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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1873

Page

2

Brigham Young Divorce Suit and Mormon Wives Questioned

The piece discusses Brigham Young’s statement to his many wives to decide by October whether they will stay with their husbands. It questions grounds for Mrs. Ann Eliza Webb Young’s divorce claim amid bigamy scrutiny and notes alimony talk. It also covers Democratic party divides and Gronsbeck’s political bind after recent defeats.

Brigham Young Ann Eliza Webb Young Mrs. Young No. 17 Allen County

Rivalry in city populations and wealth compared

The article analyzes population and wealth comparisons among Quincy Peoria and Springfield. It cites a typographical error in a population table and presents a three city assessment table showing real estate values with Quincy ahead of Springfield by over 100 percent and ahead of Peoria by about 50 percent.

Springfield Peoria Quincy

City wealth and growth show Quincy second in state

The total assessment tops 6,014,739 for Springfield and 4,078,151 for Peoria, about 33 percent higher. Based on 8 cash valuation, the figures illustrate relative wealth and population, with Quincy and Pearis seen as nearly equal. Quincy thus proves itself the state’s second city in wealth and population, with rapid, substantial progress.

Springfield Peoria Quincy Pearis

Blots of a Bungler Pen and Warblings from Warsaw

A July 29 1973 column from Warsaw Illinois mixes local sketches with notes on Warsaw and Hancock County. It covers the gold panic near the river bluffs a new railroad prospect Dan Rice’s circus plans and a death in the Flood family. The piece blends humor with community updates and local shock at misfortune.

Dan Rice Daniel Lions’ den

Visitors Describe Japanese Music Scene and Dance

A visitor recalls a display of traditional Japanese music and dance. A group sits on the floor with six foot koto instruments, singing in a nasal style, while a young wife with ornate hair and obi dances. The performance features two lengthy pieces with samisen guitar accompaniment and a sung narrative of love and adventure.

Army Officers Spare Eggs as Antelope Hunt Provokes Debate

Fort Rice letter to the New York Tribune recalls the antelope chase and the humane rescue of a fawn. An officer saves a baby from dogs, proving not all commanders are savages, as General Stanley’s column halts to spare a grouse nest and eggs. The piece contrasts sport with mercy in army behavior.

Fort Rice New York Tribune Stanley Fred Grant

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad for Teething

An old advertisement urges use of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup to relieve teething pain wind colic and regulate bowels in infants. Cited as by Duncan's Sons agents for the United States with Worcestershire sauce referenced and urging purchase from druggists.

LEA & Pehehins Duncan's Sons New York United States Mrs. Winslow

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