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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1916
Page
2
An illustrated catalogue explains teaching the barber trade in a short time mailed free from Moler Barber College in St. Louis Missouri.
An advertisement offers two farms for sale near Syracuse. An 48 acre farm includes a village summer resort, new house and barn, orchards, woods, level land priced at 2000 dollars with 500 down and 100 yearly payments. A second 80 acre farm near the village and city features a new 7 room bungalow, school nearby, priced 2000 dollars with 500 down and 100 yearly payments and one way railroad fare. No snow mentioned in the listing.
Classified notes describe several New York farm properties for sale near Syracuse with acres ranging from 114 to 225, including homes, barns, orchards, wells, and livestock. Prices cited include 10 per acre and 2800 for 76 acres with cows, hens, and tools. terms include 600 cash and 100 yearly. various features listed alongside rural setting and lake breezes.
General George P. Scriven, chief of the U S Army signal corps, was reprimanded by Secretary Baker for failing to personally supervise the disciplinary features of the aviation corps administration. The action follows Senator Robinson’s expose of incompetence and inefficiency under Colonel Samuel Reber, chief of the aviation section.
A humorous tale recalls Bo being presented at a ball to a young lady who balked at a dance. A witty exchange ends with a savage stare and a fatal misread of chance. A separate note reports a man injured by a vicious window crash, his driver lost in the dark. The writer, Vernon Blane, remains hopeful of recovering soon for the peace celebration.
An old time remedy promises to move sluggish bowels stimulate the liver and clear the body of wastes. The ad urges readers to clear winter poisons with Dr King s New Life Pills available for 25 cents at the druggist.
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