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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1915
Page
5
The forecast calls for fair skies and continued cool conditions in Missouri and Iowa. Temperatures yesterday ranged 55 at 7 am, 57 at noon, 56 at 5 pm, and 49 at midnight.
The river level is expected to begin a slow fall tonight from Warsaw to Louisiana. A more rapid drop is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday as conditions change across the region.
The Balkans edge toward participation in the great conflict as Bulgaria weighs side with Britain and France or with Germany. Diplomats from ententes press Sofia while German emissaries push for Bulgarian alignment. Britain’s Sir Edward Grey signals no hope of keeping the Balkans neutral as Greece looms. War in the Balkans will shrink neutrals in Europe, leaving Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, and Spain as the remaining peaceable states.
Off year Massachusetts election edges into focus as a gauge for national trends. The state’s governor and other state officers face ballots while debates over schedules and industrial issues stir local grievance against the present agenda.
The speaker argues voter support for Republican policies in Massachusetts signals broader national sentiment. Key planks include the short ballot biennial elections tariff reform by independent commission armed force against aggressors and opposition to Mexican policy. He notes Massachusetts stance may differ from national views and reflects wide public discussion.
The article discusses how London-dated war reports color American readers and the claim that London is the primary source for international news. It cites Chicago Tribune quotes on London as the info hub and notes American attitudes of insularity, with some merchants pursuing foreign trade while London’s date line shapes perception.
Between now and mid October the store promotes a transformation of its shoe department. A redesigned alley location offers many new Fall styles with fancy tops and refined details, promising a more up to date shopping experience and a big fall business push.
Dun's Review for the business week closed notes an upward trend in commercial activity and a favorable foreign loan negotiations outlook. It highlights America's growing role in international finance as constructive factors multiply prospects and gains align with optimistic sentiment, with reports from leading centers showing accumulating evidences of egress and few exceptions.
The editor laments misused funds while praising a French air raid name Vouziers and notes the Navy League's push to enlist children in national defense. The piece critiques wartime priorities and hints at a nursery drum metaphor, underscoring a tension between ceremony and serious defense efforts.
The toast at Hot Springs praised a wife as bearing the greatest burden, with critics noting it may reflect on the Democratic Party. Observers say Mr. Bryan’s critics will likely be more careful in the future given the remarks and their interpreted target.
A report notes Dr Frederick A Cook was arrested in Burma as he approached Mount Everest on a spy charge. It states he had no polar experience and charges were filed after his return to the United States. The piece also mentions plans for a Fall Celebration and a reminiscence about Quincy in past seventy five years.
The poem by W E Kinser marks a milestone of three score and ten years, praising Quincy as it moves from swaddling clothes to stately womanhood. It extols beauty, virtue, and nature, noting no suitor has yet beguiled this noble figure.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the people's medicine for cleansing blood and treating common ailments. It claims forty years of testing and widespread success against disorders like biliousness, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and fatigue.
A lyrical meditation implores guardianship over a fallen hero, praising noble lineage and motherly care. It invokes divine aid to preserve a young man's reputation, urging steadfast virtue and unwavering grace against time and sin.
A compact chronicle item listing notable anniversaries. It recalls Dijon celebrations for Russian Austrian rulers and the Duke of Wellington, with past events from 75 to 25 years ago and acts from a war year reflecting multiple nations and dates.
The physicians of Quincy plan to attend a large medical meeting in Fort Madison on October 8. Distinguished doctors Mayo Vaughn and Balfey are to greet attendees, with a letter from the Quincy Medical Society secretary confirming the visit. Numerous unsolicited letters from other societies indicate wide interest in the event.
A compact note highlights a quotation from Disraeli, praising caution about listening and memory with a light, reflective tone suitable for a newspaper card. The line underscores the value of ears over a single tooth as a metaphor for discernment and experience.
Irish journalist T. P. O Connor born in Athlone 67 years ago. Danish minister Constantin Brun born in Copenhagen 55 years ago. William J Calhoun born in Pittsburgh 67 years ago. Actress Louise Dresser born in Columbus 33 years ago. Postmaster General Hitchcock born in Amherst 48 years ago. Charles B. Wright born in Cleveland 56 years ago.
London reports two powerful Russian squadrons near Varna on the Bulgarian coast on October 4. The Tribune of Rome cites a correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company as the source.
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