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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

6

Italians Die But Win in Narrow Alpine Gorges

Reporter Herbert Corey describes Italians fighting inch by inch in the Dolomites against Austrian forces high on rimrock and in chestnut groves. The struggle features hand to hand combat, improvised trenches, corvee relief, and peril from rolling rock artillery as Italians press toward the enemy atop fortified slopes.

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Born to Clemott and Daniels in Blessing Hospital

A son was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Fred Clemott on Lind Street and a daughter arrived Friday morning to Mr and Mrs E Z Daniels at 2201 Vine Street in Blessing hospital.

Fred Clem Ot Tos Lind Street E. Z. Daniels Vine Street Blessing Hospital

Taylor farmer reports crop conditions near Taylor Missouri

Osten Dorf, three miles from Taylor Missouri, notes that rain Friday was needed for corn and clover. He reports corn damaged by heat and drought, oats yields weak though acreage small, and a 50 acre wheat field yielding 150 bushels. He says unmothy crops are plentiful.

Osten Dorf Taylor Quincy

Lightning Damages Church Steeple And Scaffolding

A Thursday night wind and lightning storm struck the First Presbyterian Church at Eighth and Broadway in Quincy, badly damaging the steeple and tearing stone from the tower. The rear scaffolding for the Masonic temple addition was blown to the ground, with main city electric wires broken and adjacent structures damaged. Workers cleared wreckage Friday as repairs and reassembly began.

Quincy First Presbyterian Church Eighth and Broadway Masonic Temple Jersey York New York White Stove Foundry Alles Woerkmen

Steamer Time Table with Quincy Keokuk routes

A historic steamer timetable lists multiple vessels and routes from Quincy. Keokuk Fort Madison Burlington service departs Monday Wednesday Friday at 3 pm, with return arrivals at 10:30 am on corresponding days. Helen Blair serves Burlington Muscatine Davenport Rock Island with Thursday departures. Dubuque Steamer runs Quincy to Keokuk Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 pm. St Paul and Quincy routes link St Louis and St Paul with limited schedules noted.

Keokuk Fort Madison Burlington Quincey Quincy Orelock Spoom Helen Blair Muscatine Davenport Rock Island Dubuque Quiney St. Thuis St. Louis St. Paul Land

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Gentle Bowel Relief

Vacation trips disrupt digestion due to travel water and food. Foley Cathartic Tablets offer a reliable, gentle relief without nausea. Sold by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

Miller and Arthur Drug Co

Paralyzed Defendant Seeks Help After Refusal to Listen

A fragmentary courtroom exchange shows a defendant pleading for attention while a tramp taunts him. The tramp offers a job after intimidation, prompting the defendant to claim inability to respond and seek assistance. The scene reflects a tense dispute over support and consequences.

Probate Inventory Filed for Charles Haller Estate

Probate Court records show an inventory for Charles Haller with real estate listed as having no value, chattel property valued at 100 dollars, and cash on hand totaling 154 dollars.

Charles Haller

Real Estate Transfers to Ben Berrian Heirs in Quincy

Heirs of B. T. Berrian convey lot 2, block 13, Primrose addition, Quincy to Ben. J. D. Gerjets of Golden visited Quincy Friday to attend business related to telephone service interests in Golden.

B. T. Berrian Ben [Erman Block 13 Primrose Addition Quincy J. D. Gerjets Golden

Amusements Today lineup with stage and film offerings

Theaters present a varied bill. Orpheum features The Naked Truth with the Orpheum players. Bijou shows The Rose Buds. Family offers Jeannette Torton in The Cult and Do L. Den in An Accident Policy. Selig Tribune screens Marguerite Clark in Sev en Sisters and Quincyv presents The Test of Chivalry with Fritzi Brunette alongside Sis Hopkins and Charlie Chaplin.

Orpheum Bijou Jeannette Torton L. den Selig Tribune Marguerite Clark Quincyv Fritzi Brunette Sis Hopkins Charlie Chaplin

When You Reach Your Bottom Dollar You Have a Foundation

A compact adage asserts that even at the lowest point one retains the core base of wealth. It frames adversity as a cradle for future fortune rather than a final loss. The saying emphasizes resilience and enduring value beyond cash on hand.

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