Bankers Meet to Push Food Production Drive in Quincy District
About thirty five men from ten counties gathered in the Chamber of Commerce in Quincy to discuss boosting farm output and food conservation. Bishop M Edward Fawcett urged citizens to back a farm-led campaign, noting hunger worldwide and the war’s dependence on farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey District Food League
Chamber of Commerce
George R. Davis
la Grange
Frank EB. Buck
Gifford
J. W. Lillard
P. C. Millspaugh
Canton
W. D. Mobley
Mt. Sterling
W.C. Hume
E. L. Newton
Lewistown
W. HW. Whaley
O. A. Brown
Hannibal
John Weber
Barry
J. J. Honan
F. E. Longmire
Edina
J. HW. Lioyd
Carthage
Don Garrison
Rushville
E. McAfee
G. Stuart
George T. Levi
E. W. Rusk
E. G. Horner
C. F P. Perry
Quincy
Messrs. Longmire
Lloyd and Rusk
Pearce
M. Edward Fawcett
Dean Ravenport
Hhrois
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Movement to boost farm production and conservation
A district gathering urged maximizing crop output and conserving all farm resources amid wartime shortages. Speakers urged direct outreach to farmers to increase corn, bean, and potato crops, while expanding live stock and poultry. Labor shortages were noted and bankers and schools urged cooperation, with plans for committees and publicity through 120 newspapers.
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Riggs
League
Pearce
Brown
Quincy
Messrs. Lloyd
Longwure
Rusk
Lloyd
Hancock County
Longmire
Knox County
Mr. Rusk
Photoplays and stars in current theater listings
Princess Nance O’Neil stars in Greed third of Seven Deadly Sins. Savoy features Dorothy Davenport in The Girl and the Crisis. Pauline Frederick headlines Sapho. Lionel Barrymore stars in His Father's Sin. The Devil Within and The Fullrt Comedy also shown. There are additional titles including Minding the Baby and There’s Many a Foot with various venue notes.
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Princess
Quincy
Nance O Neill in Greed at Princess and Family today
McClure Pictures presents Nance O Neill in Greed at the Princess and Family today and Wednesday. The Seven Deadly Sins feature stars Miss Mason and Mr Le Guere as the lovers with a dramatic tale of Eve Leslie chasing wealth and a Wall Street entanglement culminating in a murder mystery twist. Harold Lewis, Beloit College student and son of Mrs. Ella Lewis, was injured in Beloit when he struck the pool bottom during a first dive breaking a bone.
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Nance O Neill
Eve Leslie
Wall Street
George le Guere
Harold Lewis
Ella Lewis
Vermont Street
Beloit
Wis
Beloit College
Joffre to Visit Tome of Lincoln in War Talks
Washington May 1 preliminary exchanges wrapped up as France's war mission and U S representatives began detailed conferences on American aid to France. The White House session between Wilson and Rene Viviani lasted an hour, with no public details given. Other talks covered navy, war department staff, economic questions, and planned three nation meetings.
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Washington
France
United States
White House
Wilson
Rene Viviani
Navy Department
Naval
War Department
General Staff
Great Britain
Jerry at the Orpheum Delights Audiences with Wit
At the Orpheum theater last night the Billie Burke play Jerry drew hearty laughter and bright gowns. Miss Tiny Leone portrayed the winsome lead with Rosa as the lover, as the plot follows a young woman who traps her aunt’s fiancé. The show runs through Wednesday with a matinee tomorrow.
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Jerry
Orpheum Theater
Billie Burke
Tiny Leone
Mr. Rosa
Open Dining Room at United Cereal Mills
Dining room and rest room accommodations for young women employees at United Cereal Mills have been completed. A factory open night will allow inspection and complimentary social events. Grafanola will be installed to provide music during lunch and socials. Sanitation efforts are emphasized as the plant runs at full capacity. production is oversold for May delivery. Washington Crisps display shown in a Kespohr–Mohrenstecher window.
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United Cereal Mills
Grafanola
United Cereal Company
Quincy
Washington Crisps
Girl Averts Sleep Dream At Danish Hospital Five Months
For five months an 18 year old girl from Milkwood Road Herne Hill London has lain asleep at King's College Hospital Denmark London to the bewilderment of the doctors.
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Milkwood Road
Herne Hill
London
King’s College Hospital
Denmark
YWCA May Party Postponed Amid Weather Concerns
The YWCA May party scheduled for today is postponed due to unfavorabe weather. It may be held Thursday or next week. May pole practice and a general rehearsal at the YMC A are planned this evening and Wednesday evening respectively. A committee meeting is set for Wednesday at 4 PM in the association rooms to discuss war-related concerns.
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Y. W.C
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Whaley
Weber
Stuart
Hume
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Lillard
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Nance O'Neil
Savoy
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Geo. Ovey
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Photoplays
Princess and Family
Princess Theatre
Omorro
Ilegal
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Joffre
Tome OF Lincoln
Capitol
M. Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Lansing
Congress
Balfour
Orpheum
Cereal
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Hostetter
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