This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
8
The Turners sixty seventh annual mask ball drew a huge crowd Monday night at the hall on East Maine street. Costumed couples including little girls with Romeos and colonial belles filled the floor while O Farre ll s orchestra played. The entertainment committee led by John Pott Chester White and Lester Meyer organized the event.
A citywide prayer gathering is prepared for the women of Quin cy to recite each morning at 9.00 as Lent nears. The Federation of Women's Boards Foreign Mission calls a nationwide Friday day of prayer with services at Luther Memorial church at 2.30 pm. The prepared prayer asks for guidance, pardon, and devotion, thanking God for the Father’s love and urging action for a suffering world and missions.
Multiple infants were baptized Sunday across churches including St. Pauls Evangelical and St Francis Catholic in a series of ceremonies. Sponsors included William Stoermer Edward Abert Theresa Dietrich and George Middendorf among others. Names baptized were Rita Virginia Carl Richard William Ruth Hidna and Carlene Margaret with families noted at 928 Adams Street and 812 Madison Street.
Progressive merchants announce a Dollar Day in Quincy on February 19 offering a feast of bargains. They urge shoppers to travel from many miles and promise not to be disappointed as they anticipate strong participation and notable value.
Mrs B P Loose wife of Evangelist Loose lectured to more than 250 Gem City Business College girls at Vermont Street Methodist church Monday afternoon. Her talk covered business world problems and solutions and the audience asked for a repeat engagement Thursday. Mrs J H Crafton introduced Mrs Loose to the crowd.
Dr Elizabeth Ball concluded a five session health lecture series for young women at the YWCA on Monday evening praising the health movement for individual and moral well being. A follow up illustrated talk demonstrated proper walking and shoe wear with a case for sensible low heels versus high heels.
A Chaddock tea is set for Thursday afternoon from 2 to 6 at Mrs. John Inghram’s East Hampshire Street home. The event features a planned musical program by the Chaddock Boys Glee Club of 15 with John Eldredge performing a duet with Mrs. Inghram, plus piano, vocal, violin, cello solos and duets by local students and instructors including Miss Velma Lawrence Miss Peulah Hopkins Miss Alma Swope and others.
C E Delaplain and Byron Merritt of this city presidents left for Walnut Kansas to inspect oil wells. Edith Hecker recovering from influenza out for first time. August Lohmeyer ill at home. Dr E F Stannus fits glasses. G H Scripps visits granddaughter Mary Musselman for second birthday. Rev Mauck to Clarence Missouri funeral of J M Rhodes then at Cuoatsburg for Elijah Kendall funeral. Mrs John Maas attends cousin Joe Schaich funeral in Palmyra. Frank F Alexander and Margaret Cunnane noted ill. Perry Johnson hosts Lawrence Baker as guest. J S Freund in Chicago for grandson Joel Futterer scarlet fever. William H Hoffman travels to Murphysboro Cairo and Cape Girardeau. Robert O Cook attends state American Legion convention in Chicago as Harrison Perkins delegate.
A new telecommunication connection linked New York and Chicago enabling direct telephone communication between the two cities. Officials praised the achievement as a milestone in long distance dialing expanding business and news exchange across a growing national network.
The excerpt lists Q and A items on topics from trade classifications to naval service and notable figures. It covers canned whale meat duties, bridge cutting rules, sound reach of artillery, wettest places, gender ratios, Napoleonic rights, Shaw brothers, welterweight wrestling, underage enlistment, first international yacht race, Greek Christmas, Drake’s Golden Hind, rural delivery mail, military letters meaning American Forces in Germany, Wilson's law practice, Admiral Sims reprimand, and the grand scale of teacher shortages in the United States.
The text promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a weight loss aid claiming no dieting or exercise is needed and that two to four pounds a week can be reduced safely. It highlights easy availability at druggists for 1 dollar or by mail from Marmola Co., Detroit Michigan.
Education officials warn that decently paid salaries are failing to attract teachers, leading to an acute shortage. About 28 000 rural and other schools are closed for lack of instructors, and some 60 000 teachers lack minimum qualifications yet are employed as the only available option.
An article promotes Vicks VapoRub as an exterior treatment to prevent and relieve colds and throat discomfort. It describes inhalation vapors and chest application, including for children, and notes widespread use with over 17 million jars sold yearly. Available in 30c 60c and 190 sizes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.