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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1917

Page

7

Confusing OCR Note on Education and Sports Tone

Fragmentary text discusses advice to the country, a former football coach urging science study, and autumn sport themes. It mentions tactics, coaching, and national direction but lacks clear events, names, or locations to anchor a full report.

Reading War News and Its Effect on Tempered Minds

A wartime essay urges readers to avoid overload from war reports and novels. It recommends skipping technical tactics, focusing on economic and political aspects, and returning to classic literature to regain mental balance before reengaging with war material.

Othe Eeceni Old Mars Pearance Europe Somme Dickens Meredith Tolstoi England Froude Walter Pater Stevenson Henry Arthur Jones

The Struggle to Be Good and Real Mastery

A reflective passage argues mastery comes from natural goodness not forced effort. It contrasts talented performers who seem effortless with egotists who push hard yet lack true grace. The piece weighs virtue, struggle, and character as the path to genuine excellence.

Ne Art Bashford

Seven Turtles at the Smiling Pool

Peter Rabbit watches seven tiny turtles slip from a sandy spot into the Smiling Pool and wonders if more will appear. Jimmy Skunk digs hoping for another, but only finds white bits like shells while reflecting on Mrs Spotty’s nest and luck.

Lkewise Peter Jolly Mr. Sun Peter Rabbit Alstera Smiling Pool Jimmy Skunk Jimmy

Operation Averted by Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Told

Philadelphia reader shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for resolving years of female trouble and monthly cramps without surgery after using three bottles. The letter grants publication to warn other women.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Msg Thos. McGonigal Hartville Street Phila., Pa

For War Gardens How Water Helps or Harms

Water can harm gardens if surface sprinkled. roots rise and endure sun scorch. A deep thorough watering every ten days is better than daily surface showers, soaking to two inches. Hoeing remains as valuable as wetting down for effective Garden care.

Torrey Incorporates Self and Leaves Millionaire Estate

Robert A. Torrey of Duluth, a bachelor, formed the R. A. Torrey, Incorporated ten years ago and handed over all his property to the firm while agreeing to perform duties without pay. He remained with no personal property for the rest of his life, yet probate shows an estate of about $547,841 after his death.

ST. Paul, Minn Robert A. Torrey Duluth Torrey R. A. Torrey, Incorporated

Vacation antics and measles rumors in small town

In a lively town column, residents mingle as several stay out of the pool while others, including Phil Igglesworth, Andy Anderson, and Steve Hardy, test their clearance. Fatty Bellowes fights a measles scare after secretly taking medicine, and Andy humorously pretends to be blind to collect pennies, as a fountain crowd robs him of anonymity. Corn roasting at Blaney’s caps the notes.

Smeesies Phil Igglesworth Andy Anderson Steve Hardy Dock Wilgus Fatty Anny Andy Dock Alexander Stebbins Torp Pitty Alexander Blaney

X-Ray Cabinet Advances Dental Practice

A brief notice describes a cabinet style X-ray device enabling dentists to quickly produce and develop X-ray pictures. The system automates all operations from exposure to processing, reducing manual steps and improving efficiency for dental imaging.

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