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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
7
Propose a new high school building and a citywide improvement program. Establish an owl car service to meet early trains, construct a hard road to Taylor Missouri, and begin street paving this year. Consider river terminals and potential barge line, and bring Quincy's outlying territory into the city before the next census.
Dr Frank Crane argues happiness guards health more than medicine. Readers are urged to keep cheerful amid flu fears and life stresses, pairing practical precautions with a positive mindset. The piece cites Solomon and classic tales to illustrate joy as a healing force against disease and worry.
The piece laments Prussian trends in the U S Army and predicts the American Legion will challenge caste-like officer privilege. It contrasts lenient treatment for officers charged with misappropriation in Le Havre with harsh confinement for enlisted men facing minor infractions, claiming such double standards threaten American identity. It ends with a fragmented aside about a Methodist bishop and Cardinal M.
The text discusses anti debt positions and political factions linked to banks and policy in North Dakota. It mentions a chorus of sympathizers behind reform, concerns about taxpayer burden, and fears of organized efforts to undermine local farmers and institutions. The piece reflects tension over state governance and financial stability amid bank failures.
Reports state King Albert of Belgium abruptly cancels all duties and plans private retirement in California as U S President Igill is incapacitated. Observers note the move steadies public opinion and reflects a chivalrous, prudent monarch amid unsettled times.
The Probation System by H Addington Bruce argues probation is a forward social tool facing public support gaps. It highlights New York’s 1918 arraignments and probation limits, praising saved tax funds and reduced juvenile crime while urging broader staffing and public backing to realize its potential.
Editorial notes reveal American marines were landed on the Dalmatian coast to fight stations a people not at war with the United States. Conducted under a British officer, allegedly without even President Wilson’s knowledge. The piece critiques the league of nations by highlighting foreign command in U S military actions.
New York Morning Telegraph reports authorities say the Grand Jury will indict each Omaha lyncher. The move implies listing involved individuals from a city directory and reviewing the full set of names.
In Amerongen a man named Houhengellern reportedly begins a harsh phase of house hunting after his earlier troubles. The Wheeling Intelligencer notes the local tale as it unfolds with a grimmer undertone.
Mr. Wilson urges U S leadership as a national debate grows over race violence. The article notes public concern and calls for action while contrasting progress with ongoing lynching incidents. Citizens and officials weigh policy responses and regional tensions rise.
Dr Thomas Jesse Jones argues that postwar Negro unrest stems from shattered wartime hopes for equality and from economic gains during the war. He cites Northward migration, housing and job tensions, and incendiary propaganda as drivers, with southern committees pursuing interracial cooperation amid rising tensions in both regions.
A reader asks about the period known as Indian summer and its timing. The quiz provides answers: Indian summer is a mild spell with no fixed date, appearing in October or November or not at all. It also asks about appropriations for agriculture over time, beard trends among Indians, and whether Americans can accept foreign titles. Answers note rising Department of Agriculture appropriations since 1860, sparse Indian beards with rare instances, and a constitutional prohibition on private citizens accepting noble titles with government officials barred from titles or gifts from foreign powers.
Danny Meadows Mouse faces danger at the Smiling Pool as Plunger the Osprey attacks the nearby Big Pickerel. While predators gather, Danny flees toward the Laughing Brook, using quick thinking to avoid capture and protect what he holds dear.
Grainy chronicle notes on October 3rd to 9th events: the fall of a Roman leader amid riot provoked by aristocracy, John Hancock’s precursor in the American Revolution died, Henri Christophe crowned King of Haiti after slave revolt, Mount Galunggung eruption devastates Java with 1882 casualties, 1933 poet Edmund Stedman born, 1862 Perryville battle cited with Buell and Ralliffe. Civil war casualty context implied.
In Europe personal pronouns referring to royalty are often capitalized, similar to divine capitalizations. The Belgian embassy notes writing to the king would begin with a capital pronoun, such as "Him," when referring to the monarch.
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