Seed corn shortage prompts county drive in Adams
Adams county officials convened to plan a seed corn survey and seed testing via the State Council of Defense and International Harvester. A census of seed corn will be taken by township food administrators, with reports to Farmer Rusk and the county food production committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
E. W. Rusk
Chamber of Commerce
State Council of Defense
Rusk
Extension Department
International Harvester Company
Fann Improvement Association
North East Township
G. B. Ihnen
Payson
Clarence R. Fisher
Fall Creek
Paul E. Reineback
Richfield
Tllinois
New Year Greetings From Sisters of St Marys Hospital
The Sisters of St Marys Hospital extend hearty greetings to friends and benefactors for a happy prosperous New Year and give sincere thanks for favors in the past year with wishes for Gods blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of
St. Mary's Hospital
Sisters of the Poor of
St. Francis
William Mitchell Linked to Barber Shop Denial
The Whig report claiming William Mitchell who robbed the Taylor bank learned barbering at Eighth street is corrected. August H Schmidt ran the shop for ten years and Adam Weisenburger for eight years. Schmidt states Mitchell never worked there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell
Taylor Bank
August H. Schmidt
Adam Weisenburger
Mr. Schmidt
Mitchell
Becker Becomes Quincy’s First Income Tax Return Maker
Chris Becker a retired butcher and farmer at 1435 State street was the first Quincy resident to file an income tax return. Ralph G Kay of Payson was the first outside Adams county to file and Nelson H Miller of the Newcomb hotel filed next though not a Quincy resident. Frank Tripp at 210 North Fourth street was among early filers as tax collectors moved to the court house second floor. A rush is expected near deadline as collectors Harold D Moore or T D Beck plan visits to county points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Becker
State Street
Quincy
Becker
Adams County
Ralph G. Kay
Payson
Nelson H. Miller
Newcomb Hotel
Miller
Frank Tripp
North Fourth Street
Board of Supervisors
Court Couse
Harold D. Moore
T. D. Beck
Soldier and Sailors Home Deaths and Burials
Cyrus Johnston aged 73 died at the Home from valvular heart lesion after illness since September 5. He served in Company I, 86th Illinois infantry and was once a teacher. Niece Mrs. Wex of Peoria notified. Funeral today at 1 pm with burial in Home cemetery. Also noted are funerals for Stephen Richmond and Lewis Doty, both buried at the Home cemetery. Dr. Stimpson transferred to Kankakee state hospital. Dr. Burnham of Peoria mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Johnston
Co. I
Community Notes and Social Tidbits
Dr Stimpson's replacement takes charge as he departs. Mrs Ida Neuman hosts a turkey dinner honoring cousin Mrs Grace Kip of Houston with guests Mrs George Goldthwait and Mrs Margaret Mitchell. Daniel Mortenstine visits Brookfield relatives before heading to Pueblo. Mrs Gorham improving after illness. Mrs Warner improving at cottage 22. John Becks return from Champaign with his children after a ten day visit.
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Stimpson
Ida Neuman
Chestnut Street
Grace Kip
Houston
Tex
George Goldthwait
Margaret Mitchell
Daniel Mortenstine
Brookfield
Hoffman to Run for Legislature City Democrat Eyes State Seat
William H. Hoffman, owner of Hoffman Printing, plans to seek the state House seat on the Democratic ticket. He previously ran two years ago and was defeated by Wagner and Strubinger, but his prior term in the House was noted as progressive. He joins a field including Wagner, Strubinger, James Albright, Samuel Thompson, Otis Arnold, and talk of Ray Siepker pursuing a representative seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hoffman
Hoffman Printing Company
Hoffman
Strubinger
Wagner
Wagner and
James Albright
Samuel Thompson
Otis Arnold
Ray Siepker
Charles McNay
State Senate
Illinois Attorney Weds Mrs Finley in LaGrange
Mrs Louisa C Finley of LaGrange and Attorney William C Scanton of Kane Green County Illinois were wed at 3 PM Thursday in the bride's home. The ceremony was led by Rev J D Scott president of LaGrange College. A small reception followed for relatives and friends. Mrs Scanton has long called LaGrange home and owns 1000 acres nearby. Friends learned of the wedding only at Thursday noon. plans remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Louisa C. Finley
William C. Scanton
Kane
Green County
Rec. J. D. Scott
LaGrange College
Cold Weather Hits Local Fruit Market and Prices
Narrow fruit and vegetable selection due to cold weather. Cranberries jump from 7–9 dollars per barrel to about 22, with few future purchases anticipated. Local dealers may discontinue cranberries while prices rise on numerous produce items including cabbage, celery, lettuce, onions, potatoes, apples, grapes, and nuts amid tight supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Boston
Calif
Lceburg
Royal Idaho Bakers
Remarkable Patent Medicine Claim Rejected as Unreliable
The fragment purports to quote a physician and a remedy claim from Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It references four years of suffering from irregularities and nervousness, asserts “ABG” and other symptoms, and promotes Pinkham’s product as a cure for female troubles, citing the company’s experience and consumer testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Alan Heuer
Ly E
Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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Sisters of St
Dandruff
Cuticura
Dept
J. E. Spears
C. H. Weiss
Maine ST
J. W. Daniels
G. H. Leisen
Hirsh
Wick
Coats
Besar
Plymouth
William Hoffman
Illinois
Finley
New York
Ben Davis
Emperora
Almeria
Spain
Florida
Doz
Calabas
Valencia
Indian River
Fla
Buerre
Schreys
Texas
California
Hampshire Street
Ricker National Bank
United States
Congresa
Sykes Comfort Powder
The
Vinci
Comfort Powder Co
Mase
Weilers
N. Fifth ST
Quincy, Ill
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