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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
9
Chicago Sept 9 The executive committee of the National Association of Master Bakers urged immediate adoption of a five to ten cent loaf standardization. They cited rising ingredient costs and delivery expenses and suggested smaller loaves may be kept where local conditions require.
Marion county authorities moved quickly on Taylor Quincy road repairs after cloudbursts damaged highways in August. A temporary bridge will be replaced by a permanent structure with Quincy sharing the cost, reflecting strong local will for passable roads despite floods and high water. The note ends by predicting a December session of congress with a budget of 1.858 billion.
A 64th Congress adjourned with near two billion in appropriations. The post office led spending, followed by the navy and army, with pensions and road, shipping, and fortification funds. The era featured varied actions from naval base treaty ratification to averting a railroad strike. Funds sourced from incomes, corporations, inheritances, and miscellaneous duties.
The article argues that excessive specialization narrows life and harms mental health. It cites Dr. James J. Walsh urging broad interests, recreation, and outside hobbies to rest brain cells, improve performance, and ease social interactions.
From Other Editors Colliers notes St Louis records the lowest infant death rate for a large U.S. city and highlights the pure milk commission's 12 years of work. Specialists boarded 4:30 am trains to inspect dairies, cows, and farm hands, turning initial skepticism into cooperation and saving babies.
A large force of Fox Indians was killed by French troops and their Native allies at Maramach near Visno in Kendall County. The clash marks a brutal mid 18th century raid as settlers and traders recount the massacre and its impact on local tribes and colonial fronts.
Former President William H. Taft, head of the League to Enforce Peace, says the United States is ready to approve the league program after the European war. In a telegram to Finley J Shephard Taft notes broad support from presidential candidates, U S business leaders, and public opinion in Washington and abroad.
Springfield Illinois Special report shows that from July 1 1914 to July 1 1916 final discharges under indeterminate sentence and parole laws totaled 1767 across Joliet Chester and Pontiac. Paroles granted to 1950 from Joliet and Chester. Board heard 10545 cases over two years. Since 1895 over 12000 prisoners paroled with about 44 percent making good.
Charles E. Hughes will spend three days speaking in northern Indiana during his upcoming western trip, starting with a September 19 opening at Peoria. He will skip southern Indiana until October when he makes his final campaign swing. The Republican national advisory committee will meet in Chicago on September 20 to review campaign progress in western states.
Springfield JIL September 9 The railroad car shortage in Illinois, notably for grain shipment, has prompted the state public utilities commission to convene a conference on September 20 with the Illinois State Grain Dealers Association, Illinois State Farmers Association, and railroads to devise car allocation methods among shippers.
Manila government signs contract ratifying sale of Manila railroad to the state. Governor General Francis Burton Harrison and President Higgins conclude the deal, transferring all capital stock for 4 000 000 dollars amid years of financial trouble for the railroad.
Hughes makes a second west swing delivering two Springfield speeches HL on September 19. He plans to address the Illinois state fair in the afternoon and a mass meeting in the evening.
Peter Rabbit is teased by his Old Orchard friends for not knowing how Sooty the Swift builds a nest in a chimney. He questions the birds, and Sooty suggests they visit Farmer Brown's chimney to see the nest, but one by one they make excuses and refuse. In the end Peter is left alone as Sooty circles overhead and mocks him.
Mr G Henderson of Dingle Mississippi reports sixteen years of cystitis and kidney trouble relieved by Foley Kidney Pills after using about a half dozen bottles. He cites pain relief and peaceful sleep, noting prior costs at minerals and other remedies without lasting effect. Bellar & Arthur Drug Co.
In Our School Y Paul West reports a delayed incident at a rural school. Willie Eustus, son of the Motherdust minister, is punished after a paper wad hits Miss Palmer, then the room erupts with the customary lash and yells. Bol Haynes spells Androscoggin while Brigham notes the scene, and town gossip confirms Willie’s licking. No school tomorrow, making a short week.
A fragment conveys a boastful speaker promising TI's method to construct a nest and reveal a consequence against those who laughed or pretended to know. The tone hints at a warning about legal or social retribution for scoffing at the speaker's claims.
A compact aphorism set notes that money serves but can rule, and that idle men drift from life yet stay unburied, urging decisive use of wealth and effort. The lines contrast servitude to money with the perils of laziness and neglect.
Don’t neglect your cold. Pine Tar Honey is nature’s remedy. Honey glycerine soothes irritated membranes while antiseptic tar loosens phlegm. Breath easier as the cold breaks up. Pleasant for children and adults. At your druggist, 25 cents.
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