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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
6
The column denounces circuses and carnivals for humbugging the public arguing that low end shows harm city life. It urges visitors to Quincy to present clean acts and warns that reputations suffer when entertainment uses short‑change schemes and shady allure.
A discussion of Viscount Ishii’s view on Anglo-Saxon dominance and America’s melting pot challenges contrasts with the idea that most Americans are composite. The piece then cites a Modern Hospital report: 599 employees examined, only 5 in perfect health, 377 needing medical advice, and 439 benefited by follow up. Emphasizes regular health exams to prolong life.
An appreciation of the American Academy in Rome marking its twenty fifth anniversary and its aim to cultivate American genius. It argues that culture, beauty and support for artists matter as much as money and that study in Rome offers ideal conditions. The piece urges philanthropy to fund promising artists who have proven themselves.
The statement frames assimilation as largely successful and glorious while urging continued effort toward complete final accomplishment. It emphasizes not resting on past gains but using the progress as motivation to finish the remaining tasks.
Johnny Chuck and Jimmy Skunk enlist Drummer the Woodpecker to prank Bobby Coon who has drifted into a nap after a night out. The hollow tree raps echo from all sides until the staged drumbeat reveals the ruse and Bobby admits he’s been outwitted as friends laugh.
Peter Rabit devises a plan to secure food and avoid dangers in a bustling forest. The crafty rabbit seeks help from familiar animal friends while outsmarting a wary fox. The tale centers on wit, teamwork, and a hopeful outcome.
A reader letter from Mayard, 1920, discusses the Whig's partial report on the Quincy police department tercentenary for 1919 1920. It notes 152 drunkenness arrests and liquor license violations, urging public reflection. The writer signs as Co. W. Keeley, Cottage No. 20, Soldiers Home.
Des Moines Iowa May 5 Prospects for the fruit crop in Iowa this year are good according to the monthly report on the conditions published by R S Herrick secretary of the State Horticultural society The average condition of all fruits is 79 percent which is 7 percent higher than a year ago The latest estimate of the crop includes apples 80 percent pears 77 percent cherries 33 percent American plums 55 percent peaches 40 percent grapes 55 percent strawberries 89 percent currants 55 percent gooseberries 55 percent and blackberries 55 percent
May 1 report outlines a national road system push led by the War Department and U S Bureau of Public Roads. It notes trunk highway surveys and heavy truck traffic driving modernization, plus the shift away from horses as auto travel expands and camping gear booms. It cites 27000 war vehicles for road work and stresses coordinated transport among road, rail, canal, and river networks.
A compilation of quiz items on commerce in ships before World War I versus the Civil War era, geography comparing the Sarah Desert to the United States, Canadian veteran education efforts, and a biblical reference to Deborah and Barak. Contains multiple Q and A prompts with brief answers and historical notes.
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson of Peoria Illinois recounts twelve years of stomach trouble and near collapse. She describes severe weakness loss of appetite gas and dizzy spells then credits Tanlac with rapid sleep improvement strong appetite weight gain and restored energy. Tanlac advertised by Brown & May's Drug Co Quincy Hillebrenner Etlebrake Marblehead and F B J Chant Mendon.
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