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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1919
Page
11
April 22 news notes government price support remains, despite a record U.S. wheat crop. Federal wheat director Jultire I. Barnes rejects artificial subsidies and says domestic consumers will not pay more for bread next year than the existing foreign rate.
An old health adorial piece warns iron deficiency drains strength and energy. It urges a self test by tiring quickly and offers two five grain Nuxated Iron tablets thrice daily after meals for two weeks, claiming stronger nerves and blood.
The article outlines that little progress on the wheat relief program is expected. plans under consideration include direct farmer dealings, exchanges, and mill purchases. It discusses potential sale policies, world price considerations, and the food administration's temporary role until peace is declared, with storage and shipping capacity stressed.
Unofficial Chicago estimates put victory notes sale on day one at 17.5 million dollars, nearly twice the daily average needed to reach a 189.225 million quota. Large firms and individuals had pledged 12 million, with a 400,600 dollar largest new subscrip tion. Aviators from Great Lakes dived into Lake Michigan from five hundred feet to lead spectators, rescued by submarine chasers after engine fire forced the dive.
Limerick's finance commission of the trades and labor council announced plans to issue strike treasury notes worth 1 shilling and 10 shillings to buy food for about 14,000 strikers. The notes will be secured by food stocks, with gifts from across Ireland, and presses are already at work as military reinforcements arrive.
Kirksville April 22 George Hoy of Laurange had bone from a sheep grafted into his leg to repair a fracture seven weeks after a buck sheep broke his leg. A son of the buck lamb born Christmas day was used to furnish bone. The operation shows signs of success.
Captain BH. I. White of the army air service arrived at Bolling Field Washington from New York after a non stop flight lasting one hour fifty minutes. He reported his flight to the war department before returning to Chicago by train.
Tom Lenane's Independents crushed Hannibal Independents 18 to 0 in a Sunday baseball game. S Nieman of Quincy struck out ten in a three hit shutout as every Quincy batter collected at least one hit in 20 total hits. Pending tank arrival in Quincy could affect next Sunday's rematch with Keokuk. a tank would delay the game by one week. Spectators attended a dance at Highland Park after the game with Rialto Orchestra providing music.
Lieut J E Halligan arrives in Quincy on furlough after 18 months in France with the U S Army Air Service He will return to the Garden City aviation camp N Y in a few days His parents Percy Halligan and Miss Thea Halligan visited Hanibal for Easter and joined him in Galesburg to travel to Hannibal
Louis Shelton, a Civil War veteran living at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home for fifteen years, was strangled during his evening meal Sunday. Inquest by Dupco per Lawrence Amen found death from strangulation due to throat muscle paralysis. verdict returned Monday morning.
The casting enthusiasts meeting in Tenks store was postponed due to the Liberty Loan Committee meeting. A casting expert from the north will be invited for a future exhibition and a follow up meeting may lead to club organization.
Sam Potter's farm house east of Quincy burned Saturday with contents belonging to tenants destroyed. Insurance covered only part of building and goods. Street Car Men Dance in Eagles hall with O Farrel's orchestra marking the first annual Street Employes union dance. Committee included R E Patrick M Nichy R Haley C J Sutton M Lyons. Forgery suspect held by Fort Madison police for questioning. Vacations noted for Lee Seifer and Walter Duesdieker. Musselman attends Centenary Conference in Chicago as district financial chairman.
Philadelphia Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Americans 2 to 0 to tie the exhibition series at two games each. Notable players listed include Geary, Grewell, Perkins, Watson, Woodward, Cady, and others. The scoreline shows Nationals dominant on offense with multiple players contributing.
Don’t neglect rheumatic pain seek Sloan's Liniment before it worsens. Apply gently to joints muscles and bruises for relief without mess. Infant relief touted with easy use and large sales. available from druggists in 30c 60c and 1.20 price points.
Ursa April 22 Sunday night the Sam Potter farm house northwest of here was burned to the ground and ruined belongings saved include a carpet duofold curtains and a wedding chest. Fire started in the summer kitchen and could not be controlled. the Smiths will live on the Harvey Shultz place until a new house is built.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels and his party arrived in Cologne today by boat from the Coblenz bridgehead. After several hours in Cologne they proceeded to Liege. On Tuesday he will go to Louvain and then spend a day in Brussels before heading to England.
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