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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1915
Page
4
Fair and warmer conditions expected in Missouri and town Tuesday. Wednesday turns partly cloudy with showers possible in the northwest and warmer conditions in the east.
In the morning issue The Whig expands to eight pages but omits many features due to pace. Readers are asked to be indulgent in the effort to partially observe the national holiday.
Henry Clews urged the government to build at least a hundred large siege guns and a fleet of submarines to deter war, arguing a ready reserve force with aeroplanes and Zeppelins under Maj. Gen. Goethals would yield quick defense. He warned against entanglement and stressed cost and strategic impact.
Sympathy is voiced for the old horse Dobbin as motor vehicles replace him in racing and public entertainment. The 20 year old star of the track loses status to automobiles and motorcycles, while balloon shows and other aerial acts fade behind skilled gas engine flight.
A critical note on government focus on animal industry and paternalism. It lauds the Labour Department and Children’s Bureau for guidance on child care and livestock, and suggests expanding into a bureau of human animal industry to balance concerns.
The latest bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture reports progress in fighting hoof and mouth disease in the state. Quarantine is in four counties as of yesterday, with rules in seven Illinois counties and at Chicago Union Stockyards still in force. Federal and state officers face resistance to official action, but the campaign progresses and attention turns to preventing future outbreaks.
The piece questions Fourth of July celebrations and pyro displays while praising hard work on the Illinois farm. It notes General Miles declining to preside at an Anti-saloon league event if John L. Sullivan participates and observes the public reaction to retirements. Mentions concentrate on Bowling Green Kentucky Glencove Long Island and El Paso Texas.
In an eleven day sale Hart Schaffner & Marx and Society Brand suits are cut in half in price. A ten dollar bill buys the twenty dollar class, twelve fifty buys the twenty five dollar models. Act quickly while stocks last and today is the opener.
The Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association outlines forecasting limits for apple yields, noting divergent estimates from commercial bodies and the census. It urges careful orchard management, anticipates a possibly excessive crop, and stresses shipping challenges due to wartime restrictions while urging rapid picking and barreling for markets.
In a letter from James Handly secretary of the Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association, growers express reasonable assurance of a large apple crop and consistently strong demand for barrels, reflecting ongoing market activity and producer optimism.
A cheery patriot says safety and sanity are assured while a gloomy citizen warns against overexposure to the Thaw case. The dialogue suggests tension between optimism and concern as opinions diverge on public safety and rationality.
Farmer Corntessel replies there are no mosquitos because they have us. Uncle Eben muses that if a mule could speak the day would be all argument and more work.
A Summer Impulse proposes organizing an expedition to discover the north pole. The text notes that its discovery was announced years ago, but suggests it may have since been lost again.
Envy arises from untiring energy and happiness, yet true health hinges on strong kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills act promptly to aid kidney filtration, clean the blood, and remove waste that causes sore muscles, backache, rheumatism, and warning signs of dangerous bladder ailments. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
London observes Independence Day with muted celebrations as the American society dinner is skipped and an informal reception by Ambassador Walter Hines Page takes place amid a quiet display of flags. London papers spotlight J. P. Morgan’s shooting and Bryan’s resignation, while a Toledo firm offers a catarrh cure with sworn attestations.
The song contest ends tomorrow at 5 o clock. No votes accepted after the hour. Several ballots miss the contestant name. check for yours as millions in votes could be uncredited until certificates are confirmed. If you have a duplicate, bring it to the contest office with the duplicate number for credit. Try a Whig want ad.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her young son Russell are in seclusion in a northern New York bungalow while Harry Thaw faces renewed efforts to move from Matteawan Asylum. The deputy attorney general pursuing the case seeks to prevent her from testifying against him as the trial continues in New York City.
A European singer credited a vegetable based digestive sauce for his health and success. The sauce, prepared by a company linked to the singer, became a top feature in hotels, railroads, and homes. JAMES IMPORTING CO. markets the product now in America.
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