Street Improvement Bids Awarded After Committee Vote
Bids for a street project were opened last Saturday with John Medull Eyal Brothers among bidders. The lowest bid went to Mr. Mechatley, and the letting was held by a joint committee of the city council, the Board of Works, and Melrose township. Public agitation for the thoroughfare's upgrade prompted earnest work ahead. The Whig office notes Mr. Lubker of Works and the new Tantels Soda product release.
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John Medull
Melrose Township
Lubker
Tof. Lubber
Rates agency finds coal charges to southern California unfair
The Commerce Commission in Washington requests scrutiny after a complaint claims coal rates to Southern California are unreasonable. The filing contends pricing harms competition and consumers, signaling potential regulatory action and future hearings.
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Washington, D.C
Commerce Commissions
Califonia
Middles
Awnings Case Appealed To Third District Court
The City of Quincy Westin awning removal case moved to the third district appeals court in Springfield after a bond for appeal was filed by W H Bennett on behalf of Westin. Attorneys Bennett and earlier corporation counsel W R Abbott have been involved as the suit traced from city court to circuit court with prior rulings against Westin. Civic Improvement League backs the appeal as city officials anticipate a favorable decision and wider removal efforts statewide. The deadline for appeal passed yesterday.
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Quincy Westin
Fourth Street
Hampshire
Vermont
Circuit Court
E. W. Beatty
W. LH. Bennett
Westin
Bennett
W. R. Abbott
Corporation Counsel
Weltin
Reardon
Albert Akers
Court of
Springfield
Quincy's Labor Day Contracts and Water Show Planned
The city signs a labor day contract for Barnum and Bailey at Baldwin Park with Mrs Baldwin confirming the circus arrives the day before Labor Day. A Labor Day picnic is planned there. A tractor demonstration by International Harvester is set for Monday on 15th street under Acting Mayor O Brien. The Rice and Dore Water Show is announced for Chisney on August 12, promising a novel outdoor aquatic entertainment with value for modest admissions.
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Baldwin
Alrs. Baldwin
Chisney
Schwinem
Dr Kings New Life Pills in 96 pill bottles sell cheap
Dr Kings New Life Pills are now supplied in glass bottles with 96 sugar coated pills. One pill with a glass of water before retiring is an average dose. Easy and pleasant to take. Effective and positive in results. Cheap and economical to use. Get a bottle today take a dose tonight. Your constipation will be relieved in the morning. 30 for 25¢ at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Knox City Fair Boost Encourages Quincy Visitors
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce promotes the Knox City Mo fair running August 10 through 12 and 18. Ten trotting and pacing events and 155 horses are listed, with convenient Q K train service from Quincy. The message invites local business people to attend, promising merit and neighborly visits.
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Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Sterling
Knox City
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Board
Knox ‘City
Q. K
Miller & Arthur Drug Co offers flag for Chamber building
In a casual talk with a Whig representative B N H Miller of Miller Arthur Drug Co says the Chamber of Commerce building deserves a beautiful flag. He pledges his firm will supply the flag if someone furnishes the flagpole, prompting questions to President Levi.
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Miller & Arthur Drug.Co
C. of C
B. NH. Miller
Miller & Arthur Drug. Co
Chamber of Commerce
Levi
Panama Plans Water Power Development for Interior Towns
Develop. Water Power Panama reports the government of the republic of Panama is considering plans to develop interior water falls for electric power. It proposes inviting foreign capital to light several interior towns where abundant water power exists.
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Panama
Republic of Panama
Wettest English winter in a century records rainfall
Official rainfall statistics from London show the first quarter of 1915 as the wettest winter in a hundred years. Total rainfall reached 12.86 inches, indicating exceptional precipitation across England during that period.
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London
England
More Men in Paris as Battle of Marne Echoes
Paris reports indicate a larger male population in the city now than at any time since the eve of the Marne battle. The defense of Paris, a nocturnal effort, left the city drained of arms bearing males while troops remain sparsely stationed. Eight months of accumulated mail to foreigners has been distributed in Mentco City along with about eighteen telegraph messages read by recipients. Telephonic lines were used during the siege, affecting public access to information.
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Paris
The
Marne
von Kluck
Light
Mentco
Ruge
Heelett
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