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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

2

Middle Temple Murder Seethes in Editor and Barrister Plots

Spargo and editor deliberate on Advancing the Avimore case, hinting that Septimus Elphick may be the guardian behind events. Breton and Spargo discuss how to leverage a meeting with Breton to expose truth while Avimore’s fate and Stratton’s counsel loom. The scene cuts to a church community notice and a school program.

Jane Bayks Jane Bavns Mrs. Gutch Sparge Sparga Mother Gutch Spurge Bray Street Teelaw Teonalis Bret Peptimus Elphick Turner Sarge Septimus Eleni Elphick Breton Mintland Gateh Sparg Spargo Shiche Wavahand Pers Rea Authe Temple Ronald Breton Posayo Avimore

Williams Treatment Ad Promises Rheumatism Relief

An old style notice touts a uric acid remedy from The Williams Treatment claiming to relieve rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles and other acid related ailments. It offers a free bottle by mail and asks readers to send 16 cents for partial posting costs.

D. A. Williams Co. S. Blo. P.O Mast Thumpton

P. D. Q Insecticide Promises Bed Bug Killers

A vintage ad touts P. D. Q insecticide claiming 35c makes a quart able to kill bedbugs roaches fleas and their eggs without harming clothing. It boasts a devil head on the box and hospital approval, with a hospital size priced at 2.56 for five gallons and three spouts, available at drugstores or by mail from Owl Chemical Co. Terre Haute Ind.

Owl Chemical Co Terre Haute Ind Miller & Arthur and Brown & Mars Drug Co

Heavy Meat Diet Said To Slow Kidneys

A celebrated author claims regular meat eaters risk sluggish kidneys from uric acid buildup. Stop meat at first back ache or cloudy urine, then use four ounces of Jad Salts daily to flush and spur kidney function, a cheap non injurious remedy said to curb bladder issues.

Wryeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener

An old remedy claims to restore natural hair color with Sage and Sulphur. The preparation darkens gray hair evenly when applied with a sponge or brush, leaving it lustrous. repeated use intensifies the shade.

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Pittsfield Illinois Notes Local Happenings

In Pittsfield Illinois sketched notes show community events including lectures by former Congressman James M. Graham of Springfield at the courthouse on Saturday evening with topic Trish free e etc. Eugene Leeds lists for Army motor transport duty at Camp Chant. Local residents Mrs. Carry Iesendorfer and Mrs. David Hal etc visit relatives. Mr and Mrs John McKenna guest with relatives in St. Louis and Wartpeale Missouri. The American division will meet at Coryetis to organize a local branch of the Women’s Auxiliary. Mrs. Mo. of Wing and M Cities Testes will lead the organization.

Swanhiers Wwe Ehilx Touin Bert Mer Wientgie Pato Jerome Drew Sprugdidd M. Brew Tablats John McWkenna St. Daetis Wartpeale Carry Hlugene Leeds Army Camp Chant Dvesdion Coryetis Iocal Ute Woren Wing M Cities Testes

Mary Nations Taylor dies. multiple descendants noted

Mary Nations Taylor died April 27 2020 at her daughter's home Mrs Jane Rhoades in Beverly She was born May 1 in Milville later Marblehead Adonis county She married James C Taylor six children were born four sons and one daughter survive The funeral was held at Christian Church of Roeusiier with Rev Moore officiating and burial at Wings tot cemetery in Hancock county Survivors include Harvey Finn Sam and Mrs Jas Rhoades among others paraphrased from local notice.

Columbus, Ill Mary Nations Milville Marbleheauh Adonis County Jane Rhoades James C. Taylor Phes West Point Hancock County Lil Columbus Smith Monte Vista Cole Harvey Finn Sam Moore Beverly Wingstot Tho i Mi Neauli DB. Whitlock Blow Msers AJ AL Booth Mimis I. Tutvere Tin Ntwo Quincy Dane Pitehera Hhiogahter de AL Tah Taylor Tambus

Prank Walten and Jannies Visit Friends in Denver Area

Prank Walten and Jannies of Carthase were Sunday visitors to fete friends Scott and Harold Walker near Angles mother UO Pirien Woods southwest of the city. Attendance rose early at 5 am during the gathering amid informal musical and social activities.

Philadelphia Missouri Obituary Notes and Local Farewell

Obscure obituary notes from Philadelphia Missouri describe Henry Miller's death and a local funeral with mentions of relatives and attendees. Several Promotiece and Farm organizations discussed sending condolences as community members traveled to the service and engaged in nearby social visits.

Philadelphia Henry Miller Pmaanie Gadsep Vosetyyes Uf Miether sUii Bay Titans Mre Tor Nesomi Seroggid Derma Vieherv Rane Lameng Frede Warren Phil Teela Peron Lastal Patmeyt Yoov Sams Hetes Mt. Tees

Local families hosted at Joln Hutcherson’s Thursday evening

Week details note Dr. Christ the veterinarian from last summer is expected back for the season. Finley Tillett and family, Mr. Cort and family, and Brother Deggleman were entertained at Joln Hutcherson’s Thursday gathering, reflecting community ties.

Dr. Christ Finley Tillett Mr. Cort Bro Deggleman Joln Hutcherson

Carrier Pigeon Delivers Message From Washington

New York May 7 General Pershing one of twelve army signal corps pigeons left Washington carrying a message to Lieut Gen Robert L Bullard commander of the department of the east The bird was the first to arrive at Camp Alfred Vail New Jersey The message was flashed to Gen Bullard at Governor's Island by the signal corps The birds were released yesterday afternoon at the ceremony presenting prizes to essay contest winners by Secretary of War Baker

New York General Pershing Army Signal Corps Washington Robert L. Bullard Department of the East Camp Alfred Vail N. J Signal Corps Bullard Governor's Island Capital Baker

Epicure Grumbles Over Roast Lion Fare in Paris

Paris readers report a social gathering where a music hall favorite ate roast lion, labeled Mascot a young lioness from a local menagerie. The lion filet, served between frogs and snails, was described as tasteless and stringy by an Epicure attendee.

Paris Lion Marguery’s

Milliners Promise No Boost in Price of Hats

New York Massachusetts milliners declare to the public there will be no price increase on hats. The assurance comes amid shopper anxiety over rising costs and delayed seasonal arrivals.

New York Mass

Hats price rise planned at milliners convention

One thousand one hundred male milliners gathered for the annual convention here to discuss a higher price for summer hats. Stores had already been selling women’s summer hats at reduced prices, while the milliners avoided mentioning any pricing for fall hats.

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Middle Temple J. S. Fletcher Fred A. Knopf the Public Ledger Co Bayswater Stratton Marbury Pele Courts Eosaw Rathbury Spade Romidstead Fiashiat Rathbure Tlesis Avimare Cain Aviniere Kelana Marferpas Marbars Sparro Chedir Aylmere’s Christian Church We A. Taylor Sunbeam Chorus Mattie Scott Mac Aleshire John A. Welsch Stern Building Quincy, HI Hunt Owl Drug Store Qapudine Pittsfield, Ill Denver, III Aslittle J. Tick Hampshire St Epicure West End W. E. Heberling Hamburg P.O. Heberling 3Rd and Spring Sts Swift's Pride United States Standard Oil Company Indiana South Michigan Ave Chicago, Ill Joneses Jou
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