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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1918

Page

11

Works Quincy’s Front Yard As It Ought To Be

A 1918 committee motion adopts Blomfield’s river front plan with $100 to cover charges. The Park and Boulevard Association, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Ad Club and Civic Improvement League are named leaders, to exhibit the report and coordinate with the Quincy city government in Wainey.

Irs E. J. Parker Park and Boulevard Association Truman TT Pierscea Chamber of Commerce W. Eldred Civic Improvement League R. E. Hackman Quincy Ad Club W. A Pfeiffer Quincey Rotary Club Truman T. Pierson S. W. Eldred Blomfield EJ. Parker River Front Rotary Club City of Wainey Quincy Oaines United State Quincey Awaromuet Povermmerent Watts Conmneree Act Cub Park Banka of Oge Ted Havins Lebar Othe Park Route Bouurevard and Park Association Counci

Practical river front development for Quincy

Truman T. Pierson outlines a plan for commercial river front improvement in Quincy. He calls for a city backed project integrating retaining walls, a river front park, and a small freight and passenger terminal funded by steamboat lines and city revenues, tied to existing civic groups and a broader park system to attract visitors and support growth.

Texas Wonder Cure Ad Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief

A dubious Texas Wonder ad markets a remedy claimed to cure kidney and bladder issues in men, women, and children. It touts a two month supply, sworn testimonials, and appeals to send money for patronage, with a cryptic Missouri address for orders.

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Shelter House In South Park Is Dedicated

The dedication ceremony marked the completion of Shelter House at South Park. Rotary, park board members, and Wave city volunteers celebrated as rain fell, praising the shelter’s conveniences and its riverfront improvements while noting the project unites nature with human design.

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