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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1916

Page

3

Quincy Boy Scouts to Demonstrate Value in Fall Round-Up

Quincy scouts plan a fall round-up to assist visitors and answer inquiries. Lieut. King leads two active troops with goals to supplement education, promote self reliance, and expand into nautical work. The program includes Scout-Ask-Me badges, strict oath, and a three tier ladder from tenderfoot to first class with broad laws guiding conduct.

Quincy Boy Scouts King Hugh E. King Boy Scouts of America New York City Dayton Henry F. Dayton East Maine Street T. Edgar Musselman James Robert Smith Congregational Church Christian Church Lieut King Col F. S. Wood Armory First Baptist Church Arthur Robbins Lieut. King Webster O. D. Frank N. Roy Sewery Roy Denny Denny Rushville Lieut Sien

Be Prepared and Reverent Scouts Call for Local Council

The passage outlines Scout ideals of cleanliness and reverence, details non religious military drills, and notes a local need for adult leaders to form six troops in Quincy. It describes the structure of councils and executives, plus a public demonstration on Aug. 21 at Cheerful Home with a parade to the park.

Quincy Fifth Infantry Quincey Hoelscher Dry Goods Co

Clearing Quincy bay of gar nets huge hauls in gas flood

Deputy Fish Warden Charlie Clarke and a crew drive gar from Bear Creek waters using wire nets and sluice work. Hauls run into hundreds of gar per round, few other species caught. State Fish Commissioner Meeteren supports the campaign and will halt stocking until gar are eliminated.

Charlie Clarke Bear Creek Quincy Whig Mr. Clarke Henry Meeteren Quincy Bay T. C. Nichols Mr. Nichols

Immense crowds seek outstanding values this Saturday

Immense crowds of Saturday will soon clean out our stock of aud exceptional values. Act now to take advantage of these deals while stock lasts and savings remain.

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