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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
12
The winter sport events report notes a federal peace envoy travels west to recruit players for the Yankees. He is expected to secure first choice among players available to the American League, aiming to strengthen the team.
Federal League peace committee led by James Gilmore and others sails to Cincinnati joining National and International league figures. Gilmore predicts peace by week’s end and settlement before Christmas, insisting the offer remains fifty fifty. The group maintains the anti trust suit will stay until peace terms are signed. A second note discusses amateur athletics policy and public play rights.
A Adams County special committee from the board of supervisors led by Oscar Arntzen returned from Springfield where they discussed state highway engineers outlooks on a bond backed road plan. They reported the state board backs them and supports using local macadam material found in the clay hills, with testing planned locally before final action. The county sentiment favors improved roads and the committee aims to advance Adams County from mud to better roads.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey advertised as relief for cold cough feverish throat and congested nose or head. Claims honey soothes irritation pine tar cuts phlegm acts as antiseptic and arrests inflammation with easier breathing. Price 25c.
After a Labor temple meeting No 161 Plumbers union elected officers for the year Joseph Manning was chosen president C Blickhan vice president N M O Neil financial secretary R C Stewart recording secretary William Otte treasurer and John Harre sentry Installation will occur first Monday in January in the Labor temple hall Plasterers union No 137 met in the Labor temple hall and handled routine business only a few attended next meeting is the third Monday night in January in the Labor temple
Local oil men note a Beardstown report that three miles from the city the Ohio Oil company struck a natural gas flow at about 468 feet. The discovery could signal a larger gas and oil potential in the area, with the Beards town supply seen as plausible if further developments confirm a substantial pool nearby. Art Louis covered the story. observers await more details.
Charity appeal urges donors to designate gifts to the Welfare Federation Christmas fund so money goes to specific agencies. If not designated, funds will default to associated charities. A few days remain before Christmas for helping families, with Dr. Stine at Illinois State Bank handling donations.
Kansas City report says Harry Trendall of St. Louis welterweight won a ten round decision against Johnny Salvator of St. Paul. The bout was slow with few blows and much clinching, reflecting a cautious fight night.
An old remedy claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys causing backache dizziness and cloudy urine. Advises drinking lots of water and four ounces of a grape and lemon salt solution with lithia daily for a few days to flush and revive kidney activity. Warns pharmacists push Salts to profit while the cure is simple water and moderation.
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