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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1917

Page

4

Varied Prospects in U S Army Promoted by Recruiter

Sergeant Jesse A. Smith outlines the broadened path under the national defense act. He stresses the army offers stable pay from 15 to 94 dollars monthly, full expenses, retirement options, and skilled trades training. He reassures the public the force is disciplined, career oriented, and not a reform school, with opportunities to advance to noncommissioned ranks and travel.

Jesse A. Smith U. S. Army U. S Army Sergeant Smith Army Clea Ufe Fife

Congregational church talk and local notices brief

Brief personals from Quincy area report church remarks by Rev George A Butrick and various local matters. Subjects include residents opening a Bushnell auto garage, hospital and illness updates, travel notices, Victor records at Weiler s, legal notices, and visits among families such as the Marshalls and Korn. Local businesses Weiler s and Snyder s Taxi cited. multiple health and travel notes.

George A. Buttrick Congregational Church Harry Kirtley Overland Company of Quincy Bushnell Quince Freiburg Eugene O'Hare Overland Company Keokuk Quincy Victrola Weiler’s Henry J. Masching South Eighth Street I. F. Lafler State Bank L. J. Kadeski Chicago Weiler's

Uncle Sam Pays All Travel for Barracks Experience

In Hawaii, China, Alaska, Mexico, Porto Rico, Panama and the Philippines and Uncle Sam pays all the traveling expenses and takes mighty good care that the roof of the barracks does not leak and that the furnace is always kept at.

Hawaii China Alaska Mexico Porto Rico Panama Philippines Sam

Farmers Advance Special Committees Names and Chairs

In an adjourned Adams County Farm Improvement Association meeting the executive committee unveiled a complete roster of appointed committees. Gardeners and fruit growers chaired by Earl Phelps. Soils led by W A Taylor. Crops under J W McClintock. Livestock with J B Thomas. Roads headed by L F Alison. Dairy chaired by R P Turner. Each panel includes multiple regional members across Riverside, Melrose, Columbus, and nearby townships.

The Adams Counts Farm Improvement Association Earl Phelps Riverside Township Wiliam C. Chatten Wilbur Coe Christian Mast Melrose Fred G. Weisenborn Keene W. A. Taylor Houston Roy Morton Wl Sore

Coffee Can Explodes Burns Woman at Home

Mrs J P Huggans of 304 1 2 Spring Street, bedridden with pneumonia threats, was burned Sunday noon when a coffee can exploded while she prepared lunch. The molasses-fueled mishap splashed hot contents on her face and arms. a physician treated her injuries.

J. P. Huggans Spring Street

Christian Endeavor to Stage Two Plays Friday

The Christian Endeavor union will present The Blind Man and Sunlight or Candlelight at the Presbyterian church Friday evening February 2 as part of Christian Endeavor week. Clarence Lineberger will direct The Blind Man with cast Elijah the blind man Paul Cobb and others. The Sunlight or Candlelight cast includes Mrs Richard Groton Miss Ferm Burrows Evelyn Tower Miss Ada Newell Carl Adams Miss Alice Fry Lawrence Perry and others with readings by a Y M C A gathering.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Union Christian Endeavor Clarence Lineberger Gerald Tiee Y. A Richard Groton Japan Ferm Burrows Luther. i Boston

Letter From Wharton Seeks Quincy Data for Ticket Agents

A letter from H. V. Wharton ager of the International Reit Journal of Philadelphia arrives at the Chamber of Commerce. He states the data is for ticket agents in the United States and foreign countries. Perry has compiled accurate Quincy information covering physical facts and business activity to be selected for enquirers.

August Niemeyer State Street Riessing Hospital Vietrolas Weiler’s Adam Uebner Pall Creek Quincy Ed Marshall Galesburg Marinda Marshall Washington Street August Brackensick South Twelfth Street Herman Scheer Fontanelle North Eighth Street L. A. LaVote Chicago D. P. Strickler Colorado Springs Cub Orville Strickler Mendon Otto Bisser Monroe Street Washington, D. C Flayd Knox Pittsfield Lovell Business Julia Wheeler Arthur Whipple H. V. Wharton International Reit Journal of Philadelphia Miney Chamber of Commerce Wharton Ry Perry the Enquirer

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