege table Compound, a botanic preparation from Lynn Massachusetts, dates back over forty years and has long brought health to many women in America.
The piece predicts a surge in demand for agricultural machinery after peace, driven by labor-saving needs and restocking supplies. It notes exporters, especially farm-implement makers like the International Harvester Corporation, may profit from European orders. It cites stock activity and book value while urging investigation rather than a buy tip.
In a school morning scene Miss Palmer scolds Torp Stebbins for alleged misbehavior while the class looks on. Torp considers a plan to remove siblings to a poor farm, and his father returns home unamused as Fatty Bellowes calls for a party.
A Texas advertisement promoting Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Claims relief for men women and children and offers mail order with testimonials. Contact Dr BE W Hall St Louis Missouri and Ayngais tn for purchase.
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