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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1919
Page
7
Quincy's fringe area moves to bring in the city’s new barge line before the next census. Officials urge timely action to secure waterways and surrounding property, aiming to strengthen municipal reach and revenue through planned integration.
The piece reports Ludendorff and Von Tirpitz revelations on Germany's war history. It notes Bulgaria remained diplomatically engaged with Germany, Bulgaria's war weariness, and US Consul General Murphy influencing Bulgaria toward allied mercy. Tirpitz criticizes the Lusitania label, cites the Sussex note as pivotal, and suggests Germany could have won if submarine warfare had continued in 1916.
The Washington Information Bureau answers reader questions on topics from game laws of 1919 to earthquakes and lynch law. It explains Coast Guard history and notes a corn yield record per acre, with replies sent to individuals upon stamped requests.
A sample page discusses reasons for the high price of the first bale of cotton at auction in markets, the ethical considerations for American lawyers representing German clients, a flight distance between New York and Chicago at 753 miles by a Bellefontaine route, and explains how alligator temperatures affect tissue burn rates in cold blooded animals.
Chicago September 16 evidence in government investigation of the packing industry will start before the federal grand jury on Wednesday, per announcement by special attorney Isadore J. Kriesel.
An official said the hearing will require at least a month to complete. One hundred subpoenas for witnesses have been served in New York St Paul Denver Kansas City Fort Worth and other cities.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor on his return to Washington refused to comment on reports the September 22 steel strike had been postponed or on the Boston police strike. Federation officials said steel strike talks continued and would hinge on a Pittsburgh meeting of 24 unions.
In a snowy Brier Patch tale, Peter Rabbit meets Snowflake the Snow Bunting as winter settles in. Snowflake explains he nests near the Polar sea and may stay all winter if snow endures, preferring frost over southern migration. The narrative shifts to a historical recap of events from September noting Lincoln era actions and notable dates.
The s ev ents recount Fort Casimir’s surrender to Dutch forces led by Governor Stuyvesant on September 16 1655 with Lewdish garrison under Even Scutz. Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit, Prussian scientist and thermometer innovator, died in 1736 known for thermometer redesign.
Berlin's Wondersteen offers a dry odorless hair remover for face and lip areas. It is marketed as absolutely harmless and sold at $1 with a money back guarantee. A booklet and product availability are advertised through New York and Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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