Italians Seize Asiago Heights At Dawn In Fierce Battle
From northern Italy reports detail a dawn Italian assault on the Asiago plateau with Alpini fighting to seize key positions. Italian units broke through first lines, reached beyond initial objectives, and helped secure Monte di Val Bella. Austrian reinforcements were repelled as Italian Bersaglieri pressed forward, with heavy casualties on both sides and significant prisoner captures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Asiago
Monte di Val Bella
21St Schuteen
1St
Austrianlandstrum
Ies
Ior
Woman's Nerves Made Strong by Vegetable Compound
Winona Minnesota woman shares how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased years of nervousness and sleepless nights. The ad claims the remedy treats displacements ulcers irregularities backache dizziness and nervous prostration, lasting over forty years as a standard treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Albert Sultze
Olmstead St
Three Teams Tie For First Place In Schedule
Three teams tied for first place after a fast, exciting set of games. Ott beat Nelson in three games 10-4, 150, and 13- Wer while taking two of three from Grumim with scores 15-3, 14101, and 1bS. Hinchman swept Cruttenden in all three, 150, 155 and 12-4, as directors attended the event.
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Oervey. d
Ott
Nelson
Grumim
Amd
Hinchman
Cruttenden
Teachers Meet This Afternoon In Public School
Superintendent Gill calls public school teachers to a 4 o clock meeting at the high school to discuss aiding the exemption board by indexing industrial classifications. Quincy teachers will prepare card indexes of registrants detailing industrial abilities. Gill will speak on wartime duty. volunteers encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Quincy
Finance Committee Sets War Activity Coordination Plan
The finance committee of the national council of defense will meet in the chamber of commerce for one day to develop unified directions for all war activities. The aim is to use one head to direct activities affecting support for military effort and civilian mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Defense
Outlay for War Trips Below June Estimate
Washington reports seven months of fiscal year spending are far below June estimates. Ordinary war costs reach about 3.15 billion dollars, while annual estimates stood at 12.316 billion. Loans to allies total 3.141 billion, with expenditures rising monthly and daily spending near 24 million for war expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Aslies
War Department
Shipping Board
Agences
Rie
Athouets
Bankers Life Makes Bond Purchases Whole
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says Bankers Life of Des Moines will reimburse Liberty Loan bond purchasers for losses due to embezzlement by Elmer E. D. Wiggins, former general manager in New York. The process involves turning assets from the bankrupt units to those who bought the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Bankers Life Company of
Des
Elmer E. D. Wiggins
Insurance Company
Maywood Alive Seeding Talk At Agricultural Meet
Maywood news notes a Feb 1 meeting in Hannibal of the Northeast Missouri Agricultural association with delegates from ten counties. A 4% Commercial club event planned to discuss seed corn shortages, germination tests, and next year’s production. tests will use five to six ears from farmers and may be left at the Missourian office for collection. Local army and community happenings are also recounted, including visits from Sgt Forrest Minch and various town business notes.
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May Wood
Loudermith
Hannibal
Northeast Missouri Agrienttucdl Association
Commercial Club
Maywood
Loudermilk
Messrs. Trosper and
Merrell
the Missourian
Crabb
Beard suit seeks separate maintenance in Pittsfield circuit court
Mrs Anna C Beard of Pittsfield Illinois filed a separate maintenance suit in the circuit court for the area. The defendant, William Beard, formerly a night policeman, resigned and moved to Aurora Nebraska for a new position. The April term will hear the case and the report notes local bonds and political and civic items across town.
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Anna C. Beard
William
Beard
Aurora
Neb
Jonn
Dinsmore
W. Ta Smilth
Levee Township
Levee Township., $17,196; Prank Hodleaise, Floss Township
Cian W. Ob. Williams Sliver
Petruary & A T
Carthage
Pedcocek
Redivab Examining Board
T Pviuhary
Ervin
B.A
Aiwass
Mattoon
Eureka
Lucy
Fureka College
Louisa Shastid
Jennife T. Kibbs
Perry
Woman's State Committee
War Savings Campaign
Woman's
Pike County
War Savings
Christian Churet
J. C. Brown
Methodist Church
Joanie Dunham
Quincey
State University
Champaign
Carl Wrenner
Auburn
Til
Ilness
Misens Maud
Rosina Hreuner
Pittsfield
Auburns
Local Briefs From Quincy and Nearby
Quincy social notes include Charles Penny visiting Henry Cupp at the Hotel Quincy and J Will Wall in Chicago for business. Mrs. George Harland, daughter of R. S. Benedict, was taken to Blessing hospital for an operation. John Schwank of Paloma and William Kendrick of St. Louis visit for business. The Turner Verein plans a masquerade ball and the Dairymen and Milk Dealers meet for a smoker. Knollenberg’s advertises hay and straw. The Quinine That Does Not Affect Head is highlighted by Dr. Grove’s branded remedy.
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Kiefer Pharmacy
Charles Penny
Springfield
Thunday
Quincy
Henry Cupp
Stannus
Hampshire St
Will Wall
Chicago
Wisherd’s
George Harland
R. S. Benedict
Blessing Hospital
Snyder
H. F. Lafler
State Bank
John Giesen
Hamilton
Gem City Business College
Burlington Railroad
Knollenberg's
Jessie Brown
St. Louis
Victor
W. T. Duker Co
William Kendrick
Letha Willamp
Camp Point
Quincey
Knollenhere
S. T
Brown
North Fifth Street
Burlington
Iowa
Quincy Turn Verein
Turner Hall
Dairymen and Milk Dealers’ Association
Laber Temple
Irma
Rebekahs
Toe Welchert
Lena Nichelsen
Hersehal Simpson
W. F. Carlow
Fern Burrows
Gertrude Melvin
Nina Spencer
Edith Woodward
Nettie Chatman
Two Army Company E Members Court Martialed in Quincy
In Quincy Company E held a summary court martial after drills in the armory. Private J. H. Bangert found guilty of missing drills and fined 3 dollars. Private Herman Stoitkamp found guilty of missing drills and misconduct, fined 3 and 5 dollars respectively. Court papers sent for approval, with further trials expected if attendance does not improve.
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Quincy
J. H. Bangert
W. Brown
Lieut
Clair Irwin
Lusk
Kemp
Bangert
Herman Stoitkamp
Penrose
Hair
McCann
Brown
Dickson
Coens
Company E
Lit Nuis Volunteer Training Corps
Otis Home Guards
Supper and Dance in Eagles Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles hosted a supper and dance in Eagles Hall drawing several hundred attendees. American flags decorated the dining room and dance area as QC Farrell's Orchestra provided music after a supper from Avelak to Buaivebook. Committee chairs included Mrs Bile Sommers, Mrs Anna Ernst, Mrs Pena Ulrik, Mrs Dda Abbott, Mrs Jenny Mast, and Mrs Obrach with Mrs Besling on tables assisted by Mrs Smijiey, Mrs Smith and Mrs Ervin at the door.
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Avelak
Farrell
Six Little Wives Tops Orpheum Run in Quincy
The Orpheum opens Boyle Woolfolk's Six Little Waves a rollicking musical comedy. Johnny Philliber headlines with new and old humor in a strong cast and twelve chorus girls. Six Little Wives runs through Sunday with songs like Mighty Like a Rose Over the Top and There’s Nothing Like It In Switzerland.
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Boyle Woolfolk
Orpheum
Quincy
Johnny Philliber
Philliber
Switzerland
Radium cures claimed for rheumatism and flu danger
Advertises quick cures for rheumatism, flu, and related ailments with radium serum. Claims tuberculosis cureless, promises free consultation. Hours listed as 4–6 PM and 2–5 PM at a Manchester Street address in City.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Asiago Plains
Wendorff
Nelson Ae
Grumman Freee Ee
Maywood Personals
Forrest Minch
Medical Corps
Fort Riley
Wan
John Stichorse
Edina
McChartey
Win, Johnson
Ewing
Duhnsem
Leachamit Gulnan
Ao Garoef
Gwellites
Supdi Dem
M Ko Harmita
Linuses Merrit
Haarnma
Keeman
Ules
Rogers
Jo Wiseman
Leach
Cuuiran
Slohart
Schooly
Behlotee
Taylor
Oon
Grover Gumm
Babe
Rex Late
Mary Barr
Columbia
Moss Barr
University
Witte
Russell Johnson
Pryor
Pittsfield, III
EL W. Grove
CO. E
Herman Holtkamp
Eagles’ Hall
Comiskey’s
Weesche Mavst
Giit, Kampehire St
City
Aldo Sommer
Schoenhofen Company
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