Speed of the boats in Quincy river days No. 2
Quincy Stories of Old River Days examines historical riverboat speed from the 1800s through the 19th century. It cites records from the Bell Memphis to the City of Providence and rates from New Orleans to Louisville and St Louis to St Paul, noting changing designs, regulation, and a shift from speed to safety in modern boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Stories of Old River Days
Helena
Memphis
Bell
A. L. Shotwell
Reindeer
New Orleans
Louisville
E.T P. Sturgeon
Natchez
Robert E. Lee
Hawkeye
St. Louis
St. Paul
St. Joe
James EL. Lucas
Keokuk
Isa
Louisiana
Tulay
Gem City
Tyre
Pittsburg
A Notre Dame Lady Offers Home Cure for Rheumatism
A Notre Dame woman, Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana, advertises a home treatment claiming to cure rheumatic pains neuralgia lumbago and related ailments without climate change. She asserts the remedy lowers uric acid purifies blood and restores elasticity and offers proof by mail.
A Pair of Sixes at Empire Hippodrome Weekend Run
The Empire Hippodrome presents A Pair of Sixes this Sunday with matinee and night showings, while Pat White's Gayety Girls arrive Thursday for an elaborate burlesque performance marked by fresh production, bright scenery, and lavish costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat White
Fat White
Hippodrome
William S. Campbell
Orpheum features bold acts and traveling scenery
Beginning Monday through Wednesday the Orpheum presents Joe Fanton’s athletes in Garden of Surprises, a Majestic Chicago feature, and Dorsch and Russell in The Musical Railroaders. Also Louis DeFoggi, Italian singer and comedian, headlines. John Webb, a tramp, was moved to St Marys Hospital after a threatened pneumonia attack. Senry Smith was sent to the poor farm at Columbus by the Overseer of the Poor Hoffmeister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Joe Fanton
Majestic
Chicago
Dorsch
Russell
Louis DeFoggi
John Webb
St. Mary's Hospital
Senry Smith
Elm Street
Columbus
Hoffmeister
Great spring sale of winter goods boosts velvet and silk
A local retailer pushes a rapid stock clearance with dramatic price cuts on velvet, silk, and wool pieces. The message touts load of aged stock removed, testimonials from shoppers, and bargains like multiple garments for the price of one.
Astounding Winter Shoes Offer for Ladies and Misses
Strongly made durable winter shoes offered at an unheard of price. Styles include button and lace shoes in tan and black with medium and high heels. Each pair is in tip top condition and the seller notes such an offer may never repeat.
Shoes for Men and Boys at 98c a Pair
High grade all leather shoes in black and tan available in odd sizes only. Sizes 2 through 5 in button and lace styles for men and boys. Stoutly made, suitable for winter wear with medium or high heels. Limited quantities and a remarkable value likely to sell out quickly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sha’wreerr
H. H. Prazee
Quincy
Wm. Faversham
AO World Film Feature
the Golden Claw
Bessie Barriscale
Gem Theatre
Weber and Fields
Princess
Henr
Stta Crosman
the Family Theatre
Broadway
Jack Henderson
Vera Sisson
Prg
Gem City No
Notre Dame Lady’s
Empire-Hippodrome
O. N. Collins
Searerey
VanderKoors
Spencer & Williams
Louise de Forgi
Melody
Grace
Dorseh & Russell
Middle West
Silks
Calumet
Rumford
Fould
Dover Patent
Sgrongiv
Bee
Bargain House
Doet Department Store
Quincy’s Bargain House
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