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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
8
The President appeals to Congress to extend session to provide revenue for wartime needs. He stresses duty over politics, argues for clear tax measures, warns against inflation, and urges fair taxation to fund armies and arms. He urges unity, sacrifice, and prompt action to support the war effort.
In Dublin on May 28 Rev Mala chi Mac Branan a Sinn Fein executive member issued a signed statement denying government claims of negotiations with Germany and asserting the Sinn Fein executive never planned a German invasion. A separate item notes a Scottish plan to collect gull eggs to supplement hen egg shortages.
A long described recovery from nervous breakdown is attributed to Phosphated Iron. A recovered user reports immediate improvement and renewed energy, color returning to the cheeks, sharpened nerves, and quicker judgment. The ad urges professionals and workers to take capsules only and buy from Owl Drug Store and leading druggists.
Washington May 28 Director General McAdoo orders 25 percent freight rate hikes and passenger fares up to three cents per mile from about 2 1/2 cents to meet wage and supply costs. New rates take effect June 25 for freight and June for passenger travel. Exceptions include sailors soldiers and certain veterans’ events with reduced rates. Commutation and suburban rates rise 10 percent. some services discontinued. exemptions and adjustments to intrastate and coastwise lines preserved where possible.
The article notes travelers aged five to twelve will pay half the new higher fare, while those between five and twelve are charged half the new higher fare. Commutation fares rise ten percent for daily or frequent travel to work or schools. A European scientist liquefying helium reaches temperatures within six degrees of absolute zero.
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