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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

5

Indians Use as Horse Wranglers in Arizona Campaign

Navajo and Magi Indians led by chiefs, 200 strong, hunted wild horses in Coconino County for ten days. United States Live Stock Co and Omaha Land and Investment Co are accused in a suit of selling 1800 to 2000 horses for a million dollars. Clyde A. Smith testified the roundup fed tribes with tobacco, but a violent storm scattered the herd, yielding only 23 mustangs at $32 each. Court recess ordered as testimony drew laughter.

Omatia Coconino County Arizona United States Live Stock Company Omaha Land and Investment Company Clyde A. Smith J. Sidney Smith Wetp Smith Judee Woodrough

Prohibition Amendment Plans Move Through Congress

Washington reports after holidays advocates push for quick vote on federal constitutional amendment. Senate Judiciary Committee favors report to passage, House Judiciary aligned, but two thirds majority still required. Proponents anticipate larger majorities in both chambers, aiming for success in the current session despite likely defeat.

Washington Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Bimbo Jary Comeraittee witEnae Tyftth Congress

Final Oregon figures give Hughes 7314 plurality

Salem Oregon December 22 Charles E Hughes carried Oregon by a plurality of 7314 over President Wilson according to official returns announced by the secretary of state Final count Hughes 126749 Wilson 119435 Allan Benson Socialist 9700 J Frank Manly Prohibitionist 4729 The total prohibition amendment carried by 5261

Salem Ore Charles E. Hughes Oregon Wilson Ster Hughes Wileson Allan Benson J. Frank Manly

Local society items mixed with holiday notices in Quincy

Readers in Quincy hear of Christmas plans births and visits as Mrs. Musolino and relatives await a baby born Monday at Blessing hospital. Busier notes list Miss Stella Zimmerman and others visiting relatives, teachers at Lincoln school, shopping at Deroer and Figgen stores, and theater and church events. A batch of local business notices includes bank savings clubs and a Christmas post card push, with several residents traveling or returning home for the holidays.

Wilbur Coe Mondy Lee Humphrey Blessing Hospital Coe Leona Humphrey Marie Osburn Stella Zimmerman Louisiana Alo Uzella Bass St. Louis Ada Garnett Chicago Lincoln School National Guard Burlington Galesburg Chionton Davenport Iowa Jeretnn Jveerr Dept Frank Iku Uis Jubnal Bening South Bourth Street Yueslayo Kuis San Bento Texas Walker Dry Goods Co St .Macg¢s Hospital Abe Swimmer Chide St. Lows AL Chlindeman Ee Eer Sniders Florence Ruth Brown W. N. Brown Decatur Millikin University Walter W. Brown Illinois University State Savings, Town and Trust Company Christmas Savings Club Quincy Broadway South Side Henry Mudur Liberty Mary Frisbie Trwin L. Lummis Frank L. Lummis Arcana Conklin Figgen’s Beulah Prante University of Illinois George Prante South Fourteenth Street State Savings, Loan and Trust Company Christmas Savings Quincey Roy Leap Tarkio Hazel Ferguson Canton Sue Moore Laclede

Robber Forces Cash From First State Bank in Nora Springs

Nora Springs Jra Dec 22 a bank robber entered the First State bank and forced cashier Clif ford Moody to surrender the contents of the cash drawer about $1,000. Posses are pursuing the suspect.

Nora Springs, Jra Clifford Moody

Luther Burbank Weds Secretay In Private Ceremony

In San Francisco on December 22 Luther Burbank, noted plant evolutionist, joined Miss Elizabeth Waters in a private wedding ceremony conducted by Rev. C. S. Dutton of the First Unitarian Church.

Burbank Vespaats San Francisco Luther Burbank Elizabeth Waters C. S. Dutton First Unitarian Church

Constipation Ad Promises Quick Relief with Pills

An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle non gripping laxative. It claims relief from constipation quickly and promises brighter mornings after using a nose at bedtime and urges readers to buy at their druggist for 25 cents.

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