Federal Board of Farm Organizations Formed
Washington on July 27 reports the formation of the Federal Board of Farm Organizations as a national farm federation. Representing more than 1.5 million farmers, the board unites the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union, Farmers National Congress, Pennsylvania Rural Progress, National Dairy Union, National Agricultural Organization Society, and others to coordinate farm interests with national policy, establish Washington headquarters, and plan a January 1918 meeting for permanent organization.
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Washington
Federal Board of Farm Organizations
Song-H-Ld
National Federation of Farm Bodies
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Farmers’ National Congress
Pennsylvania Rural Progress Association
National Dairy Union
National Agricultural Organization Society
National Conference On Marketing and Farm Credits
National Council of Farmers’ Co-operative Associations
Federal Board
Congress
Tion
Charles W. Holman
Madison
Wis
Holman
Charles S. Barrett
Union City
Gifford Pinchot
Milford
W. T. Creasy
Catawissa
National
J. H. Kimball
Port, Deposit
Ad clubs dine together at Sni club picnic
Quincy and Hannibal Ad clubs held the second annual picnic at the Sni club house with about 40 Quincy members and 35 Hannibal delegates arriving at 10 o'clock. A fried chicken and fish dinner drew high praise while baseball, horseshoes and cards filled the day. Autos were used to reach the grounds and plans for a third annual picnic next year emphasize fried chicken on the menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Hannibal
Sni
Milk and dairy cans must be cleansed by law
The Illinois department of agriculture foods and dairies division issues a strict edict banning unwashed or insanitary milk and cream cans. Inspectors will target dirty containers with enforcement actions to protect public health, as stated by newly appointed superintendent John B. Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulinoijs
Hlinois Department of Agriculture
Division of Foods and Dairies
John B. Newman
Superintendent of Foods and Dairies
Clean milk can campaign aims to protect health and conserve tins
Officials urge washing and promptly returning all tin and glass containers after use to prevent spoilage and support wartime conservation. Prosecutions begin in Mendota Illinois and El Paso for ice cream can neglect, with fines and strict enforcement by inspectors nationwide.
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Mendota
Marley and
Peterson
el Paso
Ill
Ruth Law to Tour Illinois by Airplane
Ruth Law the aviatrix will embark on a cross country flight over Illinois beginning next Monday. She will drop harmless bombs and speak on Red Cross work and its importance at planned stops in DeKalb Morris Effingham Lawrenceville Mount Vernon and Murphysboro. A concrete refrigerator cooling method is described.
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Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Red Cross
Ruth Law
Aviatrix
Red Cross
DeKalb
Morris
Effingham
Lawrenceville
Mount Vernon
Murphysbers
Inquest Concludes Kuhlman Death By Burned Gas Explosion
A coroner's jury in Freiburg's undertaking rooms ruled Bernard F. Kuhlman died from burns when an exploding gas tank set burning gasoline onto him. Witnesses including Herman F. Pinkelmann testified the tank cap had been replaced and the cut-out open as the chemical wagon from fire station No. 6 arrived. Mrs. Gertrude Dunbar, a St Mary’s hospital patient, born 1886, widow of April, leaves two children and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiburg
Bernard Fr. Kuhlman
Otis Johnson
Herman F. Pinkelmann
Kuhlman
John Heffern
No. 6
Ben Laurich
Boseman
George H. Kuhlman
Herman Pinkelmann
Gertrude Dunbar
Madison Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Porter
Hazel
George
Harvey
Charles
Willis Rookard
Quincy
John Rookard
California
Funeral of Miss Mary Noonan at St Rose Church
The funeral for Miss Mary Noonan was held at 8:30 am at the home, 919 Vine Street, and at 9:00 am at St. Rose Church conducted by Rev. Father Brennan. A large attendance and beautiful floral offerings were noted. Bearers were Thomas Purcell, James Quinlivan, Morris O'Brien, Lester Elliott, Harry Friedhoff, and Michael Quinlivan. Burial followed in St. Peter's Cemetery.
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Mary Noonan
Vine Street
St. Rose Church
Father Brennan
Thomas Purcell
James Quinlivan
Morris O'Brien
Lester Elliott
Harry Friedhoff
Michael Quinlivan
St. Peter's Cemetery
Funeral for Dorothea Steinkamp Conducted at Freiburg
The funeral for Mrs. Dorothea Steinkamp was held at 8:30 Thursday in Freiburg chapel and 9:00 at St. Peter's Catholic Church by Rev. Driscoll. A large attendance and fine floral offerings marked the service. Bearers were A. C. Bickhaus, W. H. Gross, H. Paul, A. Einhaus, H. Mers, and A. Schnitt. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery.
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Dorothea Steinkamp
Freiburg
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Father Driscoll
A. C. Bickhaus
W. H. Gross
H. Paul
A. Einhaus
H. Mers
A. Schnitt
Calvary Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Schardon
The funeral for Mrs Margaret Schardon will be held privately at 2:00 PM Saturday at the family home 908 Monroe Street, followed by a 2:20 PM service at St Peter's Evangelical Church. Burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery.
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Margaret Schardon
Monroe Street
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Woodland Cemetery
Y M C A River Marathon Set For August 23
The annual Y M C A river marathon likely will be held August 23. Events include a canoe race a mile swim and tilting contests. Interested entrants should notify Mr. Cranmer at the Y M C A as soon as possible.
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Y.M. Cla
Cranmer
Meetings in Labor Temple Next Week
Six union meetings are planned in the Labor temple next week. On Wednesday the Dairymen's Protective association Stone Masons' union No 6 and Dick Brothers Benefit association gather. Thursday the Iron Molders' union No 80 and Pressmen's union No 17 meet. The report of a gun a mile away takes five seconds to reach the rear.
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Labor Temple
Dairymen’s Protective Association
Stone Masons’ Union
Dick Brothers Benefit Association
Iron Molders’ Union
Pressmen's Union
Merchants Gather for Taylor Fabius Bridge Fund Drive
About 100 business men will meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 9 30 this morning to start a funds drive for a permanent bridge over the Fabius at Taylor Missouri. The plan, approved by the Marion county court and Fabius drainage district supervisors, calls for moving the Willow Bend span and replacing the Taylor bridge washed out. Construction to begin soon as half the cost is subscribed with the rest borne by the Marion county court.
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Quincy
Marion County Court
Fabius Drainage District
North Fair Jug
Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Whig
A. J. Ely
Marion County
Willow Bend
Taylor Bridge
Retail Merchants’ Association
Missouri
Local Retailers Meeting Representation Urged
A statement urging male train service representatives to attend a meeting, stressing firm representation and asking not to let anything stand in the way. The note is signed by GEORGE D. LEVI, President.
Knox City Missouri Fair Hosts Quincy Day Event
The Knox City fair at the fair grounds runs August 14 to 17 with Quincy day on Thursday August 16. Organizers promise the best fair yet with bigger prizes for cattle horses and horse races and a $100 purse from sixteen Quincy men for the champion beef animal. An agricultural show accompanies the fair.
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Knox City
Quincy
Quest couple marks fifty years in Quincy
Mr and Mrs Frederick Quest celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children grandchildren and siblings in Quincy residence on Payson avenue where they have lived for 30 years. He born in Herford Germany in 1842 and served in two Illinois volunteer regiments during the Civil War. She born near Muehlausen Germany in 1859. They wed in Salem church on July 28 1867 and have 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren among seven living children. The couple have long been members of St John Lutheran church. Meanwhile railroad companies launch a campaign warning the public not to trespass on tracks and a quip notes a man’s last word often comes when a woman speaks.
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Frederick Quest
W. D. Meyer
Otto Rothgeb
Margaret Waechter
Dora
Wilhelmina Rodefeld
Quincy
William
Vancouver
B. C
Chris
Martha
Mrs. Quest
Muehlausen
Kreis Herford
Westphalen
Germany
William Riede
Quest
St. John's Lutheran Church
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AD Club
Sni Club
State Food Department
Uncle Sam
B. H. Kuhlman
Y. M. C. A. River Marathon
Lewis Shoe Store
Maine
Taylor Crossing
Fabius
George D. Levi
Mrs
Boston
Quincy’s
Manufacturers
Quincy Gas, Electric
Best Bros. Plumbing & Hig. Co
Ernst Plumbing & Hig. Co
Harbison & Wilson
Hasse Plumbing & Htg. Co
The
Sullivan Bros. Plumbing & Htg. Co
A. C. Scheering
Humphrey Hot Water Service
Humphrey A
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