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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

8

New Migratory Bird Rules Open River Shooting

The federal migratory bird regulations set August 16 as the start date for the new open river and spring duck hunting season. Open seasons run September 16 to November 15 and February 10 to March 10, with March 10 limiting breeding impact. Hunters celebrate the changes after three years of agitation, though some sought longer spring hunting.

Federal Biological Survey Department of Agriculture Duke Schroer Mississippi Valley Hunters’ Protective Association Schrofer Mississippi Memphis Minneapolis Washington

Senate Proceedings and Naval Bill Actions in Congress

Day in Congress reports the Senate resuming rivers and harbors appropriation deliberations and the judiciary committee approving Louis D Brandeis for the Supreme Court. It notes an Oregon California railway land grant bill and a naval appropriation bill, plus a pediatric operation update on Robert Hartley, son of Rev and Mrs R H Hartley, at Blessing hospital.

Senate Il A. m Judiciary Committee Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Oregon California Naval Naval Committee Robert Hartley R. H. Hatley Blessing Hospital

Liver health claim ad from Cedar Grove reader

Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove, Missouri, praises Poley Cathartic liver pills as a non gripe remedy that acts on the liver, aiding digestion, constipation, bloating, gas, and bad breath. She asserts the pills relieve “stout” and restore comfort, endorsed by Miller & Arthur Co.

Anna Hawn Cedar Grove Miller & Arthur Co

High School Pitcher Impresses In Local Ball Game

Two base hits by Todd Nelson and Bloom highlight the scoring in a 12 to 5 game. Paul Stuhlman, 16, starred on the mound with 12 strikeouts and steady control, while Happel earned praise for coaching. The Town team mounted 9 left on base, and umpire Noble oversaw the contest.

Todd Nelson Bloom Stuhiman Scott Stuhlman High School Noble Paul Stuhlman Happel Palmyra Kneuppuis’ Park Wilhelm von Happel H.C.A G. Todd W. Leggett Schneider Rogers Gray Pullman L. Leggett Moss Peewee

Cubs Stars Lead Charge in First Month of Race

Cubs fans on the North Side praise Zimmerman Williams Schulte and Saier as the club battles for a first division spot. The article notes their superior batting and steady pitching, contrasts Cubs wall controversy with Philadelphia’s, and recalls Fritz Maisel’s injury while fielding.

Jos Tinker Johnny Evers Jimmy Sheckard Artie Hoffman Harry Steinfeldt Frank Chance West Side Cy Williams Frank Schulte Jennie Zimmerman Jimmy Archer Vic Saier Cub Oscar Reichow Chicago Daily News Zimmerman Williams Saier Schulte Archer Tinker Cubs

Eighth Graders Graduation Play Opens Palmyra Eventful Evening

Eighth graders in Palmyra staged a Franklin Theater poignant program on May 24 featuring a flower party play in Fairyland. Mother Nature and the Sunbeam and Raindrop Fairies guided blooms as characters like Violet Daisy and Jack-in-the-pulpit appeared. Alumni from Centenary academy and High School attended a Tuesday banquet with many names listed.

Palmyra Franklin Helen Hamilton Lucile Harris Virinda Staton Buttercap Neela Jackson Violet Virginia Summers Daisy Lennie Young Forget Virginia Jacobs Jack-in-the-pulpit Hoguis Hibbetts Pink Alberta Menger Rose Josephine Schneider Lily Helen Taylor Bachelor Buttons George Saffarans Paul Menge Raymond Rig Old Centenary Academy Elizabeth Freibank Agnes Glendenning Mary Glendenning Georgia Hitch O. G. Sanford Bertha Drescher Edna Drescher Till Reber Anna Reber Sallie Redmond Julia Tipton Ruth Cox Margaret Cook Montana Rice Eva Hossman Edward Stuhlman Alda Berghofer Sallie Bier Catherine Moore Corinne Phillips Alma Lochman

Local Pick-Ups and Sales Highlight Crooks & Cox Millinery Event

Local noted visits and departures fill the scene. Mrs H A Williams of Wilson Louisiana visited in the Gibbs home then went to St Marys hospital for an operation. Mrs Charles Richter of Dayton and her two sons left after a four week stay. A special display of fine batistes organ dine lawn and voile is arranged for Quincy Domestic Science classes at W T Duker Co. Doerr Dept store advertises a silk sale 48 cents for 75 cent to 1.25 items. Nurses Belle Weiler and Anna Haerthne from Lutheran hospital Saint Louis arrived to visit brothers Charles and Joseph Weiler.

Crooks & Cox H. A. Williams Wilson A. R. Gibbs North Second Street St. Mary's Hospital Williams North Side Boat Club Menon G. W. Hill Charles Richter Dayton, O Quincy W. T. Duker Co Frank South Spring Street California

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues, dissolve gravel, treat diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and regulate bladder problems in children. It offers mail order for $1, with a small bottle lasting about two months, and invites testimonials. Dr B W Hall of St Louis is cited with druggist sales.

Texas B. W. Hall Olive Street St Louis

PROMPT PRINTING for partic ular people

A brief note describes letterheads and bill printing for particular people. The fragment hints at specialized printing tasks or services but provides limited concrete details.

Orpheum Presents Graustark Love Behind A Throne

Tonight at the Orpheum the company stages Graustark a dramatic tale of love within a throne room. The production is a major costume bill with Chicago imported uniforms and elaborate period attire. Miss Garrett portrays Yetive and Mr DeForest plays the impulsive American lead in this high budget, first-time half week presentation.

Orpheum Mr. Williams Chicago Miss Garrett Mr. DeForest

Princess stage production expands cast for four day run

At The Princess the production expands its cast and builds complete scenery. "Graustark" will run four days with a matinee on Saturday and Sunday.

Amusements Today at the City Theatres

Orpheum presents Graystark in Pictures and Princess Geraldine Farrar stars in Car Men. Savoy showcases Billie Burke and Henry Kolker in Glorias Romance and Belasco with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in The Wail Between. Star features Vivian Martin in Little Miss Brown. Fifth episode Strange Case of Mary Page with Anna Neilson Voices in the Dark. Sidney Drew duo in All for the Love of a Girl Hearts and Highways at Quincy. Bijou offers A Social Deception.

Sth Mary Page Anna Neilson Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew Savoy Billie Burke Henry Kolker Gloria Belasco Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Vivian Martin Family

Williams Defeats Yale 5-3 on Timely Hitting

New Haven Conn May 25 Williams beat Yale 5 to 3 behind timely hitting and errorless defense. In ten years Williams has defeated Yale eight times making this a persistent series trend.

Ft. Dodge Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Uldh Berger R.H.E. Port Dodge Ulch, Berger and Hoffman Huggins and Smith New Haven Conn Williams Yale

Tennis Match Saturday Amid Local Players

T E and D L Musselman will face HJ Orsborn and Rev Mr McEnree in a 2:30 p.m. Saturday match in Musselman's yard, South Twentieth Street Quincy. Amateur rivals promise one of the season's best games with all four players noted as skilled amateurs.

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