Ad Club Plans for River Trip and St Louis Convention
Quincy Ad club meets at Hotel Quincy to discuss a Mississippi voyage and participation in the big St Louis Ad Men's convention next June. Main speaker E S Gehring, head of advertising at the Quincy Journal, urges merchants to cooperate, advertise, and use pictures and cuts to attract wider trade.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
Quincy Ad Club
Hotel
Quincy
W. A. Jackson
Quincy Ad
Mound City
Gehring
Quincy Journal
Quinc
New York
Good prices paid at St Louis fur sales this week
Prominent fur shippers at St Louis sales, Morris Ohsman and Cl Wise express satisfaction with prices. Western furs fetched high prices from New York buyers. Opossum prices rose unexpectedly, mink sold steadily, and dark skins fetched excellent prices. Muskrats did well, with an overall encouraging outlook for trappers, shippers, dealers, and fashionable peltries.
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Fpureten Tur Ouettar Sales
St Powis
Morris Ohsman
Ouines Eide Par and Wool Company
Wise
Silherman and Wise
Ouines
St. Louis
New York
Opossum
Quincy Red Cross chapter readies to start work
The Quincy chapter of the American Red Cross plans a Saturday opening of temporary headquarters in the Cheerful Home with membership stations to follow. D. L. Musselman chairs an executive committee and by laws were adopted. Committees cover instruction, hospital supplies, fighting men, civilian membership, publicity, aid to families, and finance. Membership dues range from 1 to 100 dollars with various benefits, and printing of temporary ribbon badges is arranged.
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Quincy
American Red Cross
Red Cross
American Red Cross Society
D. L. Musselman
Henry Sprick
M. Edward Fawcett
E. J. Parker
C. D. Center
C. A. Wells
John Korn
Military Red Cross
Clarence A. Wells
Pearl Ringland
A. S. Ellis
E. F. Schullian
W. H. Baker
R. J. Christie
C. EK. Erickson
J. K. Reticker
Ralph M. Reynolds
Margaret Dick
Charles Rosenheim
John Stillwell
Sam Eldred
John Inghram
Hi. W. Thomas
Eleanor Castle
Julius Kespohl
Chairan
Maida Lee Fosgate
PF. T. Hill
W. HL. Alexander
Addison Calkins
FH. G. Riggs
Joseph J. Fischer
J. W. Singleton
Leaton Irwin
United States
General Headquarters
American Red Cross Magazine
Kespohl & Mohrenstecher
Finn
McMein Printing Company
Japan
Germany
Russia
Maidy Lee Fosgate
H. G
A. W. Weis
Frank Crane
Lyman McCarl
M. Winters
F. Schullian
Ella Randall
C. F. Eichenauer
Will Wall
Otto R. Kyle
Henry C. Turner
D. Center
Emery Lancaster
Orphanage Fund Drives Near $16,000 Total
St Aloysius Orphan society reports 15921.50 raised for a new orphanage. Members praise the meeting at St Boniface school, pledging renewed effort for one more week. Cantata proceeds from St Francis School hall and a May 4 sisters’ entertainment at St Mary’s Academy will support the drive.
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St. Aloysius Orphan Society
St. Boniface
Campain
St. Mary's Academy
Will Plead Self Offense In Murder Case
Lee Cottrell pleaded not guilty to murdering Chester Coleman before Judge Reardon and was bound over to the circuit court. Attorney Edward P. Allen represents Cottrell who fired four shots after a fist fight at Ninth and Lind streets. One shot hit Coleman in the temple causing instant death. police found a knife under the body. Self defense is planned as the defense.
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Lee Cottrell
Chester Coleman
Reardon
Edward P. Allen
Cottrell
Coleman
Tenth
Elm Streets
Ninth and
Lind Streets
Cotrell
Naval recruits enlistments span towns in Missouri
Naval recruits that enlisted in the post office state Thursday are R. D Herene and Thomas J. Collins of Hannibal and William Res Howell of Ashton. The recruiting officers were pleased to secure Terrog, a machinist with railroad shop experience who has served three years in the Illinois naval reserves.
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R. D Herene
Thomas J. Collins
Hannibal
William Res Howell
Ashton
Terrog
Tle
Uhnois
Affirmative Side Wins Debating School Pupils Debate
Jefferson school pupils about 600 with parents and friends held a debate on Sunday closing policy. The affirmative side won unanimously after a close contest postponed by Patriots' day events. Irene Schatiner led rebuttal with Fern Rottmeyer and James Van Doorn supporting. Negative team included Wm Carr Gladys Reynolds and Orville Vince. Refreshments followed.
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Jefferson School
Cass
Irene Schatiner
Fern Rottmeyer
James van Doorn
Wm. Carr
Gladys Reynolds
Orville Vince
Payson Road Leaders Adopt New Spending Plan
Payson township road commissioners meet with Supervisor H. F P Scarborough and Highway Superintendent L A Boyer and suspend work until town funds deficit is cleared. Future material and work orders will be written at monthly meetings and handed to the town clerk.
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Payson Township Road Commissioners
H. F P. Scarborough
L. A. Boyer
Dentists Offer Free Service to Help Enlistment
Illinois Dental Society leaders propose free dental care for recruits rejected due to defective teeth. The Preparedness League of American Dentists backs pledges to supply service upon order from recruiting officers, with a state list of members prepared to assist nationwide efforts. Henry L. Whipple presides, J. P. Luthringer secures support.
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Mlinois Dental Society
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Illinois State Dental Society
Preparedness League of American Dentists
Henry L. Whipple
Illinois Society
J. P. Luthringer
United States Army
United States
Illinois Dental Society
J.P. Luthringer
Progress in Army Y fund drive at Quincy meeting
An Army Y M C A fund meeting in Quincy followed a 6 30 supper to raise 7300 across Adams Brown and Schuyler counties. G Musselman chaired and M F Carrott reported nation wide progress and urged four volunteers for patriotic meetings. Rev W D Endres spoke on aiding soldiers and mobilizing camps. George B K Hawthorne noted letters sent and local support appeared strong. The hall featured patriotic decor and Y M C A banner.
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Army
Adams
Brown
Schuyler
G. Musselman
Association
Soldier Boys
Musselman
M. F. Carrott
Carrott
Adams County
George Bk, Hawthorne
Quincy
Carpenters and Builders Reach Nighttime Agreement
Committees from the Contractors' and Builders' Exchange and the Carpenters' and Joiners' union No. 189 met at the Labor temple on Thursday night to avert a threatened carpenters strike. A compromise was reached, details withheld, and a public statement urged employers to insure workers. If firms lack insurance, the state workers' compensation act could hold the building owner financially responsible for injuries.
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Contractors’ and Builders’ Exchange
Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union
Labor Temple
Dental Convention To Be Largely Attended In Quincy
Twenty seven component societies of the Illinois State Dental Society will send delegates to the fifty third annual meeting in Quincy May 8 to 11. The program promises extensive professional talks, social events, and a notable entertainments schedule, including a past presidents dinner, automoblie tours, and a theater party. Election of officers and an executive council will occur Thursday evening at the convention sessions.
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Henry L. Whipple
Illinois State Dental Society
Quincy
J. A. Broadbent
E. F. Hazell
Springfield
F. F. Molt
Chicago
Executive Council
First Presbyterian Church
Armory
Illinois
Newcomb
J. P. Buckley
Newcomb Hotel
Country Club
Dentistry conference program highlights in Chicago and Quincy
A detailed agenda lists sessions at First Baptist Church and various Chicago venues. Invocations, welcome addresses by Quincy officials, extensive committees on dental science, anesthesia, radiography, restorative methods, and clinic demonstrations are scheduled with named speakers from Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, and other cities.
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T. A. Broadbent
Chicago
First Baptist Church
Oliver
D. D
Quincy
John A. Thompson
L. B. Torrence
Chester
Henry L. Whipple
C.N. Johnson
R. T. Daniels
Perrin
Potts
Ohi Cay
State Board of Dental Examiners
T. W. Brophy
Public Service Commission
Arthur G. Smith
Peoria
William H. G. Logan
Koch Memorial
W. T. Reeves
Thomas L. Gilmer
W. FH. G. Logan
D. M. Gallie
W. C. Marks
Galesburg
Frank L. Miller
London Mills
Louis Schultz
O'Hara
M. D
Springfield
Stereopticon
F. F. Molt
Leach
George E. Meyer
J. H. Hall
Fred W. Gethro
TP. Buckley
M. L. Twanaford
Rockford
Fred Bo Neves
Ocago
Arthur D. Black
P.B. Moorehead
C. W Coltrin
G. Walter Dittmar
J. K. Conroy
Belleville
John EL. Kirby
Chi- Card
W. F
EL. Skinner
H. P. Bachmann
Decatur
R. C. Willett
Spence
R. Bo Blanchard
S. S. W. Steele
Pontiac
Seniors Plan For Class Day At Weigh School
A senior class meeting at Weigh School elected Ruth Brown as class poet Margaret Huenefeld to write and present the class will Edwin Brown as class historian and Marguerite Getrens meyer with Robert Treland as class prophets A nominating committee was chosen for offices and juniors may reduce the junior senior banquet expenses for charity Tickets to an May 4 excursion to Hamilton were issued Merla Johnson urged selling many tickets to strengthen finances for commencement events the class will decide on the play later by a committee including Merwin Lytle Dorothy Hokamp Edwin Brown Ardis Ell and Louis Sturhahn
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Weigh
Ruth Brown
Margaret Huenefeld
Edwin Brown
Marguerite Getrensmeyer
Robert Treland
Clcs
Red Cross Society
Belgium Relief Fund
Hannibal
Merla Johnson
Clas
Merwin Lytle
Dorothy Hokamp
Ardis Ell
Louis Sturhahn
Ilinois Valley High School Athletic Meet Griggsville Today
The sixth annual Illinois Valley High School Athletic Association track meet will be held at the Griggsville fairgrounds today with eight schools Bluffs Griggsville Winchester Pittsfield Jacksonville Whitehall and Chapin competing The athletic events start at 1 30 pm and the declamatory contest at 5 0 pm Also reported is the marriage of Miss Catherine Mulcahy to A R Morrison in Jacksonville at 3 pm on Sunday ceremony conducted by Father Formar only witnesses were Miss Theresa Mullady and Joseph Becker They will reside at 314 West North street Jacksonville after May 15
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Griggsville
Fair Grounds
Bluffs
Winchester
Pittsfield
Jacksonville
Whitehall
Chapin
Catherine Mulcahy
A. R. Morrison
Father Formar
Theresa Mullady
Joseph Becker
West North Street
Wiskirchen Buys Auto Interest From Motter-Futterer
Rome W Wiskirchen has purchased the auto interests from Motter-Futterer, taking over the Saxon Maxwell motor cars dealership and joining Cyril Moller as business manager. Futterer remains as salesman while Wiskirchen serves as sales manager.
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Rome
W. Wiskirchen
Art Futterer
Moter-Putterer
Itt Saxon
Maxwell Motor Cars
Orpheum
Wiskirchen
Saint Sagener
Quincy
Motler-Futtterer
Futterer
Cyril Moller
Erest
Weather Outlook for Missouri and Iowa
The forecast calls for showers and continued cool conditions. Expect rain Friday and Saturday across Missouri and Iowa with cooler air moving in Friday into Saturday, especially in the southeast portions.
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Ithneais
Missouri
Iowa
Rise Fall River Forecast from Warsaw to Louisiana
Forecast notes river levels from Warsaw to Louisiana will change little over the next 48 hours with slow fall expected unless heavy rainfall occurs. Uncertain spelling in source but indicates gradual decline and potential impact on local areas.
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Fall River
Warsaw
Louisiana
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