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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
9
The piece praises Game Warden Charley Clark's harmless fishing portrait while noting its vivid pull on readers. It recalls long, windy outings, the stubborn bite of bass, and the mystery of when fish will bite despite effort. It also mentions etiquette rules given to visiting club women amid near season.
The piece attacks Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire for blocking George Rublee’s federal trade commission appointment, calling it a flagrant case of senatorial meddling. It notes Rublee’s qualifications, Gallinger’s political grudge, and the unwritten courtesy rule that backs executive overreach. It ends by praising the New York mayor’s defiance of a senatorial committee and warning of national security dangers.
The passage argues that voluntary buyer testimonials and dealer claims both influence car sales. It notes advertising exaggeration can momentarily help but rarely sustains distribution once the public rejects the product. Satisfied owners praise their cars, often blinding themselves to faults, a pattern seen across industries. It ends with a reference to Mr. Rublee and Mr. Brandeis in a symbolic political note.
A discussion on desire as a force shaping performance and character. Describes experiments where offering earlier release for good work boosted effort, noting both constructive use and dangers of misdirected desire. Emphasizes early training in desire as essential to lifelong mental development.
Editorial roundup notes President Wilson calls out Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico guardsmen for border duty and warns an unprepared nation. It argues the national guard showed unfitness in a surprise emergency while predicting Bryan’s political resilience despite setbacks.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes persistent rumors that the Kaiser would welcome peace yet shows evidence that enemies press on. It highlights allied hammering at Italy as a sign the war continues with hard bargaining and renewed assaults.
Peter watches Reddy Fox chase end with Jimmy Skunk and hides in Johnny Chuck's old house. He evades discovery but is stung by yellow jackets nesting in the hall. He retreats to a dark room, unsure how to escape as the insects swarm outside. The tale continues with Peter realizing his joke backfired.
A collage of varied 1916 notes shows Colonel Roosevelt resisting any nomination other than Theodore Roosevelt, with Justice Hughes gaining strength as a potential Republican standard bearer. Other items joke about the Hughes boom, medical wit, and wartime camaraderie amid trenches, ending with a quip on a doctor’s skill keeping a rich patient compliant.
A chaotic Wednesday at the school features misadventures with a practice car on Mertle avenue, an injured truant officer named Short Leg Milliken, and a missing five seat baseball bat suspected of belonging to Andy Anderson. Fatty Bellowes is caught nibbling onions at the school garden, while Miss Palmer addresses the onion problem and a playful verse recital follows. A NY reception scene ends in a witty exchange about marriage.
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