Quincy School System Leader Proposes Longer Jefferson School Hours
The Quincy board of education weighs a plan to extend Jefferson school hours, modeled after Gary's parochial-aid system. With a new building opening in February, officials show strong support, predicting adoption to boost religious, academic, and overall education outcomes.
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New Jefferson School
Baid
Board of Education
Jefferson School
Quincy
Witnois
Gary
Gabriel
Bauman
Papes Cod Compound Claims Quick Relief For Grippe
The advertisement promises instant relief from grippe symptoms with Pape's Cod Compound. A dose every two hours for three doses supposedly clears nasal congestion, eases headaches and feverish feelings, and stops discharge and sore throat at a cost of 25 cents. It urges readers to seek the genuine product at any drug store.
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Pape
School as social center for district mothers and children
The teachers envision a school that surpasses street life in its value, offering earlier opening and later hours so working mothers can leave children at a safe, supervised place. The school house would become the district’s social hub and trusted alternative to the streets.
Weather a Year Ago Today Reported Fair
The item notes what the weather was like a year ago with a fair day, temperatures listed as a high of 45 and a low of 29. It mentions an old patent remedy claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine that cures a cold in one day and references a signature by E. W. Grove and a price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Eldag
Atlanta
Huerta Near Death Reported as Described in El Paso
Huerta near death with death momentarily expected around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday in El Paso Texas. At 5:35 p.m. Huerta's family was summoned to his bedside after final rites were given at 4:00 p.m.
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EL Paso
Tex
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Huerta
Smiths Men Complete Work on Adams County Tax Figures
County Clerk W J Smith released the annual assessed valuation and tax totals for Adams County after State Board of Equalization cuts. The county faces a $943,457.72 tax bill, up about 39,000 from last year, with total assessed value dropping to $23,321,818 due to lower lot values and rail property totaling $1,574,410. Rates for school state county park road and other taxes are detailed, including back taxes of $63,787 and canine licenses $3,235. Travel and vehicle counts for the county are also recorded.
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Adams County
W. J. Smith
State Board of Equalization
C.ee
Lieve of Liberty
Wa Eiahy
Quincy Gate
Quincy
Quincey
Ty Lee
Syd
Melrose
Clayton
Honey Creek
Columbus
Quincy Iren
Most Vehicles On Hard Roads In Adams County Report
Traffic census shows heavy flow on hard roads. Observers note 204 vehicles pass Thirty-second Street and East State Street on the concrete state aid road in 12 hours. Other high counts occur at Thirty-sixth Street and Broadway with 24 per hour, and 24 vehicles on the Adams to Liberty road.
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East State Street
Rover
Adams County
Borer
Thirty-Second Street
Broadway
Atlams
Leherty
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Full System Tone
A health ad urges readers to try Dr Kings New Life Pills to relieve fatigue and liver distress. It claims benefits for digestion blood purification and skin clarity with a 25 cent price at local druggists.
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Dr. King
Congress day session notes on Mexico and Philippines bills
Day in Congress convened at noon with Senator Sherman pushing a resolution for Pan American cooperation and protection for Americans in Mexico, while Senator Fletcher proposed a farm product distribution system. Debates on the Philippine Bill resumed as McCumber signaled a possible independence amendment. Adjourned at 5 p m.
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Sherman
Congress
United States
Gen
Carranza
Mexico
Fletcher
McCumber
Buchanan
Ilinois
Marshall
New York
Dover
Missouri
Wilson
McAdoo
Foreign Affairs Committee
International High Commission
Ferdney
Michigan
At & P
Dom's Kidney Pills Advertorial Breach of Health Claims
A garbled advertisement touts Dom's Kidney Pills as a remedy for a wide range of ailments including nervousness insomnia and urinary disorders. It claims to strengthen the body and prevent worse trouble, citing "thousands" of sufferers without providing evidence.
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Dom
Quincy Testimony of Hen Harmann Records Struggles
Hen Harmann testifies about back pain and difficult work conditions. He describes persistent headaches and fatigue while seeking relief from a medical or therapeutic approach. The testimony references Dean Rid Pille and a recovery or change in condition.
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Hen Harmann
Ein
Steave
Dean
Rid Pille
January White Sale brings bargains at Halbach-Schroeder Co
Local notes show Halbach-Schroeder Co and the Quincy firm hosting a January White Sale with low prices on linens, sheets, towels, muslins, and damask. Several residents and visitors are listed in ads, including Elmer Lummis, Miss Marie Gray, Elza Jobe, and R. L. Whitescarver, with mentions of gifts, lunches, and community happenings at the Hotel Quincy and nearby venues.
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Wisherd's
Elmer Bornmann
Blessing Hospital
P. G. McClellan
Macomb
Internal Revenue
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Quincy Clearing House Association
Quincy
Mwalbach-Schroeder Co
Elmer Lummis
Illinois Cafe
Marie Gray
Philadelphia
Broadway
R. L. Whitescarver
Gem City Business College
Champaign
Military Department
Salbach-Schroeder Co
Lafler
William Rosenkoetter
Oakland
Neb
Ed Luecke
South Eleventh Street
Halbach-Kohroeder Co
Henry Weis
Weis Paper Mill Company
Waterloo
Ben Haverland
St. Mary's Hospital
Wedstediv
Marbach- Schroeder Co
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
Snyders
Jevee Schwietert
Traman Schwietert
Christ Evangelical Church
Stalbach-Schroeder Co
Ss. Paul's Evangelical Church
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Sc. Walbach-Schroeder Co
Louis le Croix
State Department
Washington
United States
Ireland
U. Beard
John Hummert
G. W. VandenBoom
Mumogee
Oklo
W.C. Lytle
Fast Burton
W. B. Lachess
Coatemirg
Thad W. Ward
Marewood
J. Q. Lawlece
Columbus
Haibach-Schroeder
Tudge Berney
Earl Willis
Derice Scith
Ore
Lve
Qeiner
Keokuk Man Tests Mulct Law Repeal
Keokuk Iowa January 13 In a habeas corpus challenge to the mulct law repeal attorney Frank Ballinger for Philip Nickel argues the writ seeks relief from constitutional rights in Nickel's defense. The state contends Nickel violated the liquor sale law and would be held for a grand jury trial. Assistant attorney general Dc A Robbins left for Des Moines to return for continued hearing.
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Keokuk
Frank Ballinger
Philip Nickel
Nickel
Een Colina
Hs Jan. Iv
Allinger
Friguce
Dc. A. Robbins
Deg Moines
Young man with money buys wristwatch despite brains
A proverb notes that wealth without wisdom lets a young man afford a wrist watch. It implies discretion matters more than funds in choosing accessories.
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Illinois
Vet
Postum Cereal Co Lad
Patve Creek
Cotpopatigi
Golden
Coatsburg
Columbus Road
Loraine
Ursa
Bottom Road
Plainville
Payson
Twenty-fourth Street
Grant House Corner
Big Neck
Adams and
Liberty
Fall Creek
Senate
Doan Seay
Senegal
Prope Buffele
Elza Jobe
Hotel Newcomb
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ward
James W. Kramer
Vermont Street Baptist Church
San Jose
Cal
First Baptist Church
Blue Ribbon Buffet
Hampshire
Iowa
Weilers
Vose & Sons
Ivers & Pond Pianos
Player Pianos
PIANG
Chickering Bros
Chickering & Ng
Emerson
Cau Weiler
Kamball Arion
Vose & Son
Kohler & Campbell Special
Kohler & Campbell Player
Coomse
Kohler & Campbell
North Sth
East Side Square
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