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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
4
Detectives Breton and Spargo confront prisoner Myerst in a tense interlude aboard a crime case. Myerst reveals a web of past schemes tied to Chamberlayne and a Bank fraud, detailing mock deaths and long planted deceptions. He claims to know the full truth behind Market Milcaster and the temple circle.
An advertorial notes a new chemical P D Q claimed to eradicate bed bugs roaches fleas ants and cooties in hotels hospitals railroads and other institutions adult and egg stages. It promises clothing safe use and economical results with a 35 cent package yielding a quart and a hospital size option priced at 2 50.
An advertisement-like piece promotes a foot care product named Tiemeow promising relief for sore feet, corns, callouses, and burning sensations. It claims the product keeps feet fresh and comfortable, with a playful pitch that a box provides a year of comfort for only a few cents.
Readers use Want Ads to connect with tech positions and services, boosting customer access nationwide. The Whig Want Ads serve as a key channel for job seekers and providers seeking opportunities and listings.
Rockport school board hired two teachers for the district, Miss Lucian Wyatt for primary and Cherman Brokaw for seventh and eighth grades, with another meeting planned to finish staffing. Mrs Nancy Adams formerly Rockport postmistress died in Stroud Okla after a long illness. The community recalls her as Little Nancy and notes she left Rockport about 15 years ago. A wedding in Pittsfield joined Wm Frederick Jackson of Pontiac and Myrtle Lee Huffman of Rockport with Rev Edwin S Priest officiating and a reception at the bride’s home. The groom, a Pontiac newspaper man, plans to move to Pontiac. Mrs Jackson will pursue music and teaching in Pontiac and elsewhere. Also reported are deaths of Allen Howland, nine months, from influenza meningitis, and Elizabeth Hen Dawson, leaving three daughters and a son See T lines for more.
Mrs Wm Dawson longtime Rockport resident with 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren died after a long illness. She belonged to Rockport Christian church and was married to Wm Dawson who died about 25 years ago. Funeral in the Christian church Tuesday afternoon led by Elder H R Brown with Mrs Wm Ogles and Mrs Lowery singing. A large attendance and many floral tributes followed. Interment in Samuel Taylor cemetery.
Richfield Illinois notes report Doctor Davidson from Kingston visiting Mrs Lydia Moore with asthma. June Rice aided sister Mrs Earl Swan who has measles. Jank Dennen did papering for Mrs Fred Diker near Barry. Earl Rice and family visited Hannibal Sunday. Eck Reed of Hull spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Swan. Mrs John Brown and son Johnnie and Mrs Clara Moore shopped in Plainville. Whitney children suffer whooping cough. James Dearen, Curtis Huffman and...
Willie Mayfield and Lillis Tyler with family and Mrs. Albert Brown called in Barry last Sunday. Hanni bal hosted visitors Sunday with Willie Mayfield and others. Wilkins and Albert Brown departed afterward.
Readable parts mention Des Moldes and Mabel Pierson with family connections to Fowler and Nelite. No clear event, date, or location to anchor a factual summary.
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