Two Conventions in Quincy This Week
Quincy hosts two conventions this week at the Hotel Quincy. Western Illinois Retail Lumber Dealers’ club meets Tuesday with 50 members in attendance, featuring speeches on advertising and letter writing. A Thursday session hosts the Tri-State Harnessmakers’ association with a prepared program and social events.
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Quincy
Western Illinois Retail Lumber Dealers’ Club
Ilinois
Quinn
W. K. Abbott
George W. Angel
A. Q. Lindsay
Quincy Whig
T. E. Muselman
Jem City Business College
Club
Keokuk
Arthur T. Heidesmann
Quinney
W. E. Avon
Carthage Harnessmakers
rn-State
Harnessmakers’ Association Alhawed
Vetel Quincy
A Quaid Missing While En Route to River
McQuaid, bound for the river, vanished on the way with unclear details. His wife resides in Lorraine while authorities and acquaintances search along the route near Dee and Quincey. Two of McQuaid's associates from Lorraine were last seen with him.
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A'Quaid
Ton McQuaid
Raine
Ain Quincey
Dee
Mother’s Friend Ad Claims Safe Comfort for Expectant Mothers
An old advertisement extols a product named Mother’s Friend from Bradfield Regulator Co. It promises pain relief and calmer nerves for expecting mothers, claiming it helps with ligaments and sleep. The copy urges writing to Atlanta for a free workbook on maternal delight.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta
Man Missing After River Plans and Injury Recalled
Neighbors reported a man heading toward the river to contract for saw ing wood when he disappeared. The missing man, McQuaide, 60, 200 pounds, five feet ten inches, blue eyes, gray hair, left-hand fingers stiff, a small blue mark under the left eye, and a prior accident two years ago that affected his mind.
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McQuaide
Debaters Picked for Quincy High Intercollegiate Match
Quincy High selects debate teams for Jacksonville and Springfield meets. Negative side includes Willis Blakestee as leader, Eleanor Allis, Enid Ireland. Affirmative features Mildred Kincaid, Francis Enright, Ethel Klocke with Russell Rainwater as alternate. Topic: Resolved that the military and naval program of the United States is inadequate.
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Jacksonville
Springfield
Quincy
Willis Blakestee
Eleanor Allis
Enid Ireland
Mildred Kincaid
Francis Enright
Ethel Klocke
Russell Rainwater
United States
Mexico Refuses Carranza Troop Crossing Request
The state department in Washington denied a request by the de facto Mexican government for six hundred cavalry to cross U S territory from Nacozari to El Paso to aid in pursuing bandits in Chihuahua. Consul Ives G Letiver announced the refusal Monday, citing the excited condition of El Paso residents.
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Carranza
Douglas
Ariz
State Department
Washington
Mexico
United States
Nacozari
el Paso
Chihuahua
Ives G. Letiver
Charge Driver in Complaint At Soldiers’ Home
Superintendent John E. Andrew filed a complaint with Attorney J. L. Adair against Leander Wentworth, a diver at the Soldiers’ Home, alleging excessive intoxication and adding disorderly conduct and neglect of duty. The hearing, led by Adair, is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the home, with testimony about the accused’s acts. Also noted: many home employees have been removed across departments in recent months.
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John E. Andrew
Soldiers
J. L. Adair
Civil Service Commission
Leander Wentworth
Andrew
Adair
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Eases Severe Cough
For the racking cough from la grippe, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is described as healing and soothing. It eases chest tightness, helps expel phlegm, and relieves the exhausting cough, with testimonial from R. G. Collins of Barnegat New Jersey. Miller Arthur Drug Co. advertisement.
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Foley
R. G. Collins
Barnegat
N. J
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Adv
Work Resumed On Raising Tug Nauvoo
The tug Nauvoo, which sank in Quincy Bay after its sinking weeks ago, began lifting on Monday. Pumps operated from dawn, making headway as water was removed from the hold to near floatation by night, despite high water delaying earlier efforts.
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Nauvoo
Quincy Bay
Ghe Bay
Pottle Receives Blind Report At Veterinary Office
Dr. L G Potter, assistant state veterinarian, received an envelope from the state live stock commission in Springfield during regular mail delivery. The sealed envelope was empty when opened, leading to the belief that the bulletin mailer omitted the report.
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L. G. Potter
State Livestock Commission
Springfield
United States
Quincy
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles claim
The notice advertises Texas Wonder as a treatment for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women and bladder issues in children. It claims cure for diabetes, rheumatism, and back problems, with mail order and testimonial requests. Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis promotes the product, stating one bottle lasts two months and costs 91.00.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Burlesque and theater lineup at Empire Hippodrome
Pat White's Gaiety Girls will perform Thursday with burlesque shows and a laugh filled program. Coming next week is High Jinks by Arthur Hammerstein, Otto Ylauerbach, and Rudolf Friml with ties to The Firefly. The Hippodrome press notes promise lively tuneful entertainment.
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Pat White
Hippodrome Theater
Busby
Arthur Hammerstein
New York
Hippodrome
Otto Ylauerbach
Rudolf Friml
Mr. Hammerstein
Vaudeville at the Orpheum Delights with Illusions and Acts
The Orpheum week opens with Van der Koors illusionists delivering quick conjuring and burlesque in a season suited show. A giant duck tricks the second sight test while De Fogg, Spencer and Williams, Dorsch and Russell, Joe Fanton and others perform musical and gymnastic numbers drawing strong audience response. The program features Fate as an outstanding piote play with impressive appeal.
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The
Orpheum
van der Koors
Sven
de Fogg
Comedienne
Spencer
Williams
Dorsch
Russell
Joe Fanton
Fate
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Quincy High
Sampies Tree
Kettael
Baltmore
Fick Coal Co
Soldiers’ Home
Pottle
the Orpheum
Anna B. Gfubb
Evhe Train-Overland Co
Anna B. Grubb
Irwin-Overland Co
Maine
Maine St. Quincy, Ill
F. R. Lusk
Servics
Leaton Irwin
Empire-Hippodrome
Broadwes
Range Girl
the Cowboy
Featuring Tom Mix
Lillian Loraine
Kilimmi
Paramount Feature
Leonora Ulrich
enVvoy
Douglas Fairbanks
AD WW. Griffith Fine Arts
Triangle Keystone
Fred Mace
Henrietta Crosman
Snyder
Hampshire
Quincy Savings & Loan Office
Peling, Jr
Gaskid
Money Eat Estate
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