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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1920

Page

2

Elm Named Best Shade Tree For Quincy Climate

Quincy Rotarians heard John Tiplady promote the American white elm as the best shade tree for the local climate. He covered care for sick trees, grafting to secure pure stock, and cautioned against planting unsuitable varieties. He also noted ash and soft maples as alternatives and described treatment for borers and plant nutrition. After noon, the Parliament Debating Club outlined its weekly program and a debate on adopting a commission form of government.

Quincy John Tiplaly Tiplady Parliament Debating Club Chester Groves Sun Lee Richard Whitney Glenwood Thompson Commission United States Whitefield Davidson Phil Jacobs

High School Notes Uyypatia and Hvypatia Clubs Plan Contest

The Uyypatia Literare club held a brief after school meeting Tuesday to discuss the Declamatory contest to be hosted by the Ace and Hvypatia clubs together. Preparations for the preliminary contest within the club were begun and the first band held a full rehearsal Tuesday noon with remaining week rehearsals scheduled for Wednesday noon and after school.

Uyypatia Literare Club Ace Hvypatia Prac

Eat Less and Take Salts for Kidney Health Ad

A historical health advisory urges Americans to guard kidneys against overworked organs from rich foods. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys, ease back pain, cloudy urine, and night-time trips, claiming long standing use and broad home benefits.

Soldiers' And Sailors' Home Feature at Grace M. E. Church

Rev Losh of Grace M E church spoke Monday night at the Soldiers and Sailors Home. Miss Mabel Mien prepared to go as a missionary to China sang two songs with Miss Mabe Losh. Freewill offering for Miss Allen raised over seven dollars. Names listed of personnel and furloughs. Old soldiers upset by plan to charge rent for garden plots near railroad right of way.

Losh Grace M. E Mabel Mien Ching Mabe Miss Allen Eliza Hawkins Amos H. Bolsure George Kendall W. A Cooper John Heater Ben Vergette Wn. Harrington Mary E. Apple Samuel Hazel Golconda Co. E Andrew J. Gardener Caleb B. Routt James and Florence Parker Hiram Inman Jesse and Lizie Litten James W. Perkins Martin D Marietta Leonard Levi Benton

Broke Parole Two Years Ago Bert Smith In Custody

Bert Smith, released on parole two years ago, is again in custody after allegedly breaking probation terms. Found guilty of child abandonment, he appeared before County Judge Fred Wolfe. A one year workhouse sentence from the late Judge Lyman McCarl looms if the case proceeds. He is held until Thursday for further investigation.

Bert Smith Hols Fred Wolfe Smith Lyman McCarl Quincey

Preparing To Reopen The Weis Paper Mill

Plans to reopen the Weis Paper Mill after a weeks long strike are discussed by A W Weis on Tuesday evening. Frank Shew of American Strawheard says no immediate reopening is planned. The striking paper makers number over 50 men.

Weis A. WD Frank Shew American Strawheard Company

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