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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
9
A humor piece by McKee contrasts voting by mail with hand casting, arguing it would aid busy citizens while opposing Boss control. It cites questions about ship Leviathan dimensions, circle dancing mechanics, Sunday as the first weekday, and silk factory output growth from 1910 wartime levels to the present.
The document lists the Associated Press as the exclusive news source for republication and credits local news. It also notes foreign advertising representation and filing details with Franklin P. Alcorn Company and office locations in New York and Chicago. It states entry at Quincy Illinois as second class matter and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
The city outlines actions to create an owl car service for early trains, construct a hard road to Taylor Missouri, initiate this year's street paving, and consider modern river terminals to secure a new barge line. It aims to bring into the city the closely outlying territory before the next census.
A French view argues the peace treaty is a series of compromises shaping Europe. It notes France gains, loses, and delays ratification as leaders seek to extend control and stabilize influence. It also credits William Bullitt’s rise and hints at Lloyd George's upcoming debate on his report.
The piece argues that vigilantism emerges only when authorities fail, praising Boston residents who volunteered to uphold civil authority as a disciplined alternative to mob rule. It contrasts the restrained vigilante spirit with mob violence, likening order to a dynamo versus destructive fury.
A commentator argues for nationwide mail voting to reduce fraud and delays. The piece claims traveling workers should vote remotely, claiming registration and mailed ballots would cut coercion, speed results, preserve ballot secrecy, and allow informed decisions without in person stalls.
The Whig Information Bureau answers reader questions on topics from tomato jelly to diplomas. Questions cover cooking, preservation, diploma care, moving to Canada, Eugene Field, Austrian entry rules, and the Paul Jones dance with concise, practical guidance.
Peter meets Spooky the Screech Owl as he peers into a leafless apple tree in the Old Orchard. The tiny, alert bird emerges from a hole in the trunk, sizes Peter up with yellow eyes, and explains why he seems unhappy as the pair chat about the observer and the owl’s fixed gaze.��
On September 19 1356 the English routed the French at Poitiers with 12 000 men led by Edward the Black Prince. The first English printed book dated September 19 1471 was Caxton’s Recueil de l History of Troy. In 1650 Stuyvesant arrived at Hartford demanding surrender. In 1777 Stillwater battle against Burgoyne ended tactically in a draw. Dixie was sung in 1859 by Dan Emmett. Chickamauga began in 1863 for two days, Confederate victory. In 1873 Cook & Co failed triggering a banking panic. A single lens camera now takes stereoscopic pictures.
Severe storms drop 2.5 to 7.5 inches across northern Kansas and southern Nebraska. Train service between Kansas City and the west is crippled as washouts close tracks and roads become impassable. Weather bureau reports indicate the heaviest rains of the year with statewide disruption.
A six week old infant developed red pimples on scalp and six months on cheeks chin fingers and wrist with oozing and itching. The mother reports healing after using Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment. The ad promotes Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for cleansing and soothing, with a blind free offer for trial.
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