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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1916

Page

16

Senators Support Duty For Revenue On Sugar Tariff

Washington April 23 senators approved a house bill repealing the free sugar section of the tariff law effective May 1. By 59 to 10 the senate receded from extending a one cent a pound duty for four years and instead backed a flat repeal to keep sugar from the free list. Democratic senators opposed the move, arguing the duty should continue for revenue. The one cent duty would yield about 56 million dollars yearly. Senate caucus backed the repeal to avoid any free sugar period.

Washington Senate House Gore Hardwick Hughes Tusting Johnson South Dakota Lane Martine Smith Georgia Thomas Vardaman Kenyon Town Simmons Finance Committee

Lorimer Case Heads For Jury Next Week

Chicago April 23 Assistant State's Attorney Holly opened the Lorimer trial as testimony closed and the defense counsel Albert Pink was to present further argument. The case, begun February 17 in the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank matter, is expected to be sent to a jury soon with closing by Bell.

Chicago Holly William Lorimer LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank Albert Pink Bell

Tanlac touted for stomach health in Quincy

Ninety percent of ill health traced to the stomach, claims Tanlac as a recon structive tonic and blood purifier free of mineral taint. Local woman Mrs. A B Campbell, living at 306 Cherry St, Quincy HI, reports improved digestion, energy, sleep, and appetite after starting Tanlac, with a druggist noting the testimonial. Tanlac sold only at Brown & Mays Drug Co with delivery by parcel post at $1.00 per bottle.

Brown & Mays Drug Co Taniac

Plans Complete for Luncheon Wednesday

The Adams County Round-Up general committee will host a luncheon served by YWCA women in the Chamber of Commerce building next Wednesday at 6 30 p m. Guests will include the teams soliciting funds for the fall round-up scheduled for Oct 10 11 12 and 13. J E Linihan will explain the campaign plan after the luncheon and about 45 team members will attend. Speakers include President Gabriel Farmer Rusk President Chittenden of the Adams County Farm Improvement Association and President Levi.

Adams County Chamber of Commerce J. E. Linihan

Prize flag of 50th Illinois Veterans placed in armory

The 50th Illinois Volunteer Infantry prize flag won July 3, 1885, by the Old Blind Half Hundred is now in a plate glass case at the State Armory at a cost of 100 dollars. Other relics may be kept with the flag. A May 14 dedication service will be led by the Ladies of the W R C with support from Company F and other units.

50Th Illinois Volunteer Infantry State Armory Infantry Fifth Illinois Infantry Naval

Judge Higbee on Bench in Pittsfield Term Week

Judge Harry Higbee of Pittsfield will hear several cases in the current term in the city, arriving Tuesday and staying through Thursday. Judge Kers handles Monday and Thursday dockets with eight actions listed, including divorces, debt suits, motions, demurrers, and master in chancery reports. The May 4 slate includes Siloam Telephone Co vs Clayton Farmers’ Union Telephone Co.

Harry Higbee Pittsfield Kers Joseph Beckman Minnie Beckman Elijah Walker Julia Walker Simmons Zelma M. Long Jessie W. Long Henrietta Waters Et al Smith Earl Lee White Asher Kallista Halt Cate Higbee Siloam Telephone Company Clayton Farmers’ Union Telephone Company

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia and Pain Relief

Drafts feel best when hot and perspiring, with dangers of neuralgia stiff neck and sore muscles. Sloan's Liniment stimulates circulation to the painful part, easing stiffness and pain in short time. One or two applications can relieve neuralgia and neuralgic headaches, bringing warmth and quiet rest, also good for neuritis. 25c at your druggist.

Deschamps vivid Verdun visit reported from Paris

Gaston Des Champs writes in Le Temps about Verdun front observations in sleet and smoke. Verdun and Douaumont loom over ruined villages as cathedrals rise in protest while fires burn and civilians are absent. He notes ruins including the Roman camp and Rue Mazel amid a melancholy panorama. Two Kansas men named Smith and Jones resemble each other in the hotel.

Paris Gaston Deschamps The Temps Verdun Douaumont Lemort Homme Kansas Smith Jones

Dining-room encounter at a club scene

A dining-room scene unfolds as a waiter greets a guest who corrects him about his identity. The exchange reveals recognition and a wary correction, with the waiter insisting he knows the guest as Mr. Jones while the guest denies the alias and moves on.

Mr. Jones Smith Jones Nuff

Names on the class roll puzzle a pupil pairs

A teacher notes a newly inked name Wil Evans on papers yet finds no student by that name. She asks Will Ivans to stay, but the student reveals his identity as Will Jones, admitting the confusion and awkwardness.

Wil Evans Will Ivans Will Jones Jones Evans Will

Boy Defends Name Change in Lodger Case

A boy pleads that a name has changed as his mother remarries the lodger. He asserts the claim amid a tense exchange, insisting he did not commit an act and repeats his new surname Jones. The magistrate presses for clarity on the family circumstance.

Age Turns Heir to Fate From Cruel to Cursed Luck

A man reflects on his life from age 21 blaming cruel fate for his troubles to age 50 attributing his woes to cursed luck, illustrating a changing mindset over three decades.

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