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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
7
A lighthearted note describes Teddy's habit of trimming hyphens and splitting infinitives when speaking westward, yet audiences grasp his intended message. The piece highlights his impact on listeners rather than linguistic precision.
Since wartime declarations, steel producers have been forced to slash prices by up to 50 percent on plates, bars, and shapes with still healthy margins. The government’s action prompts questions about why initial high pricing occurred and hints at a push for one nationwide price. The Belgium situation hints at broader political designs in Mitteleuropa as Germany seeks to evacuate.
The state department releases a long-standing account of microbes and explosives found in the German legation garden in Bucharest. Secretary Andrews confirmed the bombs were unearthed under Minister Vor Picka's leadership, linking Germany to schemes to spread disease among horses and cattle and to damage railroads and bridges to hinder mobilization.
A vivid defense of soap box orators in American cities. The piece argues the street speaker is a vital outlet for unpopular views, likening the soap box to a palladium of freedom alongside press rights and the Senate. It condemns suppression as fear driven and contends public discourse strengthens democracy.
Thornton W Burgess portrays Big Tom Gobbler taking command of twelve youngsters. Mrs Gobbler follows his lead as the family learns to roost in trees at night for safety. The tale shows Big Tom’s wisdom, paternal protection, and the youngsters’ initial resistance set within Green Forest lore.
Palmyra Missouri September 28 a splendid general meeting of the Palmyra Red Cross society was held in the courthouse with President J W Head presiding. Officers present included Mrs Jno King vice president Miss Madeline Drummond secretary J H Kelley treasurer and Mrs F W Lane and Mrs J W King who recently visited Hannibal Red Cross methods and reported to the home society management and unit work. Mrs Wm J Buckley appointed general superintendent of the working forces with authority to name captains to head units. Mrs Madison Nelson reported on the banquet for the soldier boys and J W Head said the finances were in good shape. Mrs H C Heather named chairman of the membership committee with authority to select her own assistants.
A Fulton reader describes severe female weakness and fear of street exposure before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports being "perfectly well" and able to work, urging others with similar symptoms to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for free advice.
In class Miss Palmer asks what the war is about and why battles occur. Andy Anderson explains Allies and Germans while Fatty Bellows clarifies alley as a place to hide. Genevieve Hicks shares a knitted gift for soldiers and predicts a future marriage with a one-armed hero after the war.
Mendon Newfoundland and Labrador Sept 28 The mission at St Edward s Catholic Church will end tonight with closing services led by Rev Father Harden who has preached daily and observed strong attendance His visit will be long remembered by the community
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