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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1917

Page

6

Nine graduates to mark Chaddock commencement day

Nine students from Chaddock Boys' School will graduate on June 13 with Rev. C. E. Pettit preaching the baccalaureate at Vermont Street Methodist church. Hedding College President Rev. W. D. Agnew will deliver the commencement address as a new building is dedicated.

Chaddock Boys’ School Samuel Charles Black Edward William Church Thomas Hugh Devore James Morris Fitz Irving Oscar Cafton Russell Courtney Harris Charles Hugh Hicks Harold Alexander Scott Gerald Sloan Warner C. E. Pettit Vermont Street Methodist Church W. D. Agnew D. D Precarednt Hedding College R. H. Hartley R. H. Tlartley

Child Labor Law Clarified In Employers Bulletin

Chief Barney Cohen announces a new bulletin clarifying the child labor law. Restrictions for ages 14 to 18 include eight hours per day, 7 am to 7 pm, 48 hours per week, and nonprohibited occupations. Vacation rules permit younger workers in agriculture domestic service and as caddy boys without certificates. otherwise, rules mirror the year. Employers with doubt are urged to consult the department.

Barney Cohen Tliavis Department of Factory Inspection Cohen Department

All Must Register Today in Adams County

Adams County requires all men aged 21 to 31 to register with no exemptions beyond military service. Quincy banks and stores close from noon. public programs at Washington park at 2:30 and 7 with band and vocal music. Registries listed by ward and precinct include addresses on Sycamore, Sixth, Sixth North, Fifth, North Fifth, Vermont, Jersey, South Tourth, Delaware, Payson, Maine, South Ninth, South Twelfth, Monroe, Chestnut, Vine, Broadway, State, and South Sixteenth.

Adams County Quincy Washington Park First Ward Sycamore Street Sixth Avenue Sixth Avenue North North Fifth Street Second Ward Vermont Street Tersey Jersey Third Ward South Tourth Street Delaware Street South Seventh Street Payson Avenue South Eighth Street

Junior Red Cross Buttons Ordered for Quincy City

The Quincy Junior Red Cross society plans to distribute ten cent buttons through Sunday schools and the Y W C A so every child can wear one even if not a member. Buttons will rise in price with earnings, a dollar button after earning one dollar. Mrs A N Calking chairs the society and a meeting is set for Monday at 4 in Y W C A rooms.

Quincy Junior Red Cross Society A. N. Calking

Patriotism Drives Liberty Bonds and Registration Appeal

A wartime exhortation urges business leaders to boost patriotism in all sectors to support the war effort. It promotes Liberty Bonds, thrift, and cooperative funding, and calls for full participation in the 21 to 30 male registration. It emphasizes national unity, shared sacrifice, and business support for taxes and mobilization.

Will you telephone The Whig on total registrations

Readers are urged to call The Whig by 8 tonight with the total number of people registered. After polls close at 9 telephone offices may be closed, delaying receipt of calls.

Country Registrara Whig

REGISTER Who When Where How and Why for Men Between 21 and 31

Government notice calls male residents born June 6 1886 to June 5 1896 to register today between 7 am and 7 pm at their home precinct. If ill, send a trusted friend. clerk may deputize. Penalty is one year imprisonment for failure to register.

Naval United States Regular Army Regular Army Reserve Officers Reserve Corps Reserve Corp National Guard National Guar Reserve Militia Bureau Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Naval Militia Naval Reserve Force Marine Corps Reserve National Naval Volunteers Navy Department

Foreigners Propose Swiss Aid Network Amid Hunger Fears

In Zurich Albert S Asseso calls for a multinational committee of foreigners to rent garden plots, grow truck food, employ poorer aliens in gardening, assist returns home, and share hospital costs. The plan seeks cantonal and federal backing and a broad public information campaign.

Switzerland Albert S. Asseso Asseso

Demands All Scrip in Belgian Banks

Geneva reports General von Falkenhausen, governor general of Belgium, demanded all scrip titles and money in Belgian banks tied to the allies. Bank safes refused to open, and German safe-breakers failed to gain entry. The Gazette suggests surrendering goods as German bonds could cover losses to the allies.

Geneva Switzerland Belgium Laus Anne Gazette von Falkenhausen Berlin Brussels Gazette North South America

Australia dáily recruiting rise sparks wartime resolve

In Sydney on June 5, 1917, Australia reports slow but steady gains in army enlistments. Prof Ronald G McIntyre says New South Wales totals 15,263 for the first quarter, while Director-General Mackinnon notes rising interest yet warns reinforcements remain far short of needs amid German submarine pressure and British financial strain.

Sydney Australia Ronald G. McIntyre Sydney University New South Wales Donall Mackinnon Queensland Great Britain

Seniors Drop Excursion Reflects Patriotism at Quincy High

At a school meeting the Senior class voted to abandon the planned June 25 complimentary excursion due to wartime economy. Funds will support a worthy cause and the class also reduced expenses on commencement dress and a Junior-Senior reception. The highlights show Quincy High School’s patriotic spirit.

Quincy High School

First Communion Celebrated in Two Churches

The Sunday ceremony marked the Holy Trinity feast as many children received first communion at St. Francis and St. John churches. The St. Francis list includes James Bangert Joseph Boeing John Fischer Russell Fischer Henry Fischbacher and others. the St. John area lists Robert Winking Carl Tofall Walter Niehaus and additional students among Altgibers, Harold families, and local parish names.

St. Francis St. John St. Francis Church James Bangert Joseph Boeing John Fischer Russel Fischer Henry Fischbacher Gerald Freiburg Norbert Freiburg Anthony Frericks Roman Frese Bernard Heine Carl Hermeling Frank Hessling Charles Hildenbrand Elmer Holtmann Herman Jochem Carl Kemner Frill Leber Lawrence Maas Donald Neal Carl Ohneman Cyril Bakers Julius Rupp Omer Rupp Arthur Roehl Paul Schmit Ernst Schmitt Frank Scherneck Joseph Simona George Sacks Harry Hooken John Willer Lawrence Schliangen Walter Timpe Herman Tushaus Ralph Volm Andrew VonderHaar Lawrence Vonder Haar Robert Weibring Louis Weibring Elwyn Willer Vivian Aschenden Pauline Epping Agnes Geers Christina Glosemeyer Elizabeth Grave Olivia Herold Mary Herold Edith Hickey Elizabeth Kottendorf Elizabth Maas Josephine Michael Margaret Rummeénie Florence Steinkamp Marcella Tepe Clara Tarwelp Hildegard Terwelp Mathilda Weile Edith Westmann Winnifred Wolfe Edith Lawrence St. John's Church Robert Winking Carl Tofall Walter Niehaus Altgibers Carl Harold Henry Tenk Willam Vevertioh Walter Schmitts Frank Hutmacher Walter Aring Ralph Bohne Paul Broemmel John Dierkes Cal Engels Phil Heinz Ralph Peters Harry Bakers Romy Siebers G. Stroot Arthur Winking Paul Winking Florence Altgibers Florence Damhorst Mildred Diesler Clara Frese Marta Hartmann Estella Heinz Sophia Heinz Bernadine Holtschlag Cecilia Jansen Llorence Johannes Marie Johannes Dolores Keck Hilzabeth Kiene Florence Lubbering Edna Maas Olivia Niehaus Wizabeth Rischar Blarthea Steinbrecher Cecilia Schuette Elsie Westmann Coletta Winkeljohn Marlon Zumsted

Minister Urges More Summer Playgrounds

Rev Lyman M Greenman of the Unitarian church spoke at the Christian Workers league meeting at the YMCA urging more summer playgrounds for boys camps. He cited past efforts by the Quincy Welfare federation with playgrounds at Franklin and Lincoln schools, costing about two cents daily per child, and warned that over 9 000 children will be idle when schools close. He urged city ownership of Baldwin and Highland parks as recreation centers and afternoon park meetings, praising the YMCA and Cheerful Home while calling for more guidance to shape youths into strong adults.

Lyman M. Greenman Unitarian Church Christian Workers’ League Quincy Welfare Federation Franklin and Lincoln Baldwin Highland Parks

Candy consumption per person climbs past two dollars a year

The census bureau reports Americans spent more for candy each year, totaling over 185 000? WW last year, averaging about 180 dollars per person. It notes candy consumption per capita has risen from about 13 cents sixty-five years ago to current levels, amid discussions of Germany's war pressure and likely resistance to surrender.

Census Bureau

Dr Kings New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad

An advertisement urges early treatment for colds with Dr Kings New Discovery. It promotes a pleasant balsam that soothes coughs reduces inflammation and repairs tissues. Available at druggists in 500 ml bottle for 1.00.

Dr. King

England Tests Barges For Inland Transport Trial

London sees the first stage of an inland water transport experiment as two coal barges travel 160 miles north of England, aided by a detachable four cylinder 17 horsepower marine engine mounted atop the cabin. The device tows two boats with 100 tons, uses petrol to start and paraffin in operation, and can be transferred between barges in minutes, promising time and cost savings over horse towing.

London Colleries England

Russian general makes his escape to the Hague

A Russian general named Astarhett, among the latest escaped prisoners of war to reach the Netherlands, escaped from the Torgau camp on the Elbe with two flight lieutenants. He said this was his tenth escape attempt in twenty months of imprisonment and spoke on the insufficiency of prisoners rations to sustain life.

Hague Netherlands Astarhett Holland Torgau Elbe Saxony

Photoplays Listed for Today in Busiest Theaters

Star Pauline Frederick appears in Sleeping Fireg and Princess Bessie Love stars in Cheerful Givers and The Petticoat Perils. Savoy features Harry Carey in The Fighting Gringo. Belasco and Alice Joyce present Her Secret Gem In and Outs George Ovey stars in The Roman and J Warren Kerrigan headlines The Fight on the Dam. Charles Conklin appears in His Merry Mix up and The Other Girl.

Pauline Frederick Bessie Love Savoy Harry Carey Belasco Alice Joyce George Ovey J. Warren Kerrigan Quincey Charles Conklin

Princess of Patches Shines at Orpheum Return of Tiny Leone

At the Orpheum theater the company presented The Princess of Patches with an enlarged cast and lush scenery. Miss Tiny Leone returns to the company as the petite princess, delivering a vivacious, engaging performance across all four acts. The play tells of a lost heiress and a southern gentleman, with stylish staging and strong supporting cast. Matinees today and tomorrow, with a final Sunday evening show. Sunday twice a week at the First Presbyterian church in Williamsport sets a schedule for midweek congregational meetings starting at 7 and running past 9.

Orpheum Orpheum Theater Tiny Leone Banka Bayou First Presbyterian Church Williamsport

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Chaddock Bulletin Fourth Ward Maine Street South Ninth Street South Twelfth Street Monroe Street Ilil Fifth Ward North Tenth Street Chestnut North Twelfth Street Sixth Ward Eighteenth Street Vine Street Broadway Vine Seventh Ward State Sixteenth Street Junior Red Cross Congress Army and Navy Business America Zurich St. John's Orpheum Players Dick Castilla Mr. Castilla Germany Highland Park Vodvil Movies Gate Ince Bers Ares Western Union THE Western Union Telegraph CO Photoplays Princess Triangle Comedy Gringo George Ovey In J. Warren Kerrigan In Peter& Pinkelman San Tox Arthur
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