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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
2
Central Illinois farmers praise city youths as farm workers noting their open minds and willingness. They adapt quickly, plowing corn as directed and working without question, suggesting that training city helpers in farming methods yields predictable results and raises questions about rural schooling.
The Senate debated wartime warnings after U-boat raiders targeted American shipping. Senators blamed Republican attacks and administration over optimism, while navy warnings to shipping were confirmed. Critics warned of inflated claims in speeches and noted July 4 celebrations will strain troop forecasts. The era's politics and rail fare questions shaped public mood.
The article argues that American bayonet training and hand to hand combat will weigh heavily against the German in future battles. It asserts German gameplay is rigid and uncreative, while American infantry morale and cold steel may determine ground gains and overall war outcome. It cites nonmilitary factors as eclipses of the sun before Columbus.
The piece argues German U boats aim to frighten America and advertise naval prowess rather than disrupt troop transport. It notes the Atlantic submarine threat is limited by US naval protection and long coastlines, predicting limited impact on troop movements despite Jersey coast sinkings.
Washington June 9 The railroad administration investigates complaints that Pullman agents refuse telephone information on seat or berth availability claiming orders from the railroad. Officials say no such orders exist. Agents are instructed to avoid telephone reservations since many applicants fail to claim seats leaving berths empty for other travelers.
Henry Fairbanks, longtime vice president of I. and T. Fairbanks and Co. scales makers, died at his Fairbanks home after a career as minister and professor. A Dartmouth and Andover Theological alumnus, he served three years preaching before joining the firm. He was 83 years old.
A World War I diary recounts Decoration Day at a French camp with a small cemetery of American graves. The speaker notes drills, flags, taps, and a moving speech by the colonel about sacrifice, duty, and pride in being American soldiers overseas. The mood blends home traditions with front-line realities.
Seaweeds absorb nutrients from surrounding water rather than the ground. Canners in the United States face a target near 70 billion tin cans annually to supply the army and navy.
Whitefoot the Wood Mouse observes Buster Bear asleep with a prickly spear in his sore paw. The timid creature hatches a bold plan to pull the weapon free, hoping to help despite his fear and avoid alarming the sleeping bear.
The column recalls Ol Haynes saving his father ten seats by spelling all week. Genevieve Hicks and friends hold a pleasant picknick at Blaney’s woods with daisy chains and playful antics. Fatty Bellowes attempts to grab the lunch, ants disrupt the meal, and Fatty is praised for joining in. Phil Wigglesworth’s bath mud scheme backfires, leaving him cleaning and bathed in the white tub.
The article urges gardeners to keep cultivating despite heat. It compares sweating for Uncle Sam to that for the Kaiser and advises hoeing or wheel cultivator use at least weekly. Twice-weekly cultivation is recommended during dry spells to improve crops.
Washington June the house accepted the Smoot-Hland amendment to the increased pension bill granting Civil War soldiers a minimum monthly pension of 30 dollars and a maximum of 40 dollars based on age and length of service.
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