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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
15
A narrative recollects Jon going blind after completing the political tract Defense of the People, despite doctors warning him. A Stenographer Lady and an observer discuss conviction, motive, and enduring values seen through a historical lens.
A fashion feature on a velvet coat trimmed with fur in black or colored velvet options. It notes color choices, fabrics, and trim options such as skunk or lynx fur, outlines pane back and front with invisible left front fastening, and discusses length, materials, and measurements for a four yard sweep bulk.
Weather bureau predictions for the Great Lakes region call for overcast skies with frequent snowfalls and below normal temperatures throughout the week starting January 7.
Texan remedy marketed for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Claims to treat adults and children, with mail order available for $1.00. One bottle supposedly lasts two months and often cures. Includes testimonials and Dr EB Hall contact in St Louis. Sold by druggists adv.
Seasonal normal outlook for the Plains states and upper to middle Mississippi valley. Generally fair conditions with temperatures near normal in the south and below normal in the north.
Professor Frank W. Taussig of Harvard accepted a place on the tariff commission and is likely to be named chairman. The identities of the other four members were to be announced later.
Tarenturn Pa January 7 four armed men held up an express wagon carrying the payroll of Flaccus Glass company and escaped with 10000 dollars.
Isaac E. Hess surveys the American coot, a summer resident from Arctic to South American swamps. He notes its habit of forming single pairs, curious preening rituals, omnivorous diet, and the impact of habitat change on its behavior and longevity. He contrasts its fussing toilet with the rough life of human hunters and muses on time and youth.
Secretary Lansing testified on immigration before the immigration committee while Webb foreign agencies bill faced hearings. Nominations for interstate commerce commissioner W N Daniels considered in executive session. House slated agriculture appropriation action as Gardner of Massachusetts spoke on the peace note leak. adjourned to noon Monday. In Colorado Lenwood Springs reports Col. William F Cody, Buffalo Bill, worsening as Dr A W Cook says he nears the end and cannot recover.
Independence Kas January 1 crude oil climbed ten cents to 1.60 a barrel by the Prairie Oil and Gas company, eclipsing what operators had reported as the prior high, marking a new peak in this field.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for stiff joints rheumatic pains and aches. It claims quick penetration without rubbing soothing warm muscles stimulating congested blood and offering a clean mess free application at 25 cents with druggist availability.
Warsaw Illinois January six report details two deaths Mrs Mary Frances McDougal wife of Thomas McDougal born Circleville Ohio 1848 resided Warsaw since 1880 lifelong Episcopal church member and former schoolteacher funeral held from residence Rev George Long officiating husband to Chicago with plans to join her son Donald McDougal in Chicago Christina Buschling born Germany eighty seven resident of Warsaw fifty years died June 3 1916 pneumonia survived by husband Henry Buschling one son nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren funeral June 6 Rev H W Rabo officiating city news notes include home talent play by the Warsaw Rebekah lodge with a large crowd and seventy five dollar proceeds
Mr and Mrs HW W Grant spent several days this week transacting business in Minneapolis and returned home Thursday.
Mrs Chester McCreery spent Wednesday in Quincy on business Mise Della Winters spent Thursday afternoon in Macomb with friends Mrs Burr Brunton died Wednesday at her home four miles west of Augusta Funeral services will be held in Augusta Friday at 2 o'clock in the Christian church Interment in Augusta cemetery S W Venable spending the week in Virginia IL on business Misses Lucy Palmer and Marguerite Burner returned Wednesday to Eureka IL to resume studies The fourth Augusta Iveeum course will be given Wednesday evening Jan 10 in the Christian church The Old Home Singers perform The Order of the Eastern Star installed officers Tuesday evening followed by a banquet
New Canton Illinois residents were seen in nearby cities this week. Guy B Hopking returned to Champaign on Wednesday. Dr McComas and J N McNary were in Quincy on Wednesday. Elden Johnston and spouse returned from Hannibal Monday evening. J H W Rainwater Edward McFarland Jr Oscar Ward and M J Collings were in Quincy Tuesday. Miss Frances Gurd returned from
Bloomington Wednesday items note residents returning home in St. Louis and attendance at court in Pittsfield. Hart Williams travels to St. Louis with fur buyers. The Seymour couple visit Quincy with Ina Kingman and John Beatty marrying there. A son was born to Carl and wife on Monday.
London Ja 7 Captain Frederick Courtenary Selous, author and hunter who accompanied Theodore Roosevelt on the 1909 expedition, has been killed in action in East Africa.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The Cheneys offer $100 for any case not cured and invite testimonials. Distributed by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, priced 75 cents.
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