R-34 Airship Built to Bomb Berlin Details Revealed
New York reports on the R-34 airship built by Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth for Britain, with sister ship R-35. Designed to bomb Berlin, it now eyes trans Atlantic flight after peace. The craft measures about 670 feet long with 60 tons lift and 30 tons dead weight. It carries a 23 man crew, extensive navigation and wireless gear, and can span 4,000 miles at lower power.
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Berlin
New York
Sir
W. G. Armstrong Whitworth Company
Newfoundland
Scotland
Azores
Pleasurable Dancing At Open Air Pavilion
Pleasant evening of dancing at the Sidney pavilion on Thursday July 10 from 8 15 to 11 30 p m admission 50 cents.
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Sidney
Hancock County Poland China sale set for Aug 29
Hancock County Poland China Breeders Association plans its first consignment sale at the fair grounds on August 29, the last day of the county fair. Officers include John Hamman president FE, L Trager vice president H A Eckhardt secretary-treasurer, with committee members J F Atkins and J I Farnsworth. The sale will feature top Poland China hogs from local breeders aiming to showcase the county’s strong stock and attract regional buyers.
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Carthage
Hancock County
Poland China Breeders’ Association
Hancock County Livestock Breeders’ Association
Poland China Association
John Hamman
L. Trager
H. A. Eckhardt
Sec.Treas
J. F. Atkins
Poland
Farm Bureau
Lloyd
Pittsfield Topics Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Pittsfield residents and guests are featured in a roundup of city visitors and travelers. Charles F. Kiemme and daughters Marie and Kathleen visited relatives in Quincy, Harold Weaver and family vacationed with Goo relatives, Laura Woods spent days with Elmer Criss family, Katherine Russell and Anna Snider with Mrs. William Austin’s party, Harry English transacted business in St. Louis, Cora Calvert delivered a Sunday address in the Methodist church, and Theo C. Moore bought a new automobile after being elected County Superintendent. Public notices note marriage license issued to Dewey Herrin and Lena Severn.
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Charles F. Kiemme
Marie
Kathleen
Quincy
Harold Weaver
East St. Louis
Hiram Goo
Laura Woods
St. Louis
Elmer Criss
Katherine Russell
Anna Snider
William Austin
Fanny
Harry English
St. Louia
Cora Calvert
Griggsville
J. C. Brown
Columbus
Ohio
Calvert
Pittsfield Township
Episcopal Church Lawn
F. N. Wells
George C. Weaver
Nellie Tucker
Springfield
Charles D. Tucker
Theo. C. Moore
Walter Foreman
Bloomington
Otis Foreman
Charles A. Heskey
Dewey Herrin
Naysville
Lena Severn
Valley City
Transfers in Clay ton and Quincy real estate deeds
Ethel Parker transfers east half lot 11 in Thomas addition to Clay ton to William Hultz for 400 dollars. George J. Richardson sells lot 39 block 3 in Samuel P. Church addition to Quincy to John Barth for 1,450 dollars. A tin trade note notes most sources are flat or shrinking, while Bolivia shows potential for rising output.
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Ethel Parker
William Hultz
Thomas
Clayton
George J. Richardson
John Barth
Samuel P. Church
Quincy
Bolivia
Probate Petitions and Estates Through County Court
Probation officer seeks guardianship for Eugene and Charles Maxwell as both fathers are deceased. They are under care of Anthony Goederis and Ed Hancock. State Savings Loan Trust named administrator of Henry L. Paul estate. Albert Berger reports Louis H. Berger estate nearly settled with 354.12 to heirs. John F. Garner reports 459.25 receipts with 206 to heirs in Mary Jane Timothy estate. John G. Thompson and Oliver B. Thompson post bond 1900 for Henry J. Grubb estate. August Freinecke Jr executor of Adeline Flesner estate shows 8000 handbond and inventories including Liberty bonds valued 1655. Sarah A. Harbison executor of Robert Harbison estate lists Clayton real estate 1500, cash 87, chattels 100. Jacksonville State hospital notes Elizabeth Smith and Vivian Lytle discharged in June unimproved.
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Thomas Nolan
Eugene Carl Maxwell
Charles Sherman Maxwell
Anthony Goederis
Ed Hancock
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Henry L. Paul
Albert Berger
Louis H. Berger
Mary Jane Timothy
John F. Garner
John G. Thompson
Oliverb. Thompson
Henry J. Grubb
August Freinecke, Jr
Adeline Flesner
Adams County
Sarah A. Harbison
Robert Harbison
Clayton
Jacksonville State Hospital
Elizabeth Smith
Vivian Lytle
Paris Doctors Increase Fees After War
Paris doctors vote to double their prewar charges starting today. Night service rates will be tripled, reflecting a sharp rise in medical costs during postwar adjustments.
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Paris
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Cadillac
Morris Adler-Moller Co
China
Hancock
Palmyra
Jimmie
Marshal Watterman
Edith McClintic
Berghofer
Rothweiler
J. F. Warner
Kirksville
J. 8. Berghofer
Moline
Tie
Fee Miller
France
Maude Hamilton
Lenella Gooch
Shelbreville
F. C. Powell
Tip Powell
Ben Powell
Odus Powell
Philadelphia
Tucker Powell
Lesfie Powell
Cotton Powell
C. M. Hay
J. A. Lantos
George Jacobs
Will Dingle
North Yakima
Wash
New York City
M Gray Ia
Clarence Alford
Urbana
Til
al Tollyman
Arkansas
Rose Anderson
Missouri
Alonzo Nelson
Marion County
Hright
Rebekah
Brapt Sunday School Institute
Warren
J.C. Cook
Monroe City
Vy. Cc. M. Truex
Astor
Palmyra Baptist Church
F. B. Farrar
Alabama
Bethel Associations
Warren Church
Wm. Calloway
Hannibal
F. W. Smith
C. M. Truex
T. R. Smith
Bethel Baptist Association
Estie Dupress
Atlanta
B. K. McGrauder
Eva Kizer
Louisiana
C. R. Gearhart
Thomas Bryan
Derby
Bert Gibbons
Molly
W. W. Abright
Virginia
Charles Atkins
John Woolen
Mary
C. Thomas
Chas, Atkin
Pauline
W. A. Blakey
Pearl
Association
Mercantile Trust
Harvey G. Rigga
Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank
Harvey G. Riggs
Ilinoia
Adama
Robert J. Loebbing
Pittsfield, III
PAHES
South Eighth
Depot
Quincy Railway Company
Highland Park
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