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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
7
Compromise talks over the draft raise clash between pro Roosevelt advocates and opponents in the House. Emphasis centers on extending age limits for volunteers and the impact on army recruitment as naval and shipping leaders seek faster anti submarine actions.
The piece argues that wartime finance requires steep taxes, noting Britain’s daily spend of 7.45 million pounds and predicting large revenues from income and corporate excess profits. It warns Congress to carefully consider the bill, prioritizing income and production taxes over consumption taxes.
The article recalls Jeanette Rankin weeping when she voted against declaring war on Germany, while a speaker argues support for the conflict. It laments world disorder, urges arms, and condemns national folly, urging reflection on the human cost and international responsibility.
A farm boy proclaims his land a bird sanctuary with signs and plans to protect birds. He aims to provide food water and nesting houses while learning that birds will pay back with pest control and song, though readers note the cost in effort and labor.
Farmers warn birds and rodents raid crops and advise tar lime coating for seed. Seeds are rolled in a coal tar and lime mix to deter crows and speed tar application.
Springfield Illinois May 11 Adjutant General Dickson leads preparations for a federal military census to operate across the state after the passage of the army bill A registration office will open in the arsenal force and a large team will work there Counties will include the sheriff and recorder on registration boards Volunteers are sought to serve without pay out of patriotism
In Our School notes Miss Palmer calms restless pupils after a loud session. A false alarm triggers Have-Can-Will Fire Department response led by Mister Blinkey Hammond. The Nashonal League Baseball grounds project ends, with a five cent admission and a first game between the Invinsibula and the None suches, led by Torp Stebbins.
May 11 reports fire damaged City Hall in New York, a marble built historic building. Firemen controlled the blaze after an hour, leaving only a shell of the clock tower and destroying the clock itself. The statue of justice atop the tower remains, and many priceless relics and paintings were saved by responders and volunteers.
Joseph Benton Foraker former U S senator from Ohio died at his home in Cincinnati May 11. He served as a lawyer orator soldier and citizen and was widely known in public life.
Thursday aged 70 years. Former Senator Foraker had been in poor health since his retirement from the senate in 1909 but it was not until two weeks ago that he was forced to his bed and his condition was not considered critical until Wednesday.
Patent medicine advertisement asserts Texas Wonder treats kidney and bladder troubles removes gravel cures diabetes and rheumatism for men and women and regulates children’s bladder issues. Claims two months of therapy per bottle and offers testimonials. directs purchases via druggists or mail from Dr. E W Hall in St Louis.
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