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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

5

Campaign to fund early Quincy Taylor road construction

A meeting of war committees and the Quincy Taylor Road Corporation with Lions Club Retail Merchants' Association and Motor Club aims to plan a drive to raise 66,000 dollars for early road work. Representatives include J. M. Winters Terman OH Sprieh Arthur Odell F Heckenkamp Jr. Charlesasenheim Batarus JMM Irwin Lawrence Wells and Frank Rathman Loren Cox Frank Tenk Moriarty Quincy Motor Club.

Quincy-Taylor Road Quincys-Taylor Road Corporation Champer Commerce Lions Club Ro- Big Retail Merchants’ Association Motor Club J. M. Winters Terman Oh, Sprieh Clearing Case Association Arthur B. Odell Ff. m. Heckenkamp, Jr Charles Asenheim Batarus J. MM Irwin S Lawrence Wells Rank Rathman Ding Club Loren C. Cox Moriarty Quincy Moter Celal

Dalrymple Returns Prompt New Prohibition Ruling

Chicago reports Mayor AL OY Dalrymple returns from the Michigan rum revolt with orders that prohibit liquor searches or arrests without warrants. The ruling, tied to the Iran River dispute, may overturn many dry agent cases started on warrantless seizures. District Attorney Clyne issues the opinion guiding federal officers.

Chicago AL OY Dalrymple Michigan Clyne

Personal notes on local residents and moves

County officials L L Boxer and Grandison Grieser returned from Springfield after taking state examinations for county highway superintendents. Kenneth Davis is reported very ill in the U S Naval Hospital in Brooklyn. FE Delaplain sold 425 Chestnut Street to Edward Sullivan for remodeling as rental property. Ross Prank and Virgil Rice visit relatives. Jett shops in Quincy.

Wisherds L. L. Boxer Grandison Grieser Springfield Dro HF. Laffer Hi State Bank A.B. Jett Rockport Quincy Kenneth Davis U.S. Naval Hospital Brooklyn Delaplain Chestnut Street Edward Sullivan Ross Prank North Ninth Street Mendon Virgil Rice Richfield Logan Young York Street

Edwards Urges Bryan to Align With Party on Prohibition

New York February 27 Edwards of New Jersey urged WT Bryan to cooperate so Democrats can present the prohibition issue to the public. He suggested Bryan leave the party and join the Prohibition party. Edwards said if a definite policy is adopted by either party the majority will press for full personal liberty and self determination. He noted a New Jersey Assembly beer bill may pass and he would approve it if the Senate passes.

New York Bryan Democrats Edwards New Jersey House of Assembly Senate

City Taxes 68 Percent Higher This Year Than They Werelh

Quincey residents note tax bills are higher as this year’s rate uses one half of assessed value versus one third last year. Tax rate after basis shift would be 2.0894 per 100, compared with 1.81 last year, a 68 percent rise. City says revenue needs and new street bridge tax explain the jump.

Quincey Sileon

Bowling High Score and Averages for Klein

Klein posted a high game of 218 and an impressive season average of 179. Other notable bowlers included Stegem, Druffel, Wolf, and Klein’s proficiency elevated team performance in recent matches.

Klein Tansman Johnson Sud Teison Eva Plavers- Ist Bradiel Krueger Saa Jauwe Madison Llus Keller Wee Nee Krueger Veith Breitstadt Mueller J Damhorst Damhorst Guy Druffel Tom Krull St. Boniface Alleys Speed Boys Tod Ave Mollers Toth Ave Paul Kurtz Kurtz Ed Moller Fred Mollers Moller

Exchange Friday Discussed in London News Item

London February 26 report states the abject supreme council will take up the exchange question tomorrow, an announced priority. The short item notes the agenda focuses on monetary policy and market impacts with no further details.

London

Care Cold Remedy by E. W. Grove’s Branded Tablets

This note advertises Bromo Quinine tablets to treat cold symptoms from cough to headache. It claims quick relief and mentions E. W. Grove’s signature on each box as an assurance of authenticity.

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