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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
13
On May 13 1919 Gustav Noske secretary for military affairs led government troops against the Spartacans at Leipzig the first secret operation since the armistice. Noske forces surprised Spartacan leaders as the clash produced two casualties and marked a bold government move.
An old advertising notice touts Miro Bile Retrieds as a permanent cure for piles, claiming it can resolve chronic cases with profuse bleeding after a few doses. It markets internal and external forms, with a price and war tax details, urging pharmacists to dispense locally.
An old advertising blurb touts Snake Oil as a miraculous remedy for stiff joints and aches. It claims instant relief for chest pains throat ailments and general pains with a money back guarantee, offered in three sizes at local drug stores.
A collage of local notices includes job moves with Iwo Sengelken to Reliable Incubator Works, headlined sales on children's hats at Crooks Brothers and Gem City Electric, and visits from Mrs. Herman Taunsman and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Reitmeyer. Residents tale of travel, hospital stays, and service, with promotions for summer millinery and Thr Vacuum cleaners.
Dr. S Sanford, Palmyra Commercial Club president, appoints committees Auditing Members Civic improvements Centennial Trade extension Legislative Program Entertainment Reads Kalzar Redmond and others named. The note lists numerous local names and tasks for Palmyra activities and a May Day celebration at Palmyra High School campus beginning at two oclock with a May Queen selection.
Mount Clemens May 16 jury to try the 1 060 000 libel suit of Henry Ford against the Chicago Daily Tribune was completed Thursday afternoon. Stovig men elect president New York May 16 Lee W Van Gleave St Louis was elected president of the National Association of Stove Manufacturers at its 4th annual meeting. Walter M Jones Juhrond Va was chosen treasurer.
In Keokuk and Plymouth area notes, Mrs. Robertson welcomes a newborn with congratulations. Mrs. Corder visits from Plymouth as her daughter prepares for marriage. Families share visits as high school juniors entertain a visiting class and guests. Mrs. Motter Bennett from Missouri visits her father Joe Motter for the weekend. Mrs. W B Cecil hosts ladies for a tea in honor of Miss Eulain Salt house as she nears marriage.
A collection of social updates includes a bridge game with five tables and light refreshments, out of town visitors from Clayton and Chil, plans for Eulale’s farewell party, visits by Russell Veach of Simmons Hardware and Rex Hecox from Decatur, and family visits by Mr. and Mrs. Upchurch and sisters from Bowen LaHarpe and Worrell households plus a humorous closing line about a man misplacing his time by digging in the wrong pocket.
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