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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1917
Page
3
A brief item notes music related to modern warfare at a United States Naval Training Station. The report mentions Ban ne Handle More Than as part of the event and highlights the involvement of personnel and schedules.
The Great Lakes naval training station forms the largest U S war-time band with 300 musicians and plans to grow to 500 under Captain W A Moffett. Lieutenant John Philip Sousa and bandmaster J M Maurice lead six bands plus a fire drum corps bugle squad and a jaz band drawing players from as far as San Francisco. Texas supplied its famed jaz section as applicants rush to join the national effort.
Mrs Rost of Washington Park Illinois describes suffering from female trouble backache nervous spells and blues caused by her children's rough play. After using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills she reports restored health and youthful appearance. She credits the remedies and invites readers to write for free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Willys Knight entry by Jean Justice highlighted khaki color schemes in cars and interiors, with an eight cylinder touring model finished in two toned tan and an olive drab interior. Chauffeurs and footmen wore olive drab liveries, attracting attention from army attendees and society alike for its timely militaristic styling.
The Great Lakes naval training station band, led by Captain Moffett and Bandmaster Maurice, is a singing ensemble famed for patriotic concerts across the Midwest. 11,000 men train at the station, with musicians rotating through sections as they sharpen a new concert style. Maurice praises the group as a major factor in midwestern patriotism and invites skilled youths to apply via local recruiting officers.
A large meeting at Concord church in Cherry Dell vicinity organized the Township Men and Women Council of Defense to aid farming and food conservation. About 150 residents attended with talks on registering women and mobilizing men. Neilsen outlined county cooperation on school matters and farming campaigns. Preparations for a farmers club to work with the council were announced. weekend meetings planned colt and corn shows in South River and West Ely. Neilsen spoke on fertilizing.
T. J. Talbot extension entomologist will visit Tuesday and Wednesday to aid the county agent in informing farmers about fighting the Hessian fly. Plans include early ground prep, destruction of volunteer wheat, observing the fly free date around October first, and above all fostering cooperation. The drive aims to have everyone busy and on the job.
NEW CANTON ILL residents host and visit relatives across Missouri and Illinois. Mrs Heidtofft visits Mexico and Miss Snyder from St. Louis visits Loren, while William Parkhurst from Quincy visits friends. Several others from Battle Creek, Quincy and Kansas City visit local families and travel plans are noted.
Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy claims health benefits for diabetes sufferers. The ad asserts diabetes stems from impaired nutrition and describes symptoms such as thirst, polyuria, emaciation, and dry skin. It quotes user testimonials, notes a 40 year tested formula, and states the remedy is herbal and safe. Sold by druggists with a ten cent sample offer from Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Rochester N Y.
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