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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1916
Page
10
Scovill Co advertises a full summer furniture lineup for comfort featuring porch chairs rockers settees flower stands reed swings folding stools canvas chairs and lawn settees with or without rockers plus a large selection of rattan and fibre rush pieces now available.
From Verdun, Herbert Corey details German artillery precision as shells rain on the city. He notes maps and ranges guiding bombardment, aerial observers, and the terror of civilians while 30 000 shells estimated by day 49. Smaller 210s and 270s dominate, with 1200 dollar big BRs among the costly ordnance.
Porch shades and swings advertised with low prices. Solid oak swing of about 3 ft 6 in, with shaped seat and bolted construction, complete with chains and hooks. Suitable for outdoor use.
Exclusive agency for Coolmor Porch Shades stocking all sizes and colors. Four foot shade priced at 2.25 complete with patented features claimed to outcool all rivals. Other sizes up to ten feet available at proportionate prices.
An old ad copy extols Sloan's Liniment for drafts causing neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatism. It promises rapid relief within applications by increasing circulation easing neuralgia headaches neuritis and promoting rest and sleep with a tingling warmth. Offered at drugstores for five cents per bottle on the press.
Dr Alexander Just, renowned Budapest chemist and electrical scientist, who announced a breakthrough dry battery this month, confesses he has been duped by a revengeful employee. The discovery had attracted wide attention due to his prominent position in electrical science.
Miss Susie Van Doren of Iowa writes that a four month forehead scalp eruption on her little brother healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes improvement after two weeks and credits the treatment with complete recovery, while promoting the Skin Book and Cuticura products.
Europe reports Dr Just introduces a new iron carbon electrode cell with an organic electrolyte that recharges from the air. A 30 square inch plate yields 25 volts and 5 to 6 amperes, with smaller cells delivering 100 volts for house lighting, promising simple inexpensive electricity and challenging existing electrical science.
St Pauls Cathedral is deemed safe from fire for the first time in its history after four years of work and the installation of fire fighting gear. Hydrants rise to the dome top and much inflammable material has been removed including wooden gallery floors. The project may take ten to fifteen years to finish with $500,000 being raised to complete the work.
Buenos Aires reports a surge in horse exports due to the European war. Over 100 steamers have sailed for the purpose, with estimated total exports around 53,000 animals. Average price cited is thirteen pounds sterling per horse.
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