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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
7
McKee exhorts citizens to reform themselves with cheerful optimism while urging action. The census of opinion predicts the adverse vote unlikely to exceed one hundred, with about 350 in favor of the treaty. Debate is expected to continue next week as socialists tilt toward ratification, while radicals and some far right oppose it.
Work out plans for a new high school building to be built next year. Propose construction of at least 200 bungalows or apartments to meet Quincy’s housing needs. Commit to cleaning alleys and rear premises to improve sanitary conditions.
A historical critique argues that non elected bodies like the Interstate Commerce Commission should serve the people directly. It traces the commission from its origins to Hepburn Act powers, court battles, and eventual pushback by railroads, noting public support but questioning true representativeness and accountability.
Two mind types shape view of world says Crane the Pusher and the Complainer. Pushers work hard save and act selflessly whereas complainers blame others. Crane praises self improvement and discipline, cites Franklin as model, warns against gloom and revolution urge staying productive.
The Whig publishes a reader Q and A column by Frederic J. Haskin. It explains largest American battleship the New Mexico with specs and cost,Don Quixote’s origin, rattle snake bite immunity, and Great Lakes states name origins. The Q and A are confidential and mailed to readers.
The article explains Michigan Minnesota Ohio and other terms from Native languages then lists twenty three wars cited as raging at the time of a peace treaty. Bonar Law is quoted naming clashes such as Allied powers versus central powers and Bolshevik conflicts, plus a Mexico and Nicaragua segment. It notes about half a million people work in the motion picture industry with fifty thousand in production on the Pacific coast.
Senate consideration of the prohibition enforcement bill drew little debate with few amendments. Notable changes add sweet cider as non intoxicating and allow doctor prescribed liquor for sanitariums, plus a provision for emergency doctor administered liquor. Senator Phelan questioned personal dwelling rights. Senator Thomas quipped, He can if he drinks it first.
Carl Steinwedel fired a 37 over nine holes on the Country Club course, improving his previous best of 39 set more than a year ago. The performance came as favorable greens conditions aided scoring, marking a strong showing for the player.
In Paris on September 4, the chamber of deputies heard separated camps form as opponents of ratification outlined their strategy while supporters showed strength. The debate highlighted a sharp split over the treaty.
Peter during a late autumn watches Honker the Goose and his flock approach from the Far North and settle by the Big River signaling winter’s near. He notes related signs from Winsome Bluebird and anticipates the season with anticipation and memory of the Far North winter. The tale shifts to a historical vignette noting Lafayette’s birth and roles from 1757 to his US influence, along with the 1901 McKinley assassination.
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