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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
7
The notes call for an owl car service to meet early trains, a hard road to Taylor Missouri, and starting the street paving program this year. It urges progress on river terminals and securing a new barge line, plus bringing nearby Quincy territory into the city before the next census.
UDGE JULIAN MACK defines Zionism as nationalizing the Jewish people without denationalizing American Jews. No compulsion to move to Palestine where an autonomous Jewish commonwealth would be created. Only willing Jews would go. Most American Jews remain citizens of the United States. Opinions vary, and big questions about feasibility remain.
The article contrasts Pershing’s simple, sincere rhetoric with the grandiose oratory of lawmakers. It notes his humble, dignified presentation before Congress, honoring fallen comrades and leading America in France. His conduct is praised as selfless, avoiding political self-aggrandizement.
A Red Cross field secretary letter highlights Common Sense as the key medicine for both soldiers and civilians in war times. The piece reflects on wounded morale, government blame, and the need for patience with war machinery, urging unity and continued support rather than bitterness.
A reader asked about Wilson's Davidson College experience and the reason he skipped graduation. The reply notes Wilson was sent to Davidson in 1873, fell ill, returned home, and then went to Princeton on his father's advice.
A reader asks if lowland birch acreage should be sold as cord wood or for furniture. The expert reply notes birch is heavily used in furniture, so it can fetch higher prices when marketed as timber for furniture rather than as firewood, advising consultation with a chief librarian or antiquarian authority.
The 1799 naval clash near the English coast saw Paul Jones command the Bonhomme Richard against the Serapis and another English ship as they escorted merchant vessels. The action began at 7 p.m. and ended at 10:30 p.m. with both Serapis and its ally surrendering. Also noted are the 1780 capture of Major John Andre at Tarrytown, his execution, and the 1845 organization of America's first baseball club.
Salt Lake City Sept 23 President Heber J Grant of the Mormon church rejected Senator Read Smoots claim that the Book of Mormon opposes the league of nations He announced he signed a Taft Wickersham manifest urging immediate ratification of the peace treaty and covenant without amendments.
An older advert claims catarrh is a blood infection and promotes S. S. S. as a permanent remedy. It asserts external sprays fail long term, promises relief from throat mucus and nostril sores, and offers medical advice from the company’s chief medical advisor.
Rome dispatch reports American marines at Buccari near Fiume with one ship in the harbor. Badoglio’s ultimatum to D’Annunzio troops supposedly extended to last night for a 48 hour grace. Fiume area deliveries indicate daily food for 46,000 people must be distributed.
Washington September 23 by unanimous vote of the six members present the Senate judiciary committee ruled the proposed treaty guaranteeing immediate assistance to France in case of an unprovoked German attack constitutional twelve members were absent and their votes not cast
Peter Rabbit meets a red capped bird in a snow covered field near the Green Forest. The redcrested newcomer shares pink breast and black throat as Dotty the Tree Sparrow looks on, while Peter notes the pink patch above the tail and asks about the new bird.
Federal Judge Landis, probing beer import from Wisconsin to Chicago, held State Senator Patrick J. Carroll of Illinois to the grand jury in bonds of 20000 dollars. Carroll refused to answer questions about alleged illegal traffic. Also before the judge were thirty Chicago saloonkeepers and others including Anthony French, bookkeeper at Kenosha for the Plats Brewing Co.
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