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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
7
The Quincy Whig Comblishers established May 5, 1988 and a member of Associated Press lists foreign advertising representatives Alcorn and Henkle at 1 Mlarbridge Building New York Peoples Gas Building Chicago.
A Quincy fire exhibit showcased the forceful benefits of water under high pressure in extinguishing fires. Officials explained that streams at 180 pounds can knock down flames, penetrate windows, and deliver more than mere water to reach upper floors, illustrating advances from the old hand engine era.
A historical 1848 established school in Rush district shows strong records and efficient work but faces loneliness amid rural consolidation. The scene notes in Pike county reveal a teacher and two pupils amid a broad wave of consolidation, with nostalgia for a “glory days” past and a call to rekindle spirit with a patriotic fife and drum corps.
The piece praises President Wilson as an orator of vivid phrase and constant optimism. It notes his non political talks are used to bolster his party and contrasts his upbeat view with Hughes needing to point out flaws. It highlights his belief that American business is freed and that a new era is dawning despite looming storms.
Berlin reports hail the U-53 for its Newport arrival and for sinking British freighters off the American coast. Newspapers celebrate the submarine’s return to sea and its ability to operate without replenishing supplies, while details on U-33 and other subs remain unavailable.
Ward line freight steamer Antilla arrived in Hampton Roads with the sugar cargo fire nearly under control. The Antilla traveled in tow of the naval tug Sonoma and was escorted by the coast guard cutter Onondaga which had rescued the yacht Pacifique en route and brought it to Newport News on Saturday night.
Chicago poultryman H G Petersen predicts Thanksgiving turkey prices will average about 35 cents per pound in the coming holiday, up from 22 to 27 cents last year. He cites an unprecedented shortage of poultry across the market observed at the National Poultry Butter and Egg association convention in New York.
Fragmentary note recalls a 1567 British secretary proposal about founding a colony in Illinois, with unclear date and missing details. The readable fragment mentions exploration and colonial context but lacks verifiable names, places, or outcomes.
Boston reports reveal Lieut. Captain Hans Rose set out to attack foes with no British warships within 500 miles. Marine analysts note only three British cruisers patrolling the Atlantic coast to aid American munitions ships, arriving off Nantucket at 4:20 a.m. after world-wide notices of the German submarine’s presence.
An editorial in the Morning Post argues German submarines will show only brief activity along American waters and that such actions will not significantly alter the overall losses suffered by British ocean going trade.
Brig. Gen. John H. Page retired U S Army died in West Point on Monday at the home of his son in law Capt. George S Simonds, an instructor at the military academy.
The Rev. J. J. Cosgrove of Ottawa has been appointed chancellor of the Peoria diocese by Bishop Dunne, succeeding the late Rev. Edward J. Schuetz who was killed in an automobile accident last week.
A New York Stock Exchange seat fetched 74800 dollars on Tuesday, up 4500 from the previous sale and marking the year's high. The record price underscores strong market demand for exchange memberships.
Fred B. Stanley argues General Goethals will expose the Adamson eight hour day as a wage-raising fraud. He cites Goethals order at Panama railway setting eight hours for crews while noting Panama rates and wages are already high. The piece contrasts this real eight hour day with the Adamson law which he says raises pay by about 25 percent for many railway workers.
Peter Rabbit returns to Farmer Brown's garden to inspect a pit where Old Mr. Toad vanished. He finds two small holes in the wall with sand piles beneath, suggesting someone else created the exits. He weighs the puzzle and fears telling others.
Frank Vessella, held as a material witness, was named by A J Rider of Hanmonton N J as the killer in an Atston N J holdup last Thursday. Rider identified Frank Ledonne as the unmasked bandit and Giuseppe Russo as partially identified. All victims remain in hospital with injuries from the attack by a dozen masked gunmen fleeing after the shootings.
The piece argues that knowledge of health prompts bowel care to prevent biliousness headaches and indigestion. It quotes E J Hudson of Cross Keys Ga praising Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle effective cleanse with no bad effects, noting they are sold by druggists and distributed by Foley’s Honey and Tide.
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment during baby rashes and irritations. It claims baths followed by ointment soothe itching and may prevent later skin troubles. A customer testimony from Jamestown, New York, dated March 27, 1916, notes a five week rash improved after using Cuticura products.
In a Victorian style school report the pupils describe Miss Palmer's headache and substitute Miss Jackson's absence, a prank-filled afternoon with Phil and Lile’s romance, Fatty Bellowes attempting to swallow a hard boiled egg, and the truant officer Short Leg Millikin helping remove the egg shell as the class sighs at the chaos and misses.
Peter flees a mysterious pit after fearing it, while reports from El Paso detail Gen Trevino's infected wound from battle near Chihuahua City and Carranza officers seizing horses and mules for the Villa conflict. Refugees flood into Chihuahua City from western Chihuahua.
Three citizen letters from Harrisburg Albert Lea and Pittsburgh discuss relief from female troubles and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. Women report improved strength regularity and ability to work plus a claim of avoiding surgery. The notice invites all women to write for confidential advice.
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