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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
4
A protest column by J E Wall argues readers tailed by big words may skip war bond and stamp appeals. He urges the public to buy War Savings stamps, claiming the program funds the war and offers high returns, while warning German rulers seek to delay victory by sowing distrust in Americans.
Judge S B Montgomery has returned from Hot Springs Arkansas where he attended a meeting of the executive council of the American Bankers Association. He was among five Illinois representatives highlighting the state's prominence in national banking affairs. The three day session drew bankers nationwide amid optimistic resolve to end the war using US financial strength.
Emmett Thompson of 626 North Fourth Street fell into an elevator shaft at the Aldo Summer Drug Company on Tuesday afternoon. He suffered bruises and a slight nasal fracture but escaped serious injury and plans to return to work in a few days. The fall was about ten feet to the basement.
In Carthage on a bright Saturday, Company E held a militia auction at the courthouse park with Col. Fred Johnson and James P. Fletcher as auctioneer. Donated pies to pigs funded an event that raised about $600 for uniforms, aided by pastry sales and market purchases. The day included gifts like Mary’s Little Lamb and broad community support.
The Alumni association will hold a luncheon at Trinity Lutheran Church on commencement day. All alumni, former students, and their guests are urged to be present.
Washington May 15 The first million tons of ships completed and delivered to the United States under the shipping board have been put on the seas to help defeat Germany. A total of 159 vessels of 1 108 621 tons was completed up to May 11 with more than half delivered since January 1. Most ships are steel and requisitioned or contracted. the wooden program lags with 46 ships launched but not delivered due to boiler and machinery delays. The first wooden ship built for the government is under speed trials off the Pacific coast.
A note lists ships built last week at Seattle Sparrows Point Chicago Ecoras Gloucester N J Wilmington Del and New York. The text adds a grim aside about surgeons would have to work overtime if one could amputate conscience.
Gus Schneider of Chicago describes his baby’s milk crust eruption starting as pimples near the ears and forehead, worsening to watery pimples and scales causing intense itching and sleepless nights. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child was reportedly healed.
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