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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1916

Page

3

New Wrinkles in Auto Accessories for Winter

Winter fashions for automobiles emphasize comfort over style as radiators, warm hoods, and rough tread tires hit the market. Accessories include felt-lined hood coverings, plug heaters with vaseline, rain sleet cleaners, heated rims, and battery care tips to prevent cold weather failures.

Quincy Paris Jack Frost Wall Street Modesn Automobile Detroit Clifford Reid

Gas and Tire Prices Rise Amid Rubber Scarcity

The article notes continued price hikes in gas and tires as crude oil production increases. Quincy retailers expect tire prices to rise 10 to 20 percent across makes, driven by rubber scarcity and cotton costs. Larger tires up about 25 percent from a month ago, with wholesale dealers signaling another February 1 rise amid wartime demand in Europe.

Quincy Europe

Eight deaths in La Harpe for week record

Eight deaths in LaHarpe for the week ending Friday, including 87 year old George Miller succumbing to pneumonia. Others: Mrs. Sarah Jane Stout, Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, W. H. Brown, Henry Blythe, William Mills, Sp. and Mrs. B. R. Bennett. Cemetery burials include Jesse Wager from Joliet and a 5 year old girl from Monmouth. Local notes cover visitors, travels, and business.

Hancock County George Miller W. E. Miller Carthage Sarah Jane Stout Elizabeth Powell W.H. Brown Henry Blythe William Mills B. R. Bennett Blythe Mills Bennett Mr. Brown Stout Powell Our City Jesse Wager Joliet George Hiley Monmouth Laharpe Mary A. Huston Wesley Huston

Cast of figures for viewing event announced

The presented lineup includes J. G. Clough, Charles Reihm, A. H. Bennett, G. W. Osgood, Henry Geise, Mre, Henry Geise, E. S. Massie, B. C. Nichols, F. H. Wilms, H. B. Herbert, C. A. Moller, and Clifford Reid for the show.

J. G. Clough Charles Reihm A. H. Bennett G.W. Osgood Henry Geise Mre E. S. Massie B. C Nichols F. H. Wilms H. B. Herbert C. A. Moller Clifford Reid

American Tire Exports Tighten Domestic Market

The large quantities of tires exported have pulled the American market, constraining supply at home and affecting prices. Industry observers note continued outbound shipments and growing demand for domestic distributors to adjust inventories and pricing strategies.

Musical program at Illinois Café downtown today

The Illinois Café in downtown will host a special musical program by P. F. Breinig of the Orpheum and a two piece orchestra from 11:30 to 1:30 and 5:30 to 7:30. Hundreds of Quincyans are expected to attend during these hours, with fine meals and a congenial atmosphere.

P. F. Breinig The Orpheum Finess Adv

Quingyans to Attend National Auto Show in Chicago

Ouineys enthusiastic automobile group from Quincy plans to travel to the National Automobile show in Chicago from January 22 to 28. More than twenty eight persons will make the trip with Irwin Overland company sending the largest Quincy delegation, including Leaton Irwin F R Lusk MoE Lusk Jr Miss Appa Grubb Miss Maud Grubb Miss Kina Luthin and many others among about fifty thousand autoists expected to attend.

Ouiney Chicago Quincy Leaton Irwin F. R. Lusk Moe Lusk Appa Grubb Maud Grubb Kina Luthin Barney Schallenberger George Hartung J. E. O'Hare B. F. Biie CW. Moyer R. R

Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Advert for Cold Relief

An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for cold symptoms. It claims honey soothes irritation pine tar reduces phlegm and congestion and acts as an antiseptic providing relief and easier breathing priced at 28 cents.

Dr. Bell

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