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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
9
Dr Max Goldfarb surfaces in Stockholm claiming credentials and to represent American socialists. Party leaders deny authorizing any Russian delegation. The piece labels Goldfarb a free lancer and criticizes his neutralist pronouncement as unrepresentative of the socialist party.
An eloquent defense of the Red Cross as humanity in practice across society and nations. It extols its universal benevolence, organizational power, and capacity to unite people from all walks to aid victims, resist impersonal forces, and enact long distance good without vanity or creed.
News report from Washington details Senator Sherman’s opposition as the Senate takes up a food bill. He argues the measure targets farmers while city dwellers and labor unions push advocates, claiming organized labor dominates legislation. He signals intent to vote against provisions on foodstuff manufacturing and intoxicants.
Berlin reports German troops stormed French positions northeast of Soissons on the Aisne front. The official statement says the assault covered 1,500 yards and that the French suffered heavy losses.
An old style advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for strains sprains and stiff joints. It claims quick relief cleaner application no rubbing and stain free use with price options 28c 50c and 1.00 at the druggist.
In a dark evening escapade Fatty Belfowes and Ex Griggsby attempted to raid Griggsy s strawberry bed. Griggsy woke and threatened to shoot if they didn t respond within a count of three. They fled, aided by Rex the watchdog, leaving the patch to safety.
Thornton W. Burgess narrates how a china nest egg in Farmer Brown's henhouse triggers a chain of events. Unc Billy Possum leaves his tail visible in a nest, drawing attention and prompting Farmer Brown's boy to inspect nests. The tale ends with a warning: small things can lead to big consequences.
An old saying links early July cucumber planting to ample fall pickles, with seeds sown now in northern states promising strong vines before frost. Rich soil via manure, early Bordeaux Mixture spraying, and care against blight are advised as the season progresses.
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, described as leading anarchists, were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on charges of conspiring to deter young men from registering for the draft. They pleaded not guilty and are held on $5,000 bail each.
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