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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1917

Page

7

Power That Will Not Be Abused and The Presidential Authority

The piece argues the president holds military powers rarely used by chief executives, notes past leaders with varied military backgrounds, and warns of expanded powers in wartime. It asserts the presidency could act as a dictator under new laws yet claims prudent use will prevent abuse. It cautions the danger of broad censorship and price controls.

United States Washington Taylor Andrew Jackson Adamses Jefferson Grant America Lincoln McKinley

U S Must Build Ships Fast to Aid Britain in War

The article urges rapid U S action to relieve British distress from unrestricted submarine warfare. It calls for reassigning vessels to North Atlantic service, speeding steel and wooden fleet construction, and expanding tonnage to outrun German losses. It notes Goethals planned wooden ships and steel vessels, with rapid machinery installation and cross Atlantic supply chains.

North Atlantic United States England Colonel Goethals Shipping Board

In Praise of Flaws A Curious One Sided Smile

A priest tells a despondent woman that flaws can aid growth and love. He compares human frailty to power and love, citing a cardinal’s line about voice and heart. He urges acceptance of mortal limits and suggests happiness comes through imperfect effort and patient striving. The woman leaves hopeful yet puzzled.

Mantua Diego Preist Treaven

Count Tarnowski Sails for Austria to Take Embassy Post

Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow, sent to succeed Dr. Dumba as Austrian ambassador, sailed from New York for Austria via Holland. He travels with embassy staff and consuls, after not being received by the U.S. State Department. Also mentions China planning an aviators' school at Canton.

New York Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow Dumba Fae State De‘partment Embasaay Austria Holland

Dr King’s New Discovery Advertises Cough Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a relief for coughs and bronchial issues. It claims to soothe the throat loosen phlegm and kill germs with antiseptic properties. The copy targets children and adults and urges keeping a bottle for grippe croup and bronchial affections.

Dr. King Grippe Croup

Peter and Mrs Peter Grateful to Sammy

Peter Rabbit and Mrs Peter learn from Sammy Jay that Reddy Fox and Mrs Reddy have babies and will hunt more. other families with babies like Peter and Danny Meadow Mouse must stay alert to protect their young. Sammy warns but avoids naming the foxes directly. The Peter family thanks Sammy and resolves caution as the next story begins.

Peter Sammy Jay Sammy Reddy Fox Reddy

Schoolway Chaos at Anderson Farm Gate Incident

Readable text describes Andy Anderson attacked by a gate at school after it was harnessed to a wagon the previous day. He fled the shed as the gate broke free, leaving him roughed up. George McLoughlin and Blinky Hammond are involved in a chaotic aftermath with other pupils and a spilled breakfast greens.

Ndy Anderson Anny Andy George McLoughlin George Anny Gote Blinky Steve Hardy Steve Blinky Hammond Miss Palmer

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