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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1916

Page

8

Dr Waldron Claiming Cure Specialist in Pelvic Diseases

A historically styled advertisement asserts Dr Waldron can diagnose and cure chronic pelvic diseases. It lists numerous names as evidence of success and invites readers to a free examination at his Quincy Illinois offices with hours noted, including extra evening slots.

Waldron L. Ahland Palmyra TH. Garner West Point G. Alphin Plymouth G. W. Frazee Sutter Y. CG. Kern Carthage J. P. Curry S. Home Quincy J. H. Yackle E. B. Sweet Cedar St G. W. Harden S. & S. Home O. J. Maloney Morris Shoe Factory John Hoy Wm. Seward RB. R Chas. Wirth Wm. Anderson J. H. "Wald&on M. D Wells S. W Fifth and Maine Sts Ill

Quincy Urged to Boost Growth and Commerce Now

The Whig urges Quincy to rise in the commercial world with cleaner streets and broader influence. Prominent business leader T P Castle says boosters are key and rail connections are not the sole growth driver while stressing the city’s ideal setting, parks, and strong home spirit. He urges ongoing local buying, habit formation, and widespread promotion to make Quincy markedly larger and better within a year and over the next decade.

Quincy The Whig Birmingham Bessemer Alan United States Warrior River Gulf Mississippi River T. P. Castle Comstock Castle Company Wii Castle Comstock Castle Co Burlington Pittsburg Pennsylvania Wabash Fitteberg Pennsylvania Lines Chicago Omaha Kansas City New York Philadelphia Quincey

Local clearance sale items and notices mix

The page lists multiple sales including pianos at Little used pianos from Weilers and millinery feathers at Walker's January Clearing Sale. It notes library board meeting and various local notices such as hotel stay for Mr and Mrs B G Vasen, taxi service, auto delivery, and a Baptist college visitor.

Wedlers Walker Thomas A. Brown Library Board Mill Weilers Ireland B. G. Vasen North Fifth Street Newcomb Hotel D. Scott The Baptist College la Grange Quincy Russell & Winters

Pittsfield Man Weds Dana McCasland in California

Ben Duffield son of John L. Duffield of Pittsfield married Dana McCasland in Hanford California on December 28. The couple visited groom’s aunt Lizzie Duffield and sister Mary Sheppard in San Diego before returning. Duffield is county surveyor and highways chief, owns a ranch near Hanford where they will reside. Gail Duffield from Pittsfield works with his construction crew in California. Mrs Browning a Quincy nurse is mentioned.

Pittsfield Hanford California Ben Duffield John L. Duffield Dana McCasland San Diego Lizzie Duffield Mary Shepard Wil Gail Duffield Wih Mrs. Browning Quincy

Illness and property changes in local notices

Isaac Strauss remains in rapid convalescence after recent operations. Lucy H Archer purchases Leonard cottages on West Jefferson Street for 1900 dollars from Alonzo Leonard. Doctors J D and M Nighbert relocate their veterinary office to the new building on the square’s southwest corner. Nearby, Mrs Robert Underwood’s serious illness worries old county friends.

Isaac Strauss Lucy H. Archer Leonard Jefferson Street Alonzo Leonard

St. Jacob’s Gil Heals Backache and Lumbago Fast

A vivid ad promises quick relief from backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism with a small bottle of old honest St Jacob’s Gil. Rub a little on the sore area and count to fifty. the pain vanishes and skin is not burned. The oil is claimed magical harmless and effective for one use.

ST. Jacob's L St. Jacob's Gil

Local notices and social news from Canyon City and surrounding towns

Reports include Dr J Lindsay closing his Bush block office to sail to Australia, Edward North and Mary Peters wedding news from Topeka, Kansas, death of John Wall near Hadley at age about 70, death of Willis Parker’s 17 year old daughter from pneumonia, funeral and burial at Iroquois Hop edale, revival chorus led by Prof Jesse Seniff in North Towanda New York, Elijah Davis attending Masonic lodge installation in Clarksville Missouri, Congregational church annual business meeting set for Wednesday January 19 at 7 pm with reports and election of officers and a social hour with refreshments.

Ella Hirlman Canyon City Colo J. Lindsay Bush Australia South America Edward North Mary Peters Topeka Kan W. H. Peters Summer Hill John Wall Hadley Township Hadley Willis Parker Griggsville Ilopedale Jesse Seniff North Towanada N. Y Elijah Davis Clarksville Masonic Lodge Congregational Church

Lydia Pinkham Remedy Promised Relief for Menstrual Pain

A Taunton woman recalls suffering from irregular periods and pain until Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound provided relief. The ad urges women to consult the company for advice and claims many girls suffer monthly before seeking help.

Lydia E. Pinkham Moth Lydia Pinkham Miss Clarice Taunton Mass

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