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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
7
An editorial argues the conscience fund shows indulgent governance accepting gifts and concealing donors. Since 1811 it has grown toward a half million dollars with gifts up to 30 000 and 10 000, revealing leakage and lax administration. The piece critiques political and public reaction to the British blackmail framing.
The piece argues the United States has long bought foreign lands, listing Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase, the Gadsden Purchase, Guadalupe Hidalgo, and Alaska. It views the 1003 negotiations with Denmark for the Danish West Indies as a prudent naval base move, noting past deals and optimism for expansion. It closes by noting Texas may have neglected the state primary amid six gubernatorial candidates all campaigning on anti-Mexican platforms.
Across editorials several papers defend militia resignations as duty and criticize cowardice. The Globe Democrat argues no stigma. The World warns of a growing blacklist. Davenport notes Captain Koenig may be ineligible but deserves recognition. Galesburg commends county advisers aiding farmers and soil problems.
Buster Bear sets out for breakfast and pursues fish with stubborn hope. He learns the Laughing Brook has no trout as fish move to the deeper Smiling Pool, while Plunger the Fish Hawk and King Eagle quarrel overhead over a big catch.
The Hoosier poet is praised by the St Louis Republic Riley’s verse is seen as a simple truthful vehicle for messages. Peoria Star and Decatur Review note enduring public esteem for his homey verse and its place in American culture. Chicago Tribune and New York World laud his locality focus and broad affection from readers.
A July 26, 1733 letter reports the failure of an attempt to import Illinois cattle into Canada.
Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley who just died writes verse for Kin Hubbard s Abe Martin character. He mocks Abe with playful lines on Brown County humor and rural folly while praising the comic genius of the daily Abe Martin panel.
A brief sketch presents Abe Martin as a notable man of the hour and a figure praised for wit and insight, with James Whitcomb Riley contributing commentary on his genius and flowering talent.
Senator Martine's resolution for clemency for Sir Roger Casement was referred to foreign relations. Debates on the army appropriation bill resumed. Conference report agreed for a Hawaii and Mau national park bill. House adjourned to 10 am Wednesday. Gardner Massachusetts introduced a resolution seeking facts on national guard strength at the border. Padgett proposed expediting naval appropriation to conference Thursday. Adjourned to noon Thursday.
A local note tells of Ex and Uncle Alfred staging a mock naval battle at Blaney's pond with Andy Anderson. Alfred, once in the Civil War Navy, helped sink the Merrimack and will explain the fight from the shore. All boys are invited to watch.
A husband recites puns at breakfast, testing his wife with wordplay on money and family names. The exchange turns into a light taunt about clever catches and a jab about alimony in divorce. The humor hinges on misdirection and social roles.
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