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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
8
Publication notes indicate this excerpt from a 1919 work by Katherine N Burt titled The Branding. The material is presented under Metropolitan Newspaper Service arrangement and credits book two The Estray as part of the collection.
Pierre and Joan share a joyous early marriage on a ranch amid quiet dreams. John Carver, Joan's father, arrives and menacingly questions the union, warning Pierre to guard his daughter. Pierre stays calm, while the confrontation hints at looming violence and contested property.
Pierre Landis confronts Joan with a harsh plan to shoot a failing rival and departs in anger. He returns at night calm, but the couple remain silent. A sunset scene at the shed reveals his branding dream and the vow that their name will travel the country. John feels proud of Pierre.
J. L. Baur a leading Ewing Missouri stock buyer and respected citizen died Monday morning after a week of illness. Aged 54, he leaves a wife four sons and two daughters. Funeral set for Wednesday at 10 in Ewing.
In Mendon Illinois Mr and Mrs John Austin of Missouri bought the late William Haisting home and will move after their farm sale. Carsley Son and Hart Anderson moved businesses into vacated buildings. Rev McCullum of Chicago to preach. Mrs Josephine Kimball visiting Ellen Brad. Mr and Mrs A R Baldwin of Wichita visiting Baldwin parents. Little Robert Penrose injured leg and taken for X ray in Quincy. Mrs George Benson returned from Quincy visit. Mrs Mary Talcott selling household goods and planning move to California. Carthage college dramatic club cancelled due to flu. many Carthage cases. January 30 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Tallott.
Theaters across town showcase silent films and vaudeville acts. Mary Pickford, Charles Murry, Marguerite Clark, and Constance Talmadge lead sessions at venues including Savoy, Princess, Orpheum, Belasco, Bijou, Star, Quinn, and Colonial with other stars such as Hart picks and trio acts in programming like Pup py Love and Heart O' The Hills among shorts and reels.
Boston Feb. 3 The Boston Americans announce the sale of three players to Toledo of the American Association. Pitcher Dumont catcher McNeil and outfielder Wilhoit go to Toledo for cash and an option on a Toledo roster member.
Denvi er Feb 2 The legality of the Colorado legislature ratifying the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution without submitting the question to a referendum vote has been upheld by the state supreme court.
A historical advertisement invites readers to quit smoking by using Nicotol tablets. It claims to curb cravings, improve nerves and health, and promises a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad names Bres, Miller & Arthur and Brown & Jays as sellers.
A council statement argues that a proposed rewator would breach principles of the peace settlement, describing the action as contrary to the agreed terms and suggesting it would disrupt current arrangements.
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