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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
12
Paul Harvey tailing Mrs MacNab and a prowling Italian leads to a late night chase through rural lanes. He confronts danger, discovers a hidden murder link, and vows to learn how Mrs Hartshorne died as clues point to Zenas Prat.
Arrests reported in Beardstown Ill after whiskey runners seized with 23 cases of whiskey. Two men named Wm Thorp and W B Forest from Rock Island are held for federal authorities while transport from St Louis to Rock Island is investigated.
Maude Tabor’s death is attributed to hemorrhage during induced childbirth by Dr A S Warthin, after organ analysis at the coroner’s inquest. The testimony suggested no disease and partial embalming. authorities withhold further plans regarding motives or suspects tied to her mother, brother, or others. Joseph Virgo revealed past marriages and acknowledged marriage to Miss Tabor in 1915.
The article notes that a mother stated Maude Tabor had died in the west, reporting a death tied to that location. No additional context or names are provided to confirm circumstances or dates.
William B. Colver, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, told members of the National Veneer and Panel Manufacturers Association in Chicago that Congress is likely to act to repeal the excess profits tax. He said the FTC is not against big business but seeks to curb unfair competition. He cited a Chicago firm's practice of giving its president an $8,000 yearly fund for complimentary perfume gifts to prospective customers as an example of competitive abuse.
The commission voiced opposition to bribery and to salesmen schemes that involved playing poker to lose money to buyers. Mr. Colver described these deceptive tactics as objectionable and improper.
A vintage medicine advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder disorders including gravel and rheumatic back pain. It claims to regulate bladder issues in children and offers a trial by mail for $1.25, with testimonials and Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis as the source.
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