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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
7
Editorial notes Carranza dismisses U S claims of a Villa led northern invasion and a southern reactionary force as myths. Carranza vows to fight united or separate, while critics deride the boasting as bombast and warn of the border debate. Also mentions Shackleton reaching Elephant Island.
Professor Hopkins of the state university faculty describes hearing corn leaves unfurl on moist July evenings. He measures weekly weight gain, notes that the corn seems to “double” in July, and compares growth sounds to music. Critics warn against confusing agronomy with poetry while weather and rain offer gentler rural imagery.
The Russian claim that Erzingan had fallen drew little reaction as war followers doubted the report, assuming a misprint or a fresh attempt to claim glory over Przemysl and its four-time record.
The Texas primary returns show discontent with the administration’s Mexican policy and a swing toward opposition figures. Colquitt leads in the senatorial race, McLemore gains in congress, while national figures fade from the field. Voters seek a clearer American foreign policy stance and accountability in Washington.
The article argues that children raised in wealth face advantages and disadvantages shaped by parental wealth and management. It notes how excessive extravagance and lack of productive activity foster wastefulness and snobbery, while heavy parental involvement can prevent harmful excesses. It warns that wealth can distort character and social development if not guided by prudent training and restraint.
A survey of editorials notes both parties in the house and senate agree on the priority of retaining seats, while differing on policy merits. The collection also critiques Mexican policy, US neutrality, and regional political ambitions.
On July 27, 1785 Father St. Pierre Vicar general of the Illinois country was sued for libel by John Edgar and Louis Tournier at Kaskaskia.
The article notes the ongoing effort to establish cemeteries for soldiers who died during the fourfold conflict over Przemysl. Since the Austrian recapture a year ago bodies have been moved from temporary graves to established plots. Regardless of nationality, the dead are laid to rest in well kept graves across a dozen cemeteries around the city.
Paris reports the annual conservatory music contest with more competitors including war maimed veterans. M Voisin, wounded early at Longest, won the first prize as part of the event's standout performances.
Buster Bear complains of a contrar day while Plunger and King Eagle battle over a big fish. A wish makes Plunger drop the fish, and the drop leads to a furious clash between Buster and King Eagle over ownership. The quarrel begins over a fish that neither can claim.
In the cornet contest the second prize went to M. Plateau, who was wounded in the Marne. Despite more competitors than last year only three of six instrumental music classes were judged worthy of a first prize.
In Brownsville Texas on July 27 members of the First Illinois cavalry faced low spirits after a great cloudburst. The downpour damaged equipment, flooded tents with six inches of mud, and sent torrents one to five feet deep through troop streets. Ditch digging gangs were organized to relieve conditions and plans are underway for future similar events.
At the Illinois Shoe Dealers association convention Chicago on Tuesday manufacturers announced styles will shift to common stock shoes for women. Colors will be dull grey and champagne due to dye shortages and prices are expected to rise 20 to 40 percent this winter from scarce imported leather and dyes.
A old advertisement extols Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for stuffed heads runny noses and coughing. It promises quick relief by opening air passages, reducing coughs, and speeding recovery with directed use.
A school boys' recreation day features a mock Civil War naval duel led by Ex and Andy Anderson with Uncle Alfrid guiding maneuvers. The Monnitor and Merrimack props are paddled across Blaney's pond as the participants enact a playful battle amid lively commentary and spirited antics. Tomorrow Steve Hardy's sister Alice marries E Carpenter at Bowker's drugstore clerkly backdrop.
CHICAGO July 27 The Illinois branch of the Traveling Men's Protective association has filed a complaint with the Illinois state public utilities commission against the railroads seeking a reduction in the minimum excess baggage rates to match Indiana. The article notes the maxim about a man wanting more after money.
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