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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
9
Editorial Avor Abbott reviews the fiscal year noting rising demand for sewers water lights and paved streets. Budget strains stem from rain damage and rising public benefit expenditures as sidewalks and mains wear. Senate and house conferees agree on an 180000 man army for peace time patrols on borders.
The fall of General Townshend at Kut on the Tigris dampens hopes for a quick relief and a swift entrance into Bagdad. Gorringe’s relief expedition stalls, Russian advances stall, and the war’s broader leadership questions echo from Dublin to Washington as pressures mount.
The article explains that psychology is a science studying the mind, not occult. It urges lay readers to learn the psychologists’ discoveries to improve memory, attention, will, and social understanding. It argues that business success hinges on knowing human nature and that anyone can study psychology without becoming a professional.
A force of about 1,000 British and Indians moved from the Wisconsin river mouth to assault the Spanish at St Louis and nearby posts in Illinois, as reported by the American Sun.
A moral tale follows Mr and Mrs Quack after a hunter wounds Mr Quack and their search for a home. Paddy the Beaver helps them reach a safe pond where Mrs Quack builds a hidden nest, lays ten eggs, and hatches ducklings with Mr Quack on guard. The broken wing heals as they settle into life at Paddy’s pond.
The piece notes Irish rebels claim not serving a crown but Ireland, while Redmond counters. Carranza issues new paper money, claimed counterfeit-deterring. Roosevelt praises James on Americanization and prep, with talk of who speaks for him. Townshend surrenders to the Turks after 143 days. Verdun lingers beyond record length. Shakespeare authorship debate stirs Chicago courts. indignation may rise. Military training camps cost 25 and cost to train as soldiers. training aims to sharpen opinions on strategy. Dublin uprising shifts focus from German American vote chasing.
A compilation of editorials from the Kansas City Journal New York World in support of Wilson by Republicans. Dubuque Herald defends Germany’s actions in Ireland. Danville News mocks GOP nomination terms. State Register and Bloomington Bulletin discuss Irish politics and U S Mexican frontier actions with Obregon and unrest in Ireland.
A cynic remark notes that a girl’s strongest reaction to a young man attempting a kiss is scornful resistance, while implying she might secretly enjoy the tension or drama of the moment. The line reflects social attitudes toward courtship and consent in the era.
The class hears Miss Palmer announce that next year will focus on review before exams. Boliver Haynes struggles with spelling and faces punishment options. A lunch break accident disrupts a game when Fatty Bellowes nearly swallows a rocket part. Steve Hardy’s family adds a sten sil maid tag to farm tools as plans for vacation and next fall’s school loom.
A Foreign Recruiting Officer reviews enlistment questions with an American who cites past residences in Colorado Texas and East Youngstown Ohio. A later courtroom anecdote recalls three auctioneers in a county court desk pen, a sudden noise and dust, with a witty lawyer remark.
A fragmentary humorous line suggests three auctioneers departed in one set as a seat failed. The remark contrasts horses reluctance for wild oats with street wisdom, while a wanderer ends his roaming with a chipped shoulder.
The Senate met at noon and again at 11 a.m. to consider the Brandeis Supreme Court nomination but failed to reach a vote in the Judiciary Committee. Debates resumed on rural credits, the Philippine independence bill was set for general debate of eight hours by unanimous consent, and Representative William J. Cary of Milwaukee was declared properly seated despite a contest by William J. Gaylord. The chamber continued discussions into the evening with plans to finish the Philippine bill.
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