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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1915
Page
6
An article promotes S. S. S. as a natural blood purifier and remedy for gland swellings and related pain. It claims the medicine stimulates new flesh growth and can halt or reverse disease germs in the blood, urging readers to obtain a bottle from Swift & Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
A June 19 dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Norwegian steamer Svein Jarl of 1195 tons has been torpedoed. Norwegian newspapers allege German spies were aboard the Svein Jarl and other torpedoed ships before departure and urge the government to take energetic action.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities in kidneys for men and women. Regulates bladder issues in children. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1.00 with testimonials available. Address Dr. W. Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo.
A 19th century agricultural column extols the shift from horse power to gasoline engines for binders. It notes drought and wet seasons, farmers adapting with new engines under seats to drive sickles reels and knotters, reducing horse labor and replacing the bull wheel in wet fields.
June 19 dispatch reports Justice Department investigators probing alleged Allied recruiting in California for World War I. A San Francisco main office reportedly oversees recruiting agents. In Chicago federal officials intercepted 26 recruits bound for New York and England to rejoin their regiment, led by Lieut Kenneth Croft. Warrants cited neutrality-law violations, but the Englishmen denied enlistment and were not served.
London dateline reports Danish economics student says Krupp at Essen increased workers from 70 000 to 115 000 since war began and that 42 centimeter 16 1/2 inch guns are forerunners to new long range artillery. He cautions allies may soon face surprise in weaponry.
On the centennial anniversary of Waterloo Field Marshal Sir John French visited a cavalry division fresh from the trenches near their quarters. Surviving soldiers of the second battle of Ypres formed a hollow square as his car bearing the royal banner arrived. He spoke as soldier to soldier praising endurance and courage, noting that standing in the trenches required more dogged tenacity than a single charge.
Newport June 19 The German patent ice box ordered by Mrs James J Brown for her kitchenette was reportedly seized by imperial authorities for the trenches. Mrs Brown, a Titanic survivor and world traveler, is described as a personal threat to the Kaiser. The fate of the icebox has drawn much speculation among observers.
Mrs Brown has rented the club cottage for the season and is outfitting it with an eight one thousand dollar kitchenette and an icebox. A dining room is being built and the ceiling is being painted to resemble a sky with a sunlit fountain setting, creating a natural effect.
June 19 New York amid peace rumors as Ban Johnson arrived to meet Yankee owners. The American League president issued no comment on his visit or Ty Cobb's ventures as an owner.
Boulogne France June 19 A pamphlet by Countess de Courson salutes soldier priests in the French army noting over 20 000 priests from orders such as Carthusians Jesuits and Benedictines. Younger priests serve in front lines while older act as stretcher bearers and hospital orderlies.
A statement from the Hungarian embassy, quoted from a Vienna official communication, expresses appreciation for gifts from Americans and other foreigners intended for distribution among the families of killed and wounded soldiers. The note was issued today in Washington.
D A Thomas, survivor of the Lusitania disaster and noted Welsh coal mine owner, was named by the British government to visit the United States and Canada and negotiate war munitions contracts.
A 25c bottle Sloan's Liniment claimed to relieve toothache bruises sprains stiff neck backache neuralgia rheumatism and other emergencies by addressing congestion and inflammation. The ad urged readers to ask users or buy a 25c bottle from druggists to prove its effectiveness.
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