Quotas for Adams townships publicized today
Adams county officials announced township quotas for a Victory loan of 1,074,240 with Quincy outside city limits targeting 1,312,960. Township meetings across 22 areas will inform workers on terms and deadlines. City and township leaders, including W. A. Fifer, outlined plans to push Quincy over the top in the campaign.
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Pearce
Adams County
Quincy
Newcomb
W. A. Fifer
Jackson R. Pearce
Riverstide Township
Town Hall
Lyman McCarl
HW. C. Sprick
Gilmer Township
Mons
A. Ro. Roy
W. J. Singleton
Payson Township
Bank Hall
Paysen
Chas. McGily
Jo MM. Winters
Claxton Township
Presbyterian Church
Rim
Wm. Schlagenhaus
F. W. Crane
North East Township
Melrose Township
J. R. Pearce
John Carroll
Concern Township
W. FE. Lancaster
Chasla. Bartlett
Mendon Township
Merdon State Bank
Chauncey Wood
John Wheelock
Houston Township
Wm. Schingenhaus
Frank Garner
Filington Township
A. R. Roy
Columbus Township
Roy Adair
A. J. Brockschmildt
Meiteer Township
Noata
Wm. Schligenkhaus
H. H. Borin
Liberty Townehip
Opera House
Liberty
Way
F. J. Peniek
J. Epler Riehfiel
Townahtt
Center School House
Iridev
Lyman Metarl
J. Bk. Pearere
Beverly Township
Bbeverly
Soenkers
Henry Schmiedegkumypound
J. Penick
Keva Found in Cell of Former Camp Grant Lieutenant
In a Camp Grant case a former lieutenant Wiley Ho Dottier, now held on federal charges, was found with wooden Keva in his cell. Authorities allege a plan to escape involved enlisted men and other prisoners, with Dottier awaiting money from his wife before attempting flight.
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ROKR
Wiley Ho Dottier
Legtenant
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth For Women
An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a remedy for easing pregnancy discomfort. It claims to prepare the muscles and nerves, reduce strain, and prevent pain during childbirth, urging readers to obtain a bottle from a local druggist. The copy attributes the product to a Georgia firm and discourages replacing medical advice with the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Mather
Bradfielding Ata Company
M. Lamar
Georgia
Mothen
Methodist and Baptist Church Schedule Listings
Grace Methodist Lind and Fifth streets hosts Sunday school at 9 39 and services at 10 30 with Epworth League 6 30 and 8 00. Union Evangelical Bethel Jefferson Twelfth offers 9 16 Sunday school 10 30 German service 7 30 league 8 00. Central Baptist Seventh and Vermont lists services 10 46 and 7 45 with Sunday school 9 15 and youth activities 6 30. Immanuel Chapel Cedar and Evans ty-second holds 3 00 Sunday school and 7 30 devotion. Kentucky Street Methodist and Ephly, Rev Wahl and Rev Losh preside multiple services. Easter topics noted for sermons. baptisms at both services.
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Methodist
Grace Methodist
Lind and
Fifth Streets
G. L. Losh
Epworth League
Vermont Street
Vermont
Eighth Streets
I.A. McCarty
South Side
Union Evangelical
Bethel—Jefferson
Carl Bush
Epworth
Kentucky Street Methodial
D. S. Wahl
Bethel A, M. B
W. Hl. Bazie
Central Baptist
Seventh
Robert van Meigs
Young Pee- Pie
Fourth
Jersey Streets
Robert van Meig
Cedar and
Eversty
Klighth
Elm—Corner
Selm
M. Duke
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule Across Local Faiths
Christian Church at Ninth and Broadway lists morning and evening services with subjects The Call of Jesus and Immortality and Sunday school at 9 15 and 9 16 a m Rev R H Newton pastor East and Christian Church led by Rev L C Mauck with 9 50 Sunday school 11 am junior Endeavor 6 46 pm senior Endeavor cantata Our Savior at 7 60 pm Episcopal notices at Cathedral of St John Good Shepherd and St Alban Chapel present Holy Eucharist sermons and prayers with times and clergy names.
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First Christian Church
Ninth and Broadway
Broadway
R. H. Newton
Jesus
East and
Christian Church
L. C. Mauck
Our
Episcopal
St. John—Seventh
Hlumpshire
Dean W. Q. Cone
Good Shepherd
Twelfth Street
Maine
Hampshire Streets
A. V. Francis
St. Alban Chapel
Spruce
Twenty-second
Sehool
Easter Services at First Union Church
Rev. E A Thompson leads Congregation at First Union Corner Twelfth and Maine streets with church school and adult Bible class at 9:45. Morning worship at 11:00 and vesper service at 4:30. Special Easter service features crogs decoration by primary pupils and a short sermon.
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First Union
Twelfth and
Maine Streets
E. A. Thompson
Science church services and reading rooms notice
Sunday services at 11:00. Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock. Free reading rooms on first floor of Wells building open weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays open until 9 p.m. Sermon subject Doctrine of Atonement.
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First Church of Christ, Scientiat
Eighteenth
Vermont Streets
Wells
Presbyterian and Other Churches Schedule Montage
A composite church notice lists services at Presbyterian, Unitarian, Luthean, Lutheran, St James Lutheran, St Peter Evangelical, Salem Evangelical, St Prutt, United Brethren and others. It includes Sunday school times, morning and evening services, and special Easter programs amid a wartime Service Chevron poem urging enlistment and equity.
War Exhibit Train to Visit Carthage April 19 193?
A war exhibit train leaving Chicago April 14 will reach Carthage Monday at 6 30 p m and stay until 4 30 a m Tuesday returning via Golden Macomb and Bushnell. It features captured German trophies including cannons aircraft machine guns trench mortars gas gear and a tank with an armed guard of veterans. The exhibit supports the Victory Liberty Loan and shows weapons used by Germany.
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Carthage
Chicago
Golden
Macomb
Bushnell
Federal Reserve District
Victory Liberty Loan
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodges
Hancock County
Odd Fellows Hall
L. M. Kargy
Rose Lodge
Curman, Jr
Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
M. Lk
Bentley Lodge
Siuith
Christian Church
Songo
America
J. W W. Ferris
M. EL Church
M. P. Berry
P. Miusie
Odd Fellowship
Sh M. Kagy
Salem
Hancock County Odd Fellows Association
Baptist Hardy
J. H. Fetts
Plymouth
Henry Hrinkman
Warsaw
C. Co. Colling
West Point
Business Waits For Peace Treaty in Dun’s New York
Dun s today notes optimistic commercial mood despite readjustment challenges as hopes rise for a peace treaty. Government war loan details reassure investors and encourage activity while weekly bank clearings reach $6,362,941,298 as signs of broad economic engagement.
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New York
Dun
Hay and Straw Market Reports From St Louis
April 19 hay market shows strength amid light offerings and strong shipping demand. Prices are listed for Timothy hay, clover, alfalfa, prairie hay, and straw with multiple grades and standards reflected, including No 1 to No 3 and varying price points.
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St, Louis
Horses and Mules Prices Follow Southern Demand
EAST ST LOUIS April 19 Horses prices for farm mares ease with southern demand driving main outlets. Drafts and southern horses show varied quotes from 140 to 290 for mules and drafts, farm mares 150 to 200, and mule prices by height from 50 to 400.
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East ST. Louis
Deny Strike Caused By Bolshevik Forces
Representatives of the Lawrence textile strikers told the state board of conciliation and arbitration that their walkout was not Bolshevist or political. About 15,000 workers remained out in Lawrence as A T Muste said sixty percent of adult male workers earned less than $23 a week.
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Boston
Lawrence
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
A. T. Muste
Local Markets Hay and Grain Prices at Knollenberg Milling
Prices paid for hay and grain include wheat No 1 at 2.43 and No 2 at 3.43 per bushel, baled and loose hays, corn prices in yellow and white at 1.50 to 1.60, oats 66 to 70 cents, and various by the ton or cwt. Quotations from Dutchers cover hogs, cattle, sheep, hog weights, and dairy feeds, with additional figures for hides, pelts, tallow, beeswax, wool, and oil products from Bolles and Rogers and Anck Brothers daily updates.
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Knolenberg Milling Company
Anck Brothers
C . Bishop Co
Miller & Arthur
Knollenberg Milling Company
Shipstaff
Swift
Blatchford
Yslatchford
Bolles and
Rogers
Bolles and Rogers
Livestock Markets Across The Midwest April 19 Update
Peoria receipts hogs 700 with prices 20.20 to 20.35 top. cattle 50, steady to strong. Kansas City hogs 6,000 with values near 19.65 to 20.50. calves and steers shown. St. Louis hogs 12,000 steady with top around 20.70. cattle 100 steady. Chicago hogs 23,000 open lower, bulk 20.15 to 20.40. cattle steady to firm with several beef steers and veal. sheep with lambs near 19.50 to 20.00 and ewes 13.50 to 14.50.
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Peoria
Kansas City
St. Louis
ST. Tavis
Chicago
Heceipia
Market summary for Butter Eggs Cheese and Poultry in New York
Markets report New York and Chicago prices for dairy and poultry with April 19 figures. Butter steady to higher creamery, eggs steady with large receipts, cheese steady with various run levels, live poultry firm, dressed steady. Potatoes stronger with 36 car receipts, western russets around 2.25.
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New York
Chicago
Surprise Birthday Shower in Shel b In Missouri
In Shel b ina Missouri a Saturday afternoon gathering surprised Mrs Henry Beckman with a handkerchief shower presenting a new dress from her daughter and a new Emerson buggy from her husband. A supper followed as friends and relatives from nearby towns attended including Senator Jr McAdams and Mrs Pearlie Leachman.
Local Residents Attend Weekend Visits and Socials
Mrs Julius Barth of Milwaukee visited relatives in town last Saturday. Dewey West spent Saturday and Sunday in Quincy. Royal Neighbors added three new members Miss Helen Ensminger Lillie Haneise and Marie West. Various callers include Mr and Mrs Arthur Vradenburg and children Miss Alice Anderson and Alma. Mr and Mrs Wim Kiusman and family. Mr and Mrs Emery Eshom of Lima. Mrs Oscar Myers after visiting daughter Mrs John Spory of Sutter. Additional gatherings feature Mr and Mrs Paul Hanerhoff Miss Edna Newman Helen Stipe and Lawrence Noltzenburg with Albert Brackensick in Lima. John Trautvetter owns a new Emerson buggy. Other locals visited in Quincy and Keokuk. Maple ofima filled his regular appointment in North M E church. Fern Neaterour Finley Neaterour and John Shipe visited Thad Doyle's in Victory. Lawrence Koltgenburg Marie West and Lillie Haneise called in Keokuk. Dr J H Heitman and family and Miss Koriena Linard visited Hamilton. Herman Stipe and family visited Ursa. Bertha Householder ended a successful term of school at Georgetown.
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Julius Barth
Milwaukee
Wis
Dewey West
Quincy
Helen Ensminger
Lillie Haneise
Marie West
Arthur Vradenburg
Alice Anderson i
Alma
John Vradenburg
Wim
Kiusman
Famely
Emery Eshom
Lima
Oscar Myers
John Spory
Sutter
Paul Hanerhoff
Edna Newman
Helen Stipe
Lawrence Noltzenburg
Albert Brackensick
John Trautvetter
Emerson
John Laeding
Nev
Maple Ofima
North M. E Church
Fern Neaterour
Finley Neaterour
John Shipe
Thad Doyle
Victory
Lawrence Koltgenburg
Keokuk
J. H. Heit
Fowler News Local Society and Church Schedules
Junior C E will meet at 2 59 PM at the Christian church and Senior C E at 7 30 PM Sunday. Ice cream social planned at Fowler school Friday April 18. Families visit and social notes from nearby residents and farmers. Children’s week observed May 4 to 11 with union programs in local churches.
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C. E
Christian Church
Agnes Mittelberg
Ore
Viar
HH. T. Myers
W. I. Viar
Quincy
Fowler Schoot
Fowler
Irred Mittelberg
Arthur Mittelberg
Joan Disselhorat
Henry Myers
Ehner Kessler
Camp Point
Russell Meatheringham
Camp Paint
Homer Myers
Mollie Koch
Fred Mittelberg
George
Robert Wood
Macomb
L. E. Gray
Esther
Local notices from Quincy area and surrounding towns
Mrs Vera Whitaker recovering after operation in Quincy. Ira Leach sale drew a large crowd Saturday. Aud Loudermilk and family from La Grange visited H C Shires area. Rev W K Moore preached at M I church. WIT Roberts family helped Pen Wulliam family Sunday. Lowe remodeling J T Balls house in Ewing. Dave Johnson and Janny and El Garkie visited Dover. Polly Whitaker visited Gladys Mountain. Alvin and Oneta Briscoe stayed with Jnh Briscoe. John Sells in Durham. Willibrew reports cow gave birth to twin calves last week.
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Vera Whitaker
Quincy
da Leach
Durham
J. H. Wheegar
Ira Leach
Aud Loudermilk
la Grange
B. C
Wit Roberts
Sisted Pen Wulliam
Sunaay
BR. R. Lowe
J. T. Ball
Ewing
Dave Johnson
Janny
el Garkie
FL W
Hlackamack
Dover
Polly Whitaker
Gladys Mountain
Alvin and
Oneta Briscoe
J. Nh. Briscoe
John Sells
Willibrew
Local Notices and Social Roster From New Salem
New Salem Illinois social items include Ross Moore buying a car from Mr Heine of Griggsville. Mr and Mrs Harry Weeks Jak Eagle and families visit Char lie Weeks in Pittsfield. Earl Snyder visits N A Woodward family. Miss Nellie Preble returns home for weekend from Quincy College. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harry Pease their fifth child. Mrs Callie Hooper is critically ill Hettie Morley returns home. George Reybold’s school close Clyde Bargent critically ill from rheumatism.
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Ross Moore
Heine
Grigga- Ville
Harry Weeks
Jak Eagle
South i
Pittsfield
Charlie Weeks
Earl Snyder
N. A. Woodward
Nellie Preble
Quincy
Harry Pease
Callie Hooper
Hettie Morley
George Reybold
Clyde Bargent
Ze Otter
Local community notices and movements near Kirksville
Judge E F Lane and granddaughter Miss Ruth Lane were visitors last Friday. T V Briggs and family moved to Greencastle where he bought a grocery store. Several attended the funeral of Frank M Buckingham of Kirksville last Sunday. Buckingham formerly lived here and was a respected citizen. Dr R S Magee and Prof Henry Soot of Green City schools were Kirksville visitors last Sunday. Bedford Sylvia who has been teaching the Winegan school the past win-
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E. F. Lane
Ruth Lane
T. V. Briggs
Greencastle
Briggs
Frank M. Buckingham
Kirksville
Buckingham
R. S. Magee
Henry Soot
Green City
Bedford Sylvia
Winegan
Soldiers and townfolk share homecomings and fairs
Local news notes soldiers from Co. C 31st Division returning from France and recounting Argonne service. It mentions John Cole and other veterans, plus relatives visiting family in Granby Missouri and Fort Madison. Green City plans two large city lot sales next Saturday in the north and northwest portions.
Obituary and local notices from Beverly and Barry region
Michael Orehaugh dies at home in Beverly in his seventies. Funeral held at Mound Prairie church with Masonic services at the grave. Frazee Kelly of Keyport New Jersey dies at home. Mrs. R. Y. Barnes from Nebraska attends Orebaugh funeral. Clyde Hull and family visit relatives in Griggsville. Grandmother Mrs. A Cunningham visits wintering son Walter. A new baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sykes. W. H. Sykes ill with pneumonia. Lacy Teast shower at Glenna Hayes home. Barry High School play attended by William Oftker Elvin Hinchee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Orehaugh
Beverly
Ife
Harry of Barry
Mound Prairie Church
Masons
J. F. Neg
Frazee Kelly
Keyport
N. J
R. Y. Barnes
Nebraska
Orebaugh
Clyde Hull
Griggsville
Lacy Teast
Glenna Hayes
William Oftker
Elvin Hinchee
Mary Oftker
Bernice Kelly
Barry High School
Bare Spots Threaten U S Corn Harvest in 1919 Belt
An old battle cry urges filling bare spots in fields to boost America's 1919 corn yield. Experts warn uneven depth and poor planting cause many hills to fail, costing millions of bushels. advocates call for careful planting and Hayes Four-Wheel Planter as the solution, with local agents offering demonstrations.
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Europe
America
John W. Day
Hayes
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