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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1919
Page
4
Montrealers debate the dry order as officials enforce limited sales of hard liquor while light wines and beers remain allowed. Residents, cab drivers, bankers, and a police captain describe shifting habits, economic impact, and the evolving social climate under local option.
1915 Henderson five passenger automobile with wire wheels and good tires. Cost new 1850 dollars. Best leather trimmings by Buda Motor. Quick sale price 650 dollars. Act now if you need a car.
The Whig reporter rides Quincy’s new Birney street cars to learn about the air system and safety features. He notes the foot valve, emergency brakes, double fenders, wicker seating, ventilators, and a 12 to 14 mph pace as five cars begin service with 23 more on the way, promising much higher daily capacity.
Pittsfield residents report several moves and activity. Ray and Clarentne Watters visit in Juliet while Elmer Criss plans a September 4 hog sale of forty four head. A license to wed was issued for Everett Hammitt and Cal Nelaus. The Splatter Dock Fishing Club plans a public sale of its assets including club property. Local people and relatives travel near and far with multiple visits and relocations noted.
Indigenous cork trees cover Sardinia with extensive forests in the northern mountains. The crop is harvested every nine years, with a regrowth period until 1925 when a tall season will be left untouched.
Miss Grace Taylor of Adams County Farm Bureau travels to Payson to oversee infant measuring and weighing starting Thursday morning at 10 00. She urges all local mothers to bring babies for care and advice from physicians. She then visits Melrose township Friday, speaks at Melrose chapel and attends a County Farm Bureau meeting. Continuous rest tents and farm discussions followed in Mendon Clayton and Big Neck with organizers C N Gay Mrs Russell Davis and others.
Ambassador Morris reports from Washington that the Kolchak government in Siberia faces a likely crisis within the next thirty days due to civil administration gaps and ally aid shortfalls. He notes Kolchak's military focus strains civilian governance, estimates forces at about 200000, and cites friction among officers as Bolshevik pressure mounts.
Charles H. Wilson, jailed for three years six months for eight marriages without divorces, says he will wed again after release. He details wives from Bessie Stanton Wilson to Caroline Morris and Fay Ziff, blaming drinking and past choices while court weighs his future.
The article alleges German influence in Mexico under Carranza. It cites Dr. Altendorf claiming Mexican officials were on the German payroll and details payments to Mario Mendez and relatives. It also notes Von Eckhardt’s trip to Germany to finance Mexican industrial projects to make the country independent of the United States and Europe.
Cure claims include kidney and bladder troubles gravel diabetes weak back rheumatism and irregularities of kidneys and bladder in men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. Two months' treatment per bottle sent by mail for 31.25. Sworn testimonials available. Dr. KE Tall 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
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