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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
9
An editorial argues Henry Ford’s brand of patriotism splits readers. It contrasts his peace emphasis with wartime duties, noting employers’ varied asks of workers and faulting Ford for not guaranteeing pay and jobs during conscription. The piece ends by defending national unity and questioning hyphenated identities.
The writer argues against reliance on foreign good offices to resolve the Mexican crisis. After Vera Cruz and a history of conciliation, intervention seems the likely outcome to end the Mexican menace. The piece asserts the burden lies with the United States to establish civilization and free institutions in Mexico, not foreign governments.
The five hour battle at Carrizal underscores enduring cavalry grit, while Sunday marks the fortieth anniversary of the Little Big Horn massacre. Jess Willard accepts a Labor Day fight offering a $45,000 purse, moving war news aside as border excitement peaks. Lansing states US readiness to defend itself, but no power challenges the stance, a blow to Villa who resurges below the border.
Article argues wealth cannot secure lasting fame. cites Washington, Jefferson, Shakespeare, Cervantes, Maecenas as examples. Wealthy individuals often fade unless their money serves genius or public good. Advises pursuing human happiness and progress over gold.
Evra Haskins, a New England village constable, overestimated his detective skill after reading Sherlock Holmes. In a case his team traced horse hooves to a stump and then faced the question of the missing man.
A lighthearted note from the town column reveals Miss Padds and Jack Pott plan to wed this year. The piece hints the two have known each other long, explaining the couple’s upcoming marriage with gentle humor.
A compilation of editorial excerpts from Chicago Post Wichita Eagle Chicago Tribune New York World Moline Dispatch Davenport Times discussing the Mexican war, government leadership, the spirit of 98, banditry on the border, and Baker on national guard equipment, noting machine guns’ role in modern warfare.
A children story recounts Peter Rabbit’s sickness and a forest parade to help him. Animals including Happy Jack Squirrel Chatterer the Red Squirrel and Striped Chipmunk gather nuts lilies and fish to cheer Peter while Grandfather Frog and Spotty the Turtle offer messages of support. Mr Sun watches as a joyful caravan approaches the Old Brier Patch signaling care from many forest friends.
The St. Louis Republic reports that American forces in Mexico no longer act with consent of the Constitutionalist government. The situation signals potential active intervention and a drift toward war.
Senate met at 11 a.m and voted to have the interstate commerce commission fix railway mail rates while Lee proposed a 2 650 000 dollar aid bill for national guards families and adjourned at 6 35 p m until Monday morning. House convened at noon and passed a Tay resolution on federal service for guardsmen, debated the sundry civil appropriation bill, Buchanan pressed impeachment charges against District Attorney Marshall, Griffin introduced post office contract scrutiny resolutions, and adjourned at 6 37 p m until Monday morning.
A visitor’s quirky remark about an inmate led to the warden placing the violent individual in a straight jacket at the asylum. The incident prompted security review and heightened containment measures.
George Bartol, president of the Philadelphia bourse, promotes the via Philadelphia movement for urban revival. The piece features Uncle Ned of West Manayunk in a humorous exchange about fishing for fish where none exist and a cab scene with a luggage load and sarcastic quips. It ends with a domestic joke about a kiss at a party and a quip about powdered noses.
A fragment from a 1920s school page recounts a Silver Comet Band practice dropping by local shops in pursuit of uniforms. The truant officer, Short Leg Milliken, leads the chaotic concert as vendors bar, bribe, and jest with lemon treats to disrupt the music. The piece notes a Baptist picnic and vacation notes about school closure and local antics.
British consul H E Gresham in Cleveland says the army now accepts up to 45, easing earlier 38 limit. He notes the service is less strict about age and physique, while a Manchester slacker is allowed a front line trench. A railroad wreck survivor jokes about suing, a White House officer recalls a Staunton boy who mistakes President Wilson for a dog fight.
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