Three Local Deaths Mark Long Illness on South Side
Three Quincy residents died after long illnesses as Herman Dix and Miss Gertrude Weber died yesterday and Ferdinand Sohm passed earlier. Sohm, 79, lived at 612 Jefferson for 62 years and helped found St. Mary’s Church. Dix, a former team driver for Cober & Mayo, died at 68 after becoming totally blind. Weber, 20, daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Weber, died at 937 State Street after four months illness with funeral set for 2:30 PM at 632 South Fourteenth Street and 3 PM at Salem Church with interment at Greenmount.
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South Side
Herman Dix
Gertrude
Weber
Ferdinand Sohm
Mr. Sohm
Jefferson Street
Frizenheiimn
Baden
Germany
Edward
Joseph
Albert
Frank
Gustav
Quincy
John Niemann
Melrose
Frank~ Worth
East
Sohm
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Cober &Mayo
Louise Eggerson
Charles. W. Meyer
Inlaw
Gustav Dix
G. Meyer
William Landwehr
Lizzie Connors
Chicago
Henry Dix
Chiscago
Anna Weber
Anna. Weber
State Street
Henrietta. Weber
St. Boniface Church
Woolworth
South Fourteenth Street
Salem Church
Greenmount
St Paul Delegation Visits Quincy by River Steamer
A delegation from St. Paul and its Association of Commerce travels down the river on the steamer Quincy toward St. Louis. The group aims to showcase river transportation and terminal facilities, meeting Quincy officials led by Mayor Abbott President Levi and Secretary Perry to hear about terminal plans.
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Quincy
Association of Commerce
St. Paul
Chamber of Commerce
United States Mail Delays Pinpoint Quincy Reader
The efficiency of the United States post office was shown when Joseph Cook of this city received a letter from his brother in England missing a city address but labeled United States America. Traced from Washington, officials found Joseph Cook in Quincy with a red stamp urging "Try Quincy, WI". The postmark indicated only a brief delay.
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United States Post Office Department
Joseph Cook
England
United States
America
Washington
Postoffice
Quincy
Redvink
John Luke Fares Better After Livery Barn Accident
John Luke, who lost sight in one eye when carbolic acid was poured into it by mistake at the Lask livery barn, is reported to be getting along nicely and improving following the incident.
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John Luke
Blood purifier drug ad promises swift S S S cure
In early 20th century style copy the advertisement touts S S S as the blood purifier for all disorders. It claims rapid action against disease germs and urges readers to buy now or write to the Swift Specific Co for guidance. It portrays S S S as essential to health and warns against substitutes.
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U. S
Swift Specific Co
Swift
S. S
Local Pick-Ups and Social News Highlights
Local items include visits by Mrs J Homer Champion and son Williard Jasper from Chicago to relatives in North Sixth avenue, a note on using guaranteed electric irons, Miss Emma Bartz visiting Ralph C Decks family, and Marys Picnic announced for Monday July 5 with a short supper and amusements. Also mentions Charles Williamson returning home from St Louis after illness, invite to The Danger Signal play at Lippincott hall Soldiers Home on June 30, and details of a Court of Honor outing at Sherrie park with about fifty members. Friends of John E Burns celebrate his birthday at 230 North Thirtieth Street with outdoor games and refreshments before rain. Jno E Wall, lawyer, noted. Mrs Joseph Forsthove’s health progresses then regresses, returning to hospital briefly.
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Williard Jasper
Chicago
Champion
J. S. DeCrow
North Sixth Avenue
Charles H. Williamson
St. Louis
Lippincott Hall
Soldiers’ Home
Gas Co
John E. Burns
Thirtieth Street
Jno
E. Wall
State Bank
6Th and
Hampshire
Joseph + Forsthove
Plymouth Races Draw Broad Entries For Two Day Meet
Plymouth Til June—283 entries received for next Friday and Saturday horse racing. Features include an exhibition mile by Axteen owned by Sammy Harris. Entries show a strong program with 2:24 trot and 2:16 trot plus 2:30 pace and other events. Plymouth track in good shape and expect large local attendance if weather cooperates.
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Plymouth
Til
Axteen
Sammy Harris
Harris
James Canfield
Macomb
Allerton
Ella Custer
Tee. Rexroot
Machine Guns Supplant Rifle In Modern Warfare
Rotterdam dispatch reports military experts foresee the rifle losing its role as the principal infantry weapon. Germany rapidly increases machine gun use, aided by concrete fortifications and wire entanglements, while the rifle is taught less to new troops. The article notes Germany’s capacity to adopt newer weapons quickly and suggests the rifle’s doom as the main infantry arm is sounded.
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Rotterdam
Holland
Germany
Heavy Meat Eaters Have Slow Kidneys
A claimed authority warns regular meat eaters damage kidneys by producing uric acid that overworks kidneys. Reports of rheumatism and other ailments linked to sluggish kidneys prompt advice to stop meat, take four ounces of Jad Salts daily, and use its lemon grape acid lithia mix to flush and shield kidneys.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for summer coughs
Slight bronchial irritation causes a distressing cough that disrupts sleep. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound soothes inflamed surfaces and stops the tickling cough. A dependable cough medicine for coughs colds bronchial affections and grippe coughs. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley
Miller. & Arthur Drug Co
Automobiles Boost German Pursuit In Russian Retreat
Berlin reports automobiles aided the German follow up after the Russian army pulled back from Poland and Galicia. About 50 vehicles ferried troops between Rzeszow and Liske, turning and returning quickly to reload. Cannons machine guns and ammo were moved to strike Russians unable to resist the onslaught.
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Berlin
Deutsche Aligeriedhig’ Zeitung
Poland
Galicia
Sanok
Rzeszow
Liske
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