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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1919
Page
6
The article rebutts common criticisms of the April bond issue for city improvements. It argues times are not a valid reason to reject funding, stresses modern highway and fire department upgrades as citywide benefits, counters complacency, and emphasizes financial vigor and willingness to fund a durable pavement program despite concerns over upkeep and ward politics.
Dr Frank Crane urges churches to unite in promoting the League of Nations describing it as a global religious and humanitarian effort to end war. He argues it transcends party lines, requires preaching and prayer, and should be championed by ministers, rabbis, mothers, and all humane advocates as a foundational step toward peace.
In a children’s animal story Peter the rabbit hides under a brush pile as Sooty the Owl and Mrs Hooty guard Redtail the Hawk’s nest. He believes escape is impossible but hope appears as no sound comes from Buster Bear, suggesting a chance to wait out danger. Next story hints curiosity conquering fear.
Washington March 16 War department announced early convoy assignments including the 13th regiment of engineers base hospitals Nos 14 44 46 50 72 44 and 116 ambulance sections Nos 1 523 539 551 558 592 593 625 630 641 400th telegraph battalion convalescent camps Nos 1 5 6 aero squadrons Gs 102 496 497 1105 11th field signal battalion baker companies Nos 305 327 394 field hospital No 42 Arrive in New York March 16 The steam ship Hollandia from Brest with 125 troops including the 12nd unit battalion signal corps complete eight officers and 438 men for Camps Dode and Grant and casual companies 991 of New York 92 of Winsis There are 100 nurses 19 civilians and 24 casual officers There at Newport News Va March 16 the battleship New Jersey arrived from Brest with 1000 officers and men including the 613th telegraph battalion Missourians complete and casual companies from Illinois Virginia Texas Oklahoma Mississippi and Nebraska
A report notes that German authorities requested permission to utilize a telegraph line reaching Weimar. The move would facilitate rapid communication and coordination with about to be established or existing regional channels.
London report states nine sailors drown after the American naval transport Ysselhaven struck a mine at 1:35 am Friday. The ship, 3,558 tons, built in Rotterdam 1916, was bound from Baltimore to Copenhagen and taken over by the United States Shipping Board after U.S. entry. Thirty-five survivors reached Wartlepool aboard a British steamer.
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday from the weather bureau forecast frequent rains and snows in the Great Lakes region with near to below normal temperatures. The upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys are expected to be unsettled with varied conditions.
Occasional rains and snows bring below normal temperatures as residents in California adjust to chilly conditions. They pursue outdoor activity on hillsides covered with dried weeds, easing down slopes in a constrained coastal climate.
BRUSSELS March 15 The Allied commission fixed a monthly German ration of 340000 tons of frymletuffs and discussed turning over German merchant shipping and German-owned securities in payment for food. German delegates sought consultation after the offer, forming three sub committees on finance food supply and mercantile marine. A plenary session later reported satisfactory progress.
On March 16, anniversaries mark James Madison born 1741 in Virginia and Caroline Herschel born 1750 in Hanover. They helped shape politics and astronomy, with Madison shaping the constitution and Herschel advancing observational science with her brother William. Also noted is the 1802 founding of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
A garbled report notes French steel and machinery manufacturers facing slow recovery after nearly seventy five years. It cites stalled projects, reduced demand, and damaged supply chains affecting production and export outlook.
A promotional note promises a free method to quit nicotine within three days. Edward J. Wooda invites readers to obtain a book by mail, claiming private home delivery and discreet plain-wrapped packaging with postpaid, inviting them to write for more information.
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