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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1869

Page

2

City finances spark questions over funding scheme

A critical examination of a city funding operation converts 23 000 in noninterest vouchers into 26 000 in interest bearing bonds. The piece accuses officials of illicitly issuing bonds under legal limits, questions ignorance or complicity, and warns of long term debt and political motives ahead of the next election. It highlights alleged violations of charter provisions and calls for scrutiny by citizens.

Laundier Hdaeders Erie Railroad

Devatur to Have an Opera House in Greene County

Greene county revenue stands at 108000 with 36000 collected while scattered notes mention an opera house for Devatur and various local incidents. The item lists events from Peoria to Lawrence with robberies, deaths, accidents, treasure hunts, jail escapes, and tax figures across Missouri and nearby counties.

Devatur Greene County Macoupia County Galvin Schuebley Peoria Jost Isaac Wilson Snachwine Bre Little Frank Letour Rockford

Fragmentary Civil War Testimony on Booth Aide and Rider

An excerpt recounts a rider tending a man believed to be John Wilkes Booth during a long night ride. The account notes Booth’s horse looked tired after travel from Richmond and the rider’s medical care revealed a raw bloody saddle area.

Booth Richmond

Public notice on veterinary remedies for horses and cattle

An old advertisement touts Tobiss Dery Covidien Bowers as superior for cures of digestive and urinary issues in horses and cattle. It claims appetite increase, milk yield, and safe, profitable care, with references to Coli Philip PB Bush and depot locations in New York. Packaged at 25 cents per bottle, with 30 Park Place as depot.

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