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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
9
In Albany, Governor Whitman reopens the old back door and stairway to the governor’s executive chamber in the Capitol. The so called magnificent 26 million capitol previously used such passages, with past governors sealing and later removing them.
Pittsfield reports the seven day period December 20 to 27 1915 as the busiest in its history with 2959 calls and an average of 429 daily. December 24 saw a record 7000 calls in 24 hours and 685 calls between 9 and 10 am. Local items note Frank Spicer jailed then fined 100 dollars and 60 days for obtaining money under false pretenses. Various community updates follow including travel plans, tax collectors, and illnesses.
An old advertisement claims The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and regulates children's bladder issues. It promises mail delivery if not sold locally, asking for 1.66 and noting a bottle lasts about two months with rare failure, inviting tests and testimonials.
Barry notes show postmaster CE Ware transported to Blessing hospital in Quincy after weeks of poor health with a Chicago specialist visiting. Other items include pastor Ro Adams entering a hospital in Kansas City for injuries from last September move, funeral of John Wall, and local social events. several residents noted for health or travel as winter tightens its grip.
Drot Ro Mecbutysre returns from Knox City after visiting sister Mrs Henrys Jopen Sel. EON Anderon taken to St Mary's hospital. Arthur Quigg moved to new home north of Coatsbore. James Teiken and wife relocate to farm owned by Wm Qiutse. Leo Daugherty from Colorado visits relatives. Wr. Rogers buys Edith Clair property to make village home. Carlton Duvall centered to the house for the past week.
The Toledo Peoria and Western reports a net deficit of 22006704 for the fiscal year as operating expenses fall figure shows freight traffic down 66675 61 and passenger revenues down 46625 28. The prior year deficit was 157st 02. Cabinet Has Resigned.
London dispatch reports heavy coastal storms disrupt telegraphic service across Ejelland. Tide reaches 42 feet, a record since 1890. Maashus Rotterdam and other canal towns face partial flooding and communication delays.
Canton Missouri January 14 funeral of Mrs Sarah West held at the home of her daughter Mrs Matt Stuart on South Fourth Street conducted by Rev W C Scott Baptist pastor. Mrs West died Sunday morning after long illness from complications. She lived with her daughter since her husband’s death twelve years ago and was cared for by her dutiful daughter. She leaves five children: B J West Kansas City, Robert West Oakland Canada, Mrs R S Barnett Express Canada, Mrs T W Burford Milton Iowa, Mrs Mattie Stuart Canton. One son died earlier and one brother Wm Holloway Sr Canton survives. All surviving children attended except EMNOJR UL UOS 94 JO UO.
W E Curry of Evansville Indiana reports his six year old daughter suffered croup but Foley's Honey and Tar gave instant relief. He and his wife use it and call it the best cure for bad cold cough throat trouble and croup. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
The Illinois and Fox rivers are at their highest level in years and flooding could worsen within hours. Fears center on the new state armory and nearby buildings at the confluence of the two streams. In Cleveland Ohio, Jan 15, Myron PR Herrick, former American ambassador to France, announced his candidacy for United States senator, subject to Republican primaries.
An old newspaper ad discusses catarrh as a chronic mucous membrane inflammation and its supposed cure by blood purification with SSS. The piece warns indoor living weakens defenses, describes bacteria in airways, and urges readers to write Swift Specific Co for advice in Atlanta, Georgia.
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