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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
9
A Quincy opinion page notes persistent publicity by local business interests helped advance the Taylor road project. It argues newspapers should publicly back worthy public objects and recalls how publicity aided highway improvements since the early days, while acknowledging biases and editorial gaps.
The piece discusses Senator Johnson's strong California showing amid Hoover sentiment, attributing his success to personality and governor’s record rather than party machinery. It notes Johnson leading in south and central regions, Hoover’s statewide weakness, and Indiana’s close race despite journalistic opposition. It mentions growing attention from poets toward Jahmeen.
A 1926 critique stresses the deficit in oral expression teaching in schools. It argues that fluent speaking enables participation in caucuses, meetings, and jobs, and notes that many who speak well lack solid subject knowledge. The piece urges schools to emphasize oral expression to support democratic ideals and individual prospects.
Supporters who backed Wood pivot to Johmsen as the winner’s bloc consolidates. The switch signals a late-stage realignment amid a tight race and changing endorsements.
A discussion on confidences kept sacred by bankers and doctors. It cites Bismarck's memoir manuscript deposited with the Bank of England and notes Irish banks resisting Sinn Fein deposit leaks. The piece suggests English directors would not reveal such material and comments on Irish banking conduct and Sinn Fein relations.
A long OCR transcript presents questions and answers on topics from science to history. It covers phosphorus sources, Fenian origins, Washington inheritances, French in Quebec, U.S. presidential succession, boxing odds, candy regulation, American politics, jade, coal mining raises, memorial day customs, and Irish liquor costs, interweaving trivia with dated references.
Washington May 3 A long feature describes the Bureau of Engraving and Printing vault housing master plates that print U S currency. It details security measures a guard on a bridge, mirrored sightlines, and time-locked doors, plus the process from engravers to master plates and the scale of plate production and destruction to prevent theft.
Sammy Jay inflates whispers about Peter Rabbit to snare breakfast. Reddy Fox, Blacky the Crow, Shadow the Weasel join the chase as Sammy Jay spreads tales, seeking a secret he can use to his advantage. The woodland trio joins the pursuit, chasing a rumor that could shake the meadow.
Sammy Jay borrows Johnny Chuck to learn Peter Rabbit's secret and then steers Drummer the Woodpecker into revealing plans for a surprise party for Uncle Billy Possum. Sammy teases him about timing and mischief as the Green Forest scheme unfolds.
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