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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
7
In times of wartime stress factories face possible coal shortages and shifts in demand. Employers must balance profit with duty to workers, recognizing payroll as real families relying on steady work. The article argues that patriotic responsibility binds owners to keep plants open to support wages and home welfare.
The article argues Russia must be rebuilt after turmoil. It praises Kerensky as hopeful middle ground and criticizes old regime and new dominion. It warns republican forms must be preserved as Russia faces international scrutiny and future reconstruction.
A 1917 Dr Frank Crane piece on memory tricks and lists. It teaches recalling Bible books by initial letters and the Minor Prophets syllables, then presents a mnemonic for presidents and a rainbow acronym VIBGYOR to aid memory.
In a Thornton Burgess tale Unc Billy Possum accosts Mrs Slow Poke and eyes her hidden eggs. Peter Rabbit plots to distract Billy to protect the Slow Pokes eggs before trouble erupts in the tangled scene.
Telegraph-Herald-Irvin Cobb argues against needless civilian fuss and overseas confusion. He urges stricter at home selection for war duties, praising competent civilians and recognizing the need to weed out unfit volunteers. He urges Americans to do the next best thing and save transatlantic resources.
In wartime France a farmer’s daughter is said to have foreseen divine orders and led troops using a tin armor suit. She escaped capture, inspired brave acts, and earned monuments across towns. The writer notes many legends and statues claiming Jennie’s varied exploits while warning of sensational stories.
In Carthage on a busy hay season evening, Medill McCormick impressed about 800 listeners, with Sen. O F Berry introducing him and the Carthage band providing music. George T. Moore reports strong Democratic support for McCormick, noting no Republicans opposed to him in Hancock County.
The article urges war gardeners to spray potato plants as soon as they reach a few inches high and continue at intervals until harvest to prevent losses from blights and similar troubles. It recommends Bordeaux mixture as the main spray and notes that adding arsenate of lead kills insects, with combined preparations available.
Indianapolis June 20. The Indiana statewide prohibition law was upheld by the state supreme court in a 4 to 1 decision. Judge John W. Spencer of Evansville cast the sole dissenting vote.
In a small town a boy named Ex Brigham and Andy skin a cat on a pole and cut hair for a penny, using Ex’s lost quarter as pay. The barbering spree draws Torp Stebbins and neighbors, who return with their children to find the town’s youngsters sporting shaved heads and mischief echoes.
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