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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
8
A government crop report projects a billion bushels of wheat, predicting all previous records will be surpassed. Officials say strong yields and favorable conditions across major growing regions underpin the optimistic forecast.
Washington reports the crop reporting board forecast a record one billion bushel wheat harvest for 1916. Domestic consumption may reach 535 million bushels with 80 million for seeding. Winter and spring wheat combined could total about 950.6 million bushels, with actual output depending on June to harvest conditions. The report notes heavy European demand, large plantings, and deterioration from pests and weather.
The last photograph shows General Cadosna and his son leaving the war minister’s office in Washington on their way to the northern front. Wheat conditions favor the north and west, with southern Indiana and Illinois poorer. Oats acreage up 4.6 percent, barley up 2.3, spring wheat output forecast near last year’s record. winter wheat expected at 676 million, spring wheat at 274 million. Details give June 1 conditions and ten year averages for major grains.
An old fashioned cough remedy touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for soothing coughs and colds. The copy emphasizes honey s pine tar and tar ingredients and urges readers to ask dealers for the original bottle to start relief immediately.
Paris June 8 The Havas News Agency wire reports German families are departing Constantinople, seen as a sign of concern over the Turkish army's position. The dispatch notes a peace party gaining ground in Turkey with a movement to replace the cabinet with Tewfik Pasha as grand vizier.
Yesterday morning near Twelfth and Locust streets in Quincy a runaway caused a wreck injuring Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gause of Ursa. Their buggy and harness were wrecked while Mr. Gnuse sustained a severely wrenched shoulder and Mrs. Gnuse minor injuries. The driver, Mr. Behrensmeyer, assisted and will reportedly cover buggy repairs.
In a Second and Maine street incident A Young fired a shotgun to scare rival A Kenney during a horseshoe game. In police court next day Judge Reardon fined Young $50 and costs and Kenney $5 and costs for fear. Other local fines included Mikesell for assaulting his mother, Lane for assault, J. McClure for striking with a crutch, Bauman for exhaust reckless driving, Lola Lucas for vagrancy, and Arthur Adair’s forgery case postponed.
Aberdeen reports a German submarine sank the Russian seatoarter Adolf off Rattray Head. Two crewmen were lost, four survivors were landed at Leith. The incident occurred June 8.
Arthur Sherman aged 30 of Washburn was killed by a night train of the Chicago and Alton while asleep on the track near his home in Bloomington. The accidental death occurred in the early hours prompting a local investigation.
In New York during June the market trend remained steady despite a bear raid. Prices closed firm with little disturbance to the afternoon session, indicating resilience and orderly trading conditions.
Mrs Lewis Roberts Mrs E Hobson and Mrs Alex Henson came from Pike county to spend Sunday with sister Mrs John Gobble. Everett Moore and Dorothy Henneman wed in Hannibal Mo and will reside in Quincy. Naples quaked with a deadly hail storm night era. crops damaged. panes broken. two hours of rain followed. Local visits, new offices, and trips west detailed. several residents reported illnesses and social events across Quincy Barry Payson and Kingston with multiple names and small town movements. An electrical storm and wind damaged trees. autos were bought and plans for cottages noted.
Plainville Illinois residents Mr and Mrs Lester and Mr and Mrs Wagg and Mrs Strong were seen in Quincy on Thursday. Mrs Nina Call and Mrs John Hine had dental work in Berry Bar ty Thursday. Louis Baker of Payson visited Thursday morning. Mrs Ela Hult and Miss Angie Fus were among others mentioned in town notes.
Burglars entered C F Stone's clothing store in Griggsville Wednesday night and seized seven or eight suits, four suitcases, a gold tipped pearl handle card, pocket knives, several pairs of shoes, and more. Ab Stone summoned bloodhounds from Springfield. suspects traced to a rock quarry near Valley City were brought to Griggsville for a hearing before State's Attorney Weaver and Sheriff Shire and later taken to Pittsfield where they await trial. Two suitcases were recovered Sunday.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as protective and healing for cuts, bruises, and infections. It warns that even small injuries can cause blood poisoning and endorses the 2-ounce box sold by druggists.
Former President Taft, visiting Hartford as a guest of the Hartford Press Club, declined to speak for publication after being informed of Secretary Bryan's resignation.
Miss Graham frets over sending a letter while enjoying Berkshire woods. She asks Professor Thornton to mail it, but he is seen as aloof by Mrs. Barnes. Later, her high-heeled slipper and Thackeray volume vanish into the night as a collie drops a tiny clue at Thornton's door.
A troubled Professor discovers a miniature slipper with silver initials K.G. on its lining. He spots Kitty Graham at the gate, flirts with her gently, and learns she wears slippers, sparking a curious courtship beginning with a playful question.
A fragmentary, antiquated exchange shows a nobleman and heiress in a flustered courtship. A count writes to the heiress in sunny France asking how to express love, while she replies with a clipped prompt to reveal her feelings and hints at the count’s unclear status.
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