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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
7
Editorial notes campaigning shifts from rallies to newspaper advertising as a primary means to reach voters. An Illinois candidate emphasizes newspapers inform the public and that while ads are costly they are essential, arguing voters can be reached through print but cannot be bought.
The article argues Americans travel to Europe not for scenery but to study history and older civilizations. It contends Europe offers museums and older institutions that America lacks, while warning that postwar tourism will fade from Verdun and the Somme. It notes American wartime looting risks near the border and calls for vigilance in the commissary department.
A Paris based Society for the Relief of Russian prisoners says a million captives in Germany face starvation. The piece notes access is blocked by German controls, Spain handles diplomacy, and Russia fails to aid or inform. It contrasts organized relief for French and British prisoners with inaction toward Russians. It accuses Russia of neglect or inefficiency, citing Hindenburg’s past captures and illiterate moujiks.
A tale contrasts two brothers, one a city lawyer and the other a farmer. The lawyer suffers from dyspepsia until a country visit inspires him to exercise, walk three miles daily, and improve ventilation. Back in the city he keeps the habit, gains vitality, and urges readers to embrace outdoor activity during vacations and beyond.
A humorous Fraser-style diary recounts a failed community project by NDY ANDERSON and friends to build a brick tour to Hevvin, with mishaps from mud mortar to collapse. Andy, Torp Stebbins and others fall, blame shifts, and Mrs. Anderson ends the fiasco with a house call. Invitations drift toward Steve Hardy’s sister Alice’s wedding to Ed Carpinter amid rumors of party plans and onsales.
Editorial roundups show Charles Evans Hughes pressing Cook county Republicans to unite on national issues or face action. Other excerpts note wartime travel in ordinary cars, Civil War veterans’ tales, exile in Mexico over oaths, British blacklist impact, Kansas City sex discrimination park bill, and cautions about road building costs.
The excerpt discusses General Carranza seeking an American loan to fund peace, reports a German submarine captured for public viewing in London, and notes Republican committee focus on Maine. It mentions Villa’s whereabouts in Chihuahua, potential grave robbing accusations, British arms protest actions, and social commentary on party loyalty and border guards. It ends with satirical lines on waist compression and family peace.
Plunger the Fish Hawk outwits smaller prey and seeks a big catch for Mrs. Plunger. After patient circling above the Big River, he spots a fat fish and dives, securing the prize amid spray. The tale highlights patience and hunting by Plunger in the Green Forest habitat.
On July 22 1727 Desliettes the Illinois commandant received word that a lieutenant and seven Frenchmen en route to the Missouri country were attacked and killed by a Fox war party. The chronic complaining line reflects a somber tone.
A New York man visits the south and stays with a hospitable Kentuckian near Lexington. He wakes to an old man offering breakfast and learns the only Kentucky breakfast is a choice between tug of liquor or steak and a dog to eat the steak.
A Green Bay reader warns that kidney trouble often goes undetected until seeking life insurance. The ad cites backache and related symptoms and recommends Foley Kidney Pills, with a testimonial from Joseph G. Wolf of 734 South Jackson Street. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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