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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
8
President Roosevelt spoke at a fair urging universal military service for young American men. He framed preparedness as essential for national defense and civic duty, calling on citizens to support a robust armed force.
In San Francisco at the Panama Pacific Exposition Colonel Theodore Roosevelt urges preparedness for war. He defends universal military service, contrasts Belgium and Switzerland, attacks pacifists, and argues that peace without strength risks ruin. He cites China and Japan to warn against complacency.
A tonic known as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is promoted as a simple home remedy to darken gray hair, remove dandruff, stop itching, and prevent hair loss. The ad touts ready-to-use bottles costing about 50 cents, claiming results by morning after a single strand is treated, with continued use yielding dark, glossy hair and a younger appearance.
Paris reports that despite German claims France has used no foreign munitions and relies on domestic shells. Officials consider appointing an undersecretary of state for war to oversee production of ration shells for the army and navy amid fears of sudden needs and English agitation for munitions.
Anton Meyer-Gerhard, who went to Berlin as the personal envoy of the German ambassador before the last note on submarine warfare, will remain in Europe. Great Britain has waived the provision in his safe conduct requiring his return to America.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas county oath sworn by Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co promising one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Notary public A W Gleason verifies December 6. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio selling through druggists and marketing Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MILLEDGEVILLE Ga July 21 Physicians at the Georgia prison farm were optimistic tonight about Leo M Frank's chances to recover His temperature respiration and circulation were said to be approaching normal Frank was attacked Saturday night by a fellow prisoner who slashed his throat.
Imperial ukase issues order for the convocation of the council of the empire and the duma on August 1. The two legislative bodies were prorogued earlier this year and had been set to reconvene in November.
Wo Lee, under threat from the Tong, contemplates killing his friend Ah Ty to spare him a death sentence. He devises an undercover plan, writes a note, and slips into San Francisco’s Chinatown to arrange a fatal act. He drifts through opium dens and underworld rooms, masking his fear with calculated debauchery as he risks his own soul to save a friend.
In a grim tale set in San Francisco Chinatown, Wo Lee orchestrates an opium den stay, double dealings, and the murder of Ah Ty. He steals a corpse from a morgue, plans to bury his fate, but a night fire reveals the victim as Ah Ty, ending a doomed plot.
Miss Mabel Dedert of Quincy visited Mrs. Gus Fleer on Tuesday. Families from Camp Point Plainville and Quincy shared visits. A serious accident on a bridge near Eubanks involved two cars with no injuries. Circus day drew many locals to Quincy.
Miss Hazel Hedrick visits grandmother Mrs. L. Triester of Quincy. Several locals spend Sunday with H. H. Weiler family and attend the Quincy circus. Others, including Walter Thorp of Keokuk, Mrs. J. H. Neaterour, Rev. Simpson, and Dorothy Swartz, visit relatives and shop in Warsaw and Quincy. Karl Muegger and Adam West spend days in Quincy.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound long has been recognized as the ideal remedy for hay fever and asthma. It heals and soothes the raw rasping throat and eases the choking sensation. It allays inflammation and irritation and brings about easy natural breathing. Contains no habit forming drugs. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
Miss Lenora McVay and Miss Leta Carlin visited with home folks. Mrs. George Walker and children spent last week with Mrs. Ed Carlin. Miss Loriene White of Golden visited her uncle Harry White. Mrs. Frank Vancil called in Golden. Mrs. Ed Vancil and children from Elme wood Ill. spent days here with relatives. Mrs. Edith Koontz and children were here Tuesday. A number attended the Quincy areas on Monday. Mrs. George Flesner of Bowen visited. Mrs. Graham remains ill. Many townsfolk attended the Golden band concert Saturday night.
Adams III Mr Wm Barry and wife of Quincy visit relatives near Adams. Wallis Bennett of Payson made a business call here Tuesday. Mrs Mary Potter of Quincy guests of her daughter Mrs Nellie Wells. Mr E E Wilcox of Monroe City visiting friends in this vicinity. J B Cutforth called in the Gem City Tuesday. Will Limberg a business caller in Liberty Monday. Wet weather slows threshing as farmers stack wheat. Hagenbeck Wallace circus attended in Quincy Monday. Mrs H B Wells and children visited relatives in Quincy Saturday.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough remedy. It claims soothing effects for coughs and colds and urges readers to buy the 25 cent bottle from local dealers. The copy emphasizes a pleasant taste and immediate use to relieve persistent coughing.
Duquoin Illinois July 21 delegates representing twenty thousand southern Illinois miners adopted resolutions protesting the life imprisonment of John R Lawson a Colorado labor leader convicted of murder. The resolutions call the conviction un-American and an unwarranted departure from honest administration of justice. Copies were sent to President Wilson and the Colorado governor.
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