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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
9
A historic critique argues against harsh dog measures in Quincy urging balanced action over slaughter. It supports dog ownership and registry, suggests vaccines for extreme cases, and proposes tax-based recognition of dogs while condemning indiscriminate killings and labeling dog officers as enumerators rather than executioners.
The Progressive Farmer appeals from Plainville urging farmers to raise larger crops and protect farm labor from draft. It argues that exemption power rests with the President and warns that merchants and clerical workers will face greater draft impact while farm help should be preserved.
A youth oriented extract presents questions and answers about the U S flag history including origins Betsy Ross dates 1777 1818 and current design details It covers stripes stars arrangement raising and lowering rules half staff customs and proper display on caskets with age comparison to other national flags.
A reflective line notes men with faded fortunes gaze through whiskey glasses, implying past prosperity now dimmed by habit.
Unc Billy Possum and Jimmy Skunk crave eggs and find themselves near Farmer Brown's henhouse. Billy secretly pursues eggs while Jimmy also seeks the same, leading to an unexpected late night meeting by the henhouse as they face their shared appetite.
Remember to plant twice as deep as you did six weeks ago. Plant seed where the soil is moist to ensure germination and firm the soil over it. Use the flat of a hoe or the foot to press down, as one veteran gardener notes his shoe sole as a valuable tool.
The page recounts a country boy Richard Purdy misadventure hunting Griggsy cows with a bow and arrow, Griggsy’s intervention, and Mrs Purdy’s settlement. It also notes a crowd at the die house crick with a float contest between Bull Hickey and a larger-bodied man, ending with Bull as champion. Local notes mention band concerts, Torp Stebbins’ rabbits, and band criticism.
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