Proposals for Sexton's Building and Drive at QuinCy Illinois
The Board of Administration of the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Springfield invites sealed proposals for a sexton’s building and concrete drive at the Quin cy cemetery. Bids must be received by August 1, 1916, at 10 a.m., with plans available from Colonel John Wy. Andrew. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. Frank L. Whipp, Fiscal Supervisor. Reuben Weeks announces candidacy for circuit clerk in the Republican primaries to be held September 18.
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Sexton
State of
Iltlnglia
Board of Administration
Springfield
Illinois
Capitol Building
Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
Quincy
Ilinois
John Wy. Andrew
Frank LD
Whipp
Church Reform Proposal Seeks Anglican Church Council
A three year study by Canterbury and York archbishops outlines church state reform for England. It favors a national church council with bishops clergy and laity, clergy majority in the house of clergy, 5 percent working class in the laity, and bishops retain doctrinal powers. Measures would be reviewed by a privy council committee.
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London
Church of England
Convocation of
Canterbury
York
Church Council
Comittee
House of Laity
House of Bishops
Privy Council
German Copper Shaft Beautiful Cavern Near Saalfeld
An abandoned mine near Saalfeld in Thuringia has become a stunning cavern. Water has formed a multicolored labyrinth of stalactites and stalagmites, praised by German scientists including Haeckel as Germanys most remarkable natural curiosity.
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Berlin
Saalfeld
Thuringian Forest
Luther
Germany
Haeckel
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Claim for Cough Relief
An old advertising note promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a long used remedy for hacking coughs. It highlights soothing pine balsam with tar to ease irritated air passages and reduce coughing while aiding natural healing.
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Dr. King
Jar. Kine
Adv
Joffre the French Idol after Two Tragic Years
Herbert Corey surveys Paris gossip on General Joffre amid political maneuvering. He portrays Joffre as France’s decisive war leader, outlasting politicians, guiding the army and Britain, while French planners swap ministers and generals. The piece argues Joffre remains central to France’s war effort and unlikely to be replaced.
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Joffre
Herbert Corey
Aris
Paris
France
Great Britain
Tie
Grandpere
General de Castelnau
Napoleon
de Castelnau
Verdun
Petain
Limoges
Carency
Ife
Gallieni
Roques
Toffre
Sarrail
Gennan
Salonica
Herr
de Castenau
Summer Troubles Relief Ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for hay fever and asthma symptoms, claiming it eases inflammation clears air passages and soothes a harsh cough. It emphasizes no opiates and long-lasting bottles. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Sage Tea to Darken Hair Ad Promises Luxuriant Shine
An old advertisement touts sage tea plus sulphur and alcohol to darken gray hair and stop dandruff. It recommends Wyeths Save and Sulphur Compound as an easier ready-made tonic sold for about 50 cents. The copy stresses youthful appearance and even distribution for full coverage.
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Wyeth
Owitt Wrveth
Smit
Jad Salts Kidney Health Ad Cures Backache
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing remedy. It claims the product, made from grape and lemon acid with lithia, neutralizes urine acids, relieves bladder weakness, and restores kidney activity. It recommends drinking water and four ounces of Jad Salts daily before breakfast for several days.
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West Quincy
W. T. J. Wright
Whig
Balen
aVaswo Rouwry
Bacay Vo
Sth
Ohio Streets
Ruff Brewery
Ely
Rock Creek Station
5Th St
U-37
Cure Whig
Hotel
Pecatur
Virginia Lunch Room
J. W. Mindford
Winona Mills
Washington, St. Louis
Monroe St
Broadway
Western Metal Company
Bloomington
The
Wolf Mfg. Co
North Third
George W. Murphy
Care Whig
Jersey St
Maine St
Spring Street
Kentucky
North 12Th
FOI
Sk Street
Vermont
Loss Can Street
Bath Sugo N
St. Inquirs Quincy Coal Co
Maine St. Inquire
Whitas Greecery
Water, Gas and Bath
Quincy Coal Company
Otmee
Old Vermont
SAL Ih
A. Waldin Jewelry
Loren C. Cox
Wells Bligey
Mandorin
Schaffer Restaurant
Elamp
Emerson
Cab
F. S. Stahl
Maine Street
Volta. Co
Electric Mentor
Inquire
Fon Salim
Mahimbri
Harmpshire Street
Moorman Manufacturing Company
Third and
Vermont Sts
Ly Schneidman
Morris
H. P
William Coleman
Camp Point
Thompson Inros
Phone &21
State St
G. Vasen
McCready
North Sixth Ave
KOR
Locust St
W. B McCready
North Sixth
Church
Plesner
Clayton
Tom
Koetter Mattress Co
Kear
Elm St
Jennie Cantril
Ruff Brewing CO. Brewers & Bottlers
J. AL Vellrath
Witt Bros
Loraine
Ford
Hampshire
W. Tly
Ntss
Hh. P
Hosch-Scheller
Poon Athen
Harp
Tej Fused Hi
J. Mashing
South St
Chapellas
Cate Wri
Sali
Workmen's Compensation
H. H. Lake
W. Wells Ridge Automobile Liability
Krueger
H. H. Rupe
Cuincy Saving’'& Loan Office
T.C. Poling & CO
I. C. Poling
Samuel Woods
T. Poling Jr
Blackstone Bidg
Sixth
State Board of Equalization
HE. G. Henry
Camp Point, Il
Fifteenth Congressional District
Lawrence Travilla
Quincy, Ill
Charles R. Chinn
Golden
J. Wm. Stuart Quincy
Liberty Star Route Carrier
Adams County
George W. Burch
Sanford C. Pitney
Reuben FE. Weeks
England
E. Best
Promft
Issurid
Aine Street
Grandma
Excelsior Stove & Mfg. CO
Gus Scheipering
State Streets
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