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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
3
Chief Louis Melton launches a federal roundup to locate those who failed to register June 3. Poll books and lists are being checked. several arrests anticipated today. Negro registration may be beneath estimates, but officials expect few failures. Those caught without good reason face federal action.
Washington reports private firms are supplying thousands of operators for the signal corps. The council of national defense says American Telephone and Telegraph has 14 battalions of experts organized for field service, Western Union plans 3000 more Morse operators, and Postal Telegraph plus others will join. All firms aim to replace men with women at the key to free men for war service.
Major General John J. Pershing, commander of American forces in France, spent his third day in Paris visiting the Senate and Picpus Cemetery. He was greeted with applause in the Senate after a luncheon with Marshal Joffre, with Foreign Minister Viviani lauding American resolve.
Assurances from the Turkish government to the American Board of Foreign Missions state that American mission buildings will not be occupied and that workers in interior provinces may travel to Constantinople. The note notes Turkey seeks friendly relations despite breaking relations with the United States, with all missionaries reported safe. Relief plans to aid Armenians continue only if $100,000 monthly funds are secured.
Copenhagen reports an official admission of food difficulties in Germany due to a potato shortage and grain inadequacy. The food control department announces the five pound potato ration will be abandoned and bread supply will be reduced. Grain prospects grow darker as drought continues with scant rainfall.
Fort Sheridan Illinois June 16. The reserve officers training camp here reduced to 100 men as they depart for somewhere that will likely lead to the battle front in Europe. The 200 engineers were half from Illinois. The coast artillery contingent of 100 men also entrained for a point that will feed to the same field of action.
An old advertisement urges early treatment of coughs claiming neglect can lead to grippe or pneumonia. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with a few doses claimed to kill germs, soothe the throat, loosen phlegm, and clear airways, noting mild laxatives and prices at 0.5 to 1.00 dollars.
Mrs Charles Thorp left Thursday night for Omaha after visiting in Quincy with Mr and Mrs Joseph Thorp. Mrs A J Bitle of Fowler visited in Quincy Friday. G F Gerhardt of Mendon was a business visitor in Quincy Friday. W F Selby of Lima visited in Quincy Friday. Albert Wait and Fred Miller of Lima were in Quincy Friday. Miss Pauline Thomason and Miss Emma Thomason leave for Greeley Col to attend Colorado State Teachers College. Various locals travel to St Louis Chicago Macomb and Memphis for visits and events.
Mr and Mrs Leon of cottage 20 spent Friday with friends Mr and Mrs Eames at 315 Cherry Street. Eames is a hospital attendant. Holmes, chief clerk, is in Chicago. Nurse Elizabeth Brenner vacationing in Chicago. Mrs James Applegate and Archie of Macomb visited old friends Mrs Pennington of cottage 20, bringing peonies from her garden. Pennington ill with rheumatism. Garver received a bouquet from Havana. Dr and Mrs Jacobs hosted their son Henry Jacobs from Kansas City, who returned home. Marie Ryan, nurse, returned from a Lincolnvacation. Gorham of cottage 22 resumed cart man duties. McCubbing couple oversee laundry in cottage 22. Shuey of cottage 22 improving after illness. Parker of cottage 20 transferred to cottage 6. McConkey from cottages 3 and 5 moved to cottage 20. Godfrey of cottage 6 unable to return due to high water. Godfrey moved to cottage 9. George McCullough recently back from Burlington Kan with nervous breakdown. Florist Tiles Cole of Springfield and son Truman visited aunt and uncle George Gallagher of cottage 22. Rev Beadles entertaining cousin Judge Martin. Tyson of Canton, Ill, admitted to the Home, assigned to cottages 2 and 3.
Classified snippets show requests for a Ford roadster body in good condition by Underwood Palmyra a work horse and a Deering mower in good condition by Lepper Rt 6 Tel 913 Rt 2 Quins oy a cheap way to buy groceries from factory to home Citizens Wholesale Supply Co invites orders at 1023 N Sth for doorstep delivery by salesmen or direct call.
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