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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1920

Page

6

Opinion and City Affairs Debate and Business Ethics

A column blends city council budget disputes with public works talk and a business ethic reflection. It notes the council’s generosity, the South Eighth Street project, park improvements, and salaries. It recalls the Golden Rule in business and a case of personal responsibility for debts, questioning law versus morality.

South Eighth Park Board Morten Morten Biss Cee LETTE Merten

Insincere Legislation and Governor’s Election Hopes

A fragmented article critiques a veto and legislative moves, noting political maneuvering and the governor’s election chances. It references the Supreme Court and the New York Evening Post in a discussion of laws and public sentiment. The piece emphasizes politics over robust policy and hints at public reactions to the governor.

Supreme Court of the United States New York Evening Post

Wear Your Old Clothes Movement Urged by Crane

Dr Frank Crane urges a thrift revival in a 1920 essay promoting wearing old clothes to curb excess and high prices. He argues social pride in frugality can deflate luxury demand, reduce waste, and counteract profiteering while stressing thrift and simplicity over display.

Frank Crane Conyright Paris Prafdiuttes Sonia Ass Nini Sorbonne Stupler duNaavties

Calm Yourself by H Addington Bruce

A compact 1920s self help note urging poise through self control and calmness. It stresses energy management, deliberate speech, and practicing patience to master composed behavior and poise under varied circumstances.

H. Addington Bruce Associated Newspapers Leon Eh Weoathareas Pet Tame Daceait George

Unclear legislature act sparks debate on representation

Fragmentary text discusses legislature actions for political service and questions why the governor’s cards or creases are regarded as representing the people. It notes resistance to alleged autocratic overreach by the executive and the people's response to legislature charges.

Gover Wdimitter

Farmer Brown's Boy Tracks Uncle Billy in Green Forest

In this animal tale by Thornton W. Burgess, Farmer Brown's Boy and Bowser the Hound chase Uncle Billy Possum across the Green Forest after eggs disappear from the hen house. Bowser noses the trail, while Mrs. Possum and her eight young hatch a plan, leading to a tense standoff near a hollow tree. A second tale, Digger the Badger Arrives, follows.

Farmer Brown Jinmiy Seunk Jimmy Skunk Palmer Brown Unc Gilly Possum Green Forest Billy Bouws Bowser Bowser the Hound Billy Possum Old Bower Possum Parner Brown Brown

Primary Deductions From a Fragmentary Campaign Outlook

Readers speculate on Republican candidates with General Wood leading, Johnson second, Lowden third. Democratic prospects fade as Woodrow Wilson’s ghost lingers. Open conventions loom while real clarity remains elusive amid crossfire of day’s political observers.

Republian Wood Johison Lowden Woodrow Wilson Hhcag

Women Doctors Advocate Public Health Department Plan

In New York on May 16 the Women’s Medical Association and Sen. France debated creating an executive Public Health Department. They urged opening all department posts to women physicians, citing examples of female leaders in federal and New York health agencies and praising Dr Esther Lovejoy and Dr Barringer for their advocacy and service.

New York France Marylcnd New York City Department of Public Health Department of Agriculture Sam Central Department of Health Leoo Department of Palle Health Department Federal Bureau of Child Hygiene Washington New York State Esther Phil Lovejoy Medical Women's International Association Medical Women's National Association Lovejoy Eammiv Dummis Barringer Medical Women's Association of Mien Barringer America Hite Ab Ali Resina Bie Sethnan

Mixed Quiz Questions Span History and Science

Readable fragments cover topics from birds and ancient Rome to Federal Reserve safety and wartime balloon crews. The text includes questions and answers on science, finance, government, inventions, and notable figures, with several clarifications of terms and pronunciations.

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