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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
2
Refugees report Mexican cavalry of about 250 reached Caballena 22 miles south of the border as part of a northward advance along the Nacozari railroad. A small garrison remains at Agua Prieta, marking eight weeks of mobilization by northernmost Mexican troops.
ST. PAUL June 21 Kellogg is conceded winner in the Republican contest for United States senator as he leads former Governor Eberhardt by more than 10000. Governor Burnquist has been renominated without question by the Republicans.
A historic public notice promotes Jad Salts as a kidney remedy. It claims uric acid from meat causes kidney trouble and urges daily use of four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys, with claims of safety and affordability.
Palmyra residents scrambled to restore light as storm winds toppled poles and downed wires. Electric and telephone services were being rebuilt by crews led by Wese man and Staton. No injuries reported, but rain damaged crops. town prepared for July events and locals visited from nearby towns.
Miss Zea Beverlin returns from Kirksville where she attended the wedding of her cousin Miss Elsie Beverlin to Albert Tracy held Thursday evening June 15 at 8 in the bride’s parents home. The article lists local visits and social events surrounding La Belle residents.
Mr Jessen, efficient manager of the Golden creamery, resigns because of ill health. After a brief Chicago visit he plans to move to Iowa to farm with his family. Edward Cra more of Pioneer Creamery will replace him. Freddie Boger of Camp Point visits Golden Friday to Monday. Mrs W C Norton hosts a lawn party for the Methodist Sunday school children. Paul Damron returns from Woodville Ohio where he studied this past winter. Miss Velma Johns of Quincy visits T E Eckles family. A large crowd attends the Saturday night band concert. Golden’s fine band earns praise.
Ed King Randal Webster Doc Burton and Ernest Ryan left Colchester for Peoria in Kings Ford car returning Monday. Mrs Art Foster and Armand of Princeville came home after several weeks visit. Lena Boyd wed Rev Alden at Universalist church in Galesburg then headed to Peoria Chicago on wedding trip. Industry band concert canceled due to rain. Seigle Webster visited Carthage. Jerry Hocker left for Cuba for a short stay. Mrs Frank Towne of Macomb visited Colchester. Mrs Roy Rodgers of Industry visited relatives. James Fletcher improving. Pete Wagonner called on in Galesburg. Mrs Arthur Cowen of Macomb visited Colchester. John Webb of Quincy called. Mrs L B Bumgardner in Macomb. Mr and Mrs George Hulson and Vern Hoos spent Sunday in Keokuk. Robert King working in Peoria.
Six hundred Americans reached Naco Arizona on a special train from Cananea Sonora on Tuesday. Most said they faced no indignities from Mexicans. The Cananea Copper plant was nearly shut. Mexican women and children were moved inland. Customs records and army supplies were moved away. Quiet prevailed as about two hundred American soldiers stood watch.
Four French prisoners of war in Germany at Stendal married their fiancées in France on June 1. The weddings were arranged through the Spanish embassy in Berlin. A simultaneous ceremony occurred in France with the brides absent.
A Holdrege reader recounts a rapid recovery from a severe cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He notes the first dose stopped the coughing and a second dose that night led to an uneventful sleep. Within two days the cough was entirely gone. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. ad.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use tonic costing about 50 cents a bottle to darken gray hair, stop dandruff and itching, and make hair glossy and youthful looking with repeated applications.
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