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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1916
Page
7
Editorial notes 29 proposed causes for infantile paralysis in New York, from mosquitoes to heat and humidity, while acknowledging no clear link to heat. It reports on serum treatment progress and Rockefeller Institute support, urging volunteers, and mentions railroad workers protesting eight hour shifts.
A small city, relying on a surrounding radius for most food, faces limited milk transport as milkmen bid for trucks and a rail embargo threatens perishable goods. Meats fruits less affected, eggs and vegetables more accessible within reach. urban dwellers dread railroad disruption while farm access remains quick for country residents. The piece contrasts urban vulnerability with rural resilience amid presidential nominating and Adamson bid timelines.
A bracing essay by H. Addington Bruce argues success hinges on consideration for others. It contrasts self centered behavior with self respect and cites a case of a once prosperous man whose arrogance and harshness ruined his business and happiness, ending with a warning against insisting on “my rights” without regard for others.
A list of property transfers shows Americus Don Carlos Ralph to Ruth C Schnelle in northwest quarter section 18 for 5000 dollars. Hilgenbrink to Sadie M Harrisons in Frances C Moores addition Quincy for 1 dollar. Ed Miller to Bert Higgins lots 12 and 4 in original Lima for 1450 dollars. George F Durst to Carrie Durst part lot 77 Moultons survey Quincy for 3000 dollars. Adelia A Finley to John M Lought part south 12 section 20 in Twentieth for 10683 dollars. James Frederick Pease to Henry J Hartman lot 6 block 2 Coxs addition Quincy for 825 dollars. Emilie F Pease to Henry J Hartman lot 6 block 2 Coxs addition Quincy for 600 dollars.
From editors in St Louis, New York, Champaign and Rock Island comes a unified call for ways to settle industrial disputes. They warn a railroad strike would cripple the nation, burden workers, and shake the economy.
Billy Mink hungry for a change from fish tracks down Laughing Brook to kingfisher nest. He hides from Rattles, finds a hall of nests and rushes in to feast, forgetting Mrs. Rattles guards the young. A greedy error leads to danger for Billy and the nest.
Edgar S. Potter of Quincy endorses Fayette S. Munro for attorney general and praises the independent reform effort. He notes Progressives in Adams County unite for Judge Hughes and thanks the Whig editor for a Friday write-up. September 1.
On September 2 1773 a deed in Kaskaskia records chiefs of the Kaskaskia Cahokia and Peoria conveying about a third of present Illinois territory to the Illinois Land Company through two tracts of land accepted by the colonial authority.
Berlin reports James W. Gerard has instructions to protect Romanian interests if Germany agrees. Romanian minister Dr Beldiman, issued passports two days earlier, is not rushing to leave and will likely reside in Denmark.
A Berlin dispatch reports the Romanian minister in Sofia requested passports on Wednesday evening, prompting the severance of diplomatic relations between Romania and Bulgaria.
A testimonial asks, Does Sloan's Liniment help rheumatism. The user reports 25 cent bottle cured years of pain, noting its warming soothing effect on neuralgia backache stiffness. Buy at any drug store for 25 cents.
A playful tale with Ex Brigham Andy Anderson Torp Stebbins planning a trip to Darkust Africker amid school fears. Brothers Theophilus Cicero join, girls Honey Sucker Arbentus teased, and Fatty Bellowes impresses with a fast lunch box feat. Small town chatter, light mischief, and mock plans at school.
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