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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
7
A stray dog in Quincy sparks debate over municipal dog taxation and control. The piece calls for a regulated system to curb the growing, unowned dog population and urges a city department to supervise and collect revenue. It notes no dogcatcher currently exists and contrasts with Carlos Carranza notes and distant war images.
The article notes Bagdad’s fall holds limited military value though it connects to broader aims in Mesopotamia. It describes the city’s historic trade role, its decline after the Suez Canal completion, and German interests in the Baghdad railway. Dispatches indicate Allied and German movements across the region with implications for a wider campaign toward Jerusalem and beyond.
An editor urges restraint and charity toward others during tense times. He condemns prejudice and urges Americans to avoid insulting others including Germans and Japanese, stressing national unity, self restraint, and decency while differing on policy toward Germany and war. The piece calls for mutual respect and to avoid violent suspicions as tensions rise.
In the legislature a string of proposed measures is discussed including weights and measures reforms and a state gas pump accuracy standard. The religious charter renewal bill stalls after a late meeting vote. A military training proposal for young men aged nineteen to twenty five is advanced by Tuttle.
Sudden seasonal shifts bring more colds with hoarseness and throat irritation. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to head off new colds or stop existing ones, with Islaams soothing the throat. Get a bottle at the drugstore for 25 cents.
In a gentle tale Bobby Coon is rescued after a broken leg as Farmer Brown's Boy acts as a humane doctor. The boy caretaker binds the limb with sticks and cloth, calms the frightened animal, and explains the healing process while warning of rabies dangers and urging dog control in cities like Quincy.
The piece argues Europe nations prepared financially for war while Russia lagged, praising England's Victory Loan success and France's readiness. It calls for U S households to save and invest for a future Victory Loan, estimating rifle and cartridge costs and urging each of 20 million families to fund a quarter of defense needs.
A Quincy reader commends the newspaper for efforts to clear stray dogs. The writer warns of an epidemic of thousands of stray canines roaming the streets.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe easy way to restore natural hair color without dye. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back, notes availability at Brown & Mays and drug stores, Memphis supply from Hessig-Ellis Drug Co, and offers a free illustrated booklet on Hair Culture along with related Q-Ban products.
LONDON March 14 British cavalry from Bagdad has occupied Kazimain on the Tigris five miles above Bagdad. The occupation occurred on March 11 and reflects ongoing British military actions in Mesopotamia.
GALESBURG March 14 Lom bard college has re elected James Mustain of Sciota HL captain of the baseball team Mustain plays shortstop.
A local schoolyard tale centers on Genevieve Hicks who sketches classmates into a rumored novel. Friends spread word of a self described story with characters drawn from real people, sparking jealousy and mischief among students as plans shift to a romance with Steve Hardy.
An advertisement urges readers to use Tescum to curb drinking, claiming it rescues victims of the drinkcurse and offers a secrecy option for family use. The product is sold by Heidbreder Bros. with a steelbound Money-refund Guarantee, priced at $1.00 per box or 6 boxes for $5.00.
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