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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

Page

6

Ice dealers prep harvest as cold continues

Local ice dealers rush preparations for this year s harvest as bay and river ice thickens around five inches in upper bay and four near shore The group plans to start cutting by Monday or possibly Sunday if cold persists Henry Meierkord and others move gear to harvest from the river near Hampshire street while contractors prep Soldiers Home ice operations with crews and equipment ready for work in the coming days

Hutmachers A. J. Blicknan L. A. Pottle Henry Meierkord Hampshire Street Soldiers’ Home Henry Rees Soldiers Tle

Dr Rice Improves and Sits Up in Recovery

Dr Rice, previously ill for days, has shown improvement and is able to sit up. Friends and colleagues express hope for a rapid full recovery as he is perceived to be nearly well.

DR. Rice PN Brce

New Books In Library Public library adds numerous titles across arts and sciences

A long list of newly acquired books spans biography and art history from Delacroix to Whistler, fashion crochet, architecture, and cooking. Notable entries include Delacroix Eugene, Gainsborough Thomas, Reynolds Sir Pushua, and Lefarge Reminiscences of the South Seas. The note also cites a lecture by Mr. Cannon in Chattanooga and a remark on church apathy toward Mormonism.

Ex-senator Cannon to speak on The Modern Mormon Kingdom

Ex-senator Cannon of Utah will address the Armory tonight on The Modern Mormon Kingdom. He has long tested polycamery in the Mormon church and played a leading role in reform efforts during Morimratis pledges to do better. His public stance and influence on church and civic affairs are noted amid ongoing antagonism toward certain practices.

United States Churches of Chattanooga Tenn Cannon Salt Lake City Utah Morimratis Washidgton Fron Amstroncment Tle Marne

Mothers Praise California Syrup of Figs as Laxative

Mothers claim the California Syrup of Figs is a safe pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels. It is recommended for feverish or cross children with bilious stools and constipation and is advised for babies and adults alike with dosing guidance on the bottle. Beware of imitations says the genuine Syrup Company advertisement promises quick relief for a sick child tomorrow.

California Ady

Training the Child at South Side Mothers Club

Miss Virginia Kelly spoke on correct training of children at the Mothers' club of the South Side Mission. She urged mothers and citizens to use voting to influence child training and warned of city street dangers. A social hour followed and the February meeting will elect officers.

Virginia Kelly Mothers’ Club South Side Mission Kelly

Polly and Efer Pala and A Pair of Sixes at Empire Hippodrome

The Empire Hippodrome presents Polly and Efer Pala matinee and night January 15 16 and 23 plus A Pair of Sixes at Empire Hippodrome Sunday matinee and evening. The NY Chicago hit is a brisk uproar of humor with fast pacing and lively characters including the English maid Coddles who steals the show.

Polly Efer Pala Pat White New York Chicago Coddles Moa Cass

Polly and Her Pals Fashion Show Debuts by Gas Hill

Nofo outdoes vaudeville producers with a fashion show speckled production titled Polly and Her Pals. Gas Hill presents a stylish, mostly humorous musical revue blending music, comedy and pretty performers in a tin image environment.

Nofo Gas Hill Aatec Polly Pippa

Notable Night at the Orpheum Theater Show

A garbled review notes two performances at the Orpheum, praising clever routines and a lively chorus. It mentions acts or personalities like Weber and Fubrr, with strong worded emphasis on humor and stage presence, though many phrases are indecipherable or misspelled.

Weber

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