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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1916

Page

8

Empire Introduces Present Models At Auto Show

Empire Automobile company announces no changes to current models before the New York show next January and plans to continue showcasing existing designs. General sales manager F A Babcock cites high demand, rapid production, and strong approval for six and four cylinder cars with distinctive features and color schemes. A new four passenger roadster on the six cylinder chassis has boosted production by 100 percent.

Empire Automobile Company New York F. A. Babcock Empire Company

Goin After Glory At The Speedway

Poem style piece about racing for glory and cash with lines about steel mounts and speed, crediting Wallace B Blood in Motor Age. It ends noting lastweek deliveries including Walter Beilstein and others, Leaton Irwin leasing a building for a salesroom, and a quip about a conceited woman saying Dear me.

Wallace B Motor Age Kipling Danny Deever Glory Kale Leaton Irwin Maine Street

City Society Girls Dance in Palmyra at Hanly Opera House

Palmyra June 25 The Armlap club hosted a dance at the Hanly opera house Friday night June 23 with Flower City Orchestra providing music. Thirty couples attended with out of town guests Louise Cummings Ely Missouri Mildred Buell Monroe City Missouri Lydia Hull Hannibal Missouri Lewis Chicago Lucile Brooks St Louis Vanhoff New York and Edward Bruns Dr Menzie Erwin Heinze Hannibal Missouri. Armlap club officers are Harold Baker president S Wiseman treasurer Morris Scott secretary. Miss Vanhoff New York is guest of Mrs Earl Barr. Miss Lucile Brooks St Louis will visit summer with Dr and Mrs Benjamin Jaudin St Louis. Odd Fellows No 228 held third degree work. Lawrence Leggett initiated. Alfred Bowles Hannibal former resident visiting Palmyra. Jay Dearing and wife Taylor visited. L F Hutchinson Round Grove township candidate for western district judge visited. A famous quote about failure and success noted.

Palmyra Armlap Club Hanly Opera House Flower City Louise Cummings Ely Mildred Buell Monroe City Lydia Hull Hannibal Lewis Chicago Lucile Brooks St. Louis Vanhoff New York Edward Bruns Menzie Lawrence Leggett Alfred Bowles Jay Dearing Taylor L. F. Hutchinson Round Grove Township

Appeal Filed Over Indian Grace Drainage District Assessment

Members of the Indian Grace drainage case jury reported a 335000 assessment against landowners. Objectors’ attorneys can file reasons by Wednesday and argue on Thursday. Jury found 325000 needed for construction and 8000 yearly maintenance, with many changes to the commission’s original assessment roll.

Indian Grace

Assessment hearing closes on March 15 roll reviewed by commissioners

The hearing of objections to the assessment roll fixed by the commissioners began on March 15 and has been adjourned once after the jury filed its report on Saturday and was discharged.

Portuguese Navy Fully Equipped and Active in War

Reports from Lisbon describe wartime efforts with repairs and arms on five ships including two German vessels. A total of 67 personnel are needed across ships in Lisbon colonies and seas. Sweepers clear mined areas near Port of Lisbon while defenses are organized into four zones under strict night entry controls.

Lisbon Liwell

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