Postmen Plan Camp and Family Trips During Summer Vacation
Postmen to camp fish and visit home folks during their summer off. Each man gets 15 days vacation starting July 1, with trips to Quincy camping sites and nearby rivers. Some will visit farms in Missouri and Iowa, while others plan family drives to relatives and resting at home. A few may canoe on the river or camp near Bear Creek north of town.
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Quincy
Iltincig
Missouri
Towa
Old Skunk Creek
H. Kelker
Bear Creek
Ettoms
Town
Vacations and substitutes listed for local carriers
A notice details vacation periods for carriers from July to November with named replacements. It lists absence periods and substitute names such as Charles Kurk Ralph Pierce and Chesley Gray, plus vacation coverage for others by Arthur Hoar and Vincent Ted.
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H. E. King
J. H. Kel C. Wich
Earl Dubauld
Uly
T. T. Iler
H. Oc
George Ryan
G. C. Epwor
H. F. Hob
W . Randall
Meatat
E. A. Simpson
C. K. Rump
A. 0. Holm
William Evert
J. D. May
M. M. Carr
G. A. Leggett
A. J. Peters
J. J. Beals
M. I. Melton
J. S. DeCrow
Albert Buckner
G. H. Haerle
E. G. Thompson
Automobile dealer joins U S diplomatic mission in Petrograd
Eugene Prince, formerly a Willys-Overland factory representative in Russia, has left the automobile industry temporarily to serve on the United States diplomatic mission to Petrograd. The mission is led by Elihu Root.
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United States
Petrograd
Eugene Prince
Willyg-Overland, Inc
Russia
Mr. Prince
Elihu Root
Overland Employes Aided Fire Victims In Atlanta
Willys Overland workers in Atlanta drove relief cars during the city fire. The crew reportedly helped save the lives of nearly all Grady Hospital inmates within the fire zone.
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Willys-Overland
Atlanta
Willys-Overland Branch
Overland
Grady Hospital
Lee Puncture Proof Tires Adopted by Red Cross Ambu lances
Ed Britt of Gunther Hardware Co says Lee Puncture Proof tires are used by Red Cross ambulances to prevent punctures and save time, money and life. The entry also notes the traveler’s tree yields cold watery sap from leaf stems and is native to the West Indies with banana-like leaves.
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Young Lee
Ed Britt
Gunther Hardware Co
Red Cross
West Indies
Ohio Electrics Arrive Here Monday
Quincy electric car enthusiasts will see the Ohio Electric special model when three Ohios arrive for the Electric Service company on Monday. They were shipped from the factory last Friday. Two cars have been sold. The special model features gray enamel and black with pearl gray tires and gray upholstery, a striking color combo praised by eastern buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ohio’ Electric
Electric Service Company
Magnetic control cars ease operation and handling
The Ohips, equipped with magnetic control, make operating the car nearly as simple as flipping a light switch. This innovation promises smoother handling and easier steering for drivers, reflecting advances in automotive technology.
Reward for loyal prisoners after state prison riot
June 24 Springfield Illinois. Prisoners at Joliet penitentiary loyal to authorities during the riot will be rewarded when the pardon board meets at Joliet next Tuesday. Gov London announced the plan to shorten sentences for those who aided guards in quelling the disturbance. Leaders of the riot will receive proper punishment later. He is the wisest man who knows best how to hold his tongue.
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Springfield
Joliet Penitentiary
Pardon Board
Joliet
Gov. London
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