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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

3

Chaddock School Commencement and Fund Drive Result

Commencement addressed by Prof A W Nolan of the University of Illinois for Chaddock School for Boys as trustees and 30 volunteers report $2,700 subscribed toward a $20,000 campaign. Nolan spoke on what makes a man and the value of education and service over mere wealth.

Chaddock School Quincy Chaddock A. W. Nolan University of Illinois James Fitz Bessie Post Henry W. T. Beadhes William Inghram George A. Buttrick Mr. Nolan

Commanders and leaders named in historic sea battle report

The article lists commanders including Beatty Jellicoe Hood Arbuthnot Hipper and ships Lion Invincible Iron Duke, recounting the North Sea clash with German forces. It notes Hood’s and Beatty’s fates and mentions personnel changes, trustees and graduates, and a 1917 convention seat decision for Kewanee with 1918 in view.

David Sbeatty John Jellicoe Grand Fleet Horace Hood Invincible Robert K. Arbuthnot Armorer Cruiser Defence Hipper David Beatty North Sea Lion Washington John Jellico

Endorsements Prove Pudding Proof of the Medicine Tanlac

In Quincy and Adams County hundreds praise Tanlac the Master Medicine through signed statements. Mrs. S. E. Hoskins of 116 S 3d Street recounts stomach trouble insomnia and catarrh improving after using Tanlac. She credits better digestion appetite restored sleep solid energy and rapid relief from catarrhal symptoms. Brown & Mays advertise Tanlac as the remedy.

Quincy Adams County S. E. Hoskins S. 3d Street Brown & Mars Taniac Brown & Mays

Basis for Delegates Approved by Chicago Convention

Chicago June 38. The rules committee voted 28 to 6 to approve the national convention delegate apportionment basis set in December 1913 and endorsed by state conventions, which cuts southern representation to 89 delegates. Each state gets four at large delegates and one per district with 7500 or more Republican votes.

Chicago Committee On Rules and Order of Business National Committee R. B. Howell Nebraska Burke Roy O. West Illinois Charles B. Warren Michigan Elon R. Brown New York

Sloan's Liniment Promises Rheumatism Relief

A reader testifies that a 25 cent bottle of Sloan's Liniment cured years of rheumatism. The ad claims it eases neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness by warming and soothing the sore areas, urging readers to buy at drug stores.

Peace and Honor Wilsons Planes

President Wilson plans a foreign affairs plank praising his administration for keeping the United States at peace while defending its honor and interests. The platform will praise neutrality at sea, Mexico policy, Monroe Doctrine, and future trade with Western Hemisphere nations, plus Underwood tariff and currency reform. President Wilsons preparedness program also features prominently.

Washington United States St. Louis Wilson Marshall Chicago Missouri Whitehouse United Staes America High Seas Mexico

Illinois Sunday School association officers elected

Springfield Illinois June officers of the Illinois Sunday School association were elected Wednesday with John H. Hauberg of Rock Island as president Dr A R Cook of Springfield as vice president Frank T Lay of Kewanee as recording secretary and Dr A Wilson of Chicago as treasurer J M Dunlap named on the executive board

Springfield Hil Ilinois Sunday School Association John H. Hauberg Rock Island A. R. Cook Frank T. Lay Kewanee A Wilson Chicago Mem

Berlin Praises Earl Kitchener in Mixed War Hero Tone

Berlin papers reflect on Earl Kitchener's death noting his status as a capable organizer. Somecommentary criticizes Boer War tactics while others admire him as an honorable enemy who never courted German affection.

Berlin London Earl Kitchener Lokal Anzeiger Kitchener von Reventlow Tages Zeitung Germany Taglische Rundschau J*2

The Woman in Black and Other Theatrical Bills

Amusements Today lists current engagements at major houses. Orpheum features The Woman in Black, Belasco presents The Half Million Dollar Bride, Savoy shows Gloria's Romance with Billie Burke and Henry Kolker, Colonial screens Charlie Chaplin in Police, and Quincy offers Mrs Dane's Danger with Lillian Walker plus two short features including The Strange Case of Mary Page.

Orpheum Pictures Pauline Frederick

Republicans Hear Suffrage Plank Bid At First Hearing

The committee on Republican national affairs held its first hearing on Wednesday on suffrage interests. Carrie Chapman Catt led the National American Woman Suffrage Association in presenting a memorial urging a suffrage plank. Abbie Krebs of California urged adoption, Grace Wilbur Trout supported the push, and opponents from the National Association opposed to suffrage also spoke, including Minnie Bronson of Iowa.

Coliseum Committee On Republican National Senator Lodge Chaymittee National Americafrage Association Union For Woman Carrie Chapman National American Women’ S Association Krebs Grace Wilbur Trout Ilinois Woman's Suffrage Association National Association

Man Held in Contention Case After Hotel Bill Row

In Delton He started his term and won a one day contest a contending event. The charge of attempting to beat his hotel bill at the Hotel Quincy was dropped and no other serious charge kept him in jail until the grand jury meets. Buert claimed to be an eminent surgeon from Mayo Bros Rochester Minn which was later disproven.

Delton Quincy Buert Mayo Bros Rochester Minn

Dean's Kidney Pills Help Sufferers Restore Health

An advertisement urges readers to avoid overwork and poor habits to protect kidneys and prevent backache and urinary issues. It cites Henry Harmann of 1329 Elm St who reports relief from dizziness and headaches after using Dean's Kidney Pills.

Dean Henry Harmann Elm St

Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised for Bilious Headaches

Indigestion and bilious symptoms like sick headache bloating sour stomach and gas may result from clogged bowels. Take a Foley Cathartic Tablet this evening and wake up feeling better. Smyrna Georgia resident W B Vandigrift says they are the best he has used and recommends them to friends. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. advert.

W. B. Vandigrift Smyrna Liller & Arthur Drug Co Adv

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