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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
7
A wartime column contrasts farmers with propaganda aimed at social aid and depictions of female soldiers. It praises the Illinois farmer for maturity and contribution to democracy while criticizing lavish ads and war hype as misleading, urging focus on essential actions over trivial denials to win the war.
The Quincy traveling men’s group pushes a fund to provide soldiers with small comforts not covered by regulations. Jack Moriarity led the effort at a T P A gathering as campaigns aim to boost morale with money for knick knacks. Hoover is praised by some and criticized by Senator Reed for food policy views.
General Goethals resigns as head of the government shipbuilding corporation and is expected to direct engineering corps work in France. He will oversee railroad rebuilding, highway widening for fast motor truck travel, forest planting for battery screens, and other preparations for the American drive. The piece notes his organizing strength but limited shipbuilding aptitude, and praises his political independence.
A letter argues newspapers must be free to report truthfully to sustain public support in wartime. It criticizes overcautious censorship, urges giving reporters access to intimate, live stories from front and home, and condemns officials who fear publicity as a Prussian-like control.
Peter notices Ol Mistah Buzzard sails high in the sky and wonders if Mrs Buzzard is nesting. He recalls the bald headed buzzard tale and decides to search the Green Forest for the Buzzards nest, driven by curiosity about this feathered pair.
Gen Harrison Gray Otis, president and owner of the Los Angeles Times, died Monday at his son-in-law Harry Chandler's home in Los Angeles. He was 80, survived by two daughters and 13 grandchildren, and had formed the Times Mirror Co. He served in the Civil War, earned multiple brevets, and later led volunteers in the Spanish American War before returning to publishing. He supported public art and was active in military, patriotic, and civic societies.
The Los Angeles Times editor and publisher of the Times, a longtime Republican, waged industrial freedom battles. His career included leading the government printing office and owning a vast fortune. A dynamite attack in 1910 killed 20 workers. He stood with patriotic orders and scientific circles, and survived by two of his five children with Eliza Wetherby, who died in 1994.
Dr. St. Clair Drake warns Illinois residents against court plaster sold by itinerant vendors after chemists found bacteria in the product. An alleged peddler is detained in Bloomington as officials probe the claim. The director cautions that using court plaster on open wounds is dangerous under any circumstances.
Three I W W agitators James Cully Emil Strum and Clyde Hough who refused to register at Rockford Illinois and led anti registration activities have filed affidavits seeking a venue change before Federal Judge K M Landis They are among over 100 arrested at Rockford charged with draft evasion all pleaded not guilty and face September trials Additional defendants serve one year sentences in Brilewell The affidavits claim Judge Landis has a son in the military and has publicly opposed the draft and would fight those opposed to soldiers
Kankakee Illinois July 31. The Kankakee County Soil and Crop Association with 600 farmers plans immediate action to secure exemption of all good farm hands from the draft. A representative will present affidavits to the district exemption board to exempt workers properly classed as good farm hands while deeming transient laborers as least reliable.
The article urges a second sowing of Egyptian beets for harvest before frost and abundant beet greens by sowing seeds thickly. It notes beets do well after early crops like peas or beans and recommends mixing bone meal into the soil. It ends with a quip about preferring a poor cigar to none.
An old advertisement claim for S. S. S. as a blood treatment for eczema, urging readers with fiery itching skin to seek relief by addressing the blood source. It cites fifty years on the market and offers expert advice from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Frank Moser and others plan for a five week vacation ending soon. Torp protests delaying by a week to avoid missing the break. Brigham Andy Anderson clash over extra time, while Steve, citing duties, forgets to dig potatoes.
Ex and Andy waited till Torp joined the creek swim then tied his clothes so he was delayed at dinner and drenched by miskeeters. Torp refused to speak for the day, blaming the school and its supporters. Fatty Bellowes missed meals while ill and plans to make up. Dock Wilgus shows off new horse and buggy amid illness chatter.
Carthage Red Cross chapter hosts a Hancock county benefit with afternoon and evening amusements including a luncheon and live livestock auction led by an expert auctioneer. A registered pig contribution is part of the sales. Juvenile parade and an evening dance are planned to attract visitors. Local coverage notes the event’s community spirit and anticipated turnout.
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