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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1916

Page

2

Expect Benefit in Island Sale

The item notes likely U S acquisition of the Danish West Indies, with St Thomas St Croix and St John expected to gain from sale amid Danish capital reluctance and deteriorating conditions. It cites imminent transfer negotiations and regional impacts on agriculture and labor, set alongside local notes on August church picnics and community events in multiple towns.

ST. Thomas D. W Danish West Indies United States Denmark St. Croix Island of St. John

Blockade System Explained by Sir Frank Newnes

Sir Frank Newnes outlines Britain's blockade mechanics to stop German trade via neutral ships. He details boarding by warships, telegrammed manifests, contraband and enemy exports committees, prize court actions, and guarantees from neutral traders, with emphasis on white ships and rationing to minimize neutrals' disruption.

London Frank Newnes Frank Royal Volunteer Naval Reserve Lord Peel Germany Admiralty Court Sir Samuel Evans Netherlands Oversea Trust Denmark Danish Merchants Guild Switzerland Societe Surveillance Suisse British Empire Skinner Washington Consignee Austria England Ena

Greatness and doubt dampen a man’s ambitions

A reflective line notes how the ache of insecurity can shadow even peak achievement, suggesting that the sense of destined greatness is often countered by the fear of failure and the weight of expectations.

Miss Bertelle Final Appearance and Dr Geisel Lecture

Monday afternoon Miss Bertelle makes her final appearance on the program followed by her prelude. Dr Carolyne Geisel will deliver a message to women and mankind in her only lecture here. At night Norton the renowned magician will perform a new set of illusions for the audience.

Flora Bertelle Quincy Youtsville James Whitcomb Broucgher Los Angeles Cal Bertelle DR. Brougher Carolyne. Geisel DR. Geisel Norton Illinois Grace Wilbur Trout Pierces Chamber OF Commerce Glef Club Pterces

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