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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
10
Dr E H Pratt of Chicago criticized the International Purity congress for suppressive tactics and urged reforms in its approach to vice. He warned that suppression harms more than it helps and called for common sense remedies to temptation.
Officials of Western Cartridge Company at East Alton Illinois announced a contract with the Spanish government for a large order of military cartridges. The exact size was not disclosed. Work on the order would begin within a month and take until February to complete.
Motorcycle dealers and enthusiasts from across the country gather in Sacramento for the Federation of American Motorcyclists annual convention. The meeting closes Saturday night with many delegates traveling to San Francisco for the exposition. Many members rode their machines from the East.
In Indianapolis on July 22 attorneys agreed that Saturday will be the hearing date on the motion to quash the indictment against Thomas Taggart Mayor Bell and 125 other Indiana politicians charged in an election fraud conspiracy. The date depends on Special Judge Eichhorn of Bluffton accepting.
In New York on July 21, Kid Lewis from England narrowly defeated Charley White of Chicago in ten rounds. The bout stayed competitive until the final round when Lewis delivered effective left jabs to the head. Both fighters weighed under 185 pounds with Lewis at 1344 and White at 133 cotati.
An ad explains kidney trouble from rich foods and uric acid. It touts Jad Salts, four ounces in water daily, as a safe home remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and ease bladder disorders for the whole family.
Perry area residents report a lively week with visitors and local events. Russell Wilkins hosted relatives including John Hornbeak on a bridal tour before his Minnesota professorship. Nellie Chenoweth’s funeral in Peoria honored an only daughter of Frantz Chenoweth. Walter Reynolds visits from Sedalia as Allen Maslin Reed undergoes neck treatment in Jacksonville. Amelia Allen mourns daughter Jessie Carson in Mason City tuberculosis long illness. John Lake and H Sox visit Barry while Ed Lake’s family hosts guests. Hello Bunch artists perform in Perry as Dunn sisters visit. Clem and family suspected of horse and buggy theft are jailed in Pike County after a letter led to arrest.
Pittsburgh was chosen for the 1917 convention of the Royal Order of Moose with the 1916 gathering to be held at Mooseheart. The announcement came at a meeting in San Diego on July 22.
An old ad promises fast relief from dull throbbing or neuralgia headaches using Dr James Headache Powder. It urges readers to send someone to the drug store for a dime package and quit suffering, claiming quick, sure results with no disappointment.
Public notice requests all claimants against the estate of Charles Guth deceased to present them for adjudication at the Adams County Court in Quincy on the first Monday of August 1915. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly to the administrator Peter W Tuffli.
J Hollis De Hollis underwent a back of ear abscess operation at Blessing hospital in Quincy last Thursday. Mrs. Theodore Wallace hosted a gathering for the Wallace family and relatives Friday evening honoring Mrs. Gromley from Worcester Ohio Mrs Emma Cunningham of Blue Island and Mattie Wallace of Clayton. Forty attended with fruit ice cream and cake. Dr Fesler of Bushnell visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs Hunsaker and two daughters Dora and Freeda visited in Plymouth over Sunday. The M E S congregation dismissed services Sunday evening to welcome new pastor Rev Whitmeyer who will move to the U P parsonage this week. Omer Hunsaker visited Galesburg last Sunday. The U P Ladies Aid plans an all day quilting next Wednesday in the church basement. A large delegation attended the show in Quincy Monday.
Leaves for the front from Rome accompanied by the young princess Jolanda to spend days at King Victor Emmanuel's headquarters. Jolanda recently marked her fourteenth birthday and urged her father to return for the occasion. He replied he cannot leave his troops but offered to permit Jolanda a visit within six weeks if unable to come to Rome.
Anthony Comstock, noted New York Purist, clashed with Miss Goldman at the International Purity congress. He moved after Goldman rose to speak, and she left shortly afterward.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for tired aching muscles from overwork with claims of rapid relief. It highlights easy application, counter irritation benefits, and says a grateful user praises its effectiveness. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
SANFRANCISCO July 22 Emma Goldman a noted anarchist often charged with advocating free love sat beside An- idle speech and party line leading figures at a public gathering. The fragment notes her seat beside an unnamed anarchist amid a broader discussion on social reform.
Advertisement notes a tonic claiming to cure kidney and bladder issues, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments for men and women. It promises bladder regulation in children and offers mail order via Dr. E. W. Sage in St. Louis Missouri, with two months' treatment for one dollar.
A cash gift of ten thousand dollars arrived at Secretary McAdoo's office in New York. The delivery letter accompanied the currency and marked another contribution to the treasury department's conscience fund.
A letter states the sender paid double to the United States for a stolen amount and notes that despite the payment, his conscience remains troubled. The message implies ongoing moral conflict and a request or admission related to a financial wrong.
A brief classified notice suggests that Whig Want Ads can help readers locate missing items by placing a simple ad. It emphasizes the service as a quick method to recover lost possessions.
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