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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1918

Page

5

Camp Dodge Imposes Stricter Discipline and Barrs Midweek Holiday

Des Moines ta Jan 23 Camp Dodge tightens discipline with a cut of the midweek half holiday and a mandatory reveille at 7 am in full uniform under arms Officers in Des Moines must report by reveille. Training accelerates as passes and furloughs tighten and transfers are redirected to aviation service A health survey targets foot and mouth disease and dental defects with a new medical staff planned to test and grade troops.

Camp Dodge Des Moines Reveille Cany Grail Cantona Fran Wateton Aviatha Ype

Palmyra men plan Monday stock shipments

A report from Washington notes Palmyra workers will ship stock Monday. It mentions Lewis Man Brees Jing Mass Dearing and Crane among crews handling cars and pulp goods. The item echoes a national education stance urging high school students to stay in studies to prepare for naval service, per Mary C. Bradford, president of the National Education Association.

Shileett Lewis Man Brees Jing Mass Dearing C Crane Hersee Ham Mary C. C. Bradford National Education Acreciation

Cleopatra at Empire Tonight by Theda Bara in 1920s saga

Theda Bara stars in Cleopatra at the Empire with matinee and night shows on Thursday January 24. The article notes lavish Egyptian styling and authentic costumes valued at 150000 dollars, highlighting scenes of imperial splendor, romance, and intrigue in the grand Julius Caesar era.

Theda Bara Cleopatra Violas Alondies Iain Fleures Julius Caesar Mar. Antony Cexavius Caesar Emoob Fengyure Iwepatra Siren Crates Bata Empire

Daily film listings across several studios and acts

The page shows a jumble of film titles and performers including Belasco, Carol Holloway, Maurice Costello, and Et. Grandia in a lineup of dramas comedies and serials. It highlights titles such as The Crimson Stain and A Mysterious Disappearance along with various shorts and scenic acts from Savoy and Princess venues.

Carol Holloway Maurice Costello Grandia Tils Knight Savoy Ehie Vergeses Barbe Heep Vossen Martin Sefer

High School Plays Barry Here Saturday

A local high school plans a Saturday game featuring Barry as the opponent. The event marks the first game of the twenty something season with several practices and student involvement noted. Officials and staff schedules are mentioned, with details about game timing and preparation.

High School Barry

Weeghman Re elected as Chicago baseball club president

Chicago report says Weeghman was reelected president of the Chicago baseball club at the annual meeting Tuesday amid standard shoveller activities. The text is garbled but indicates routine leadership renewal for the team.

Chicago Weeghiman Chcags 2 Re The Shovellers

Locals in Quincey and area report military service updates

Wartime notices recount Bert Yhouther visiting his parents, Ty Nien iyett ALS and Mrs. ’s Elec, and a torpedo boat Somers patrolling off the Atlantic. Jackson named 2nd party officer. front street guest at Oak Street. Tavneen, former Warren E. Davis employee, now in France with stevedore regiment. Cecil Taunt now a baker in Cary Dodge. John H Steiner reports conditions in Lamp Dodge improving health. Rev Frederick S Penfold becomes army chaplain in 121st field artillery in Waco Texas awaiting France.

Somers Quincy Bay Quincy Atlanti Ceuet Mr. Jackson Quincey OH. Barnard Oak Streete W.ootl Tavneen Cecil Taunt Mt. Peasant School Cary Dodge John H. Steiner Lamp Dodge Camp Doudge Frederick S. Penfold Good Shepherd Church North Twelfth Street 121St Field Artillery Waco Tex Racine Wis France

Messenger boy denied enlistment in Marines at 17

Alfred Jackson of Western Union Telegraph Company received a government letter Tuesday stating he cannot enlist in the United States Marine Corps until he turns 19. The missive praised his patriotism and expressed hopes he would enlist sooner.

Alfred Jackson Western Union Telegraph Company United States Marinee

World Almanac War Information Special Edition

A fragment discusses the World Almanac and its War Information special title. It praises the volume for its comprehensive coverage of politics, business, education, religion, industry, prohibition, woman suffrage, and public affairs with updated data, boundaries for New York districts, and notes on bread standardization and employment offices.

Fider United States New York City Congress

Meteor Flash Across Kansas City Sky Stuns Residents

A bright meteor swept across the heavens near St. Joseph and Kansas City on January 23, startling crowds and briefly disrupting telephone and telegraph services. Reports describe a south to northeast arc with a luminous trail and no accompanying sound. The event echoes in Kansas City area papers as observers note its rapid motion and dramatic skyward display.

ST. Joseph Kansas City Kansas Cley

Bandits in Detroit Evade Police After Downtown Jewelry Hold Up

In Detroit on January 23 three men robbed the Ralph Dewey jewelry store taking about $65,000 in jewels and cash. Manager W R Grainger was beaten gagged and bound but provided only a brief description of the suspects as officers failed to locate them after a day of questioning nearly a score of people at police headquarters.

Detroit Ralph Dewey W. R. Grainger

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