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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1919
Page
8
A local subscription drive named Geise's Gang circulates among members with the aim to raise a sum for a forthcoming purchase. Once the target is met, the group intends to appoint the "big bossa" to buy a four foot silver chain on behalf of the circle.
A humorous town column mentions a snap for a garage key token destined for Honorable Tip Warner and notes the contest for best looking man in the auto edition, with the punchline that the winner is married. Ott Hofman jokes about the Ber rian minstrel show and jokes about rheumatism as a running bit in the crowd.
A collage of quirky banter and reminiscences with lines about worn hats and worn-out cars. Characters joke about gas wagons, cranked Rambler obituaries, and feisty Easter ambitions while playful banter and historical nods surface through a mosaic of dated quips and street corner chatter.
Spokane report says Walker D. Hines director general of railroads advocates a compact privately owned and operated railroad network as the solution to the railroad problem in a telecast from Avery, Idaho, to the Chronicle responding to an inquiry from the paper.
Pfanschmidt Marshall Auto Co plans a 100 by 43 foot addition to the Columbus facility to boost Dart Pan-American sales and repair work. The firm will operate two floors fireproof workshop, storage batteries, and multiple tire brands. A new Illinois oils branch will store 15,000 gallons in two tanks on North Front Street with a warehouse for Nash trucks and oil distribution to nearby towns and farmers.
A notice urges drivers to stop and sweep broken glass or dangerous debris from highways. The United States Tire Company favors carrying a small brush to clear glass, pledging motorists to act promptly to protect tires and prevent widespread damage.
The Automobile Club of Wilkes-Barre Pa becomes the first in the country to back a glass removal program. Members will log every stop to pick up glass and assess how debris reached the road, aiming to reduce litter and improve safety. Other clubs are expected to join as knights of the broom.
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