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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
11
An opinion page urges organizing and maintaining an efficient modern Board of Health securing a public aviation landing field plot. It backs the Build Now movement to enable at least 200 dwellings this year, plans a new high school, an owl car service for morning trains, a hard road to Taylor, Missouri, and timely river terminal developments to attract a new barge line.
The piece argues against dire tax fears in Saturday's school tax vote, noting the request is for a two mill increase rather than two percent. It praises the teachers campaign as civic-minded, highlights support from households with school ties, and urges voters to fund a better, efficiently run school system to sustain top facilities and morale. It references wartime achievement and unity in government and the department during 1917 18.
Americans returning from London report Deely's clothing emporium sells about 10 000 suits daily at prices from 23.50 to 1350, while other firms struggle with production and slow deliveries. The piece questions his supply sources, British and American production, and asks how he achieves such scale without monopolizing output. It also notes South Dakota political mood and a controversial Democratic primary between Gerard and Monroe.
A derailed locomotive was forced off an embankment to reopen a line, sparking debate on private versus government management. A week after relinquishing operations, Albany suburb passengers faced a switch error marooning them on a side track while the intended train continued to LisTEN.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes a hypothetical scenario where Delaware's three electoral votes could decide a national outcome. The piece analyzes the political dynamics and implications of small states influencing presidential contests. It emphasizes the unusual leverage such states hold in the Electoral College system.
The article argues Bolshevism seeks to spread propaganda across Asia and the East, finding soil in oppression and autocracy. It contrasts Western political culture with Eastern conditions, claiming Bolshevism suits Orient societies but clashes with Western democracy and Christian heritage.
George Edward Barton advocates turning from drink and drugs to work as a path to health. He argues society needs workers and individuals gain health and happiness through occupation, even the disabled or frail can benefit by doing what work they can.
The piece argues Delaware's ratification of a suffrage amendment could grant voting rights to about 9.5 million women nationwide and influence the 36th state threshold. It notes uncertainty about Delaware's stance and urges timely action, highlighting the global significance of its decision.
Springfield Journal reports railway managers ask the public to be patient as reforms promised after resumption of private control unfold. No demand for immediate prewar conditions, but hopes for improved service, better equipment, and organized management. Public will accept fewer trains if on time and shipments are protected from mishandling.
An exposé of the New York Legal Aid Society highlighting its work helping the poor secure justice. It details office conditions and cases from wage disputes to family conflicts, stressing that access to legal aid remains essential yet underfunded and that justice is not impartial for all.
A reader asks about four leaf clovers and luck linked to a cross shape, Monticello ownership by the government since 1915 for 500000, highest tide at Fundy Bay with 62 feet rise, and differences between Angora and Persian cats with descriptions of head size hair, colors, and eyes.
In a playful tale Mr Toad leads Danny Meadow Mouse on a walk along the Lone Little Path through the Green Forest. Danny grows increasingly timid as they encounter noises and shadows, while Mr Toad mocks his fears until a staged scare by a crow sends them scrambling.
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