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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
7
A fragmented reminiscence on how war alters language and vocabulary. It notes that terms like conservation shift in meaning, with war fostering new phrases and industry terms, while old words fade. The piece reflects on the evolving lexicon under wartime influence and societal change.
A wartime notice discusses morals and morale, praising discipline and good behavior while condemning indoctrination and sexual exploits. It notes federal inquiry into fourteen spies and mentions a request for Mr. Thompson to testify before a federal grand jury.
A Bern apologist defends Prussian honesty and criticizes American suspicion of German Americans. The piece cites Prussian leaders and mentions a large spy system, Ellis Island internment, and public reactions as crowds sang national songs by the Liberty Statue. It notes the impact on German Americans and quotes General von Stir on Prussian prospects.
The writer contrasts wealthy families with duty, noting a rich son rejected for army service, pivoting to aviation and hospital aid. His sister funds military relief, while the father sustains national industry by producing government machinery. The piece argues wealth can drive national service.
The Springfield News Record and Peoria Star reflect mixed views on Secretary Baker and wartime criticism, urging constructive action. They discuss President Wilson's urgency to win the war, congressional scrutiny, and American effort shaping France’s future through disciplined work and oversight.
In a small school story Fatty vanishes from a room during study hour while students note a shaky floor and Fatty’s fright. Miss Palmer directs Fatty back to class as others search. Fatty later reappears with a strange reaction to the event.
John O Keefe imagines whimsical signs to close every institution from the Chamberlain Maxillary orifice to the Capitol and even Roosevelt, praising a public day of rest to shield the nation from war and heated rhetoric. The New York World columnist envisions a nationwide pause marked by placards and quiet reflection.
The Navy issued a second call for binoculars spyglasses telescopes sextants and chronometers to aid anti submarine operations. Earlier appeal yielded over 6000 glasses but more are needed. Donated items should be tagged with owner name and address and sent to Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of the Navy, with note they may be returned postwar though loss or damage cannot be guaranteed.
Senator William Hughes of Paterson dies in Trenton hospital at 10:16 AM after weeks with septic poisoning from a dental infection. Frelinghuysen moves to adjourn the senate as a funeral committee is formed. the legislature resumes after the session is adjourned.
Zurich report says honey supply for German breweries will be blocked due to a poor oats harvest used for army horse fodder. The move threatens to halt the entire brewing industry as breweries await essential ingredients.
London Jan 30 Replying to a question in the House of Commons for Leo G Chigeza Money parliamentary private secretary for the ministry of munition s on behalf of the shipping controller said the ocean convoy system continued to work satisfactory Since its inception in the middle of 1917 more than fourteen million tons of shipping had been convoyed with a loss of only 145 per cent including ships sunk through the dispersal of convoys and through bad weather
The Admiralty reports the armed escort vessel Mechavician was torpedoed in the English Channel on January 1 and has been a total wreck. Three officers and ten crewmen are confirmed dead.
In Chicago on January 31 a barber reported to the federal building that tips were not kept as book income, but he estimated his tips at $250 for the year to the deputy collector.
General Pershing reports Private Raymond Grover of Syracuse New York infantry slightly wounded in action on January 20 with no additional details provided by the War Department.
Black Pussy the house cat, tired of winter boredom, recalls past hunts and hears Robber the Rat squeal in fear under the barn. She watches for Nibbler the Mouse, then spots a vanishing movement near the far grain bin, hinting at an approaching incident.
Rock Island liquor interests proposed to donate their entire campaign fund to Red Cross and local charities if the local option question was revived next spring. The Ministerial Alliance rejected the idea calling it an attempt to shield the liquor trade under philanthropy. Rock Island has 96 saloons.
London January 31 Nearly eight hundred thousand workers are on strike in Berlin with numbers rising hourly and the movement spreading to provincial towns. Berlin strikers have formed a work stoppage solidarity across industries as reports from Copenhagen's Exchange Telegraph correspondent note rapid growth.
An action commission of ten men and women is created within the men’s council of five hundred. Among the participants are Tfugo Klaase, identified as the independent socialist leader, and Philipp Scheidemann, noted as a minority socialist leader.
Vienna dispatch reports grain warehouses in Vienna are ablaze causing enormous damage. The fire is attributed to revolutionary arsonists, with suspicion falling on radicals. The telegram cites Amsterdam exchange brokered by the Exchange Telegraph.
A notice offers $100 reward and asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages. It explains the remedy is taken internally, works through the blood to mucous surfaces, and strengthens constitution. Proponents provide testimonials and list of cases. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The ad touts Nuxated Iron with claims of global use and high profiles, citing former senators and physicians. It describes a self test and dosage, offers a money back guarantee of 100 to charitable institutions if strength does not increase 100 percent in four weeks, and notes availability through Miller and Arthur Drug Co. and others.
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