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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
6
Precautions taken by the railroads linking Argentina and Chile over the Andes yield the steepest grades in the world. No fatal accident has occurred since the lines opened in 1910.
The article argues the core danger is Germanys autocratic mindset, not differing methods. It asserts the presidents concern is political philosophy, not form of government, and calls for curbing German expansion to keep the world three fourths democratic safe for peaceable living. It urges waking thought and action to curb autocracy.
The article argues that coal power defines wartime outcome. It notes Paris coal at 80 dollars per ton and asserts that a ton of coal equals five workers’ yearly labor, while 20 tons per household equals 100 workers, underscoring Lorraine captures' strategic impact on Germany. It cites Germanys 190 million tons vs 950 million workers energy, and warns that nations with coal advantages gain decisive leverage.
London July 5 J M Hodge MP outlines forming an Algamated Union of Discharged and Demobilized Men to unite veterans. A central body would ensure postwar justice, with former servicemen in each constituency pressuring MPs.
The Mexico City fire department begins reorganization under Commander Blanquel. Firemen currently earn 1.50 per day. proposed classes based on service length and merit would earn 1.75 2 and 2.25 daily. The department has 106 men, eight engines, and modern equipment.
In vacation lore, Byville and our town youths plan a quiet Fourth but ignite a bonfire and firecrackers. Richard Purdy arrives with a stash, girls join, an arrest threat stops the spree, the bandstand burns yet most feel the night ends oddly pleasant.
A Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments in men and women. It promises relief for diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and bladder irregularities with a two month treatment from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Sold by druggists or mail order for $1.00.
Rockford celebrates Independence Day as a $100,000 insurance fund is pledged to finance camp needs for over 30 000 Illinois men in the first selective army to be trained here in September. Campaigns by merchants, a mass meeting, and rapid construction plans pave roads, build comfort stations, and guard against crop losses while engineers lay out the army city and utilities.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation. It claims coated tongue signals sluggish bowels and links to headaches indigestion and ill health. Pills are sugar coated mild effective and pleasant to take sold by druggists for 25 cents.
Dr J H Waldron advertises a serum like treatment for rectal troubles and piles using a No-Knife system. Free consultation offered at his office on the third floor of Welle Building Quincy Illinois with hours weekdays and Havenings on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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