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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
9
In Pittsfield Illinois the ice season began Tuesday with 7 to 9 inch thick ice hailed as the best in years due to late rains. J C Davis & Sons and Harold Worman run crews storing hundreds of tons at two ponds while other locals contract for ice from additional ponds.
An advertisement extols Sloan’s Liniment as the greatest pain killer, noting its simple application without rubbing and a traveler’s testimonial. Local notices mention visitors and family movements including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Plant with children, Miss Maude Elick, Dr. W. J. Simpson and wife, and gatherings at Cerys Noken’s home.
In La Belle the marriage of a prosperot young farmer Mr Drescher and Miss Johnson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs O Johnson, was officiated by Rev Thames of Palayia. Friends extend heartfelt congratulations to the couple.
Golden III J B Thomas and son visit relatives and attend the Adams County Farmers Institute. Ada Robbins of Quincy visits with J M Wallace and wife. Roy Morton and wife attend revival meetings at the U P Church. F S Carlen listed as ill. A masquerade at the skating rink yields prizes for prettiest and most comical costumes. Rev Dague conducts the U P church revival with his wife as singer. weather reduced attendance. J W McClintock to resume duties at the school house after two weeks confined at home.
Senate not in session meets Monday while House convenes at noon. Committees press national defense hearings and immigration literacy bill closure. Commerce reports favor leprosarium funding. urgent deficiency bill totals about 12.5 million dollars. Shackleford post card bill debate resumes. insular affairs eyes Philippine measure. Comptroller Williams urges quick passage of bank usury probe resolution. Adjournment at 6:30 pm until Saturday night.
A British official statement reports fourteen air battles on Wednesday. Two enemy aircraft were shot down over German lines while one British aeroplane was lost during the day.
An advertised remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, regulate bladder troubles in children, and cure diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments. One bottle costs $1 with mail order available from Dr. Fo Owens at 2928 Olive Street, St. Louis.
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