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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
2
An old time remedy using sage and sulphur is touted to restore natural dark color to gray hair. The formula, now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, claims to darken evenly, revive gloss, and make hair look thicker after several applications.
Dollar Day sales Thursday drew the largest crowd in Quincy since Christmas as ideal weather and a wide bargain lineup attracted many shoppers from out of town. Merchants reported strong traffic, with customers lingering for wrapped purchases and many buying items beyond the advertised dollar deals.
Merchants of Quincy used Dol lar Day to boost sales by stressing generosity and goodwill, making each buyer feel treated generously as stores discount prices and emphasize friendly service.
William Blessing sues Kate Shanahan and others in the circuit court to quiet title to land in section 15 Riverside Township. Isaac N Wood sues Irene Chase in Ellington township to partition land, with Wilson and Schmeideskamp representing Wood. IRS agents Kimlin and Thomas aided taxpayers on income tax returns. Coffman and Thomas to alternate work, another agent expected Monday.
Reports from Peoria say Captain Andrew announces Dr. Burnham is hopelessly ill at his home tending a very ill daughter. The camp laments his passing as a beloved figure. his wife and daughter are improving. Other notes list personnel on pass furlough and transfers with dates and locations.
Quincy machine molders say an agreement with employers sets the coming year’s wage at seven dollars per day, up from five dollars forty cents for an eight hour day. About 125 molders at Gardner Governor Works and related shops are affected. details remain to be finalized but the main raise is agreed.
In Shelbyville Missouri on February 20 defense lawyer hinting at insanity as a plan for a continuance, Joseph IL Vanvactor is charged with killing his sweetheart Miss Laura Manuel near Leonore last November. Judge Crain set May 24 for the trial. former Governor Charles T. Johnson of Missouri may aid the defense. The case drew strong local interest after a witness saw Vanvactor shoot Manuel as she arrived by horse and buggy. He then allegedly attempted suicide, Manuel died hours later in Leonard. Jealousy and heavy drinking are cited as motives. Vanvactor and his father Ro GG Vanvador were present in court.
Lee Slater of near Chile Hancock county spent hours in Quincy on business. He found the roads in excellent shape and made good time both ways. He hopes Illinois starts hard road construction and says community road efforts should focus on dragging dirt roads until big improvements begin.
The Quincy-Waylor road project won backing from Clearing House Association at Hotel Newcomb. A committee of J. Mo Winters, Henry C. Sprick and John H. Steckman will mobilize civic groups in the next ten days to raise 80000 for Taylor road construction.
Jefferson City Feb. 20 Missouri Democrats say Governor Gardner has not ruled out running for U S Senate and may soon issue a joint statement with Champ Clark and Senator Reed. Reed favors Clark as a colleague who will stand with him and influence the Missouri Senate balance.
London newspapers criticize the secrecy of high level diplomacy. The Times urges full publicity of President Wilsons note and the allied reply, warning that closed door actions risk harming US British friendship and secret diplomacy.
The ten day freight car embargo to speed grain shipments was lifted Wednesday at midnight. Officials say grain trade preferences on the CO BRL and C system since July 1919 caused the embargo to have partial effects in Quincy.
Transfers show S A Hubbard and P Hubbard selling to J G Stuart for 7500 on Pricketts addition in Quincy. Murphy couple sell to J Strickler for 17000 in Lima township. Becker couple convey on State street to Julius Gehm for 5750. Fletch F Grace sells to C T Marshall for 350 in Clayton. Mary Grim sells to William Grim for 200 in Gances addition Plainville. Kate Lease sells to William Grim for 700 in Gances Palmville. Herman E Smith and Elizabeth to Grover Grubber for 1000 in Clayton township. Edmonson couple sell to Grover Gruber for 2050 in Clayde. Ella Roy and W Roy sell to Howard Wright for 2952 in McKie. J Grant Stuart and Mary Stuart sell to Samuel Hubbard for 1 in Melrose township. Newell Sapp and Mae Sapp sell to J Grant Stuart for 16 in Melrose. John A Hoffman and A M Hoffman to George and Lucinda Murray for 1 in Melrose. Andrew and Martha Wilson sell to Joseph and Mildred Wilson for 200 on lot 4 block 1 Paulton Park in Lorain.
In probate court Elmer E. Flack as administrator of the Edward F. E. Flack estate gave a $15,000 bond.
Chicago February 2 ministers from all Protestant denominations were urged to observe Loyalty Sunday on Washingtons birthday in response to Governor Lowdens proclamation declaring Loyalty Week February 2 to 28 The observance aims at consecrating the spirit of loyalty to the nation.
The article contrasts constitutional government with Bolshevik models advocated by the Reds, framing the debate as a choice between legal democratic structures and revolutionary authoritarianism. It emphasizes the dangers of excess control and the value of orderly institutions.
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