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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
9
Herbert Hoover tried to register as a Republican in San Jose for the California primaries but the affidavit arrived from New York too late to be entered. The county clerk announced Hoover also arrived too late.
Henry M. Young and Mary C. Bates were married Saturday evening with Judge Burr Swan officiating. The groom, Pittsfield court house janitor, is a well known local. The bride will reside in Pittsfield. Several local residents and visitors noted. Local licenses issued to marry include Robert E. Alfs and Mary D. Koeller, Evan L. Autery and Aliie Ruth Autery, Harry L. Furniss and Mabel Young. The community also observed Easter music at the Congregational church and noted illnesses and travel updates.
The sale last Wednesday drew many bidders and strong prices. Prices included a one year old filly $310 a brood mare $210 two Guernsey cows $177 a Guernsey heifer $100 and a Jersey cow $161. Sows averaged over $96 and stock hogs about 15 cents under market. Corn sold $1.43 to $1.50, seed corn $3.25. Total sale stood between $7,000 and $8,000. Jacobs now lives in Tim a, occupying the home vacated by Raymond Whitefield.
Mrs J T Patrick suffered a paralysis stroke last Saturday morning. Nurse Miss Angreta Smith found her on the floor in an unconscious condition. Sister Mrs Nora Smith and friends cared for her. Dr W E Miller was summoned. The Rev Patrick had left for Cherry Box Mission to conduct church services.
Bloomington Illinois voters defeated the Sunday theater proposal by a 500 margin as turnout reached about half the city's strength. The Republican township ticket beat the labor ticket by 600. Voters approved the two platoon fire department system and favored the Bloomington Norma health district union by a small margin.
CHICAGO April 7 Aldermen were elected Tuesday in the ninety wards in a supplemental election under the non partisan law. Five sitting alderman were defeated today. Four victors had Mayor Thompson backing. In the eleventh ward another poll will be necessary. In the fifth ward Hoyne rounded up men charged with fraud and ballot box stuffing. Alderman Murcahy alleged precinct captains were kidnapped to aid his opponent.
Overseas Thursday night bowling totals 827 800 799 and 609 707 775. Highs: Grover 217 average and 191 high score, Burns 188, Nessler 174. Next game Wood Peckera vs Jay Birds tonight.
Washington state officials convened a Tuesday meeting with the Federal Horticulture Board to address the pong worm outbreak in Texas and its threat to cotton. Experts urged a quarantine to prevent pest spread, proposing prohibition of cotton growth in infected areas for a period with compensation to farmers for existing crops. If state action fails, the Agriculture Department would restrict movement of cotton and cottonseed from Texas to protect other regions.
In Constantinople a new cabinet was formed with Damad Ferid Pasha as grand vizier and minister of foreign affairs. The move reshapes leadership across government as officials assume posts in the new administration.
Relief for nasal congestion due to cold or catarrh. Ely’s Cream Balm advertised as antiseptic and penetrative, clearing swollen passages for instant relief. Apply a little cream inside the head passages for soothing effect and easier breathing.
An old advertisement urges quitting meat to protect kidneys worships uric acid and promotes Jad Salts as a grape acid lithia remedy. It claims four ounces daily in water cleanses kidneys, relieves back pain, nervousness, and bladder issues, and hypes Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe for ongoing use.
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