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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

5

Catholic Churches Form Scout Troops Citywide

At a Knights of Columbus hall meeting led by F W Eiskenkamp Jr the city’s parishes organized Boy Scout troops. St Boniface already formed a troop with Chester Childs Jesus scout executive present. Francis J Hogan spoke on scouting’s role in building character and national strength through youth development.

Knights of Columbus F. W. Eiskenkamp, Jr St. Boniface Parish Chester Childs Jesus Scout Scout Movement America Francis Hogan Francis Hoven National Cathie War den Mr. Hogan

Scout Movement in Catholic Church Finds Support in Quincy

A Catholic church leader praised the scout movement as true Americanism and essential for some boys. He noted broad endorsement by clergy and laity across the country and urged consideration of its potential in Quincy.

Confession Read in Los Angeles Murder Trial

An alleged confession of Harry New to the murder of Freda Lesser was read to the jury. Police detective E. J. Davidson testified New claimed he killed Lesser in Topanga Canyon and moved the body to the police station, then confessed again at the station. The confession cites refusal to marry and an intended illegal operation. another longer confession is expected when the trial resumes.

Los Angeles Catt Harry New Freda Lesser Gavin Craig Fuly Davidson New Tie Girl Topanga Canyon Miss Lesser

Wants Army Sales To Germany Investigated

Paris dispatch reports Deputy Paul Lafontaine filed a parliamentary inquiry demanding a government probe into alleged theft of American war supplies. The story says France’s Justice Ministry ordered an inquiry into unauthorized sales of U S goods to Germany with millions of draw worth moved and sold at high profits.

Germany Paris Paul Lafonte Chamber of Deputies Seadal Amercan St Chs Department of Justice America

Christmas Cantatas At Vermont Street And Fast End Churches

Christmas program details from Vermont Street Methodist and First End Christian churches. The Manger Throne cantata at Vermont Street features soloists and choir under H Manney, with readings and a pastor’s message. A second cantata The Dream of Mary by Horatio Parker is offered at the Presbyterian church with a large cast and elaborate tableaux. A pageant The Christmas Spirit in Foreign Lands closes with scenes from multiple nations and a special chorus.

Vermont Street Methodist Church W. H. Smiley Loren Meyer W. G. Downs Roscoe Murray H. Manney Lillian Brown Inehram Presbyterian Church Horatio Parker Mary Christ Inghram Fast End iRock Naess Lucy Pryor Lorence Peterson Vern Alexander Wiew India Ancy Finer

Prepare For Record Crowd In Pasadena

Pasadena December 20 The Tournament of Roses committee announces the seating capacity of Tournament field for the Harvard and Oregon university football game on New Year’s day has been increased to 22 000 to 25 000. Oregon champions the west and had only one defeat in six games while Washington State College lost 7 to 0 Harvard won seven and tied Princeton. With word that Oregon’s starter South and Harvard starts West today training quarters were being prepared and grounds put in condition.

Pasadena Cal Tournament of Roses Tournament Field Harvard Oregon University University of Oregon Washington State College Princeton Oregon

Grocery price list with varied old stock items

OCR reads a long list of pantry goods with quantities and prices including mixed nuts, dried fruits, cereals, canned fish, beans, sugar, candy, and household staples. Many items show unit prices per pound or per can and include brands and vague descriptors. overall a fragmented catalog of groceries from a historical ad page.

Plan to make all foreign born become citizens in Quincy

The citizenship committee of Quincy Community Service outlined a plan to naturalize all foreign born residents. Leaders A R Wellington and Harry Allen praised Quincy’s progress, noting recruitment and education efforts. A meeting for Hebrews and a card survey were discussed, with a large turnout anticipated. Wellington, Allen and Randall lauded the program and planned next steps in Springfield and Quincy.

Quincy Citizenship Committee of Citizenship Committee Ross Trevor Joseph Rosen Nathan Becker Wellington Allen Randall Hotel Quincey Springfield

Pershing Given Fine Reception At Camp Custer

General John J. Pershing arrived at Camp Custer to inspect the cantonment and received a hearty welcome. He reviewed the Tenth and Fourteenth Infantry regiments, units that served overseas, after surveying the camp.

Pershing Custer Battle Creek Midh John J. Pershing American Expeditionary Forces Camp Custer Tentth

Bromo Quinene Laxative Ad Promises Quick Cure

Only One "BROMO QUINENE" To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE BROMO QUINE Tabh'tets Look for signature of E. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. 30¢.

E. W. Grove

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