Library Adopts Summer Hours and Receives Quincy Map Gift
The public library will close circulation at 6 pm in July and August while reading rooms stay open. Librarian notes John A. Heller donated an 1835 map of Quincy and W. H. Woodruff added 131 volumes and magazines. June half-month totals show 7,004 volumes circulated and $845.60 in bills.
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The
Public Library
John A. Heller
Quincy
W. H. Woodruff
Miss A. Briendahl
E. Y W. Osburn
Photoplays at Savoy Star and Gem in 1914 run
Today in local cinema listings Princesa Winifred Allen and Jack Devereau star in The Man Who Made Good and The Laundry Clean Up. Savoy features Jack Mulhall in The Hero of the Hour while Belasco presents Clover's Rebellion with Anita Stewart. Star shows Mac Murray in Primrose Ring and Family features Winifred Allen with Jack Good. Gem presents Jerry's Finishing Touch and Tour Around the World with George Ovey.
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Princesa
Winifred Allen
Jack Devereau
Savoy
Jack Mulhall
Winey
Olga
Belasco
Anita Stewart
Clover
Mac Murray
George Ovey
Jerry
German papers cut by Hollweg’s order
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports German newspapers are reducing output to about forty four percent of normal after a government order. The Tageblatt Tages Zeitung and Rundschau allege Chancellor Hollweg aims to kill the press. the Cologne Gazette calls the move a deadly blow likely to end many papers.
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Hollweg
London
Exchange Teleaph Company
Amsterdam
Eththann Re . Eee
Tageblatt
Tages Zeitung
Rundschau
Berlin
Cologne
Federal and State Bank Calls Issued in Illinois and National Banks
Springfield report notes the state auditor issued a call for the condition of all Illinois banks at opening on June 21. Washington issued by the comptroller of the currency a call for the condition of all national banks at close of business June 27.
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Springfield
Illinois
National Bank Gall
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Medical Bill Advances For Army Medical Captain Rank
A bill approved by the house on Monday would allow promotions to captain in the army medical corps without the usual five years of service. The measure aims to speed promotions and boost recruiting, with early senate consideration anticipated.
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Washington
Army Medical Corps
House
Senate
Camp Point Sunday Schools Elect Officers at Meeting
Camp Point township Sunday school association elected officials on June 24 with Jesse R. Hunter named president succeeding Ira A. Akers. W. A. Cate as vice president, Donald Parker as secretary, and Mrs. John E. Beckett as treasurer. Rev. C. C. Wisher spoke on Bible Study. Waste wood from southern saw mills noted for paper making. Red Cross report included elsewhere.
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Camp Point
Ill
Sunday School Association
Camp Point Township
C. C. Wisher
W. A. Cate
The Bachelor Calls All Unmarried Men to Arm The Nation
President Wilson urges unmarried men aged 18 to 40 to join the war effort and help conquer the Kaiser. The piece extols bachelor liberty, duty to country, and the need to recruit 70,000 men for frontline service. It also notes a hiring shift by Puget Sound division hiring women in place of men where possible.
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Jack Lath
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Stars and Stripes
France
Puget Sound
The
Northern Pacific Railroad
Orpheum Presents Only a Country Girl Comedy
At the Orpheum a rural comedy drama featuring Baby Winifred was shown Monday night. Little Winifred charmed as Bowery Molly while Leone portrayed the country girl with vivacity. Mr Hack acted opposite as the ambitious farmer and special scenery enhanced the production. A stage reception followed the matinee and a matinee is scheduled for tomorrow with a final show tomorrow night. Beginning Thursday night a large scenic production of Paid in Full will follow.
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Baby Winifred
Orpheum Theater
Little Winifred
Floor plan favors economical framing and practical layout
The elevation presents rooms sized for efficient framing with a hat closet near entry, a stairway to the second floor, a fireplace opposite, and a rear column opening to the dining room. The kitchen offers ample cupboard space, a cellar leads to a grade landing, and living room access aligns with the front door. Canada has provided 414,402 volunteers for active duty plus 21,250 British reservists and 10,000 for aerial and naval services since the war began.
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Canada
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Musty
Scente
Peter E. Pinkelman
Prop
Jeses R. Hunter
Red Cross
Jack Latt
America
Orpheum
Kiefer Pharmacy
Bert Gamren
N. Fifth ST
Restey Association
Ree
M. E. Vasen
Chas. Ochiman
Pres
Maine St
Pegoed
Comstock-Castle
Ibed RA Scie Id
Pest Saa
Poren Eg
Mass Frances Wan
Tokio
Harrison & Wilson Plumbing and Heating Co
Broadway
Street Hardware Co
Twelfth and Broadway
Dempsey Construction Company
Majestic
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Tenk’s Clipper
Tenk Hdw. Co
C. i
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Vader Feet Ratories, Inc
Nional Board of Fire
Americaname
Bleyne Yeas
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