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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
9
Rulfs Brewing Co announces its High Grade Beer brewed from choicest materials. Emphasizes excellence and peerless quality. Prompt attention to private orders.
Neder and by virtue of a county court order will sell at public auction in Quincy Illinois on March 28 1917 at 11 am undivided seven ninths of 100 acres east side of northeast quarter section 26 township 1 north range 6 west except land west of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad right of way subject to a mortgage to Joseph A Nevins dated December 7 1909 and the dower and homestead estate of Birdie Coleman Guardian Bird Coleman Mottarroth Attorney
Pat Roche used the line Proceed with caution as a safety motto to win a prize from the Minneapolis civic and commerce association. He cannot claim the prize, facing jail after a recent Kansas City visit where he was not cautious enough.
An old advertisement warns readers to mail a clipped slip to Foley & Co for a trial package of various Foley remedies including honey and tar cough syrup Foley kidney pills cathartic tablets and other products. The text resembles a traditional mail order scam or promotional filler common to early 20th century newspapers.
An old advertisement promotes a seven day routine of drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to detoxify the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels, claiming clearer skin, fewer headaches, better appetite and renewed energy for everyday use.
In Berlin a 41 year old widow Frau Meta Kupfer posed as a legitimate food trader and lured investors with promises of 12 percent monthly interest. She forged bills of lading, opened six bank accounts, and hosted lavish entertainments while deceiving investors about a distant warehouse. Her daughter aided the scheme, which collapsed as authorities exposed the ruse.
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