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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1916

Page

3

Automobiles Promoted as Health Restorers by Physicians

Physicians claim cars are the best tonic for health and longevity citing census trends and lower death rates as car usage rises. They cite doctors Otis Johnston and Melinda Germann and Stuartaker exec A R Erskine, arguing motoring reduces stress, clears the lungs, and adds years to life, though warn against reckless driving.

Quincy A. R. Erskine Studebaker Corporation Government Census Bureau

Experiments Link Static Charge to Gasoline Fires

A garage fire mystery is solved by experiments showing static electricity from gasoline passing through chamois skin and nonconductive funnels. Sparks form between metal funnels and filler spouts, igniting vapor and burning cars and buildings. The cure is metal to metal contact or grounding, and discarding the chamois skin strainer to reduce risk.

Quincy Ciamor Clifford Reid Cay

Offensive begun on Greek front in Balkan moves

Paris dispatch reports the inauguration of an offensive by German and Bulgarian forces along the Greek frontier. An artillery duel near Doiran has lasted two days with British heavy guns dominating. A 1917 Cornell vs Indiana football game movement started at a Cornell alumnae banquet honoring Dr. Al H. Sharpe in Ithaca.

Paris Scotland Doiran Cornell University Indiana University Indianapolis Cornell al H. Sharpe Ithaca

Hoosiers After Cornell Date

Indiana reports a February 6 action as Hoosiers pursue a matchup after Cornell in the season’s early schedule. Details remain sparse.

Cornell Indianapolis Ind

Automobiles Bring Health Benefits to Rural Women

A physician notes that driving a car improves health and longevity for women, reducing isolation, boosting social participation, and aiding families in the country. The car offers fresh air, quick travel to the city, and opportunities for work and recreation, making the farmer’s wife a more alert and better companion.

Eg Pian Melinda Germann Germann

Navy Electrician Lost Overboard in Asiatic Fleet

John W. Joselyn, a Navy electrician from Fort Dodge Iowa, serving on the destroyer Dale in the Asiatic fleet, is reported lost overboard. A separate notice notes a favorable report on a bill.

Navy Washington John W. Joselyn Fort Dodge Iowa Dale

Education Committee Backs National Aid to Vocational Schools

A Saturday report from the education committee praised national aid to vocational education, endorsing federal support as favorable for school programs and student training nationwide.

Education Committee

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for Cough and Cold Relief

For cough fever and throat irritation Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey soothes irritation cuts phlegm and relieves congestion Pine Tar acts as an antiseptic bringing general relief Breathing becomes easier and inflammation is arrested Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Star Honey Ideal treatment Price 28 Adv.

Dr. Bell

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