Quincy Mayor Urges Hard Work for New Administration
Mayor O'Brien outlines goals for the new Quincy Council, stressing health, police, street and sewer projects, a central fire station, and possible double platoon fire duties while warning funds are tight. He urges revenue measures, warns against debt, and calls for harmony to advance city welfare amid limited finances.
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Board of Local Improvements
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Victor records and local notices at Werner's and Quincy sources
Personal items list new positions for Ralph Sivder at Nichols Motor Car and Dr E F Stannus eye clinic plans. Moves, trips, and social events include art shows, hospital visits, a Legion dance, and a war veterans banquet plan by Lincoln school’s War Reels club.
Church Rally Funds Boost Bethel A M E Debt Clear
A railroad rally at Bethel A M E church raised 1 104 011 to clear a 500 debt and fund needs. Teams reported totals with many contributions led by New York Central, Mary Lee Missionary society, and Dixie Flyer, while St Louis Special reported late. Rev Meigs to Denver attends Northern Baptist conference May 21 28.
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Bethel A. M. E
St. Louis
Fast Mall
Brand Q
Old Glory
O. K
B. and O
Daylight Special
Wabash
Dixie Flyer
New York Limited
New York Central
Mary Lee Missionary Society
C. & Society
Wutmacher Chosen for Levee Commissioner
A. A. Wutmacher was selected by Indian Grove drainage district land owners Saturday to fill the Levee Commissioner post left by William McCormick. About 30 land owners met at the Rock Creek school house and agreed to petition the county court for appointment once the required number of land owner signatures is reached. The petition will be presented to the court upon gathering the necessary signatures.
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A. A. Wutmacher
Indian Grove
William McCormick
Rock Creek
Returns Home Wearing Two War Wound Stripes
Lou Trout, a World War I veteran, returns from the army of occupation in Germany wearing two wound stripes from Argonne and St Mihiel battles, with gas exposure noted as a major injury. His brother Elmer re-enlisted in the regular army and is stationed in Atlanta, living with sister Mrs. Joseph Eyre at Twenty fifth and Hampshire, along with their father.
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Lou Trout
Army of Occupation
Germany
Argonne
St. Mihiel
Elmer Trout
Atlanta
Joseph Eyre
Hampshire Streets
Herbert McClaughry
Twenty-ninth
Vermont Streets
Mill sale advertised in The Whig by Penner ad
E P Penner of Barry advertised his grist and feed mill with C E Delaplain in The Whig on April 21. The mill was sold on Monday May 5. The ad notes nationwide reach for buyers and sellers and mentions new insurance business with London Underwriters and $25,000 in recent writings.
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E. P. Penner
Barry
Quincy
C. E. Delaplain
Whig
London
Adv
Walnut Oil And Gas Votes Improvements
The Quincy Walnut Oil and Gas company met at the Hotel Newcomb to muster old stockholders for capital. About twenty subscribed 2750 dollars, a committee will canvass to secure more shares at 1.25 per share, funding lines and six new wells. The firm reports six oil wells and one gas well, with output 3 to 6 barrels daily, and plans to drill after stock drives. Watch for signatures to boost shares and market oil at three dollars ten cents a barrel.
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Quincy Walnut Oil and Gas Company
Newcomb
Kansas
Woman Bossin This Home Demanded Eden Washer
A local sales pitch notes a woman demanding the Eden Electric Washing and Wringing Machine from Quimcy Gas Electric and Heating Co. The item was offered on easy terms as a sales example.
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Eden Electric
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Quimcy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Clerk and sales position notices in Quincy Whig
A man seeks a clerk role with some typing knowledge and references. Also a ready to wear department forelady is wanted, must be an expert saleylady who can close sales. Send first letters with experience references salary expectations and availability to A-48 and A-49 care of Quincy Whig.
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Guiney
Quincy Whig
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
Advertisement for St Jacobs Liniment claims rapid relief from rheumatism and sciatica without internal treatment. It asserts the product soothes tender spots, reduces pain, stiffness, swelling, and requires only a small trial bottle from a druggist. Claims decades of use and suitability for neuralgia and back pains.
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St. Jacobs
St Jacobs Liniment
Y Athletes to Dine After Won Class Contests
Y M C A boys who excelled in recent athletic contests will dine tonight at the Y. Charles Eichenauer will toast, T E Musselman will speak, and George B Cawthorne will lead songs. S N Gabel and W H Grummman help coordinate. 85 boys signed up. block letters and ribbons will be awarded. Dinner at 6, volleyball after at 8. Industrial Baseball opens Friday with Otis Elevator vs Company E at the Athletic Field.
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Charles Eichenauer
T. E. Musselman
George B. Cawthorne
Gabel
Industrial Baseball League
Otis Elevator Shop Nine
Company E
Fleli
Births at Blessing Hospital Named Ringwald Family
In Blessing hospital Monday a son was born to Mr and Mrs August Ringwald of 12324 North Sixth Street. Mr and Mrs Stratton of 1002 Chest Nut Street are parents of a son born in Blessing hospital Monday.
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Blessing Hospital
August Ringwald
North Sixth Street
Stratton
Chestnut Street
Spokane man finds copper mine on return from service
Joseph F. Krom of Spokane Washington, recently discharged from the military, arrived in Quincy Monday night to visit his aunt Mrs Myra Loomis at 251 Hampshire Street. He had located a large copper mine in the Northwest just before enlisting and was en route from New York City where he had financed a branch railroad to be built from the
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Joseph F. Krom
Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Quincy
Myra Loomis
Hampshire Street
New York City
Wittman in Chelsea Hospital Improving After Illness
Charles Wittman son of Mr and Mrs J E Wittman formerly of Quincy now in Chicago is improving in a military hospital in Chelsea Massachusetts He has influenza which developed into pneumonia His father and mother were called from Chicago and arrived at his bedside last Wednesday They report him improving now and they will return home Wittman has been in service two years
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Quincy
Charles Wittman
J. E. Wittman
Chicago
Chelsea
Mass
Wittman
Owl Drug Store and Leading Drug Gists Everywhere
Owl Drug Store figures among leading druggists, signaling strong national presence and broad retail reach in the sector.
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Owl Drug Store
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