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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
8
Tiltinois shows easing cloudiness with likely rain Friday in southern central areas and little temperature change. Missouri unsettled with possible rain Thursday and Friday, partly cloudy otherwise, winds turning northerly. Town: partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with potential unsettled conditions south and southeast. Temperatures yesterday were 7am 53, 12 noon 68, 5pm 67, midnight 54.
A river forecast warns the water will rise for about 36 hours above Quincy and for 48 hours below Quincy. The crest is expected around 12.5 feet at Quincy and Hannibal on Thursday, with about 10 feet at Louisiana.
News of the western front hints at limited breakthroughs and German countermeasures. Reports speak of redoubts lured, breaks in lines, and censored factual detail as Berlin disputes four days of assault gains while mobilizing lines for potential retirement. The piece notes cautious optimism and continued waiting for clearer news from the western theatre.
The text notes General Grant’s stubborn resolve to continue fighting, while Kitchener French and Joffre train for an possible offensive. It asks if a major battle among European powers on the western front is imminent, implying a turning point in the big war.
The era’s health drive uses municipal and national influence to spread hygiene lessons across print and speech. The Life Extension Institute urges a positive love of health over fear, arguing science and medicine remain essential while promoting bodily endurance and happiness. Republicans in Missouri rally in St. Louis as the party regains strength.
A sales pitch touts an all wool tailored suit for ten dollars at Sterns Big Store. It promises clever styles, beautiful colors, careful fit, and a reputable backing to avoid buying a lemon again.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes Tuesday night’s gathering of Missouri Republicans shows enthusiasm unanimity and confidence in a soon to be realized political triumph. The piece interprets the broad consensus as driven by a shared faith in future events and a common vision between distant leaders.
Alexander county Republicans give a viva voce endorsement for Col Lowden, claiming strong support in northern Illinois where his home county lies. The county also backs Senator Sherman for the presidency, signaling solid cross state support and hope among rivals to counter the momentum.
The article notes President Wilson refused to attend the Bull Run battlefield dedication citing lack of time for a worthy address. It argues Bull Run memorials reflect a national fallacy of self defense without preparation and urges a formal, urgent national message at Manassas.
The column surveys a mix of political squibs and editorials. It jokes about Dr Hillis leaving finance, William A Clark in Missouri, and loaning deficits to allies. It notes reactions to Carranza’s Mexican leadership and neutralities in the Balkan and European scene. It also mentions the Kaiser’s ambitions and local pumpkin harvest humor in Basco Basco pumpkin tale.
A historical roundup marks anniversaries from 1815 to 1914 with notable events in debt totals, royal receptions, rail milestones, tariffs, and wartime actions. It also lists birthday anniversaries for Cyrus Northup Henry Buchtel James Taliaferro Wilton Lackaye John Henry MacCracken and others, noting their years.
A reader from Green Bay, Wisconsin shares a testimonial claiming Foley Kidney Pills relieved back pain and “soreness and pain in the back” after kidney trouble. The ad links backache to kidney failure and urges taking Foley pills to restore healthy kidney action and remove toxins from the system.
A fashion feature from the Pictorial Review titled Flamé Dress Making is prepared especially for this newspaper. It outlines styling tips and sewing steps for creating flamé fabric dresses with illustrated guidance.
Reported gulf storm causes levees to fail near New Orleans with Lake Pontchartrain flooding Milneburg and suburbs while the Creole reports fierce winds offshore. No confirmed loss of life. wireless failures hindered updates as Bay St. Louis and Biloxi report damage but few details. The Proteus and Tallapoosa searches faltered amid a stationary barometer at 29.62 and 52 mph winds as The Rigolets trestle reportedly washed away.
Officials say wireless speech transmission to Europe is now an assured fact. They note it would have been attempted before the war but political conditions blocked progress. The line from New York to Europe and from here to Japan hinges on installing the necessary apparatus.
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