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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1915
Page
8
Hancock County move board supervisors approve plans to build oil roads, with a named committee appointed by county legislators to oversee the project. The action sets the course for road work funded by the county and guided by the newly designated committee.
Supervisors designate first oil roads to Carthage and surrounding routes with a county state committee to coordinate work. About 20 000 dollars yearly is allotted. projects include Augusta to Carthage Dallas City to Carthage Fountain Green to Carthage Hamilton to Carthage and Tioga routes. The work will begin in spring with expert grading packing and proper ditches.
An old penny dreadful style health ad urges early treatment for throat and chest inflammation. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a soothing antiseptic remedy that loosens phlegm and fights germs, claiming honey and pine tar give medicinal strength. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
In Long Beach California on December 11 Miss Molla Bjurstedt defeated Mrs May Sutton Bundy in three sets to win the exhibition and retain the women’s world champion claim. Bjurstedt won 6-3 16 6-2 in a match some fans hoped would decide the title.
Springfield Ill Dec 11 Correspondence courses in military tactics are being given to staff officers of the Second Brigade Illinois National Guard commanded by General Henry R Hill of Quincy. The work has been carried on quietly for some time and an effort is being made to extend the plan to all officers of the Illinois National Guard. A defender of the course said it at least keeps interest alive and officers studying.
A letter notes a long journey beginning December 4 as the writer plans to travel to Toyland from the north, aiming to arrive December 14 to see all the children. The message conveys anticipation and family reunion.
A brief classified notice offering shirts in coat style with French cuffs. Available in all sizes, priced from 60 cents to 2 dollars. Laundry care implied.
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