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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

12

Rural Credits Bill Passed Narrows Conference Gap

The Rural Credits bill cleared the House by 295 to 10 and heads to conference with the Senate. It creates a federal farm loan board and twelve land banks offering loans at six percent through local associations. Key differences center on bank capitalization, loan guarantees, appraisal methods, and earnings distribution. Democratic leaders push sending the shipping bill next, aiming for a five hour debate limit and a Friday vote, with plans to finish before conventions.

Washington Glass Rural Credits Federal Farm Loan Board House Senate Representative Glass Virginia Phelan Massachusetts Mery Lecal Alexander Merchant Marine Committee Chicago St. Louis

Greek Affairs Settled in London Accord

London foreign office announced Greece and the six powers settled outstanding differences amicably. No violation of Greek neutrality will occur, and the dispute is resolved.

London Foreign Office Greece Tente Powers

Mother’s Friend touted as aid to expectant mothers

A vintage ad promotes Mother’s Friend as an external remedy for expectant mothers. It claims to relieve muscle expansion pains, soothe nerves, and support internal organs during pregnancy. The Bradf ord Regulator Co offers a free book and bottle through Atlanta’s Lamar Building, urging mothers to try the product and share letters of comfort.

Bradferd Regulator Co Lamar Big Atlanta Prnothn

Commencement and local notices from Carthage High School May 19

Carthage High School will hold commencement at the Baptist church Friday evening May 19 with WLC Ivins delivering the address. Graduates listed include Byron Booz, Marald Campbell, Letitia Coleman, Earl Grant, Lela Hackett, Minnie Starris, Pynlip Hartzell, Trevor Helfrich, Robert Keily, Warren Kirkpatrick, Gail Link, George Long, Ruby Massie, Mabel Miller, Norvin Plumb, Julia Scofield, Lloyd Shipton, Gladys Stowe, Josephine Wolfe. Also reports on business transfer, farmers field meeting at the state experimental station, civic visits, and local probate actions.

Carthage Carthage High School WLC J. A G. Brooks A. A. Merrill Hopkins The State University Campbell Mr. Campbell Dr. Hopkins Lou Martin Clara Alma James St. Francis Hospital Macomb J. B. Crawford Toronto Canada A. L. Cole S. Nt. Ferris P. W. Culkin Mraz Cornelia Tyner Augusta Edith Dallam George Matzke Warsaw Helen Gennert Greencastle

Peppered testimonial for Pelew's Honey and Tar

Mrs Red kamp of Covington Kentucky touts Pelew's Honey and Tar as a reliable cough syrup that eases croup and whooping cough after a neighbor's child improved markedly. The ad claims immediate relief for coughs and colds for both the elderly and the young.

Croup Felew Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Troops Trains Are Given a Greeting Griggsville

May 16 crowds gathered at the depot to greet soldiers as trains bearing troops passed through. Reports of an 11:00 arrival were false. sections arrived at 6:00, 8:15, and 8:30 p.m. Each train carried about ten coaches, four horse cars, and three artillery cars. Ferry B B not running. ferry remains in bay due to high water until the river level falls.

Griggsville B. B B. OB

Fearless physician extols Levdia E Tinkham's Vegetable Compound

A physician praised Levdia E Tinkham's Vegetable Compound as possessing elements that tone the female system and rebuild the depleted organism. He argued its effectiveness lies not in stimulation or palliation but in supplying essential components for health.

Levdia E Tinkham

U C T Discuss Routine Business At Meeting

In Guy Fisher absence Past Grand Counselman Harry Bray led the United Commercial Travelers meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall. Kenneth Simms was elected to membership with candidates to be initiated next meeting on June 10. Sick reports included C F Mertie and E B Williamson, with Williamson still ill. The railroad committee reported rate adjustments sought with Wabash and noted Quincy bridge fare while taxes paid for right of way. State Convention set for May 19 20 in Bloomington with delegates Banks Moorhead and Dorsey. Bray and Dorsey to accompany. About 150 attendees enjoyed a social hour, lunch, and dancing after the business session.

Guy Fisher Harry Bray United Commercial Knights of Columbus Kenneth Simms Simms C. F .Mertie E. B. Williamson Blessing Williamson A. P. Baldock Blacksburg Hannibal Quincy East Hannnibal Post A. T. P. A’s Railroad Committee The United Commercial Travelers Bloomington C. C. Banks W. E. Moorhead JT. E. Dorsey Grand Grand Sentinel Walter Dorsey Burlington

Fifteen Will Get Diplomas May 18th Griggsville High

Griggsville Ul May 16 The commencement exercises of the Griggsville High school will be held at the opera house on Thursday evening May 1 There are fifteen graduates Flbridge Ratchel Farrand George Raphael Anderson Ora Shelby Morse Orden Newman Ruth Eden Daniels Sarah Helen Taylor Helen Elizabeth Ellis Eva Elizabeth THY Glenna Laverne Wilson Edith Rosamond Lightle Hazel Pyle Vera Magdalene Will Celia Mildred Turnbull Katrina Shoemaker and Sue Elizabeth Wade.

Griggsville Griggsville High School Opera Hase Flbridge Ratchel Farrand George Raphael Anderson Ora Shelby Morse Orden Newman Ruth Eden Daniels Sarah Helen Taylor Helen Elizabeth Ellis Eva Elizabeth Thy Glenna Laverne Wilson Edith Rosamond Lightle Hazel Pyle Vera Magdalene Celia Mildred Turnbull Katrina Shoemaker Sue Elizabeth Wade

Special Services Held in La Grange

In La Grange on Mother's Day, May 16, the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors held services at the Baptist church with Rev. David Ro Piper of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon. The Esstinger orchestra provided music and R. Th. McLeod sang a vocal solo. the church, the city’s largest, was filled. The congregation urged Rev Piper to speak again in the evening which featured the Esshinger orchestra and a male quartet by Root McLeod with Prof Winfrey, Benjamin Marshall, and Ceci Connelly.

Riches wed to take were but adays aeroplanes take riches.

A brief transformed fragment suggests a remark on wealth and progress, linking riches to new air travel. The phrasing points to travel or aviation discussion, with no clear individuals or organizations identified in the readable text.

Adays

Changed Feeling In Pan America Meets In Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires hosts the Pan American financial congress, known as the International High Commission, seen as a pivotal political event. The 1910 Pan American gathering sparked fears of U S commercial penetration, but now leaders like Wilson and Roosevelt have reassured Latin America, boosting belief in American good faith and mutual benefits from Pan American cooperation.

Buenos Aires Argentina Pan-Amercan Financial Congress International High Commission United States Wilson Roosevelt Latin America

Trooper Bundanis Found in Woods Near Boquillas

Marathon Texas May 16 F Bundanis the last trooper of Company A Fourteenth cavalry was found wandering and half dead from thirst in the woods 35 miles north of Boquillas. Mining man Champion Wood found him and turned him over to Captain William M Smart hospital corps. He was demented and his clothes were torn but Capt Smart predicted he would be all right in a few days.

Marathon Tex F. Bundanis Company A Fourteenth Cavalry Champion Wood Boquillas Wood William M. Smart Bandanis Glenn Springs Smart

Hend life greatest event ends as egg and cackle

A playful line notes that a key moment in a hen’s life centers on laying an egg and crowing, framing it as a simple yet defining act in poultry life. The tone likens significance to a celebratory milestone.

Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Liver Benefits

An old medicine advert promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as the best liver remedy. It claims the pills improve liver function and bowel movement and ease the taste with a sugar coating, urging a bottle from druggists.

Dr. King

Tokyo Mayor Sakatani to Represent Japan at Paris Conference

The mayor of Tokio and former finance minister Baron Sakatani spoke before the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce. He has been selected to represent Japan at the economic conference in Paris.

Tokio Finance Yokohama

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