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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1917
Page
6
A critical, opinionated piece questions wartime clashes over free speech and administration power. It argues the war party defines Americanism, mocks Senator La Follette, and praises General Pershing and Teddy Roosevelt’s judgments amid calls to defend liberty and sovereignty.
The piece argues for adding a six or seven cent coin amid wartime price shifts and a push to end odd cent pricing. It notes consumer resistance to 98 and 99 cent items, warns of coin size confusion, and questions Bernstorff’s influence with a Turk to steer the French press while Congress funds a mere $50,000.
A German Fatherland party committee discussed boycotting the next German loan unless the government pledges to pursue Pan German policy. The plan aimed to seize territories from Os t end to Suez, provoking clashes with pacifists in America and Bourbon militarists in Germany. Berlin Vorwaerts cites purported authority on the matter.
An essay argues that Uncle Sam functions as a personal, timeless king for the nation, more enduring than actual presidents. It contrasts him with European monarchs and other leaders, praising his incorruptible, fearless leadership and universal loyalty across the country.
In Our School Saturday, Andy Anderson makes Jennior Guards guard town streets with sentinels Torp Stebbins Steve Hardy Brigham and Bull Hickey. The password Liberty or Death keeps people out until Fatty Bellowes forgets it and is briefly spanked by Missus Bellowes in the street. Steve feels his dignity crushed. Fatty is escorted to the store and then dressed down. Notes mention soldiers in trenches and baths.
Peter Rabbit stares in astonishment as Flitter the Bat demonstrates wing washing by pulling and stretching a wing like rubber. The scene explains membrane and why Flitter cleans his wings this way, while Peter admits his confusion and learns the reason.
Cleveland druggist Brown argues wives are to blame if husbands drink and offers a secret remedy called Prepared Tescum to erase cravings. He says the cure starts at drink onset and shares testimonies of wives claiming rapid improvement, with a money back guarantee from local druggists.
Osaka, Oct 7. The Osaka Manichi opposes sending Japanese troops to Russia or Europe amid foreign suggestions. It notes France and allied powers have unofficially urged Japan to field in Europe, a proposal the Tokyo government has held over. It questions unity with Russian forces if deployed, citing discipline concerns. In California big tree groves, 85,500 giants, two thirds in Tulare county.
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