Pierson Resigns Food Advisor Post in Quincy
Truman T Pierson secretary of the Chamber of Commerce resigns as food adviser to the county food administration and sends in his resignation to John Wheeler. Directors adopt new by laws to democratize the chamber and start a large membership drive with a $25 base fee and a $5 traveling salesman surcharge.
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Truman T. Pierson
Chamber of Commerce
John 2R. Wheeler
Pierson
Chamber
Quincy
Truman Pierson
Food Administration
Ricaters
Bern
Hamer
Toode
Fedfoans An Peart
Ivy Pierson
Ormamraater
Remarkable local talk on fairground juggling skills
The fragment recalls an old time juggler and the trick of balancing a buggy whip on the nose. A character named Misa Tawney Apple comments on being natural and lively to attend a near beer event, reflecting rustic humor and social chatter.
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Misa
Resigning food advisor Pierson cites duty to city and country
T. T. Pierson announced his resignation as Quincy food advisor, saying the work aimed at aiding the food administration is finished and that Secretary Wheeler and his associates will continue the effort. He emphasized continued Chamber of Commerce backing, unity among local groups, and ongoing war-time public service through the organization. He noted the honor of recent meetings and memberships and listed cities at a regional convention.
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Flames Blomfield
London
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Levi
I. J. Parker
Boulevard and Park Association
W. A. Plotter
Rotary Club
Lawrence Wells
Civic Improvement Toague
William F. Gibbs
Quincy Adoelubo
Yanipedt
Mameres
Apy
Wikmoet
Folhass Ouiney Park
Aml Bosteward
Rotuy Ehh
Civic Purprovement Teague
Ouines
Ce Chamber of Commerce
Maton Club
Qauincy Nd Club
Civil Irepreseniint League
City Comune
Boat of Supervisors
Woman's Foruna
Adams
Oats Preme Improvement Sdoeratron
Ipported
Dourmiain
Guin Mattes
Poond Roads
Tineas
Dedmois Society Oof Engineers
Kiliners State Bar
Darth
Denver
Phyes
Decker Isle
Corsmeren
Tae
Cho. So Tuemh
George Eber
Chamber of Commerece
Quincy
Truman T. Pierson
Wheeler
Food Administration
John R. Wheeler
Retail Grocery Association
Quincy Retail Meat Dealers Association
Travelers’ Protective Association
United Commercial Travelers
Elkshall
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Cam
Burletan
Mersentine
Daversport
Rock Island
Apa Dewna
Com
Moline
Davenport
Rockford
Joliet
Pontiac
Champaign
Springheld
Peorta
Bloomington
Alton
Otts Team Tops Quincys In Volleyball Standings
The Business men s team led by Will Ott captured top spot by defeating Crattendern and three-straight wins at PAUL. They won three straight matches, dropping three games, with Wenderflf and Neon ALR among key scorers. The standings list Wenderflf ooo 96 og Neon ALR, Sted Shey G aon Hinehiman o.0 8 7 and Vruttenden .o. 6 9 Crumiion oo. . 3 12.
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Ott
Will Ott
Crattendern
Thursilla
Be Ut
Amd
Paul
Wencorft
Lineh- Mi
Twat
TOS
CMP
UBT
Wenderflf
Og Neon Alr
Sted Shey G
Aon
Hinehiman O
Vruttenden .O
Crumiion Oo
Three Properties Sold in The Whig Advertisements
Delaplain reports sale of two of the properties he advertised in The Whig over the past two weeks. The Bar ry property includes vacant lots and a cottage. He notes further bargains arriving daily for sale.
Well and in good spirits Wheelock reports from France
Lieutenant John G Wheelock, a Fort Sheridan graduate and second lieutenant in the U S Army, writes from England and France that he is well and in good spirits. He notes rain plentiful and that he has not yet reached the front, sending his address as Lieut John G Wheelock F A O R C USA Postoffice 718 American Expeditionary Force.
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John Wheelock
Truman McCarl
Wheelock
Fort Sheridan
United States Army
France
Southampton
England
John G. Wheelock
U.S.A
Illinois centennial celebration to start February twelfth
The Illinois centennial celebration in Quincy will begin Lincoln's birthday with exercises in all city and county schools. Each city school will have a speaker, and the Chamber of Commerce executive committee appointed chairmen for finance history clubs churches and public relations to guide the local events.
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Ilinois
Quincey
Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Finance
Maz
James FE. Adams
William A. Richardson
Tranmvan JT
Pierson
Mrs
Joba AL
Volleyball Tournament Slated Here On April 11
The YOM.CI AL postponed event due to fuel shortages announces a new date of April 11 with the same participating teams. Capt Ott Grumman Nelson Wendorit Sneed Sohm Cruttenden Pinehman and T FE Musselman plan to enter. Three prizes are offered for the winners and the Quincy focal aggregation hopes to win at least one match.
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Yom.ci AL
Ott. Grumman
Nelson
Wendorit
Sneed
Sohm
Cruttenden
Pinehman
T. FE. Musselman
Wlre
Bess Arrested After Robbery At Broadway Resort
Arnold Bess, age about 30, of 12 Maine Street, was arrested by Second Sergeant Warren Cassel at a Broadway resort for robbing Bessie Newmond of 13.50 from an inmate. The money recovered left 0.50 with the victim. Bess, on parole from Chester state prison for burglary, will be returned to serve the remainder of his sentence. he had been under his mother's care since parole.
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Arnold
Bess
Maine Street
Warren Cassel
Broadway
Bessie Newmond
Chester
Local associations reorganize and plan affiliate links
The Quincy Dairymen and Dealers Protective association dissolves as an organization after a Thursday Labour temple meeting and informs labor officials it will cease using the venue. It will affiliate with the Quincy Associated Milk Dealers at a meeting tonight.
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Labour Temple
Organimation
Quimney Associated
Manker
Gem City
Manawer
Canton
Tish Sehen Ujurintet
Dalmivra
Ne i
Lego of Music
Tire Department
John l Goers & Son
Isco Vine Street
Logo
Nos
South Side Boat Club
Elmer Mutz
J. Heithold
Aveust Bergmann
Z. Walehouse
C. Gail
L. Heuer
N. Dis
Wm. Green
T. Pfaffe
FP. Sanders
D. W. McCoy
J. Pfaffe
Gregory Phome
Globe Tent
Maccabees
TS. DeCrow
Lent Fasting Costs Rise as Fish and Oysters Climb
In Quincy Catholics and other Lent observers face higher costs this year as fish and oysters grow pricier. A 60 year resident has abstained from meat for twelve years, about a fifth of life, with Fridays and Ember days tightening budgets. Meanwhile fashion forecasts from the National Merchant Tailors Association cite shorter coats and fewer decorations, with broad color ranges including khaki, terra cotta, tan, slate, horizon blue and pearl gray.
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Quincy
Rome
National Merchant Tailors’ Association
Detroi
Pirates of Penzance presented by Knights of Columbus
The operetta Pirates of Penzance was repeated Thursday evening in the Empire Hippodrome by the Knights of Columbus for the war camp fund. A large audience attended and the performance was as strong as the first night.
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Empire Lippodrome
Knights of Columbus
Deaths and Funerals for Infant Tria Flora Bertha Dettle
Infant Tria Flora Bertha Dettle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dettle, died Thursday at 12 15 PM in her home at 708 South Fifteenth Street from pneumonia after a ten day illness. Born July 18, 1916, in the city, she is survived by her parents, two sisters Bernice and Marian, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mo Mashammer and Mrs. Henrietta Hillman, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 PM from the residence. Burial in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends invited.
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Tria Flora Bertha
Robert Dettle
Fifeenth Street
Bernice
Marian
Mo Mashammer
Henrietta Hillman
Greenmount Cemetery
Unclear historic death notice with damaged OCR text
The damaged clipping reports a colored person named Vandeverer connected to Lecust and Filth, mentioning a death at about age 9 and references to two young daughters. Remains were taken to Maneper's, with a funeral planned that afternoon at 2 30.
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Vandeverer
Funeral services for Mess Arnold held this morning
Funeral services for Mess Arnold were held this morning at 16 oclock from the residence IS33 Oak street Burial followed at Ursa cemetery Friends and relatives were invited to attend
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Arnold
Oak Street
Ursa Cemetery
Friemis
Pike's Peak Highway Men Pick Off Officers
St Joseph Mo Feb S cC Fo Adams of Chilhowhee Mo was reelected president of the Pike's Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway association at the closing session of the annual meeting here Thursday AW Henderson of Colorado Springs Colo was reelected secretary treasurer Vice presidents elected were William Jennings Harrisburg Pa eastern division George W Hughes Hope St central division W H Goodwin Lovelock Colo western division
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St. Joseph
Fo Adams
Chilheothe
Pike's Peak
Eagles to buy war saving stamps address by ex mayor
Ex Mayor Abbott spoke to the Eagles on war savings stamps during their Thursday night meeting. The executive board was given power to purchase stamps with amount to be decided later. Four candidates were initiated and two membership applications adopted. The big opening hall plans for February 25 progress, honoring the third floor hall completion. A smoker was enjoyed by attendees.
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Abbott
Eagles
Local men enlist in navy and army units
Shrapnel and Campbell enlist in the aviation section of the navy and sail for Peoria to complete a three-man quota from the Quincy recruiting station. Claud Herrington, a Class 2 registrant, joins the army signal corps at Fort Leavenworth after obtaining his wife's consent. several others are noted in training, postings, or awaiting assignments, including Hickory in Waterbury ordnance and various Quincy-area recruits at Fort Leavenworth and Camp Fremont.
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Claud Herrington
South Fifth Street
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Signal Corps
Army
Mr. Sferrington
Thomas Hickory
Waterviet
N.Y
Ordnance Department
Two Couples Wed by County Judge Lyman Metarl
Judge Lyman Metarl united two couples in marriage Thursday. Frank J. Anderson, a Plainville farmer, wed Nellie B. Gray of Richfield township. John W. Moore married Beth Brown of Florence, Kansas, after traveling from Burlington, Iowa, where Moore owns a Burlington cigar store.
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Lyman Metarl
Frank J. Anderson
Plainville
Nellie B. Gray
Richfield Township
John W. Moore
Quincey
Burlington
Beth Brown
Florence
Kas
McUard
Burlington Burnishe
Moore
Real Estate Transfers and Probate Notes
Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances with names such as Albert Kauft and wife to Fred Ro Manuel for 3500 and Louse Maerty to Dora ROM for 2475. Page includes street addresses and parcel notes. Probate court notes mention Eva Peak appointed executrix of Stephen N. Richmond estate with bond details.
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Miraehard Owite
Athert Riutiaeart Pt Sewoofser
Gey
Albert Kauft
Fred Ro Manuel
Louse Maerty
Dora Rom
Wood
Os Bhsekwy
Keyes
Add
Quincy
Eva Peak
Stephen N. Richmond
Marriage Licenses and Lodge Membership Actions
John W. Moore aged 43 of Burlington Ta weds Beth Brown aged 28 of Florence Wan. Frank J. Anderson 22 of Plainville weds Nellie B. Gray 19 of Richfield township. Three candidates were initiated and six applications for membership into the Imnl lodge of the Rebeccas No. 208 were accepted Thursday night.
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John W. Moore
Burlington
Beth Brown
Florence
Wan
Frank J. Anderson
Plainville
Nellie B. Gray
Richfield Township
Imnl Lodge of the Rebeccas No. 208
Milk Here Will Be Pure Board of Health Says
The Quincy board of health authorized Dr. S H Becker to purchase testing gear for milk quality at up to 200 dollars. Chemist Mr. Cummins will conduct tests at the United Cereal mills with samples taken by Health Commissioner Martin from all local dairymen. The effort aims to ensure pure milk and revoke licenses and apply fines for adulteration.
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Quincy
Board of Health
SH. E. Becker
Earl HH. Cumamines
United Cereal Mills
Cummins
John Thompson
Charles Hoar
Becker
Arthur Dunn
Martin
Thant Heath
eAtiye Uta
Registering Enemy Aliens Amid War Craze Draws Crowds
The county clerk’s office remains busy as dozens seek to register, many from Austria and Germany. Names include Henry Goerke Sr., Carl Brennan, Tollso, Becker, Peter Keostneki, Richard Elahn, Dan Espouse, Henry A. Karte, Ernest Dege, John Kadzenmeyer, and others. Several have relatives in German or Hungarian armies. Registration day activities span Thursday and Saturday with preliminary lists and address details recorded.
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Wccgmerie Niioas
Dutice
Bene
Austria
Henry Goerke, Sr
Qld People’s Home
Washington Street
Juiney
Carl Brennan
Chicago
Tollsow
Ra Tihng
South Ninth Street
Indow
Lews Becker
Kentucky Street
Isso
Peter Keoatneki
North
Ah Army
Espouse
Qol
Jersey Street
Henry A. Karte
Chestnut Street
Ernest Dege
John Kadzenmeyer
North Fifth Street
Sprinz
Sercil
Franklin School Fire Damages Building on Third Street
Fire damaged the Franklin school on Third and State streets Thursday morning, with walls and roof harmed. The blaze likely started in radiators, forcing firefighters to cut through a red door to reach it. Repairs will require rebuilding walls and partitions. The response involved Nos 2 and 3 fire brigades.
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Franklin School
Ypuof
Wall Owil
Nos 2
Usuil Eyeet
Surya
Weather Summary for Missouri Indiana and Towns
Weather bulletin reports rain in Missouri on Friday with cooler, later snow and much colder conditions. Indiana sees rain Friday then colder by Saturday. In the west Saturday turns fair and colder. Towns forecast rain or snow Friday with improving but cool conditions Saturday.
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Liurneess Bar
Pradaw
Local Temperature Readings and River Stage
Fragmented OCR reports show focal temperatures with unclear labels and times. Mentions noon and midnight readings and a river stage at midnight with a rise of about 0.5 units.
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Westerling
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