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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1917

Page

9

Government Crop Report Illinois and U S March data

A March crop report from the U S Department of Agriculture summarizes Illinois and United States stocks and producer prices for wheat corn oats and barley as of March 1. It notes large year over year stock increases for Wheat at Wheaton and for corn on farms across states and the nation, with varied price changes. A note mentions a corps of 2000 news workers employed in New South Wales in rabbit destruction efforts.

Washington Illinois Bureau Weather Bureau States Department of Agricultues Pducers Farr Pri United States New South Wades

Wide-awake farmer’s disc sharpened at local shop

A local shop on 24th and State, Frank Beackymith, sharpens a farmer’s wide-bore disc using the Wonder Diego Sharpener. The event highlights a small-town repair scene and the tools used by rural workers.

Ne ' Ric Awaka Frank Beackymith Diego

Shipping in Oran Greatly Reduced in War Time

Oran, Algeria reports severe shipping losses and reduced port activity as World War I disrupts Mediterranean trade. Between August 1, 1914 and July 1, 1914, Algeria-France shipping fell from 100 ships to near none, with tonnage dropping from 11,290,000 to 3,651,000. Oran’s tonnage loss is modest at 6 percent, due to wine and cereal exports. overall Algerian commerce contracted sharply, hitting vegetables, fruits, and exports. The slowdown helps explain France’s high cost of living and Algeria’s money strain.

Oran Algeria France Mediterranean Algiers Paris Candoran

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad

An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills remove winter wastes and spring fever from the system. It promises brighter eyes clearer complexion and healthier blood with a non-griping laxative aiding nature, urging readers to try them tonight at druggists for 25 cents.

Dr. King

French Soldiers Enjoy Theaters Behind Front Lines

French troops in the Alpine corps and other units receive entertainment from touring actresses and performers. Women travel freely to camp venues behind the front, aided by transport, while soldiers earn pay and rations. Hundreds of voluntary artists perform for troops with no pay, aiding morale during the war.

Maret Braht Tina Rcoentertaiiers Cpe Toten Rover Urarce Fama Alpine Corps Elisage Fia Dng Soe Actics France Bover Macedonia Solier Trovorder Ty

English Trials Waits Man Power On Don

March 10 England seeks to conserve manpower by cutting waste in court processes. A Windsor case of a bartender on trial for stealing a ten cent pot of honey consumed half a day of court time with forty witnesses. The judge, mayor, and clerks weighing legal red tape faced the lengthy proceedings.

Ondon England Windsor Tne

Carranza Plans Brief Trip Through Country

General Carranza plans a short tour through the surrounding country likely to extend beyond the national elections next Sunday. Ambassador Henre B. iletcher at Capala lake resort may join Carranza’s train. Officials expect heavy voting nationwide and a near unanimous result for Carranza's presidency.

Guadallara Carranza Henre BP Iletcher Capala Gen. Carranza

Kidney pills praised as remedy for summer strain

It states that summer heat increases kidney strain and urges using Foley Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy. The letter from B I L Stone of Reading Pa endorses the product, noting it has been “worth their weight in gold.” Miller and Arthur Drug Co advertises the pills.

B. IL. Stone Reading Miller & Arthur Drug Co Adv

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