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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes describe fair conditions in Baromston and Missouri areas with cooler spells. Temperature readings include 44 at 7 am 73 at noon 68 at 5 pm and 60 at midnight plus regional notes of Thursday and Friday variations.
The bulletin notes the river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will remain stationary or move slowly over the next 48 hours. No significant changes expected as water levels hold.
The naval inquiry into the loss of the submarine FA at three hundred feet details a heroic struggle by twenty one crew members. A corroded battery lining caused the disaster while they fought to surface and saved lives as long as possible.
The report notes officers and men of the F-4 remained with their vessel as it settled slowly to a watery grave, highlighting discipline and duty under peril.
The piece explains Iowa moving to dryness after year start, restricting liquor delivery under Webb Kenyon and Judge Carpenter's ruling. It notes a drayman may serve as purchaser's agent for out of state liquor shipped in, conflicting with interstate commerce rules and personal use limits.
The American Traffic Association endorses publishing railroad time tables in newspapers to reach travelers and cut costs from elaborate folders. Roads, tiring of tariffs, shift away from station displays toward ad-supported notices in print, hoping for ubiquity and efficiency for patrons.
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports rising cinema attendance and offers eye protection tips. It notes glasses can relieve strain, colored lenses may help sensitive eyes, and suggests subdued theater lighting to reduce irritation for patrons.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy for scrofula and other humors. It touts forty years of testing and claims the medicine purifies blood and promotes health through its root bark and herb blend.
If you’ve had trouble with your feet tell us about it. We’re in business to serve and to rest tired feet. It’s a splendid way to advertise. Come see us about your next pair.
The text notes rising railroad earnings and unchecked commodity prices as proof of trade expansion. It highlights strong iron and steel, leather, and textile sectors, widespread wage-led demand, and full employment boosting purchases across the East, West, and South, with war demand fueling high industrial records and cautious optimism for winter and spring.
Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio gives a critical speech in New York praising Wilson as “the Nickiest man in the White House.” He argues Wilson dominates his party, redirects blame for economic woes onto others, and exploited war to shield domestic failures in tariffs and industry policy.
The piece critiques Carranza’s potential to buy influence over Villa and links European army advances to Serbia. It notes a new Mexican ambassadorship with a likely large salary and possible pre-crossing settlement. It mentions Chicago dry Sundays, Gov candidates, Russia’s wartime munition spend, and calls for support in campaigns.
Dun's review of trade for the week argues the first step toward prosperity is to start the wheels, with the war providing motive power for a new high in industrial records. It notes milder weather did not curb retail demands and sees more gains than losses in the general business situation based on center reports and key gauges like bank clearings.
History column recalls events from 1815 to 1914 and a note from a year ago. Benjamin F. Angel, minister to Sweden during the Civil War era, was born in Burlington, Nebraska, and died in Geneseo, New York.
A brief line honoring sacrifice with a quoted verse from Pope about dying for one’s country.
Joseph W W Fifer former Illinois governor born Staunton Virginia 75 years ago. Richard Folsom Cleveland son of Grover Cleveland born Princeton New Jersey 10 years ago. Moses Ezekiel sculptor born Richmond Virginia 71 years ago. Joseph W W Folk Missouri governor born Brownsville Tennessee 46 years ago. John M Glenn Rusell Sage Foundation born Battielie today 57 years ago. Les Darcy Australian boxer born Australia 20 years ago today. John J Lavan St Louis shortstop born Grand Rapids Maine 25 years ago today.
An inspection of the Scalzi church in Venice after a recent air raid found the first bomb destroyed two beams and the ceiling in the nave. The second bomb fully wrecked the ceiling though no fragment of Tiepolo’s frescoes remains intact. Restoration of the masterpiece is deemed virtually impossible.
Congressman James R. Mann urged preparedness for national defense preservation of home industries and control of world markets during an address to the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. He called the nation to set aside partisanship and focus on the country’s needs and opportunities in what he described as a crisis of the world’s history.
In Denver in session of a lay missionary conference B M Tipple of Rome urged that European Christianity is humiliated by the war while socialism shows antiwar rhetoric yet folds under nationalism. He warned socialism risks kneeling to blood and iron as Christianity seeks independent leadership.
A federal grand jury in New York indicted three officers and eight salesmen from two whiskey concerns for using the mails to defraud. Authorities say about 500,000 was obtained since 1907 through selling cheap whiskey as high grade and by manipulating notes from liquor dealers. All officers were released on bonds. Felix Prince faces a 5,000 bond and Adolph and Leonard Prince bonds at 3,000 each.
Captain Elis Ashmead Bartlett, the British press representative, warned there will be no rapid advance in the Dardanelles. He cited Turkish strength, losses, and 800000 under arms, saying Bulgaria involvement ends hopes of reaching Constantinople. He faulted British diplomacy in the Near East.
At the Empire Hippodrome for a weekend slate two Old Chums performances headline with Al Gorrell’s company appearing on Oct 31 and Nov 1 and 2. Also listed is The Girl From Utah with Julia Sanderson Donald Brian and Joseph Cawthorn on Oct 30.
Reports from Indianapolis on October 27 indicate B. A. Worthington former Chicago and Alton president will become Cincinnati and Western president once the system is turned over to the bondholders reorganizing committee.
An old advertisement touts Dandérine as a quick cure for hair loss and dandruff. It claims immediate results, restoring fullness, luster, and softness, with a 25 cent bottle available at drug stores or toilet counters.
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