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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1918
Page
8
Edwin Frost of the Yerkes Observatory reported that extensive solar eclipse observations at Green River Wyoming were seriously affected by casual conditions. The remark comes as observers cataloged atmospheric effects during the event.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and back pain. It promises bladder regulation for children, offers mail order for $1.25, and claims a two months treatment per bottle with near-certain success. Sworn testimonials are available from Dr F W Hall of St Louis.
Clouds parted to reveal the corona as scarlet hydrogen flames surrounding the sun, with a green corona seen by one observer. Photographic records likely secured and photographs to be developed. Rock Springs yielded excellent photometric results by Professors Stebbins and Kuntz of the University of Illinois.
Hannibal Mules, a top local club, clash with the Eagle team in a two game series today. The Hannibal lineup features Merkle on the mound amid strong infield and outfield teammates, while the Eagles aim to even the series led by Sohn Kreger Nessler McCormick infield and Merkel Elzi pitching with Schrieber catching.
J J Moriarty R E Hackman and George L Klein depart today for St Louis to attend the national T P A convention as delegates from Post A Bishop M Edward Fawcett, famed Camp Logan orator, invited to deliver a patriotic address Monday before the convention. He is ill but may speak later in the week if able. Several thousand traveling men expected. the convention may be among the best the T P A has held.
Mrs Harriet McAdoo Martin daughter of Secretary William G McAdoo married Clayton Platt Saturday at St Thon 3 Protestant Episcopal church White Marsh suburb by Rev John Chapman rector of St Pauls Chestnut Hill Secretary McAdoo gave the bride in marriage He left for New York to visit a throat specialist
Juniors hosted a lively program for the Quincy High School seniors in Webster school auditorium Saturday night. The senior play parody Hurry Hurry Hurry drew loud laughs with Eley Miller and Alma Neville in key roles, while juniors dressed as babies added comic moments. Vanease Fiucette sang two numbers, Virginia Brockman did a fancy dance, and Malcolm Eddy with Marie Reidy offered song and dance acts. Carpenter's orchestra supplied music as the hall appeared decorated for the event.
The fragment notes colors for a school group, listing purple and gold as main colors and orange and white as junior colors, indicating a school setting with multiple color schemes. No further context or events are given.
L B Boswell, Quincy Freight Bureau commissioner, learned Saturday morning the carriers request for rate increases has been postponed indefinitely by the Illinois public utilities commission. Director General of Railroads McAdoo will convene a conference to foster closer railroad administration state utility cooperation. Was All a Joke Mrs Charles Dabner 122 Locust street denies suicide attempt Thursday evening by leaping toward the bay, says it was a joke to taunt her husband during a quarrel and she now regrets the incident.
Reno Nevada June 9 Nevada auctioned two pounds of White House wool Saturday night in concurrent sales. The Union Land and Live Stock company and the Union Wool company bid highest with a telegraphed bid to Reno. Governor Boyle and former Idaho Governor Hutchinson aided the sale, finalizing at five thousand dollars to the Union Wool company.
The creek level rose slowly to 13.4 feet by midnight Saturday, up eight tenths in twelve hours. Farmers fear floods may cover unprotected fields, though river men see no levee danger and expect a fall within days as driftwood declines. They estimate crest unlikely to reach 15 feet.
Rev W O Shank will deliver a patriotic address in Washington park tonight at 8 o'clock with Rev G L Losh assisting. Music featured by Henry S Anderson director of the Chamber of Commerce Glee club. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Elza Job who were married in Carthage last week and left for Washington DC Friday night was given by Miss Zara Downs. About 25 acquaintances attended and enjoyed music and refreshments. Mrs Job was Miss Estell May of Carthage before marriage. Prof Charles Jochem, teaching music in St Paul, arrived in Quincy Saturday to spend the summer with his parents.
Miss Eva Hoener daughter of Mrs. Anna Hoener and Ernst Schuette were married at 4 PM Friday in Salem Evangelical church parsonage by Rev. H. J. Leemhuis. The groom works at Oscar Rathman bicycle shop and they will live with his parents at 524 South Seventh Street.
Mrs Carrie Jordan of Madison Indiana describes six weeks of torment from pimples and itching ending after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with price points and free samples by mail from Cuticura, Dept H Boston.
Amsterdam June 9 telegram from Berlin reports centrist Deon Konstantin Fehrenbach elected Reichstag president with 270 of 280 votes. Deputy Fehrenbach accepted the office.
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