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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
7
A war essay contrasts Pershing's leadership with a missed epic by American reporters. It cites Canning on the Monroe doctrine and laments that despite vast forces and billions spent, no enduring battle poem has emerged to frame the conflict for a liberated world.
In a wartime appeal New York boasts its money strength and patriotic lending to the Liberty Loan while criticizing sectionalism. The piece asserts the middle west and east have contributed to allied support, urging nationwide unity as quotas are set by population and bonds subscriptions tally.
The article cites Herr von Heydebrand predicting Britain’s fall within two months while noting submarine activity in April and May. It argues that fifteen weeks show only a small impact on English port arrivals and sails, suggesting England nears starvation if losses persist, and calls for two more months of grace before decisive action.
A provocative call argues for using idle land to feed the nation. It echoes a dog in the manger metaphor, denounces precedent and taxation as confiscation, and urges taking land from nonworking owners to employ 200 million idle acres for food production. It frames land reform as essential and urgent.
The wartime garden note highlights squash plants wilting and facing shriveling. It warns that unchecked pests may thrive, with insects calmly feeding if the gardener fails to act promptly. The piece emphasizes vigilance and timely pest control in home gardens during wartime shortages.
Farmers advised to cover vines with earth every few feet to starve borers of air. New roots form where joints are buried, enabling continued vine growth and fruiting despite partial damage.
Thornton W Burgess pens a fable in which Unc Billy Possum and Jimmy Skunk argue politeness while competing to reach Farmer Brown's eggs. A hound noses the scene, forcing a scramble through a shared hole, revealing self interest behind feigned civility. Bowser the hound interrupts their dispute as danger pivots the tale.
Instructions for canning pineapple including pineapple with syrup, pineapple and orange marmalade, pineapple strawberry cherry conserve, and pineapple rhubarb and orange preserves. Includes fruit quantities, cooking times, sterilization, sealing, and storage guidance.
SPRINGFIELD June 16 A bill to compel automobile drivers to turn off the headlights of their cars on approaching another car passed the senate Friday.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains toothache neuralgia sore muscles stiff joints sprains and strains. It claims better results cleaner than plasters and easy penetration without rubbing with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 Adv.
A large Beverly crowd attended an ice cream and Strawberry festival at the Christian church Saturday night. Locals Harry Teast, Russel Waters, Harry Bogan, Lucy and Mary Test, Glenna Hayes, and Clara Hasting visited and traveled between Beverly and nearby households Sunday. Ziba Kellum attended a Holiness camp meeting in Oskaloosa, Iowa, returning Monday. Mrs. Alice Davidson visited her mother near Kellerville and Charley Huff visited Beverly on Monday. The Standard Bearers gathered Wednesday afternoon with Zeffa Williams as members recall social events and family visits.
Gov. Burquist releases 1916 records showing unaccounted government property issued to the Minnesota national guard. Rifles, bayonets worth $19,994.33 and quartermaster supplies totaling $17,874.15 plus smaller items are missing as the state awaits federal funds. Adjutant General Fred B. Wood declined comment pending complete returns.
Plainville Illinois report lists Methodist church children day exercises well attended. Local visits include Helen Warner Payson visiting Maud Madason, Mrs Maud Young Minnesota visiting her parents, and several residents visiting relatives or hosting guests from Quincy Taylor Oklahoma Richfield Chicago Macomb Co Wagg Halls Seeley Richmond.
Mrs. Dudley Hutcherson hosted a Saturday evening gathering for her brother W C Poynter and his De Witt Ark wife. Visitors included Nellis Vickrey and Willie Fessenden at Dora Ballinger of Hannibal. A lightning strike severely burned Delpila May Smoot, 10, near Durham. she remains unconscious but slowly improving.
In Bowker's drig whare ee, Steve cleans glasses after customers drink. Ed plans pay for leftovers. A hot night brings many sodas, then Clawed Smiley and Miss Palmer join. Steve grabs glasses to wash them, angering customers who finished drinks. A spigot mishap blasts soda, spraying all. Ed orders Steve home. George McLoughlin’s music notes cap the chaotic scene.
Last week Mrs Cora Banks and Lora Vickrey spent Sunday with Mia, Dink Hutcher, the Rev, and Mrs T. Scott plans a move to Philadelphia in the latter part of the year.
The former RE. P. Wright ag restaurant is being relocated etc and a new foundation laid with painting and papering planned. W. S. Clark has taken duties as postmaster in the building. Children’s day observances featured a cantata The Carnival of the Flowers led by Mrs. Mable Duffy and Mrs. L. M. Garner. Willis Clark a former resident from Holstein, Iowa, visiting relatives and seeking an oculist after losing one eye. other eye may be afflicted.
American toilet goods gain popularity in the far east as France and England, previously the suppliers, fail to ship recently.
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