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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
5
The forecast calls for fair weather in Illinois on Tuesday and Wednesday with some cooling in the east on Tuesday. Missouri also sees fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change and a warmer spell on Wednesday. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged 51 at 7 am, 67 at noon, 53 at 5 pm, and 50 at midnight.
The river level between Warsaw and Louisiana is expected to change only slightly over the next 48 hours, with little rise or fall anticipated and stable flow conditions likely.
State Veterinarian Dyson faces serious charges by Congressman Henry T. Rainey alleging use of office for Chicago meat packers’ benefit. Governor Dunne defends Dyson, citing him as a law‑abiding official. Quarantine rules anger cattle raisers as disputes over livestock shipments and disease spread continue.
Farmers and stockraisers press for county rather than county line quarantines while federal inspectors defend state cooperation as essential. Governor Dunne backs state vet records, Dr Dyson requests probe, all three parties cited as Democrats amid political tension. The Whig notes growers seek more light and likely support for lighter restrictions.
Promoters announce a regular freight barge service to start next spring linking St Paul and New Orleans with capital to expand as demand grows. First barge launched, visiting Up River country by fall to Quincy, with steel ships over a thousand tons capacity and lower freight rates than rail. Transfers arranged at New Orleans to western coast and South America, excluding Norway, as Panama Canal benefits enable new reach. Quincy expected to become terminal for this line.
Postmaster Lummis of the Quincy post office will tour eight rural routes from the city this morning as the government seeks better service for rural mail. The move follows past rural route experiments proving delivery good for farmers and towns alike, with same-day publication news for rural patrons.
President Wilson aims to swell the army and navy with the support of nine representative organizations. These groups had previously taken on the task of uniting public sentiment and rallying support for national defense efforts.
A vintage advertisement claims the whole body needs pure blood and Hood's Sarsaparilla provides it. It touts benefits for scrofula catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and fatigue and warns to be sure to get Hood's today. Sold by all druggists.
A bulletin explains how to make and label high quality cider vinegar at home using simple equipment. It advises proper labeling to comply with food laws and aims to reduce annual farmer losses by promoting a farm-made, table quality product in strong demand at good prices.
The article argues that peace requires positive national action and strong defenses. It notes the Navy League and nine groups push for maritime readiness, warns that peace bought at any price invites future war, and highlights the Mexican economic crisis under Carranza. It emphasizes restoring trade, safeguarding foreign investments, and the difficulty of rebuilding Mexico’s commerce without steady governance.
The state food commission advises farmers to sell as much apple crop as possible and turn the remainder into cider vinegar. Governor Dunne directs issuance of a bulletin on Home Made Cider Vinegar with complete, simple directions to produce high grade vinegar and comply with the law.
The piece satirically critiques Carranza and Villa as rival revolutionary and political figures. It mocks talk of extending influence across continents and jokes about sensational devices and light opera motifs. It also references jitters over a stolen election and humorously imagines unlikely inventions to wake the sleeper or warm cold feet.
A summary of notable past events dated from various anniversaries. Includes 1815 hurricane on Moreira island with lives lost and property destroyed, 1840 Keene’s birth, 1865 Fenian bonds in New York, 1890 Moltke’s birthday, and 1914 wartime events around Ypres and Angola.
Admiral Charles F. Pond former Pacific fleet commander and now Portsmouth yard commandant marks a birthday today. Sydney Rosenfeld Richmond born playwright turns 60. Robert N. Page Wake County congressman turns 56. Henry B. Warner London born actor turns 39. Margaret Wycherly London born actress turns 34. Richard Hoblitzer Parkersburg baseball first baseman turns 26. William Kid Gleason Camden New Jersey born former star baseball player turns 49.
Pain results from injury or congestion are claimed to be eased by Sloan's Liniment. It dissolves congestion and penetrates to the sore spot, providing quick relief. The ad urges purchase with prices 25c, 50c, and $1.00, noting the larger bottle offers six times as much as the 24c size.
The Mississippi River commission will meet for its fall session aboard the steamer Mississippi in St Louis on November 18 at 10 00 a m The group will inspect from St Louis to New Orleans and hold public hearings along the route on river improvement and levee work Those wishing to meet the commission should contact President at International Life Building room 1322 St Louis by November 12
Former Quincyan R. Clements now based in Hugo Oklahoma acts as U S Indian field agent for the interior department. He dispatches notices of a November public auction of Indian lands. He invites Quincy people to address inquiries to him and states his team covers Pushmataha County with sales at the office of U S Probate Attorney S B Lawrence.
An Ontario style patent medicine claim urges readers to try a Texas Wonder remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including diabetes and rheumatism. It touts a two month treatment, notes testimonials, and provides a St Louis address for Dr Halt at 2526 Olive Street.
October 25 Chicago NL second baseman Henry Zimmerman faces action as Supreme Court Justice Brady dismisses separation suit by Mrs. Helen Zimmerman but orders divorce action to proceed. Zimmermann’s wife reportedly disappeared with daughter and communications failed.
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