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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

3

President Wilson Reviews U S Army in Chaumont on Christmas Day

President Wilson pledged to preserve the sacrifices of American troops as he visited Chaumont and Langres on Christmas day. He reviewed divisions from Langres with Pershing presenting “the victorious army” and marched past in khaki amid French cheers and ballads.

Associated Press Chaumont Wilson Langres Caesar America Paris Old Chaumont Army Gettysburg Lincoln Washington France Lresident Stars and Stripes Suwanee River Maryland Dixie Meuse Argonne Chemin Des Dames Chateau Thierry Eightieth Verdun

To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromophromo Quinine Ad

An old time advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets stop cough and headache, cure the cold. Box shows E. W. Grove signature. Price 30 cents.

E. W. Grove

World Diplomats Discuss Morocco Cession

Paris reports say Spain would cede Morocco to France for one billion francs with Gibraltar to Britain and Ceuta abandoned to Spain. The Spanish premier Count Romanones allegedly proposed this to Wilson and Clemenceau. Officials gave no comment as talk circulated in the chamber of deputies corridors. A Gibraltar Strait tunnel proposal is also renewed.

Paris Spanish Morocco France Gibraltar Spain Great Britain Ceuta Count Romanones Wilson M. Clemenceau Chamber of Deputies Strait of Gibraltar Africa England English Channel

Bowling totals and high scores from meet

Bowling totals show 677, 670, 705 and 2652. High individual score was Seiffert with 199 and high average 174. Schedule lists Concordia and Ladle, with events ahead.

Seiffert Eecume Brewers Labor Temple Tot Ay. Pfeuster Als Motzenbacker Zurek Ate Appenbrink

Pioneer Lake Captain Dies in Oak Park

William Russell Owen 71, a pioneer lake captain and transportation manager, died Thursday at his Oak Park home. He and his father ran early lake lines between Chicago and Mackinac. He is survived by his widow and son Ira J. Owen of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Chicago William Russell Owen Oak Park Chicago and Mackinace Ira J. Qwen Grand Rapids Mich

Good Fellows Bring Cheer to Quincy Homes at Christmas

In Quincy the Good Fellows report warm Christmas relief as volunteers navigated heavy snow to deliver toys candies warm garments and comforts to deserv ing families. Miss Gay Braxton of Cheerful Home pending vacation delays itemized benefit lists while Ruth Whitaker received the Princess of Good Fellows doll. The club emphasizes direct home delivery and widespread joy across the city.

Quincy Santa Claus Gay Braxton Cheerful Home Whig Braxton Ruth Whitaker Kentucky Street Princess of Good Fellows

Markillie Sworn Statement in Quincy Whig Tale

David N Markillie sworn as superintendent of the board of public works in Quincy Illinois identifies himself in a December 25 1918 Quincy Whig article criticizing his attention to city affairs and announces forthcoming council scrutiny at the next meeting.

Whig D. N. Markillie State of Illinois Adams David N. Markillie Board of Public Works City of Quincy David Markillie Quincy Whig

City car idle as snow blocks Quincy streets 1918

An affiant testifies the city Ford remained in the barn after December 23 and was not used for deliveries on December 24. City horses were snowbound and streets hindering traffic. officials note limited street work and a drop in thaw risk as pneumonia fears ease.

Perry Ellis David Ross Quincy Ford David N. Markillie Charles L. Bartlett Markillie Maine Street

Carl Hagemann Veteran Sentry in World War I Fight

Carl Hagemann son of Pease and brother of Mrs Clam left Quincy in May 1897 with the selective service and Camp Gordon. He was in the thick of the fighting and signed to relatives by letter. His brother Arthur Hagemann has returned from camp. Carl is a cousin of Hagemann living at Sixth and Maine streets.

Carl Hagemann Pease Clam South Quincy Selective Service Camp Gordon Arthur Hagemann Hagemann Maine

League of Nations deputation to visit Wilson Saturday

A delegation led by Viscount Grey from the League of Nations will visit President Wilson at the American embassy on Saturday. Delegates include Viscount Bryce General Smuts and Professor Gilbert Murray of Oxford University.

Wilson London League of Nations Aniog Viscount Grey Emx Viscount Bryce Smutts Gilbert Murray Oxford University

Rumely Father Dies in La Porte Ind. 1859 Birth

Joseph J. Rumely died in La Porte Indiana on Thursday. He was born in La Porte in 1859 and was father of Dr Edward Rumely and eldest son of Meira Rumely founder of the family manufacturing company.

Rumely LA Ports Ind Joseph J. Rumely Edward °. Rumely Méiira Rumely Laporte

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises After Influenza Cure

In post influenza and grip recovery, Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a powerful blood remedy that expels poisons, restores pallor and strength, and supports weakened bowels. Hood's Pills are recommended as a gentle cathartic for all, from delicate women to robust men.

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