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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1915
Page
2
A Texas worker stationed here discusses wartime talk at the border, saying reports of trouble have not been exaggerated. The piece notes heightened tensions and local reaction amid ongoing border concerns.
Letter from San Benito Texas describes warlike border incidents and gunfights near Brownsville. Reports claim 600 citizens soldiers and officers mobilized, bandits attacked by posse and US troops, with several casualties including Private McGuire and others wounded. Citizens flood the area armed and deploying toward the scene.
United Commercial Travelers held a meeting at Knights of Columbus hall appointing committees to arrange a November banquet and reception attended by Grand Counselor WJ Saivath of Chicago. The committee will also plan a mass for new members. Robert W Alexander of Quine was elected to membership.
Administrators of the estate of Jacob J. Tenbaelf transfer real property to Robert J. McCrays on a consideration of 872 dollars. The deed covers parcel 38, 2n, southwest nth. Public record notes the transfer as part of ongoing estate administration and property settlement.
Local items report Good Luck Shoe Store sales and biggest bargains on shoes. Notes mention Fair View Farm naming, Dr. Stannus touring the West, and Quincy College of Music opening September 6. Estate appraisals list $700 to widow and total assets around $1,513.30. Picnic events at Coatsburg West Point and Baird’s Grove. St. Rose picnic planned. several residents travel and shop.
A compact ad offers Dr King’s New Life Pills as an easy pleasant laxative. Take one or two pills with water at night for a smooth morning bowel movement. No bad taste or belching. Sold by druggists in 25c packages. wake refreshed and feel fine all day.
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