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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
7
The Ouiney Whig reports on a Republican convention race with Wood and Lewden leading in early delegate counts. It notes a small fraction of delegates elected yet and warns that centripetal votes could swing on the next ballot. The piece also discusses political machine tactics and public perception of party strength amid contested delegations.
Report outlines how leaders like Obregon and Gonzalez pause to issue proclamations as their victorious march through Mexican towns and states continues. It notes the aim to establish Christianity and social order while avoiding decisive government collapse, with factional moves tied to Carranza era politics and U.S. influence.
Dr Frank Crane discusses endowment funds and trusts as the last products of social evolution. He critiques foundations like the Community Trust and Prust models, arguing they risk preserving outdated ideas and shifting power to financial elites rather than serving the public welfare.
A 1920s style essay argues focal infection theory links dental and nasal trouble to systemic disease. It discusses vitality, worry, and emotional strain as factors in infection spread and suggests dental or sinus focal infections can impact rheumatic and other conditions while warning that worry can undermine health.
A fragmented report suggests new political moves in Mexico with factions aiming to remove Carranas from the country. Public officials face challenges in guiding revelation powers and maintaining order as campaigns unfold, while U S observers note border disturbances tied to Mexican politics.
Sammy Jay learns Peter Rabbit plans a party for Billy Possum with invited guests including Jacky the Cr ea and Reddy Fox while others plot mischief. Sammy Jay reveals the plan to Mr Toad and Mr Sun and hatches a twist to join the surprise, warning of untrustworthy danger among the guests.
A brief Omaha Bee item notes W. J. Bryan as a handy politician with a knack to seize issues. It hints at his plans in San Francisco and suggests followers of W. V. support or oppose him, with uncertainty about exact actions.
A reflective essay compares wild west lawlessness and bold robberies with a modern eastern society, arguing that despite sparse population and limited formal policing the West offered greater personal safety while the East shows rising crime and intrusive regulation. It cites bank raids, vigilante justice, and the Fort Laramie era, juxtaposed with contemporary police excesses and curbs on liberty.
A fragmented quiz piece discusses carbon and hydrogen percentages, temperature estimates, and acetylene use. It mentions Mars, continents, and early chemistry noting Emma Goldman’s deportation as an undesirable alien for public statements. The text mixes science questions with historical prompts and OCR garbling.
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