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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
2
A garbled local notice suggests Wolfe may pursue the county judge seat next fall. The fragmented text mentions a race on a street and references potential candidacy, with unclear details about dates or supporters.
fragmented OCR notes show Loraine Company recruiting 10 regiment units under Mayer Hugh Reng. mentions volunteers, deepatten penn wool, and dats t nis rounties with several ais to be recruited. details are unclear due to low readability.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a drug store and safety claims. The readable parts point to a home remedy or medical product promotion with vague references to protection and relief. No clear names, dates, places, or concrete events are legible for a solid item.
River fish like carp crappie and sunfish were landed in local markets last week with more expected next week. Oyster beds in the east remain frozen with no shipments until thaw. Oysters and seafood prices listed include extra standard forty cents per pint and other varied rates amid high demand. Local dealers strain to meet buyers as stocks lag.
Marriage license records show Joseph Paul Reischhing aged 33 and Daisy Mas Schrage aged 20 of Turd land Missouri. Executor Martha J Care appointed for Charles El Uarr estate with bond set at 20 dollars. Mentioned are Bertha and Carl and various estate actions with values around 1100 and 140. Mortuary and probate notes reference G Kramer and other local names.
Fragmentary text shows Kaiser appealing to Bavarian monarchs for aid, warning of imperial decline and needing political leader support amid growing instability.
The week saw larger vegetable and fruit arrivals before cold weather slows shipments as railroads restrict perishable loads in refrigeration. Despite this, local growers stock up, ensuring quality supply with hot house veggies and diverse fruits including Bartlett and Nellis pears, tangerines, Almeria grapes, oranges, rhubarb, cabbage, celery, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, and nuts.
A compact price list of assorted nuts and dried fruits with native varieties of walnuts hazelnuts hickory peanuts and cocoanuts. Includes prices per pound quart and per item for shelled or in shells and notes on sizes and grades for figs dates and related products.
Masonic state board lecturer James McLaughlin of Kahoka leads a school of instruction in Palmyra with daytime and evening sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Local members use the event to learn the work as Palmyra prepares for a basketball game Sunday with Gem City Business College of Quincy.
Senator Thompson of Kansas denies ties to the Packers investment and rejects campaign contribution claims. Washington reports indicate no connection with the Peeners as Senate coverage notes scrutiny of Democratic figures and campaign funding.
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