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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1916
Page
6
A local Overland dealer refutes a Collins article, calling it misinformation aimed at the public. The dealer asserts factual sales data and urges readers to verify details with official records and company sources.
A proponent argues deferred payment sales help both buyers and dealers amid conservative times. Leaton Irwin cites benefits for moderate earners and farmers, noting the Guaranty Securities plan offers credit at bank-like rates. The scheme, praised for standardization reducing prices, aims to extend credit without excessive bookkeeping while promoting responsible ownership.
Palmyra May 1. A number of eurodecal dairymen attended a morning and afternoon meeting held by the State Dairy Division at the Hannibal courthouse. Speakers included W. E. Creasy, W. E. Skinner, Prof. Eckles, P. P. Lewis, and E. G. Bennett. First in a series of meetings with future sessions at Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Cape Girardeau. Also notes of local visits, real estate transfers, Mother’s Day plans, and regional weather impact.
Notice states the annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the Machinery and Motor Co office in Quincy TL on Wednesday May 17 1916 at 4 p m local time. Three directors will be elected and other business as may arise will be transacted. Secretary FL Wilms dates the notice May 10 1916.
An old time advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as an ideal spring laxative. The first dose is said to move sluggish bowels stimulate the liver and clear the system of bodily impurities. Priced 25 cents at your druggist.
Auto mobile investigator Thomas M Beatty notes the vast rise in motor vehicle registrations during the first four months of 1916, about 176 000 to date, with 170 000 plate sets shipped and a daily 2 500 plate shipment. He warns owners using 1915 plates to register by June 15 or face prosecutions.
Detroit May 14 Police Commissioner Gillespie announces a new traffic regulation assigning fault to drivers for any pedestrian accidents. Under this edict drivers could face jail even if a pedestrian unexpectedly steps into the street or causes an accident.
A historical ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims a thirty five year reputation, blood-borne action, and quick health improvements after use. It authorizes sending testimonials and notes Toledo based F J Cheney & Co as makers. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
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