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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
13
The piece argues that Democratic journals confidently foresee Hughes as president, presenting swift judgments on how he would handle crises. It contrasts Hughes with Wilson, asserting Wilson’s skill while predicting Hughes would clash with plutocracy, veto labor bills, and avoid patronage. It notes recurring temptations from industrial leaders and the press.
The piece argues that enjoying war requires participation in the game, likening sports to warfare. It notes Romania's entry with allies, speculates on Bulgaria and Turkey switching sides, and emphasizes diplomatic strategy shaping history alongside soldiers. It frames the conflict as a strategic contest where observers map moves and anticipate outcomes.
A concise guide on acquiring poise by overcoming self consciousness and moral weakness. It argues self examination as essential and links physical exercise to confidence, urging independent thinking and problem solving to banish nervousness and become well poised.
The clippings reflect mixed views on world leaders and U S politics. Springfield praises Von Hindenburg's rise while Peoria lauds Hughes for steady policy. Chicago urges arbitration and rebukes Wilson. Moline critiques Wilson and Mexico policy with Roosevelt cited.
Edward Yates of Pittsfield Illinois criticizes a proposed Democratic law backed by President Wilson that would eight hours per day for a specific class of about four hundred thousand workers. He argues the measure is discriminatory and unconstitutional for excluding other laborers in shops mines factories and farms. He asks why not include all laboring men and urges universal coverage.
Peter Rabbit observes Billy Mink enter a kingfisher nest hole to prey on the babies. Rattles the Kingfisher arrives with a fish but chases Mink away, sparing the young. Mink is injured. kingfishers fly off, leaving the nest protected. Peter ends hopeful, planning to tell Mrs Peter back at the brier patch.
A village snapshot describes the unhappiest day of the school vacation. Ex Brigham, Andy Anderson, Torp Stebbins, and siblings plot a truancy to head to Darkest Africa, spurred by promises of work. Fathers offer jobs instead, derailing the escape plan. The note closes with a casual Labour Day break and a hopeful, reluctant return to school.
September 3 1766 the British Lords of Trade sent to Lord Shelburne and to George Townshend proposals for establishing a colony in Illinois as part of imperial policy in the southern department.
Pope Benedict protested to Sayville via wireless against Italy’s seizure of the Palazzo Di Venezia in Rome. The Italian decree of August 27 confiscated the palace as reprisal for alleged violations of international law and the devastation of Venice, citing bombing without military motive.
Weather bureau predictions for the week ahead cover the Great Lakes region and Plains states. In the Great Lakes area expect fair skies until Wednesday with local rains later, warmer conditions Tuesday and Wednesday, then cooler fair weather. Plains and Upper Mississippi valley should be fair with scattered showers Tuesday or Wednesday, heat above normal early week and cooler weather after Wednesday.
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