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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1917
Page
5
Local citizens debated a new river bridge linking Burlington and a neighboring city. Reported concerns include tolls, maintenance, funding, and ownership, with progress tied to railroad and bridge company interests. Residents urged decisive action as plans move forward despite skepticism about timing and cost.
The piece argues that many well meaning but misinformed peace advocates hinder the war effort while leaders in Germany France England and the United States seek a righteous end to the conflict. It asserts the allied world is sacrificing to end the war and secure lasting peace, urging unity despite pacifist critiques.
A wartime appeal urges housewives to join the Food Administration. The message emphasizes loyalty, thrift, and household action, praising the campaign card, window display, and Boy Scout support while warning of shortages and urging obedience to food officials.
In Our School Saturday the Junior Home Guards drill, Genial Andy says it felt good to be a regular soldier and not just Andy, while officers echo the sentiment. Privat Fatty Bellowes complains soldiers march too much and should wait for the enemy. Bull Hickey and Phil Wigglesworth find drone pipe to build six cannons on Mertia avenue with wheels from old toy carriages.
A compilation of editorials from various papers arguing loyalty versus treason talk during wartime. It notes the duty of returning soldiers to enforce loyalty at home, critiques political figures, and cites local incidents such as a Chicago mayoral bid, pipe gifts for soldiers, saloon Sunday laws, and reactions to the Burlington bridge project.
Big Tom and Mrs Gobbler hide and plan a visit to hollows for acorns while wary of Reddy Fox and Old Man Coyote. They double check the route, time, and safety, deciding to hunt before shadow time and await Neighbor Fox’s promised call.
The article recounts Gunner Clancy of Boston who became the first American to carry the Stars and Stripes into action after the US declaration of war. It traces his service from enlistment in Liverpool in 1914 through battles at Halberstadt Hollenzollern redoubt Hill 70 Gourmecourt and Vimy Ridge and notes Dr. Walter Page’s visit praising him and offering to help secure a commission.
War gardens advise blanching celery with earth to keep flavor. Training includes hoeing and hand earth-piling to avoid heart exposure. Some tasks split into installments. cellar storage not needed until October. Taunteh Mass businessman Samuel Rodbury posts a pro war exemption stance to drive customer patronage.
Fritz Mulfinger registered at a Virden hotel from Julia Mexico was seized by federal authorities on Saturday amid spy suspicions. He is to be brought to Springfield for examination, having prior surveillance and trips to Alton and nearby towns under alleged food administration agent pretenses. Letters seeking Hoover employment found among his belongings.
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