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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
9
The piece argues loyalty to the government over administration, warns against copperheadism, and urges united total support for the war while criticizing calls for limited prosecution. It cites Lincoln’s distinction between government and administration and cautions against disloyal comments during wartime.
Edens rose from railroad brakeman to union organizer and bank adviser. He led railroad men clubs in 1896 and now heads a bank backed good roads program in Illinois, visiting Quincy this week to boost roads and community life while public support spreads beyond banking circles.
German general staff reports a heavy drum-fire on the Flanders front followed at daybreak by large English assaults across a broad front. A fragment notes people trading brass for others’ gold.
Patent medicine advertisement touts the Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, and rheumatism in men and women. It claims bladder relief for children, offers mail order for $1, and promises two months of treatment per bottle with testimonials. Dr EK Hall listed in St. Louis. advertised through druggists.
An urban pamphlet argues that war boosts American spending and wages. It claims ninety percent of people will spend all they have as government pours out money, creating unprecedented consumer power. Advises merchants to stock up for a spendthrift public. notes moralizing warnings will come later.
Mrs Gobbler leads her twelve gobblers to a breakfast of ants and grubs in the Green Forest while staying alert for danger. A hawk, Redtail, circles, but she foils the attack by keeping the chicks under her wings. The alarm ends with a safe, prompt response from the family.
In our school Thursday Lilac Grimes acted out a homemade newsreel with Genevieve Hicks, Torp Stebbins, and Fatty Bellowes in a fanciful tale of Beau tiful Lilac or No Wonder the Prince Loved Her in 5 Reels. The group planned to show the film at the town hall, while noting a war sentiment and a plan to fix a camera with Aaron Pratt.
Readers learn dandelions can be forced in winter cellars as salad plants with a distinct flavor. Dig roots before frost, trim tops, and plant in soil or earth in a box. Dark growth yields pale tops, ventilation helps, and a warm cellar near the furnace is advised.
Chicago Sept 20 Col Theodore Roosevelt will speak at a patriotic meeting in Chicago on Sept 27 Harold L announced Roosevelt will address the gathering at the city venue and urge national unity and service.
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