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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
7
A reflective column questions America's readiness to go to war while noting the vast growth of resources and population since the Revolutionary era. It weighs the allure of economic gain against national spirit, urging sober leadership as citizens debate involvement in global conflict.
The Whig profiles Western Illinois Republican figures Walter W. Miller Sanford C. Pitney William Schlangenhaus August Stormer and W. P. Bushnell. Miller is a former supervisor and current county central committee secretary. Pitney, a capable recorder candidate, has county service experience. Schlangenhaus is a trusted attorney and former state’s attorney hopeful. Stormer is a diligent citizen and businessman. Bushnell, a long time surveyor, now engineers six drainage districts. The piece lauds the primary choices as strong, urging support.
The piece argues President Wilson reverses toward organized labor for political expediency. It claims he uses benevolent despotism to back the Adamson law, contrasting the eight hour act with earlier anti labor stances and suggesting a Southern, academic bias shaped by slaveholding era attitudes. It characterizes Wilson as two distinct figures: the reformer and the distant industrial manager.
Raymond Robins of Chicago, former Progressive convention chairman, told a Wichita audience that Hughes embodies a superhuman figure needed at the helm of state during a trying time. He criticized the Democratic party for being led by ultra conservatives, praising Hughes as the right choice for president.
Minneapolis grain markets recorded a 20 cent advance in Abast flour grades on Wednesday amid ongoing wheat price increases. The rise reflects continued pressure from higher grain costs on flour products.
New York reports a plan to dispatch a medical unit of ten doctors five nurses and a committee representative with drugs to Tacastite aboard the relief ship on a Syrian Red Cross backed mission. The State Department consent is obtained and funds are being raised by Hadassah.
In a village tale Peter Rabbit and forest friends stage a welcome to Old Mr. Toad as he escapes a garden pit. Sammy Jay and the Merry Little Breezes create clouds and rain to aid his climb, then every creature cheers. The scene ends with Mr. Toad resting happily under a cabbage seat.
On Oct 19 1781 Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown effectively ending the American Revolution and leaving the American flag waving over posts in Illinois, marking a distant but noted moment in state history.
New York, Oct. 19. Another five million dollars in British gold via Canada was deposited at the assay office by J. P. Morgan & Co. This brings the week’s total to ten million dollars. Unofficial estimates put foreign gold, mainly British, received in the United States this year at about four hundred million dollars.
A quarterly dividend schedule shows the first payout set for December 1, 1916, with payment to shareholders of record at the close of business November 30, 1916. The note specifies a per annum rate and outlines eligibility based on recorded ownership.
The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a 47 year old soothing antiseptic cough remedy. It claims to heal coughs and relieve congestion, suitable for all ages, urging readers to buy a bottle today at their druggist.
Chicago October 19 directors of the Illinois Central Railroad met to raise the dividend rate from three to six percent. The move signals optimism for investors and reflects counterbalance to rising operating costs as the railroad expands services.
Rome via Paris reports Italy now has a warship whose speed triples the fastest trans Atlantic liner. The sea trial of the first vessel was witnessed by a Giornale D Italia correspondent. Three more ships are under construction and all will use oil fuel.
In our school at Peach Iolk Wednesday, many students were absent or faced small incidents. Hickey and Brigham returned after quitting smoking, Andy Anderson offered the cigarettes, Bull Hicks urged disposal, and Ex Brigham declined. Genevieve Hicks fell from a parlour mantle, injuring her head while acting like Alice Through the Looking Glass, prompting reprimands and a secret kept by Lilac Grimes. Torp Stebbins laments sleepiness, blaming neighbor’s rooster George, and plans to time the crow to seven.
Beardstown Illinois October 19 delegates from many orders attend the annual convention of the Illinois Anti-Horse Thief association where reports show 100 prosecutions for horse and automobile theft and much stolen property recovered. Two hundred delegates are present and a burgeo banquet is slated as the chief social event with officer elections to follow.
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana reports severe back ache and urinary trouble improved after one box of Foley Kidney Pills The advertisement promotes these pills as a standard remedy for kidney bladder and back pain and notes Miller Arthur Drug Co as the advertiser
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