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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1915
Page
9
Fragment outlines delivery procedures for morning mail in Quincy with postal card or telephone order. Mentions address and contact details, rules about carriers not taking steps and reporting irregularities to the office.
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions Sunday and Monday with northwest areas especially cool. Missouri will see fair skies and cooler temperatures Sunday and Monday. Temperatures yesterday reached 93 at Talem and 71 at noon, with other readings uncertain. The river forecast from Warsaw to Louisiana shows a stationary to slowly falling level over the next 48 hours.
The article notes the U S is nearly free of foot and mouth disease and federal inspectors are hopeful conditions have been met. It cites J E Uber of Argentine origin questioning the necessity of slaughtering high grade stock, suggesting quarantine methods could have saved stock and cost taxpayers millions.
The text argues farmers lack organization to push practical milk disease cures against scientists. It notes objections to quarantining stock over cost, and promises to treat an infected herd of ten or more without spending more than ten percent of its value for sanitary measures.
Airmen charge Secretary Daniels and advisers undervalue aviation in national defense preparations. They argue a capable air fleet is essential to modern warfare and condemn repeated ignore in naval budgeting, citing naval estimates and a meager five thousand dollars last year versus two thousand in a multibillion defense plan.
Senator Sherman launches a nationwide tour beginning in the Midwest to prove his presidential qualifications. He plans east and South legs, seeking middle west strength after solid Illinois backing. He emphasizes hard common sense and roots from the ranks as a fit for the nation.
A local Missouri matter reports the St Louis campaign to secure one or both national party conventions for 1916 has widened its effort. The item notes continued activity and pursuit of the events within political circles.
Are becoming you from every one of our big departments. There’s no assortments like it in town. Whatever you're thinking of, more to see than in all other stores combined. Thousands of overcoats and suits from $10 up. Hats, shoes, shirts, and underwear in all sizes and styles. Come see them.
The coast to coast Republican press argues the Democratic tariff harms trade, notes war reduced imports, and predicts European goods will flood the U.S. postwar. It praises the government publicity bureau for recognizing Republican views and calls for a protective tariff while criticizing administration leaders for needing editors to push facts.
The article discusses Missouri efforts to land a major national convention for St Louis with Kansas City and other cities pledging support. It notes state pride and regional dynamics, with Chicago influence and local leaders aiming to persuade Quincy and Adams County residents.
A Menard County grower reportedly raised a 128 pound pumpkin, challenging the region’s claim of superior size and quality. The piece argues the homegrown harvest beats professional cultivation, praising the Illinois farmer behind the century pumpkin and reaffirming local farming leadership.
Redfield suspected of mailing his so called prosperity dope under a frank, with authorities alleging improper postal sends. The remark references a mail scheme tied to the secretary of commerce and his alleged use of government channels to push a controversial program.
A historical digest lists anniversaries from 1815 to 1914 noting major fires, floods, and epidemics. It recalls a 1840 Rhone inundation, a 1865 cholera decline in Constantinople, a 1890 Iowa liquor law, and 1914 World War I movements including Tsingtau attacks and Belgian relief. Also cites a Tennyson quote and birthdays of William G McAdoo and Houston B Techee.
The item lists several historical birthdays dated many years past. Herbert L. Satterlee, former assistant secretary of the navy and J. P. Morgan’s brother-in-law, was born in New York forty one years ago today. Dowager Queen Louisa of Denmark, mother of King Christian X, born in Stockholm sixty four years ago today. Major General James B. Aleshire, army quartermaster general, born in Gallipolis Ohio fifty nine years ago. Edward J. Burns, catcher for the Philadelphia National League team, born in San Francisco twenty eight years ago today.
London October 30 The Copenhagen correspondent for the Exchange Telegraph company reports a private Berlin to Bucharest message saying Turkish warships Breslau Goeben and Hamidiye attacked the Russian squadron in the Black Sea. The outcome of the engagement is not known.
Advertisement-like note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for diseased blood and related ailments. It claims the tonic purifies and enriches blood, removes scrofula and humors, and strengthens the whole system for the family. Buy today to avoid illness.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as a cure for colds and hacking coughs. It promises strengthened throat defenses against germs and urges families to keep a bottle at hand, priced at 25 cents.
A vintage sewing feature describes a simple undervest made from Italian silk or crepe de Chine at low cost. It outlines cutting, binding, and embroidery tips, including fabric folding, notching, and assembly steps with a focus on care, fit, and a decorative self color medallion embroidery. Price and pattern numbers are provided.
Mirza Assad Ullah, a Persian religious teacher who spent a decade in the United States, proposes to reform the country by establishing a School of the Prophets. He envisions a universal teaching of the fundamental principles of the world’s ten great religions delivered through universities and schools nationwide.
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