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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
9
Editorial notes General Leonard Wood cites about 700000 Springfield rifles and 300000 Krags, enough for a million men, plus no reserve stock. He warns of severe shortages in field artillery and ammunition, and criticizes omitted details on machine guns and aircraft. Social items mention a luncheon for Hughes and Roosevelt with two covers.
The piece analyzes how key leaders like Raymond Robins Bainbridge Colby Garfield Perkins Ickes and Murdock will align after the Progressives disband. It predicts many 1912 Roosevelt supporters rejoin Republicans while some join Democrats or third parties, and notes Republican resilience in elections and Cavalry discipline in the Tenth.
Ripon Wisconsin residents petition Washington officials to divert a 75000 appropriation for a new public building to national guard equipment funding. The piece questions sectional lobbies and praises national responsibility while critiquing pork barreling and presidential policy, mentioning Roosevelt.
A historic medical note reviews Dr. Silvestri's cases where emotional excess appears to trigger diabetes. It cites fear, grief, and stress as factors, with one patient’s sugar returning to normal after emotional relief, while others relapse after emotional distress. The article urges emotional control to help prevent diabetes.
Chicago headlines reflect mixed stance on Colonel Roosevelt and Hughes as Progressive support shifts. Chicago Herald endorses pragmatic action, Chicago Post argues Progressives should back Hughes or Wilson, Globe Democrat analyzes Roosevelt’s influence and possible outcomes if he opposed Hughes or if a Progressive ticket formed.
An illustrated tale shows Peter Rabbit sick after eating poisoned cabbage leaves, blamed by gruff Old Mr. Toad. The toad insists Peter may not die, cures him with rest, and warns against Farmer Brown’s garden. Peter promises to stay close and heed the toad’s advice, awaiting further guidance.
Excerpts discuss the citizen soldier shedding civil ties, Carranza diplomats urging mercy for captured troopers, and President Wilson’s handling of warning notes. Opinions range from urging withdrawal of Pershing’s force to considering broader troop support and potential war. The editorials reflect early 20th century tensions over US involvement in Mexico and regional stability.
A collection of jokes and brief comic vignettes featuring a vicar’s mischief, veterans and marriages, a new army recruit, discussions on imports and tobacco, a teacher quizzing myth beliefs, a tongue in cheek tale about tooth powder, a polite man with a hot air furnace, and a comment on drinking lowering the price of a drink.
A playful schoolhouse column recounts Fatty Bellowes cryptic letters and a curtain down mystery. Lively gossip covers Blinky Hammond unlocking the door before the Fourth of July plans, Bull Hickey’s romance with Arbent Stebbins, and prep for a big firecracker display by Brigham and Haynes, hinting at Chinese origins.
A fragmentary humorous exchange shows a woman insulted by a man with a face that could stop a streetcar. A lawyer proposes a ballad collaboration, but the editor hints at a confrontation. Cracking dialogue includes a judge and a bric a brac mishap, reflecting era humor and dueling culture.
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