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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
7
A verbose tribute to bankers as indispensable drivers of local growth. It portrays bankers as living, active leaders who judge merit, guide enterprise, and finance progress, asserting New York bankers are common nationwide and promising a big week in Quincy.
Telegrams claim the German Kaiser pursued a covert 1904 1907 plan with Czar Nicholas to encircle England with Russia and France kept ignorant until signing. The scheme allegedly prompted English concern and a later pledge that foreign policy would stay with ministers. The Czar reportedly backed off while the Kaiser faced, but avoided, further刺激.
The Mayo brothers of Rochester Minnesota plan to donate their private fortunes to the University of Minnesota as a permanent endowment to further medical and surgical research. The text frames wealthy individuals as trustees of wealth dedicated to public good, noting America's generous gifts and the joy of giving.
A Texas brief extols vast resources and achievements claiming Texas leads in agriculture livestock oil cement and minerals, with extensive ports and ports exports, vast undeveloped lands, and rapid population growth. It touts Port Arthur and Galveston as key oil and cotton ports while noting long coastal line and premier export capacity.
Elihu Root in Chicago denounces pacifists as traitors to the United States for opposing the war after declaration, arguing the decision to go to war was lawful, supported by President and Congress, and approved by the people. He frames the war as defensive, against Germany’s aggression and violations of liberty, treaties, and honor.
Sage is scarce this year as foreign supply is shut off. Gardeners should dry leaves from existing plants using a warm dry method or a home evaporator, with perennials returning each year. Other herbs can be dried for winter use. Booker T. Washington condemns liquor as a major evil facing the Negro race.
Thornton W. Burgess presents Peter Rabbit resisting temptation after discovering Mrs Gobbler and her nest. He promises to keep the secret and avoid visiting, facing inner pressure to boast to friends like Big Tom and Sammy Jay. He chooses flight over disclosure, practicing self control in the Green Forest.
A fragmented diary style entry from a school group notes no wartime mobilization yet as students like Lilac Grimes plan postwar fame, while Miss Palmer keeps lessons going. Andy Anderson quips about Junior Home Guards and a Stebbins clan complicates life with jokes about keeping a family together.
A wartime public notice proclaims secret destroyers at sea and the fight for democracy. It calls on readers to join the navy, touts benefits and pay, and urges immediate enlistment at recruiting stations to defend America against U boats and protect loved ones.
Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and dissolve gravel, with benefits for diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women. Children’s bladder troubles are said to be regulated. If not sold by a druggist, mail order is available for $1.00 for a two month treatment. Advertorial testimonial requests accompany the offer. Dr. E W Ball listed at 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
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