Must Prepare 1o Cope With More Outrages
By J. E. Wall urges steadfast effort against German aggression. He contends unconditional surrender is needed for lasting peace and calls for vigorous patriotism, moral resolve, and massive savings to fund the war effort. He warns against complacency and urges Americans to lend money to the government via War Savings stamps.
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J. E. Wall
Ludendorff
Hindenburg
Hohenzollern
Holland
Paris
Truth About Eczema and Piles Ointment Ad Claims Cure
Peterson's Ointment touted as a 30 cent cure for eczema and piles, with letters from users like Mrs. Mary Hill of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine praising the product. The ad claims rapid relief for itching, pimples, and skin blemishes, urging readers to buy via druggists guaranteed by advertisers.
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Peterson
Mary Hill
Third Avenue
Pittsburgh
A. B. Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Wis
Pigeon Houses Proposed for Washington Park
Whig letter writer J. R. Little from Quincy May 6 argues for ornamental pigeon houses at each park corner to beautify Washington Park. He notes risk from sparrows and squirrels, suggests single-post structures to deter predators, and urges designs that suit pigeons while enhancing public enjoyment.
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Whig
Alderman Hyatt
Washington Park
Hyatt
R. Little
Old Council Ends Work in Few Minutes
Two aldermen retired from the city council in a brief meeting as John A. Geers and W. H. Smith were replaced by Newton Ames and George Klein, both Republicans. The session focused on annual reports, with several officers presenting balances and activities, and minor business before adjourning sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Geers
W. H. Smith
Messrs. Geers
Smith
Newton Ames
Mr. Geers
George Klein
Mr. Smith
Ross and McNutt
Thompson
Geers
Ellis, Simmonds
Bickhaus
Mississippi Valley Waterways Association
St. Louis
John E. Wall
Hannah Achenbrenner
Sixth
Vermont
Corporation Counsel
Police Department
Whig
Spectral
Water Works
City Electrician
Board of Health
Sni E Carte Club Selects Its Officers
The annual meeting of the Sni E Carte club at the clubhouse south of Quincy re-elected the old board. George A. Mahan presided and the board chose President George A. Mahan Vice President S B Montgomery Treasurer H enry Riedel Secretary J P Richards with Harvey Riggs of Quincy serving as a director. Mahan noted the club operates under Illinois law prohibiting seining and reported the year’s catch of 12 000 to 15 000 bass and crappie. A noon feast followed the meeting.
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Sni E’carte Club
Quincy
George A. Mahan
Gesrre A. Mahan
S. B. Montgomery
Ienry Riedel
J. P. Richards
Harvey Riggs
Mahan
Illinois
Four Licenses To Wed Are Issued Saturday
Four licenses to wed were issued by the county clerk on Saturday. None of the principals are from Quincy as couples from outside the city obtain marriage licenses. Names include George Walbring and Esther Jones of Lincoln Illinois, J Benjamin Thompson of Payson and Edna Larimore of Payson, Willis Buoy of Kirksville and Mossie Summers, Dee Myers of Plymouth and Selma Christian of Augusta. It ends with a local quip about temper.
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Quincy
George Walbring
Fowler
Esther Jones
Lincoln
Ill
J. Benjamin Thompson
Payson
Edna J. Larimore
Willis L. Buoy
Kirksville
Mossie Summers
Bevier
Dee Myers
Plymouth
Selma Christian
Augusta
Mayor Thompson Vows Firmer Law Enforcement Stand
Mayor John A. Thompson, beginning his second year, pledges a tougher push on law enforcement. He will revoke at least three Sunday-violating saloon licenses and expects more closures when new licenses are issued July 1. He cites progress in reducing gambling and enforcing Sunday closing laws in Quincy.
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John A. Thompson
Thompson
Quincy
Missouri Draft Man Defeated On Appeal
Federal court rulings sustain habeas corpus dismissal for Robert Cox of Missouri who sought to avoid foreign service. Cox, later sent to France, argued constitutional protection against drafting abroad, but the government rejected his claim. Some men are born with black eyes and others acquire them.
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Washington
Robert Cox
Missouri
National Army
France
Supreme Court
Cox
Funeral for Dr Henry Siegfried Held in Ferris
Funeral services for Dr Henry D Siegfried were conducted at his Ferris home under Masonic auspices. He died from injuries after an incident with his farm tenant, aged 46, survived by widow Ottie and two children, with burial at Powellton cemetery. The report notes his education, career in Bentley and Denver, and family ties.
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Carthage
Henry D. Siegfried
Isaac Siegfried
Ferris
Masonic Lodge
Siegfried
Blessing Hospital
Quincy
Whig
Hancock County
Ottie I. Tanner
Nauvoo
Keokuk
Keokuk Medical College
Bentley
Denver
Mary
Carthage High School
Henry
Fema
Walker
Ae Eek Pe
Mru. Neff
Near
Terris
Ernest
Lee Siegfried
Ferris Vicin
Knight ‘Templar
Powellton
Geo. R. Hearne
Short Change Artist Adds To His Income
Short change scammers continue in Quincy, netting $9.45 from the American cafe. The con involves promising 15 cents in change, then swapping bills and taking $4.85 from the counter. A clerk’s inattentiveness makes the scheme work, underscoring the value of discretion over valor.
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Quincy
Nettec
OWE and Mays
Neutrone Prescription 99 Aimed at Rheumatic Relief
Relieved Rheumatics touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a blood focus treatment for rheumatism. Claims immediate lasting effects with no afterglow, alleviating joints and inflamed areas where others failed. Sold by Owl Drug Store in Quincy for 50c or $1.00 a bottle. mail orders available.
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Quincy
Owl Drug Store
N. 6Th St
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