The Quincey Whig Office Notes and Delivery Details
All letters should be addressed to The Quincey Whig Quincy Illinois 1 Business office telephone Main 261 entered at Quincy Ill post office as second class mail matter Orders for the delivery of the morning Whig may be made by postal card or through telephone No 251 Papers will be discontinued promptly on request Carrier are not allowed to take steps phone 201 Any irregularity of delivery service should be reported at once to this office
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Halteridl and News Room
Weather readings show daytime warmth across a day
The article lists temperatures for yesterday with 67 at 7 am, 76 at noon, 77 at 5 pm, and 70 at midnight, indicating a warm day with a peak around late afternoon.
Unsettled Weather With Showers Across Regions
Illinois expects unsettled weather Saturday and Sunday with showers and likely thunderstorms, slightly warmer in the north portion. Missouri forecast shows showers and probable thunderstorms Saturday, then unsettled and cooler Sunday. Town forecasts indicate showers and probably storms Saturday with slightly warmer conditions in the east, then Sunday partly cloudy and cooler.
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Ilinois
North Portion
Missouri
East Portion
River Bulletin Shows Stationary or Slow Rise Near Hannibal
The river bulletin at 7 PM yesterday notes stages at various points with Hannibal expected to remain stationary or rise slowly over the next 36 hours as river forecasts indicate continued movement from below Warsaw.
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River Bulletin
Warsaw
Hannibal
Governor Dunne Runs for Re election in 1916
A circulated statement, reportedly authorized by a close ally, says Governor Dunne will seek re nomination. It asserts his policy record benefits Illinois and asks voters to judge in 1916, noting other governors faced loss when backing new nominees. The Whig endorses his decision and argues only Illinois voters should decide on continuing his program.
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Groun
Illinois
Washington
Dunne
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Gorgas links wage rise to longer life for workers
Major General William C. Gorgas asserts that boosting laborers' wages from 1.24 to 2.50 daily could extend the average American life by about thirteen years. He notes his Panama Canal Zone work slashed deaths among fifty thousand workers and outpaced French efforts, offering life extension in dollars per day as a novel concept.
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William’ C. Gorgas
Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
Gorgasi
Wage Theory Reconsidered by General Gorgas
The piece argues that high wages can expand a worker's life cycle if spent rightly, contrasting Panama Canal era pay with the general economy. It notes supply and demand as keys to wage levels, questions practical adoption in everyday city life, and suggests Americans might try a new system proposed by General Gorgas, even at the cost of longer work periods.
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General Gorgas
Panama Canal
Underwood Tariff Theories Stir Moline Debate
The Moline Dispatch blames the Democratic administration and Underwood tariff for population loss and housing strain. It notes 1,346 fewer school children and four thousand fewer people, despite new houses. It argues republicans winning in November could revitalize growth, while criticizing Underwood’s rail policy favoring lower passenger fares and higher freight rates, which could raise costs for necessities.
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Wilson
Washington
Moline Committee
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Underwood
Snes
Iafo
Striking the Right Note Weve Done It
All straw hats have moving orders with half price on all kinds except Panamias and Bankoks.
Refreshing evidence of possible gTowine fruit in Adams county
J E B Stores, a local fruit tree man, brought fruits to The Whig office on Friday. He displayed a basket with a dozen kinds of fruit grown in the city and vicinity, illustrating growing interest in diversified farming and fruit production in Illinois.
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Adams County
J. E B.stores
Illinois
Independent US aims for stronger economy and productivity
The proposal seeks to enhance economic independence and boosted productivity through decisive policy measures. It emphasizes self sufficiency, growth, and competitive industries to support a resilient national economy.
Editor’s Night Gap Predicts Wilson Nomination
A Virginia congressman forecasts Wilson’s nomination and re election with Bryan’s support cited as unnecessary. The item notes dynamite as a war accessory that can be bought and sold even in peaceful nations.
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Virginia
Wilson
Bryan
Leans doomed to defeat by Fats on Sunday
The writer notes its over for the Leans with Slim Miller possibly pitching like Walter Johnson, predicting the Democrat’s sport writer’s pick to win despite Slicker Thompson or Phares Weisfield likely pinch hitting. Various notes cover Turkey’s Sultan illness, West Virginia’s war debt judgment, Standard Oil’s near-liquidation, Monmouth hazing suits, Novinger Missouri tin can scheme, and a tin can collection program with local merchants. The total tin can tally reaches 43 822.
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Fats
Miller
Walter
Johnson
Democrat
Slicker Thompson
Phares Weisfield
Novinger
Missouri
New Quincy editor Switzer praised for hard work
Yesterday the Whig welcomed Mr Switzer as the new editor, described as a plain modest young man with a strong work ethic. The paper urges readers to judge him by effort over mere genius and hopes he will settle in Quincy with his family, guiding The Whig toward prosperity and a constructive role in the town.
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Switzer
Whig
Quincey
Quine
Mr. Switzer
Prosperity
Quincy
An Easy Way to Get Rid of Ugly Pimples
An old cosmetic remedy suggests bathing the face in resinol soap and hot water for several minutes, applying resinol ointment for ten minutes, then washing with resinol soap and cold water. Repeated twice daily, it claims to soothe pores and clear skin. Sold by druggists with samples offered from Baltimore department.
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Resinol
Baltimore
Some Other Fellows With Josh and Education Joke
A dialogue unfolds with Mrs Corntessel and others debating attire and language. A man wonders about the plural of omnibus, while Uncle Eben muses that education helps a man express himself and reveal foolishness. The exchange mixes humor with social observation.
The Unconsidered Ornamental Robins in Peace
A brief reflection notes that some beings endure protected by ornamental uselessness. The robin’s song in peace is implied as it remains small and harmless, unable to be eaten, illustrating a quiet, natural balance.
Plodding Pete Seeks Food From Lady
The stoop-shouldered man working the next field asks for a meal. Lady warns him off, saying she will call any husband. Pete insists he has a heart and urges the woman to feed the hungry man if her husband is nearby.
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Pete
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