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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1918

Page

3

Nearly 300 Men Mobilize for War Stamp Drive in Quincy

In Quincy a large volunteer force of nearly 300 men from business, professional, and manufacturing sectors prepares to solicit War Savings stamps. Coordinated by John F. Carroll and County Chairman John E. Wall, teams of two to four operatives report Monday at the federal court room for assignments, covering dozens of firms and local shops citywide.

Federal Building Quincy John F. Carroll John E. Wall Federal Court Room Post Office Julius Kespohl FE. J. Taylor Irwin Paper Co Gem City Pattern Co Quincy Pattern Co Weller Pattern Co Chas. McCormick Studio Arthur R. Roy Charles McCormick H. Wood J. B. Buffington H. O. Collins Will Colfett Moviel ' , Clothing Co San J. Schwartz Simmong Clothe Plee Ovi Drug George Wise Supplies Aucost Feeds Jen Coal Co B. J. Urten Joan Re Pig Werner von Berg Theoudore Tashart, Jr Wilt John Af Quincy Fish and Oyster Co George W. Judd Thompson's Dairy Tunch Illinois Frank Webber Emil P. Kern Dave Barsky Washington Burdett Esler John E. Glahn JT S. Lee Harry Porras L. Waldfoge Tobias Waldfogel W. JE. Waller Charlies H. Thompson Jere N. Smith Charles Mealey Annex Cafe Burlington Chop Suey Cunnane Bros Majestic Cafe Paris Young Women's Christian Association HE. O. Channon W. J. Cunnane Y. B. Albright Grand Union Tea Co Jewell Tea Co Meliance Tea Co Eagle Torbacr C. F. Bishop Poultry Co Davis Cleaver Produce Co Central Union Telephone Office John W. Daniels August Ketterer John Musolino Behrens Chischlager Bell Grocery Berblinger J. H. Brown W. Zimmerman Homer M. Swope Fred Wulfe Staunton Boudreau Charles L. Bartett Louis Hi. Berger Staunton FE Phonodrenu Tremmens Emmons Carl Epler W. G. Feigenspan John F. Garner Cornelius Terwisehe George J. Vischer J. W. Ireland W. Ireland

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Lasative Leomg Quinine

An advertisement promotes LASATIVE LEOMG QUININE tablets to quickly relieve cold symptoms. It claims to stop cough and headache and speed the cold’s end, with Grove’s signature on each box.

E. W. Grove

Minnesota body adjourns without action on dry issue

Minnesota public safety commission adjourned without acting on a petition of 100000 signatures seeking a wartime dry order. County dry status rises to fifty eight of eighty six, with order 24 extending dry controls to fifty four counties and prohibiting liquor transport into dry areas. Governor Burnquist, chairing, said no action was taken.

ST. Paul Minnesota State Public Safety Commission Clay Clearwater Beltrami Poke Burnquist

Hennig Did Not Make Final Inspection Claims Refuted

In Brooklyn federal court January 31 Paul C Hennig a naturalized German on treason trial did not make a final inspection of torpedo gyroscope parts before shipment from E W Bliss Co where he formerly was a foreman. Government witnesses said tampering was possible but offered no proof how it was done. Lieut Francis L Shea testified torpedoes are tested for flight 12 500 yards and must pass between two buoys 200 yards apart or be rejected.

New York Paul C. H. Iennig Brooklyn E. W. Bliss & Co Hugo R. Pausin Hennig Tienrig O. Kk Francis L. Shea Henig

Ice Gorges Endanger Shipping On Ohio Mississippi Rivers

Ice jams in the Ohio Mississippi and Green rivers cause disasters to shipping. Three steamboats sunk at Carrollton near the Kentucky river mouth. coal barges threatened. Paducah river gorge threatens remaining winter fleet. Dynamite used to break jams. Cold snap slows thaw. Tennessee River rises forcing relocations in exposed areas.

Louisville Ohio Mississippi Green Rivers Carrollton Kentucky River Jower Paducah Kentucky Tennessee Chattanooga

Local solicitors listed for liquor and lodge groups in Quincy

The notice lists numerous individuals and organizations in Quincy, including Stern and Sons and Olympia Candy Co, designated to solicit. It names saloons, liquor shops, and various fraternal orders such as Knights of Pythias and Masons, with several named members and lodge bodies assigned to solicitation tasks.

Stern and Sons Stern S. I.dstage J. F P. Hermann Olympia Candy Co Quincy Confectionery Co Beat Bros Quincy Electric Supply Co Chas, Ross James Summers Tony Irins Juhbn Riehmoueller Robert Fuehlin Otto Bergman J. B. Harwood Jos. Kesyan Andy Heisler al Grimmer Ben Haverland Frank Druffel Knights of Tythian Jasper de Crow Knights of Maccahers Percy Elis Bedens United Comein Trigerers William EK Abbott Phillip Sehineenhanig Iks John Vileiser Knights of Calumet Scastle Will Solleit Tarbert Ludige Pogy Aitheostter Pidycherin Quinncy Masons H. FI Breidstadt Quincy Wm. Sprague Quincy Consistory J. M. Winters H. F. J. Ricker H. C. Sprick I. W. Crane

So Long Letty Pleases Quincy Empire Patrons

The Empire Hippodrome in Quincy hosted So Long Letty staged by Oliver Morosco from the west coast. Cavanaugh filled in for Catlett with strong support from Temple Polland and Miss Lockwood, as the cast and chorus impressed local patrons with energy and musical comedy charm.

Letty Oliver Morosco West Coast Goodnes Quincy Empire- Hippodrome Mr. Catlett Chicago Mr. Cavanauga Richard Henry Little Morosco George M. Cohan Mary Mr. Cavanaugh Jean Temple Mr. Polland Mr. Busby

War May Be Decided In U S Wheat Fields

Governor Frank O Lowden told the farmers war conference that the world war might be decided not on European battlefields but in the wheat and corn fields of Illinois and the Mississippi valley. Delegates were urged to take home the message that America faces a life and death struggle and no sacrifice must be left undone to win the war. He said the fortitude and patriotism of the farmers and stockmen may determine the world’s future.

Champaign Frank OU. Lowden Farmers’ War Conference Europe Clinuis Mississippi Valley America

Battleship Runs Aground On Sand Bar At Atlantic Port

An older pre dreadnaught battleship ran aground on a sand bar while breaking ice in a channel near an Atlantic port. By Wednesday night it rested easily and officials expected to refloat undamaged at the next high tide. Navy records show older battleships used to clear shipping channels during severe winter ice.

Atlantic Faust Udas

Kaiser replies to Saxon King on birthday note

Amsterdam January 31 German Emperor answers birthday congratulations from the King of Saxony. He expresses sympathy for wartime sacrifices but faith in the coming year. He says superior military leadership and people's resolve will break opponents and lay a foundation for a good future. God grant it.

Amsterdam Saxony Lokal Anzeiger

Harriman Daughter Wed to U S Lieutenant in Paris

Miss Ethel M. B. Harriman, daughter of Mrs. J. Borden Harriman of New York, married Lieut. Henry Potter Russell in the American Church on Avenue Alma Paris. The rite was performed by Bishop Brent with a small circle of guests including Ambassadors and Mrs. Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt, General Lewis, and Mrs. Vincent Astor as matron of honor.

Paris Ethel M. B. Harriman J. Borden Harriman New York Henry Potter Russell Charles H. Russell Alma Ctl. Brent Philippines Ambassadeur Sharp W. K. Vanderbilt

When Marriage Fails and Childless Homes Increase

A brief editorial argues marriage fails where childbearing is impossible and suggests Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy. The author claims childless couples drift apart, causing separations and divorces.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Briefs From Quincy Society and Local Careers

Miss Ruth Enlow suffers inhalation injury in a high school chemistry class. A jubilee concert by 50 voices will aid the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church. Local notices mention relocations, travel, illness, and community events including Red Cross efforts and business moves.

Wiskirchen Ruth Enlow Nellie Enlow Broadway Snyder Eighth Elm Street Baptist Church Stannus Hampshire St Bob Roberts Hal Lech-Schroeder Chicago L. A. Morest Liberty John White Paloma Spring Street C. M. Rosenheim Sterns W. J. Wible Camp Logan Texas Jacob Wible North Fifth Street Fay Bennett North Ninth Street Anti-Saloon League Denver Ed Stranckmeyer Elizabeth Richards Vermont Street Locust Street Kansas City M. Z. Foley Jack Schuknecht Seward Neb Caincy Virgil Davis Gem City Business College Quincy Major Pierson Aeronautic School University of Hainnis Don Carley Heidbreder Eighth and State Streets Richard T. Shaffer Tndianapolis Quincey Ralph T. Shaffer North Seventh Street T. L. Bover 7. L. Bover W. Heckenkamp, Jr Springfield WCU Robert Emil Halbach East Halbach-Schroeder H. G. Stegnar Decatur Ewing Ladies’ Aid and Lutheran Church Burton Red Cross Arnold Cook Rome Wiskirchen Internal Revenue Department Maggie Connell WM Wears

Exemption plan for men 31 faces opposition in Washington

Secretary Baker indicated he would not push his plan to exempt registered men reaching 31 from the draft unless requested. A Senate committee rejected including such a provision after Provost Marshal General Crowder opposed it. Walter will urge lifting to add two more assistant secretaries to decentralize War Department work.

Washington Baker Semate Crowder Walter House Military Committee Wre

Senate panel hears upbeat aviation program briefing

Washington January 31 Brigadier General Squier chief signal officer of the army and assistants told the senate military committee in secret session that more encouraging information about the aviation program was presented. Public details were withheld but committee members voiced strong satisfaction with the testimony.

Washington Senate Military Committee Squier Army

Prohibition Loses In El Paso Election

El Paso Texas January 31 local option vote in the city defeated prohibition by 58 majority while the county vote went against prohibition by 3410. Approximately 5000 votes were cast in each election.

Prohibition EL Paso Texas

Villa marching with 900 men to incident near Casas Grandes

Juarez Mexico January 31 A report states Francisco Villas band of about 900 men under Villa and Martin Lopez moves from Santa Rosalia toward Casas Grandes to confront a federal column heading to Sonora. Three trains carry roughly 700 troops. Villa aims to trap and destroy units crossing mountain passes.

United States Sonora Diaz Station Bellano Jan Villa Laguna Station Chihuahua City Amds Somers Capwin

Weather forecast reports heavy snows in east and floods in west

The Weather Bureau reports heavy snows in the east with rain in the south Atlantic and gulf states and a cold wave from the western drought. Snow reaches New York City area. floods feared along the Ohio Mississippi basins with warnings for North Carolina to Alabama.

Washington Middle West South Atlantic Gulf States Weather Bureau Gulf Varginia Columbia Marydane New England New York City Frankenfield Virginia Mars Dand Lovelock Phihiletphas Pterdias Heeter Ohio Cencinnati Thuraiav Geerea Obio Walles Tennessee Upper Obio Valley Dower Lake Region Atlatic States

Brazilian Admiral Named Fleet Commander for Allied Waters

Rio de Janeiro announces Admiral Pedro Pronti as commander of the Brazilian fleet to cooperate with Allied forces in European waters during the current period.

Rio Janeiro Pedro Pronti

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