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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1917
Page
4
The headline signals a nation entering war in earnest as American troops are described in the front lines, conveying urgent mobilization and the gravity of the conflict. The phrase underscores the shift from rhetoric to active military engagement.
The report notes heavy Austrian artillery on the northern Italian front and German troops from the Russian front aiding Austria. It asserts Italy’s fighting spirit remains strong, GOP-style rhetoric aside, while Italy pursues Adriatic and Dalmatian objectives and anticipates Allied conference review.
The government announced future army transports will be crewed by naval personnel and built to be submarine proof. Ships will be heavily armed with expert gunners, reach 18 knots, and feature hulls designed to resist torpedo explosions. This precaution follows the Antilles sinking and aims to safely land American soldiers in France.
A cautionary tale on managing a business without direct oversight. The author recounts cases of a partner, a manager, and a political aspirant who failed by attempting to run operations by proxy, losing clients, facing bankruptcy, or losing influence when distant from the core business.
Bloomington meeting launches a statewide campaign for a 60 million dollar bond program to create a comprehensive state road system. Advocates argue the plan, funded by automobile licenses, would place Illinois among the top states for road quality and boost local connectivity benefiting 86 percent of residents within five miles of trunk highways.
Reddy Fox plans a beechnut foray with Mrs. Reddy to the Green Forest on the second day of a beechnut picnic. He says nuts draw Squirrels and other creatures like Happy Jack Squirrel, Grouse, and Gobbler, with the aim of catching prey while chasing beechnut abundance.
A tale set at Stebbins residence follows Alexander turning five as Fatty leads him through village shopping for candy and trinkets. The boys chase choices from candy to a red globe as a 50 cent birthday gift evaporates in fear of town robbers and an ashamed return home to mother.
The passage describes Mrs. Reddy and Mr. Reddy walking toward a forest, with repeated lip licking suggesting anticipation of eating. The scene focuses on behavior cues rather than a clear event or outcome.
Palmyra reports William Ihrig of Withers Mill left for Camp Funston Kansas Friday night to visit his son Arthur in service. His other son is said to be en route to France. An item notes 410 Camp Howze and a pending mobilization, with a fragmentary report of Jerry Bates marrying Mannibal on Friday while Eastern Star members meet Sunday noon.
Preparations are underway for a large Hallowe'en program Monday night featuring goblins witches fortune tellers and snacks like popcorn peanuts gum cider and doughnuts. A prize will be awarded to the homeliest man in the crowd as a highlight of the event. Bishop Daniel 8 Tuttle of St Louis will preach at St Pauls Episcopal church both morning and night Sunday. An English inventor unveils a safety aviator set with parachute pockets that inflates the suit to cushion a fall.
Historic medical advertisement claims Texas Wonder treats kidney and bladder issues for men women and children. Promises relief for gravel diabetes and rheumatic symptoms. Offers mail order at $1.06 with testimonials and directions via Dr. H Han Saint Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
Within a year Illinois must approve a sixty million dollar road bond. The speaker argues no farmer automobile owner or citizen will oppose better highways if the plan’s merits are understood, stressing broad voter support for improved roads.
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