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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
7
The Quincy Whig Opinion urges public works including aviation landing elc plans. It backs a Build Now movement to enable at least 200 dwellings this year. Proposes a modern high school, an owl car service for early trains, a hard road to Taylor Missouri, and future river terminals to attract a barge line.
Franklin Lane argues Washington's inefficiency stems from too many checks and brakes and a timid, overregulated public service. He says able and honest officials are paralyzed by detail, fear of responsibility, and constant congressional interference, urging a hands off approach to restore initiative. He also notes the railroads crisis and hints at Hines remaining at post.
Commentary lauds Cleveland Chamber of Commerce leaders and labor figures for agreeing on a cooperative labor policy prioritizing public service during disputes. It cites Rockefeller Jr and Endicott as prior influencers and predicts a strong campaign for the Taylor railroad project with Mr. Winters as a key figure.
A 1920 essay argues against forming a separate Labor Party noting history shows parties can derail moral aims. It cites Prohibition's shift to the Anti-Saloon League, Gomper policies, and the power of influencing from within both major parties rather than a new party. It compares party dynamics to mythic giants Fasolt and Fafner.
The piece urges escaping envy of others and embracing cheerful industry. It cites Robert Louis Stevenson’s prayer as a model to find joy in daily duties, noting Stevenson’s life under hardship and the power of idealism to elevate work and character.
Burlington Hawkeye notes officials in finois believe construction of the Lakes-to-the-Gulf waterway will begin soon. The editorial laments past neglect of the Mississippi freight route and predicts renewed use of the natural waterway for lower costs and easier transport, despite possible labor and material shortages.
Harvey's Weekly suggests two paths for Senator Lodge: press votes on Article X and the Monroe Doctrine or drop the Treaty. The piece argues the President has signaled indifference to the Treaty unless foreign powers concede on Fiume and likely Constantinople, influencing the policy stakes and timing.
Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Carrie Chapman Catt stating the suffrage battle is won and the armistice signed. The remaining task is persuading women to vote, teaching ballot marking, and guiding voting. The suffrage movement now ties closely to prohibition as the new political contest begins.
Cuba has risen to wealth over four years due to sugar price hikes, despite prior fatigue. War boosted demand and US controls shipping, driving Cuban sugar to high prices. Production is rising, with forecasts of up to 50 percent more cane sugar in coming years. Prosperity spreads to merchants and colonos, fueling luxury goods, autos, and new investments, even as revolutions rumors grow.
A reader asks about dual citizenship and other topics in Fred Haskin's Daily Quiz. The Washington DC information bureau outlines services, stamps, and que
Johnny Chuck learns the Fur Hunter's Son has captured Mrs Chuck but the tale ends with relief as Johnny believes his two back doors will keep him safe. The Merry Little Breezes comfort him while Reddy Fox teases. A new tale hints at Johnny Chuck's clever escape plan and a forthcoming story.
A trivia Q and A feature discussing quotation origins including Longfellow and Disraeli, the meaning of Esq after surnames, star routes in the postal service, and bowling records. It notes President Wilson’s monthly check, origins of Persian brocade shawls, and John Wycliffe as author of the first English Bible with a note on early hand translation.
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