Extermination Drive Against Man-Eaters Off Jersey Shore
Armed shark hunters patrolled New York and New Jersey coasts in a concerted effort to exterminate man-eaters blamed for recent swimmer deaths. Matawan officials offered 100 dollars per shark. sightings and bottling up of sharks were reported along Matawan creek and Raritan Bay. Nets blocked exits, and some beaches added protective measures. A doctor autopsied a mangled swimmer, noting a poisonous liquid in the flesh. Recovery hope for a 12 year old victim remained slim.
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New York
New Jersey
Matawan
N. J
Matawan Creek
Atlantic
Raritan Bay
Bermuda
Lester Stillwell
Quincy Urged to Shine in St Louis Convention Advertising
Reports from the Philadelphia Adt convention describe St Louis as a proving ground for Quincy’s bright future. Delegates urge a large showing to prove Quincy is a live, growing city with top manufacturers and room to grow. They cite Nashville and Asheville publicity gains to justify a substantial local advertising program.
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St. Louis
Oncimnat
Guincy
Quincy
Philadelphia
Conv
Nashville
Tenn
Asheville
North Carolina
R. F E. Hackman
Franklin University
Morris Adler
Mr. Hardiman
Hosiery sales and local visits fill Halbach week
A jumble of notes from Fall Creek to Quincy reports Adam Uebner and John B. Herr as business visitors, Halbach Schroeder’s summer hosiery sale advertised, Hotel Newcomb manager A Jenkins returning from Chicago, and various social and travel items including tent meetings, a fish fry, and local church anniversaries. Also Springfield appoints John E. Quinn to the state livestock board.
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Halbach’s
Adam Uebner
Fall Creek
John B. Herr
Hannibal
Quincy
Keokuk
BF. A. Jenkins
Newcomb
Chicago
Green Lake
Wis
Mrs. Jenkins
Halbach- Schroeder
N. M. Rigg
Helen
Versailles
Mr. Rigg
Snyder
George Weidemann
Edward Weidemann
Kansas City
Sixth
York Streets
Mathilda Kuipple
Jersey Street
Hibach Schroeder
John Scheiner
North Ninth Street
Blue Ribbon
H. N. Wheeler
Bernice
Gladys
St. Paul
H. R. Wheeler
Ilize
W. T. Duker Co
Col. Berry Circle
Antonius
John Schmiedeskamp
Luther Memorial Church
Schmiedeskamps
Schmiedeskamp
Bertha Engler
John Reidy
Goldie Seckman
Ripley
St. Mary’s Hospital
George Seckman
Henry
W.C. A. Martens
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Tuhnets and Ouiney
Missouri Synod
Arenzville
W.R. Stansbury
Marion
Marjorie
State Street
Michigan
John E. Quinn
Springfield
Gevr. Dunne
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
B. J. Shantry
Soda Fountains On Q Trains Headline From Burlington
Burlington railway system will fit all dining cars with soda water fountains similar to drug store units. Fountains operate 24 hours, serving through trains especially lounging cars on routes Chicago to Kansas City Omaha St Paul and Denver. P S Eustis, passenger traffic manager, originated the idea.
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Burlington
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
Denver
P. S. Eustis
Allied offensive only starting on western front says Asquith
London July 14 Prime Minister Asquith told the House of Commons the allied offensive in France is in its beginning and Britain will forgo August holidays to boost munitions output. A royal proclamation postpones August bank holidays as part of broader holiday curtailment to sustain bombardment and assaults until progress is made.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
France
Brittain
Lightning strike stuns ten Iowa guardsmen at Camp Dodge
Ten Iowa National Guard soldiers stationed at Camp Dodge were badly stunned by lightning during a fierce storm on Thursday afternoon while awaiting orders to depart for the Mexican border.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Camp Dodge
For Tired Women With Aching Head and Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine testifies that Foley Kidney Pills relieve tiredness back pain and nervous strain. The ad claims the pills strengthen weak kidneys improve action and remove poisons, producing peaceful nerves and sound sleep. Miller Arthur Drug Co promotes genuine Foley Kidney Pills as pure medicinal pills.
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Foley
Frank P. Wood
Merrill
Maine
Foley Pirney Pi
Illinois Troops Lack Equipment at Brownsville Camp
Troopers of the First Illinois Cavalry near Brownsville report serious shortages of boots shoes socks and ponchos as heat and mud plague Camp Mass of Mud. Dengue fever and illnesses from early vaccinations are noted while some men express desire to return home as tensions with Mexico ease. Eighth Tr N reg units conduct open formation drill amid cool 76 degree day with light wind.
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Brownsville
Texas
Springfield
Mexico
Eighth Trinois
Wisconsin Troops Fighting Mumps in Camp
San Antonio July 14 Wisconsin soldiers are fighting mumps in their camp after Illinois camps reported cases days earlier. Seven cases are at the base hospital and precautions are being taken to prevent spread. Five Illinois patients are also in the hospital.
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San Antonio
Texas
Illinois
Wisconsin
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Inventor
Ted
Dicky Dippy’s
Blondy
By Sinnott
Schuinkill River
Atlantic City
Bew
Allied Offense
Amsterdam
Tribune
Berlin
Joahnnisthal
Karl Liebknecht
First Cavalry
Swaynie’s
N. Sixth ST
Juincy Maen
HU Kessell
Quincy & Illinois
Tan
Union
Hampshire
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