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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1918

Page

2

Teachers Hear Talks by Gill and T Pierson

Members of the Woman Teachers club met Thursday in the chamber of commerce. Charles M. Gill spoke on wartime changes and education while Truman Pierson tied schools to commerce and patriotism. Pierson urged civic virtue and lifelong American citizenship.

Woman Teachers’ Club Chamber of Commerce Charles M. Gill Truman Pierson Gill Fierson America Pierson Thomas R. Marshall Republic

Mothers Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers

An advertisement extols Mother's Friend external remedy to ease pregnancy pains and strengthen abdominal muscles. The piece then shifts to a Quincy civic essay urging school teachers and citizens to support the Chamber of Commerce, promote patriotism, and engage in democracy during wartime, citing France's school system as a model and a local example of pro German sentiment among a granddaughter and her parents.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bldg Atlanta Quincy Chamber of Commerce France Brittany Mentone Republic Prussia America

Thrift stamps urged to boost untaxed funds for war effort

John E. Wall, county thrift campaign chair, argues thrift stamps educate economy and outpace real estate loans in after tax value. He says money loaned is taxed, making war savings certificates a better return and urges factory clubs and stores to sell stamps to fund the government. He predicts widespread participation and warns of future tax on untaxed money.

John E. Wall Sam

Seattle Mayor Barred From Practice Of Law

Seattle Mayor Tan Gill was barred for life by the state board of bar examiners for permitting his name to be used by his law firm to solicit police court business. Also noted is a motor driven snow cleaner that clears an eight foot swath at 600 feet per minute.

Seattle Tan Thram C. Gill State Board of Bar Examiners Washington Gill, Hoyt & Frye

Ricker Bank Reelects Edward Sohm President

Edward Sohm was reelected president of the Ricker National Bank at the directors meeting Thursday afternoon. Officers elected include Vice President J. R. Pearce Cashier H. F. J. Ricker Assistant cashiers B. Averkamp and Joseph J. Fischer. The cashier's report showed a most successful year's business and a usual semi-annual dividend of 6 percent was declared.

Edward Sohm Ricker National Bank J. R. Pearce H. F. J. Ricker B. Averkamp Joseph J. Fischer

Classified by County Board List of Members by Districts

Names appear under classes One to Five with a wide roster of individuals from Quincy Mendon Camp Point Loraine Ursa and other towns. The long list includes Walter Krutmeir Edward Glanzman Oscar Haley and many more in a bureaucratic roll.

Walter Krutmeir Quincy Edward J. Glanzman Oscar J. Haley Columbus Fred P. Eicken Paloma Walter S. Hastings Mendon Frederick W. Danhaus James Kh. Rockwell Loraine Thomas Emery Moyer Arthur W. Rigging Liberty Sydney Baker Hull Edward I. Lewton Plainville Herschel Esham Frank A. Kansteiner Lester Wood Alfred R. Brackley Marblehead Rikus H. Flesner Clayton Wm. C. Becker Ursa Ray Poling John H. Osterman Augusta Jacob W. Ohnemus Earl Wells Adams Paul A. Schmidt Andrew H. Pracht Camp Point Glen Speers Barton W. Stoniger Oliver Banton Carl F. Burrows Lorenzb Hessert Glen V. Jones Golden Herbert I. Lageman George Hi. Koettersa Walter H. Viar Elmer H. Basum Guy Gabel Wm. R. Rose Benjamin F. Rust Robert McLaughlin Albert G. Wagner George A. Kropp Barry Russell D. Werleman Otis J. Heidbreder Charles A. Schnelle Roy Shultz Joseph W. Hardy Charles R. Curless Perry E. Kuhlman Clase Emmett E. Ehrgott Homer Boyle Henry A. Shultz Herschel D. Mitchell Walter R. Cossart Kewanee Thomas Nelson Ellis A. Cane Hubert Walters Floyd B. Harris Meyer Fred Graham Louis C. Kennedy Baylin John PP. Lomax Charles W. Wenning Theodore Griffin Fred W. Leffers Coatsburg Frank Hoebing Wm. Mollring Sylvester Wear Ward Weatherford James E. Flynn Louis L. Hunter James FE. Harwood la Prairie Frank E. Jansen Earl J. Means Enoch F. Swisher Paul V. Sprague Luther S. Sauble Joseph B. Nelson Lima Walter W. Bunte Ehmes J. Flestier la’ Prestie John F. Finchinn Nelson Archie A. Rump Payson Garnett Lohr Wm. Kappner Wm. R. Lierle Frank If. Smith Lloyd Stump Clarence R. White Elmer A. Stopp Samuel H. Knox L. G Fred Snyder James Jud Orval L. Wartick Benjamin I Hendricks John A. Asher Lawrence G. Sletnagel Lovell Sellers Frederick Lay Lawrence McFarland Martin Emery Charles FE Alexander Edward L. Holtman Clyde E. Miller Uraa Wilbur Ik Lepper Clinton BR. Wagner Ray M. Curry Don B. Strickler Clanton Ala

Best Place to Shop After All Rummage Sale Delights

Money savers from the rummage sale feature women and misses suits in serge burella and poplin fabrics in black navy green brown and gray. Coats with large collars belts and pockets priced around 24.75 after discounts from up to 50.00. Toiletries nails and linens offered with special prices. Embroidery laces and curtains discounted to half price. children's coats for 2 and 5 year olds at 2.95.

Wooltex

Bargain Event Highlights Dress and Rug Savings

The Rummage Sale features dresses priced at 13.85 and 13.98 yardage and fabric reductions, including serge satin and velvet items in green navy brown and tan. Also offered are 9x12 Scotch Art Squares velvet rugs brevity discount, plus aprons, percale gingham dimity and hose items with prices ranging from 10c to 75c, all framed as strong value in a bustling sale atmosphere.

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Gill and T. Pierson Weilers Fifth St Ricker Bank County Board Coats Packer's Windsor Nainsook Gossard Batiste and Coutil Children’s Union Suits Cretonne
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