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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
10
An advertisement touts Phosphated Iron capsules as a cure for poor blood and weak nerves. It claims boosted energy, endurance, and vitality for men and women, with dramatic results after a few days of treatment. Sold by Owl Drug Store and major druggists.
Curtailed passenger service due to coal strike leaves a limited roster in operation. Galesburg and H. & St. Joe lines list multiple trains with arrivals and departures from Quincy, plus K Line North South and other branches. Starred weekday-only trains and Sunday runs noted. heavy travel disrupts schedules. Local officials mention possible use of freight for passenger service if strike continues.
A series of property transfers is recorded across Quincy and nearby townships, detailing buyers, sellers, and prices including several parcels in original plats and townships such as Liberty Ursa Columbus Clayton and Binkert Cruttenden subdivision. The final note states Berlin’s housing shortage has led the city to rent cells in the old city jail.
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan presents a September to November summary to the board. The report lists counts of complaints, adults and juveniles on probation, reprimands for neglect, detentions, delinquents, and dependents. It notes pension applications, payments, and homes visited, with improved conditions and prudent spending.
Residents urge opening the local post office before mail arrival to reduce wait times for stamps and business. Reports cite icy walks causing falls and injuries among members, with several ill or recovering in cottages. The note lists menu items for Tuesday and notes John C. Truitt of Noble, Illinois, and Francis M. returning from furlough.
Returned from pass James Gilbert William Richardson J L Larne On furlough B M Parkinson and Mary Parkinson On pass William Richardson George W Kinne James F Kinney Discharged Floyd Ewing Jno L Phillips Henry W Nevins Augusta Nevins Died Joseph K Sharpe body to Jacksonville for burial William J Hamilton of Decatur Illinois late member of Co D 3rd Illinois Cavalry body sent to Decatur for burial Transfers Lillie E Lea from Cottage 6 to hospital Leander Stocker from Cottage 4 to 6 Sarah Stocker from Cottage 1 to 6 Yardock Gloover from Cottage 3 to 11 Mary J Harris on from Cottage 10 to 1
A Texan Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism and back weakness. It promises bladder regulation for children and offers a one dollar twenty five cent bottle by mail with sworn testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Sold by druggists.
An old drug advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal cure for rheumatism and joint pain. It promises quick relief from soreness stiffness and swelling after a few days and urges readers to buy from their druggist today.
A goldfish breeder reveals a tri color variety with a red underbody, white back, and blue markings on fins and body. The distinctive palette highlights bold, patriotic tones in a kept aquatic species.
Dr John A Welsch promotes a non surgical cancer therapy backed by prominent specialists including Dr L Duncan Bulkley and Sir Robert Bell. He asserts years of study and offers free opinions to patients with cancer, warts, moles, and blemishes, inviting interested cases to visit his Quincy office.
The notice lists treatment for stomach liver heart lungs rheumatism deafness catarrh leg ulcers eye nose throat and chronic diseases of women rectum and childhood illnesses. It declines acute cases and offers bank reference and a permanent Peoria address at 1121 Glendale Ave. Telephone Main 841% appears.
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