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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
5
The report notes changes to the barometer with forecasts for fair weather. It lists temperatures from yesterday including 50 at dawn, 68 at noon, 67 in the afternoon, and 51 at midnight, with indications of slightly warmer conditions Saturday and probably Sunday.
A Quincy citizen argues that the state is overburdened with laws and that enforcement is lax. The piece criticizes legislators for enacting about a thousand laws yearly without regard to actual needs, calling the legislature a kindergarten for law contempt and noting widespread ignorance of the law.
The Chicago Tribune argues that improving Mississippi River freight terminals is vital for the middle west’s access to Pacific markets. It praises Davenport and New Orleans leadership while noting a $750000 plan to build three miles of terminal wall and reclaim 141 acres of riverfront. It warns that Chicago, Cincinnati, St Louis, and Kansas City must join in a cooperative push as the canal to the river nears completion.
A column laments legal inconsistency across states and criticizes how many laws spawn social ills while derelicts and divorces show the system’s failures. It argues for a simpler, better judiciary and warns against taxing moral progress with excessive legislation.
A customer asks for opinions on several suit prices 14 75 25 30 and 35. The note praises quality and appearance and requests reader feedback. The tone mirrors a sales platform seeking customer views on seasonal suits.
Missouri Republicans voiced strong confidence for a big 1916 year at a St Louis banquet. Leaders and rank and file showed unity, enthusiasm, and plans to mobilize against Democratic rule as candidates begin to emerge from across the state.
The excerpt lists daily meals with dishes including peaches, corn flakes, fried potatoes, ham burger steak, gravy, coffee and milk for breakfast. roast pork with apple sauce, mashed potatoes, cod, celery, olives, cucumber salad, tapioca pudding, bread and coffee for dinner. and roast beef with mashed potatoes, corn, peas, chow chow, apple butter, cake, bread, butter, coffee and lemonade for supper. The items preserve period food terms and menu style.
The Quincy editor recalls FB W Lyford of 224 North Eighth Street who confesses a long acquaintance with The Quincy Whig dating back sixty five years. Lyford began as a farmer, later joined baking, and remained a loyal reader and subscriber, promising reminiscences of early Quincy. He has spent seventy two years in Quingy and vicinity, with sixty five years tied to The Whig, a record hard to beat. The Morning Whig misses his daily presence and the office expects a quick note from him.
An old advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a fast, natural relief for constipation. It claims no griping, smooth movement, and broad family use, with a yellow-packaged product available through Miller & Arthur Debug Co. It emphasizes quick action and safety in a period tone.
Twenty five years ago today in 1890 Philip F Thomas Maryland governor 1848 51 and secretary of the treasury died in Baltimore Born in Easton Md Sept 12 1810 A note recalls War events Oct 2 1914 Belgian and Allied actions Antwerp defense Woevre Drina Bosnian front Austrian mines Britain announces mine plans
Henry Van Dyke quotes set the tone for Today in History with a list of birthday anniversaries. Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ferdinand Foch are highlighted among others born this day in Poznan, the south of France, and various cities, marking ages from 24 to 68. The roster includes Horace Lambert Alexander Hood, Sir William Ramsay, Cordell Hull, Oscar Callaway, Carl Hayden, Edward J. Murphy and more, noting their birthplaces and ages as of today.
Washington reports Carranza troops captured the electric power plant on the outskirts of Mexico City after heavy fighting with Zapata forces. The plant was damaged but expected to resume service in hours. Zapata bands had intermittently controlled the site, with fuel shortages already affecting city power. A Sept 30 Vera Cruz dispatch said banks were ordered to comply with a 45 day banking law.
A Whig classified notice offers help locating missing items or possessions for readers. It promises practical assistance and quick results, inviting inquiries from anyone who has misplaced goods or needs help retrieving them.
New York Oct 1 Eastern football starts to draw fans as Princeton meets Rutgers while Yale faces Virginia. Army plays Holy Cross at West Point and Navy meets Georgetown at Annapolis. Holy Cross fought Princeton hard in a 13 to 0 loss, Dartmouth tests Harvard, Cornell meets Oberlin, Pennsylvania faces Franklin and Marshall.
Cardinal Logue, age 75, marked his birthday at Armagh Cathedral with elaborate ceremonies. Notable clergy and prelates from the Catholic Church in America sent congratulations, reflecting his connections from visits to Canada and the United States.
Three officials of the Riggs National Bank were indicted by a federal grand jury this afternoon in Washington. The charges stem from alleged improper conduct at the bank and relate to the bank's handling of funds and related activities.
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