Local firm in on prize money
Maxwell dealers Moller & Futterer Quincy have been named 11th in a national economy contest held May 23. Cars, including two that achieved 40.1 miles per gallon, produced prize money around $500. The test showed strong economy with the top twelve entries ranging from 49.5 to 42.5 miles per gallon and the first 30 cars all above 35.6 miles per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moller & Futterer
Maxwell
Quincy
United States
Weber Implement and Automobile Company
St. Louis
Byerly Auto Co
East St. Louis
Ill
H. N. Burton
Ontario
Cal
Jamnes Lephart
Greenville
G. R. Napier
Macon
L. H. Franklin
Mansfield
Brewer Motor Car Co
New Haven
Conn
C. Phelan
Fresno
Borys W. Atkinson
Louisa
Grove City
Ed D. Miller
San Angelo
Tex
Murphy Named for Joliet Prison Post
Governor Lowden announced the appointment of E. J. Murphy as warden of Joliet penitentiary after selection by the penitentiary board in Joliet. John L. Whiteman was named superintendent of correctional institutions under the new state department of welfare, effective July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Lowden
E. J. Murphy
Joliet Penitentiary
Murphy
Penitentiary Board
Joliet
John L. Whiteman
House of Correction
Chicago
State Department of Welfare
A Texas Wonder Cure Ad Claims Kidney Relief
An advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts cures for diabetes rheumatism and back pain and claims to regulate bladder function in children. It offers mail delivery for $1.00 and cites Dr. E W Hall with sworn testimonials from St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive St. St. Louis
G@ruggists
Wealthy Indian chief buys Willys Knight Eight in Idaho
Ralph Dixzey, a wealthy Blackfoot chief, is among the latest Willys Knight Eight purchasers and one of the first owners in Idaho. An Overland dealer notes he is a strong booster for the Willys Knight line and has previously owned an Overland 80 and a Willys Knight Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dixzey
Willys Knight
Willys Knight Eight
Idaho
Overland
Meyer and Peters buy out Hufnagel
Meyer and Peters Concrete Construction Co. now at Twenty-fifth and Broadway become sole owners of the plant formerly operated by Hufnagel Construction Co. Both men are Quincy natives with strong records in construction. The Jefferson Street plant will manufacture all concrete products and handle special city contracts. They operate a well equipped plant at 827 Jefferson, focused on walks, embankments, block houses, and bridges of steel and cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Delaware
Peters
Quincy Stone Construction Co
Broadway
Jefferson
Willard Battery Service Led by New Manager
The Clough Reihm company appoints a man to head the Willard battery service. The appointed executive will be known as the Willard Man, overseeing both sale of batteries and the accompanying service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Batteries
the Clough-Reihm Company
Willard Battery
Willard
Oldsmobile Model 45 Reaches Nineteenth Year in Market
H A Geise local dealer marks nineteenth year of Oldsmobile availability. Olds Motor Works of Lansing Michigan solidifies its reputation as reliable. The model 45 features a 120 inch wheelbase 50 horsepower engine and a 3000 pound weight emphasizing comfort and sturdy design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldsmobile
H. A. Geise
Olds Motor Works
Lansing
Mich
The Evils of Constipation Adv Dr. King's Pills
An adv style warning on constipation links to early death and poor health. It claims waste buildup poisons the body and causes headaches biliousness nervousness and dull skin. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as mild prompt relief additive to tone the system at 25 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Copag Ie
London
Prussia
Bono
Schwells
Chevrolet
Smith
T. C. Nichols Motor Car CO
Maine St. Distributors
Quincy, IL
Moller & Futterer Company
Joliet Prison
Texas
Juliet Calhoun Blakeley
Albion
Dodge Brothers
Cuba
Wilson
Germany
National Motor Car and Vehicle Co
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louis Chevrolet
Los Angeles
California
Stanley Motor Carriage Company
Newton
Mass
Ford
Buick
Smith Motor Truck Corporation
Maing Street
the Electric Service Co
Maine ST
Meyer
Hufhagel
Detroit
Orpheum
Reur
Maine
Wolf Manufacturing Co
North Third Street
Pullman
Clough-Reihm Co
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