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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
11
Quincy leads with gardens boasting 8006 as the largest state outside Chicago, according to a new report. The figure highlights the city’s horticultural prominence and expands regional agricultural pride.
A National Emergency Food Garden Commission study from Washington reports Illinois hosts about 360 000 gardens with 1200 acres in Quincy leading non Chicago cities. The survey notes Chicago area cities show nearly fourfold garden growth since 1916 while small towns double acreage. a woman invents a three part suitcase with extendable legs forming a dressing table.
Copenhagen dispatch notes the German political crisis yields modest early signals. It cites the Easter manifesto’s equal suffrage phrase, mentions Prussia’s reaction in franchise reform, and says no immediate reforms or parliamentary moves are prescribed. The piece switches to New York apple production, listing top varieties Baldwin Greening Northern Spy Ben Davis and Tompkins King.
Lieut Waldup C Edwards meets the mother at 327 Jersey street and refuses to reveal details about the Quincy naval reserves now along the Atlantic coast. He says the crew is in good spirits but cannot share information until after they return from Kiel canal duties. Lieut Rayands departs tonight for the east.
The draft process includes a medical exam after strenuous tests. Men must meet height 5 ft 1 in to 6 ft 6 in, weight 118 to 211 pounds, have four serviceable molars, and pass heart and lungs checks. Eye and ear exams, flat feet, rheumatism, old fractures, and chronic diseases disqualify. Exemptions apply for essential laborers feeding and equipping armies.
Drainage work in Indian Grave district progresses to satisfaction per Judge Lyman McCarl after inspection Thursday. More men and equipment are being added daily to finish the project promptly. Circuit Court adjourned with judgments: C. W. Miller vs C. H. Adelpohl for 246.35. Mark Kurk executor of Herman Kurk estate vs William Hollenstein for 202.30. administratrix of Locke estate awarded 131.8. Musselman named referee for Grinnell tourney starting July 23. Walter J. Guth and Carl B. Shackelford not held responsible for Leroy Miles death.
Judge Akers issues ruling on a three year old automobile pit death. City officials including Mayor Thompson and City Clerk Schroer joined Alderman Owen and Anton Wiebmer for a river outing. Police Matron Mary A. White led the mayor’s office. Miss Catherine Schroer stood in for her father.
Highland Park patrons enjoyed a free performance by the Chamber of Commerce Glee club on Thursday night. The show drew many park visitors beyond those using the swimming pool, proving a popular evening entertainment. Canada’s 1916 wheat crop totaled 220,367,000 bushels while the 1915 crop reached 384,000,000 bushels.
East St Louis July 18 Wallace C Watking president of the police commissioners resigned after Mayor Mollman demanded resignations from all three on charges of inefficiency in handling recent race rioting. Nelson Schein and William Schmitt undecided. Brig. Gen Hill said searches found no arms. Union men testified before the 100 committee about life under Negroes but denied instigation of rioting.
Newsmen report that about twenty white men face assault with intent to kill charges, with fifteen named for arson. Grand jury sessions begin in Belleville next Monday under Assistant Attorney General Middlehauf. Brig Gen Hill leads the military board of inquiry to meet in East St Louis by order of Gov Lowden.
Gov Lowden telegraphed Washington seeking verification of the revised census estimate based on selective draft registration figures. The announced Illinois population is 7 227 952.
A revised draft figure, over a million higher than former estimates, would push Illinois to call 12 000 to 15 000 more men than expected. Chicago and downstate cities gain large quota shares as Adjutant General Dickson awaits a War Department explanation. Personal magnetism note closes the fragment.
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