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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

12

Casement Denies German Inspiration for Irish Rebellion

Sir Roger Casement testified in his treason trial saying the Irish uprising was not inspired or funded by Germany. He denied soliciting Irish prisoners in German camps to fight with Turks and Germans and rejected claims of German money. He said knighthood and a pension were earned through government service and that the accusation amounted to a slander.

Ene London Sir Roger Casement Germany Roger Casement Kiost Smith

Flambuoyant Call to Arms Sparks Mexican Antiwar Fever

El Paso dated June 29 reports a flambuoyant call to arms across Mexico promising a march north to push back United States forces. The message envisions a clash between the Mexican eagle and the American eagle and urges stripping arrows from the gringo banners. In Chihuahua City dispatches describe anti American agitation via pamphlets circulating there.

EL Paso Tex Mexico Washington

Jad Salts Promoted for Kidney Health and Cleansing

An advertisement urges readers to take four ounces of Jad Salts from drugstores to flush clogged kidneys, prevent backache and bladder issues, and maintain urinary acid balance. The lime lemon lithia formula is claimed to be harmless, inexpensive, and easy to dissolve in water as a daily preventive drink. A local pharmacist notes strong sales to those seeking kidney relief.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Ad From Wyeth

A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home hair darkener. It promises natural-looking results by applying with a sponge or brush to cover gray strands, claiming scalp dandruff relief and reduced hair loss, suggesting a youthful appearance.

Wyeth Ady

Reports On Pancho Villa Sparks Across Border War Fears

The article describes sensational pamphlets from Carranza presses claiming Wilson’s cabinet fled Washington for Canada and Mexican shells threaten El Paso. It notes Bell’s capitulation after a shell hit Paso del Norte hotel, Villista recruitment in Chihuahua, and Carranza units ready to act with Villa possibly leading. Border disturbances include Parker killings near Hachita and Cananea mine workers striking for American gold. About six thousand troops are in the Cananea area.

Rio Grande Carranza Wilson Washington Canada Juarez Bell Fort Bliss el Paso Paso del Norte Springfield St. Louis Chicago Detroit Chihuahua Villista Carrangsta Pancho” Villa William Parker Hachita N. M Parkers Cananea

Palmeter Electrocuted Working on Winds Wires

Walter Palmeter an electrician with Winds Public Service died after a 2300 volt line accident in Bushnell. He was 40, married with two children. Six physicians treated him but he did not recover. he was taken to Dr Duntley’s office after.

Bushnell Rr. Duntley Rider Olson Griffith Macomb

Dr. Kings New Discovery Promises Cough and Cold Relief

A nostalgic health ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for children with coughs and colds. It emphasizes long time use, guaranteed satisfaction and money back, urging buyers to keep remaining medicine for future colds.

DR. King

Local Notes From Green City and Vicinity

Prof Harrold Jamison of Kirksville normal spent weekend with his parents south of town. Miss Lena Hill from Kirksville normal visited friends here. Mrs Vinnie Davidson visited her son in Kansas City. Matthew Hunsaker of Galt visited his brother Bin. Nancy Mitchell of Brooklyn Wisconsin arrived for visit with sisters Mrs Bushe ong and Mrs Web Hays. Mr and Mrs Raligh Martin of Quincy spent Sunday with his brother nearby. Mr and Mrs John T Payne visited their son Pharis Payne in Galt. Alfred Petit of Knox City called on voters. Mr Stitt candidate for state treasurer on the Republican ticket. E S Pfeiffer and Emmett Davis drove to Princeton to look after real estate. Cass Cordle with Petit in car touring northern state for Petit’s treasurer bid. Mr and Mrs Ed Irwin of Liberal Kansas were guests of cousin J H Irwin and wife. Viola Magee left for Boulder Colorado to spend summer and attend Colorado University. John Gunn merchant of Riger visited home folks. Miss Mabel Wilson, university of Madison WI, came in Saturday. Jack Branaman of Lincoln Nebraska home on short visit.

Green City Harrold Jamison Kirksville Nancy Mitchell Brooklyn Wisconsin J. N. Busheong Web Hays Raligh Martin Quincy John T. Payne Pharis Payne Galt Alfred Petiit Knox City Stitt E.S. Pfeiffer Emmett Davis Princeton Mercer County Cass Cordle Petitt Petiit Ed Irwin Liberal Kansas Jack Branaman Lincoln, Neb

Local Social Roundup From Golden and Nearby

Community notes from Golden Illinois recount visits by Rev Vance and families. Miss Lena Pearce and Miss Hannah Poling visiting. Miss Marguerite Donely from West Virginia visiting. and several travel arrivals. Sunday services at United Presbyterian and Immanuel Lutheran observed Children’s Day with a program. A golden band performed for Camp Point lumbermen picnic. Farewell for Emgard Jensen, moving home. Curtis Thomas funeral in Hebron. Golden residents attend a wedding trip return. E Moers and E Moetting updates. Oetting appointed cashier at Golden State bank.

Vance John R. Wallace Frank Parks Clayton Golden United Presbyterian Church Clarence Beer Russell Lena Pearce Camp Point Hannah Poling Lulu Gurney Quincy Immanuel Lutheran Church Marguerite Donely West Virginia Miss Donely Golden School Dorothy Roden Woodville Tiarry Wible Clifford Daugherty Mendon Myra Worman Rollin Worman Golden Band EC. Sharan U. P Emgard Jensen

Bonds Pass For Kiser Creek Bridge Plan In County Vote

NEW CANTON ILL residents share travels and visits across Quincy Rockport Hannibal La Plata and Kendrick Idaho as families and relatives gather. The key item notes a large voter approval for bonds to build the Kiser creek bridge, signaling infrastructure support amid a string of local social updates.

Movement of Guard Ian Antonio Not Delayed

June 20 report states no indications at headquarters that Thevino's orders for prisoner liberation would affect operations. The note emphasizes continued execution of strategic movements without delay.

Guardian Antonio Thevino

Movements of National Guard Toward the Border Reported

The article notes officers doubt prisoner releases will alter the situation. No change observed in the occupied territory. Gen Funston urges faster transfer of recruits to the border from eastern stations. Rail sources indicate Missouri troops to be sent directly to Laredo.

Funston War Department Missouri Laredo

Child's Forehead Rough and Scaly Skin Cure Claim

Susie Van Doren reports her brother suffered a rough scaly forehead and scalp rash for months, itching and hair loss. After trying various treatments a free Cutieara sample led to healing in about two weeks. The ad promotes Cutieara Skin Ointment and a mail sample offer from Boston.

Susie van Doren RF. D Camanche Iowa

District Officers Luncheon at Vermont Street Church

The second annual luncheon of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society marked the jubilee of its 1919 Methodist Episcopal organization. Toasts by Miriam Nieh and Nelle Beggs highlighted China and the jubilee drive, with plans for a Christmas box for Beggs and a $1,200 jubilee pledge. district officers were introduced and listed.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church Vermont Street Methodist Church Joseph Nate Champaign Miriam Nieh China Myra Kirkpatrick Amos W. Patton Evanston Quincy Camp Point J. Everett Kirkpatrick Clayton Geo W. Blair Mite Box Samuel Laird New Salem

Lansing Has No Word From Mexico City

Secretary Lansing stated that nothing further had been heard from Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City. The state department has no information on when Carranza will reply or its possible nature.

Lansing Washington Rodgers Mexico City State Department Carranza

Humorous saying on laughter and digestion

A compliment on laughter contrasts with one man who cannot laugh, highlighting a man who feels burdened rather than amused, suggesting a mood of frustration or discomfort rather than joy.

The Coming Baby Exposition and Mothers Friend Ad

A promotional notice extols the arrival of a baby and the use of Mothers Friend to assist expansion of the uterus. It cites letters from mothers and grandmothers praising the product and invites readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist and request a free informative book by writing to Bradfield Reiquisor Co. in Atlanta Georgia.

Bradfield Hequisior Co Lamar Bidg Atlanta Wetta Fae

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United States Chihuahua City Inventor Ueass Ssr PRG Sieh Bar Gall Dicky Dippy’s Olive Ted Sinnot Che Walter Palmeter Golden, Iil Dolly New Canton, III E. J. Kendrick Stephen Dutcher Ed Uppinghouse William Roan Rockport John Kendrick Hannibal Carson Kendrick Seattle Wash Jah Collier Bessie Colman Martin R. Noack Clarinda Dan Ellis Phoenix Ariz Logan Baker Harriet Bancom Hayden la Plata Willis Whitley Tannibal Thomas. Hawkins Hannidbal W. O. Teward George H. Brown Trull Jeff Fowler Kendrick Idaho Quincey G. R. Fisher Kiser Creek Cutieara Dept. T. Boston Springs Wyaconda Springs C. N. Thomas Dick Bros
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