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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
7
The Quincy Whig issue refers to the Whig Co. publishers established in 1838 and notes Associated Press membership. It warns the paper cannot be responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or letters and says communications should be signed, with names withheld upon request.
The special session begins April 2 to hear President Wilson’s war message. The plan outlines ten government actions for quick readiness, including naval mobilization, port openings for Allied ships, provisioning, a service bill, universal military training, a merchant marine, government credit for war needs, rail and industrial mobilization, and related measures. It notes no immediate deployment of ground troops and stresses preparedness as a first real test.
Dams county fears losing advantages from hard roads if system changes are pushed. Officials recall initial grants of eastbound routes to Mt Sterling and north south links to Carthage and Pittsfield, stressing county needs and past concessions. The board debates risks, preferring stability and caution to widespread rework.
Amid wartime shortages British papers publish editorials on a humble Welsh cobbler, Richard Lloyd, who repaired shoes and raised his sister. Lloyd George leaves councils to stand by the grave of the modest man, illustrating democracy’s rise from simple beginnings to high office.
A reflective piece argues that enduring strength lies in kindness, mercy, and truth rather than force. Citing Jesus and John Galsworthy, it contrasts ancient empires and modern tyrannies with the persistence of "soft" virtues, asserting the meek shall inherit the earth as history's pattern.
Reports from Amsterdam via London show growing opposition in the press between Norway and Germany. The Cologne Gazette runs an editorial titled Norwegian Insolence asserting Norwegian journalism has adopted an insulting tone that Germany cannot tolerate.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup for children with irritating hacking coughs. It promises relief by loosening phlegm soothing irritated tissues and healing. The ad urges readers to obtain a bottle from the local druggist and begin treatment promptly.
Rotterdam March 24 six Americans saved from the Healdton landed at Yamiden and Terschelling. Captain Christopher of Brooklyn J Caldwell of New York chief engineer JD W Embry of New Orleans first assistant engineer Willerup chief mate Swenhun second assistant engineer Johnson third assistant engineer landed at Terschelling.
Chicago March 24 Martin Conrad 74 long time Illinois board of agriculture member died at his home after a short illness. He retired from the board years ago. An electrically driven machine wraps lump sugar in individual papers at 7 508 humps an hour.
In a county school exhibit, Miss Palmer helps students finish inked sentences as spring hints appear around the school. A mishap with a large ink bottle spills papers, prompting laughter and a fresh round of writing. Walt White brings a box revealed to contain a waking snake, causing teasing and a plan for future mischief.
Bobby Coon seeks a new home in the Green Forest and sizes up Unc Billy Possum’s tree. He finds two possums guarding it and realizes the house belongs to them, deciding to back off rather than start a fight.
The old gardener recommends tuberous begonias for shaded beds. They produce large velvety flowers in warm colors and can bloom from early summer until frost if started now in boxes of pure sand kept wet. Do not plant bulbs upside down. the tip is indicated by a small dent.
Davenport March 24 On orders from the war department the Rock Island arsenal commandant has ordered that workmen will work ten hours instead of eight Saturday halt holidays are eliminated. Two shifts
For weeks extra guards guard the government bridge area and the main arsenal buildings are ringed by a newly erected high wire fence. Access for employees requires a photograph and pass, indicating strict security.
An old promotional slip urges readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co for a trial package of Foley remedies including ioney and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills cathartic tablets and a cleansing cathartic while listing ailments claimed and Miller Arthur Drug Co Ady as distributor.
A column examines whether buying an $18,000 furnace heated flat building pays with $2,600 annual rent. Expenses total about $1,815 to $1,995, leaving $185 or less net income on $6,000 cash, under 3 percent. The author warns about rising rents inflating ground values and cautions about real estate bonds and tied financing.
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