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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

11

Germany Denies Delays in Allowing Americans to Leave

Berlin reports from May 24 state the foreign office refutes claims that Germany is blocking Americans leaving the country. Officials say departure is hindered only by routine, with police and military checks causing delays. Americans are reportedly leaving daily, though many passports filed months ago remain pending. Swiss consulates are refusing German subjects’ visas due to a U.S. war proclamation interpretation.

Berlin Londos Foreign Office United States Germany Fice Associated Press Oftigal State Department Rulauws

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertisement

An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative that cleanses the bowels and relieves congested intestines. It claims the product reduces head heaviness and spring fever feeling when taken before bed and promotes purchasing at the druggist for five cents.

Dr. King

Many Injured in Passenger Wreck Near Athens Ohio

A west bound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed on a bridge at Mineral west of Athens. Four coaches and the engine left the track and the day coach plunged into the creek. Several listed injured include conductor W. P. Carey of Cincinnati postal clerk Walter S. Smith of Williamsburg and A. P. Johnstone of Ottumwa.

Athens Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Mineral Here W. P. Carey Cincinnati Walter S. Smith Williamsburg A. P. Johnstone Ottumwa Town

Tag Day At St Marys Hospital Raises Funds In Citywide Effort

Volunteers across numerous venues including banks theaters hotels and post offices will sell tags on Saturday to support St Marys Hospital. The drive lists many assistants such as Mrs Tony Wrins Miss Lizzie Pulsforth Miss Gertrude Heidrich and Mrs Jos Kiefer among others.

St. Mary's Hospital Front Street Tony Wrins Fred Wwolnecke Lizzie Pulsforth Gertrude Heidrich City Hall Jos. Kiefer Itelen Reed Virginia Koch Quincy National Bank George Kohl Hortense Kohl Dorothy Feld Clenevieve Kohl Ricker National Bank A. Snyder Margaret Morris Savoy Gem and Star Theaters Carl Scholl Isabells Terwische Bessie Dean Quincy Edward Dowd Andrew Sheridan Illinois State Park W. J. Singleton Florence Johnsen Margaret Johnson Belasco Catherine Otten Margaret Juergensniever Appolina Sibbing Francea Sprinkle Loebbing Bertha Gehring Annette Bushman Angeline Gehring Leona Gehring Laird's O'Neull Wllen Cunnane Marestet Dick Joseph Cunnane Margaret Cunnane Liggen's Cornelia Reinert O'Neil Maurie Bernbrock Elizabeth Terwische Majestic Building Boyd Castle Walter Stevenson W. Baker W. T. Duker Co Leona Westman Irene Westman Emily Westman Halbach-Schroeder Co Robert Halbach Jack Flynn Paul Wolf Emery Lancaster Nellie Larkin James Vignn Misa Louise Menke Moyer Wilmy Co Tiward Granacher Sleanor Averkamp Doori’g Fred Wolf Leo Kadeski Heintaza Alrs I. T. Brenner Heith Frageman Martha Granacher Valmerg Granacher Miller Arthur Abbie Chase Alvora Vanden Brouoin Ten Wespohl-Mohrensterher Co Clara Lubbe Warry Forthamp Carl Mast Elizabeth Jochem Court House Ot. J. Daugherty Tiemag Wall Marie Daugherty Mary Upry Charlotte McCarl Q. Station Julia Sibley Steve Pyan Catherine Brady Jessphine Paradise Merewantle Joseph Blomer Caroline Melavitr Heidbreder-Hageman Phil Brien Jessie Siepker Mary Adams Agnes Walt Louise Geers St. Mary's Academry St. Mary's Academy Connery’ S John Harry Caatie Iva Ephoit Kzalentrip Misa Jarces Tohannes Bertha Susaanes Plotebee Johannes Henrys Dlttemair Zops Lireda Zimmerman Amrs Lawrence Lawler Josie “Zengel St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary's Micvhael Tmaretta Preca Agnes Ne Deer Hieldbreder Jie Coo Joe Wansteel Mdna Morris Muriel Wansteel Adams Currie Doleliga Mamie Liesen Adama Ilias Esneua Somesders Adetinge Veimdes Adetinge Veimdes, Missiesce Trade Pfortovin Tyhth Freien Wis- Kirchen Clara Wihirehen Katherine Keoenning Jettersen Mildrea@ Iichter Barbara Zumsteg Jefferson Thosing Koenning Katherine Dunker Washington Nettie Dunker Martha Weber Payson Ave Matearet King Lilie Flehter H. Wars Herman Elhrharde Anna Schwarte Anna Steinkamp Clorance Kaltzmaer Heidbreder Bros Anil Woc Louis Nicloy Pat Strothaft Clo Utilda Schneider Brato Street Bank Bertha Tarford May Lenane Olivia Tholen Estelle Tholen Wm. O'Farrell Wabash Depot Gertha Schlottman Nettie Kroner Marie Carcoran Mins Atta Rave “Arsthyve Atelia

Stylish Wash Waists Go On Sale At Bargain Prices

Readied for shoppers, the feature highlights wash waists priced at 98 cents with higher value options at 1.25 to 1.50. The sale emphasizes quality fabrics and smart fits for spring wardrobes.

Special sale on sateen petticoats with fitted tops

Don’t miss savings on women’s sateen petticoats with fitted tops and fancy flounce in black white blue green. Originally $1.60 now 98 cents for two days only.

Leather Hand Bags Value at 48 Cents

An advertisement touts leather hand bags offered at 48 cents instead of one dollar. The promotion emphasizes a wide variety of shapes and sizes with clasps, appealing to women seeking affordable purses.

No Italian Ships Lost This Week Says Report

Rome reports no Italian steamers were sunk by submarines during the week ending May 20. One vessel was attacked by gunfire and sustained damage. Two sailing ships under 300 tons were lost in the same period.

Rome Paris

Americans in Switzerland Registering for Military Age

The American legation in Berne and the consulate in Switzerland opened for registration of Americans of military age on order from Washington, with Paris noted as a communications link.

Berne Paris Washington Switzerland

Muslin Gowns Attractively Trimmed For Weekend Sale

Muslin gowns described as dainty and well made in slip over style with low necks and short sleeves. Lace and embroidery trim enhances appeal as they go on sale Friday and Saturday with prices reduced from 48 to 31 cents.

Sloan's Liniment Relief for Sore Muscles

An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for muscle soreness from unusual exertion. It claims deep penetration without staining skin and promises relief from rheumatism, gout, lumbago, bruises, and backache. Available at the druggist for 2 cents.

Sloan'g Liniment

Grocers Seek Federal Control of Food Supplies

The National Association of Retail Grocers urged Congress to pass rigid food fuel and commodity acts. A new committee under the President would regulate production distribution transportation and prices. The group also called to trim delivery systems to once daily and cut solicitors. C L Russ of Hot Springs Arkansas was elected president, with Washington DC chosen for the 1918 convention site.

Toledo National Association of Atail Grocers Congress C. L. Russ Hot Springs Ark Washington, D. C

American air chief killed in France

Paris May 25 Captain De Lange, commanding the American escadrille, was killed on the Somme front while attempting to attack a German in a special climbing aircraft. The engine failed just after takeoff and the craft plunged to the ground with De Lange crushed beneath the engine.

Paris de Lange Escadrille Somme

Coal miners in West Virginia win wage and condition gains

Coral operators representing the New River and Winding Gulf fields in West Virginia reach a wage deal with miners' representatives in Cincinnati. The pact adds twelve cents per gross ton and a 20 percent increase on day labor, expands the eight hour day, recognizes the United Mine Workers of America, and calls for weighing all coal. About twenty five thousand miners are affected.

Cincinnati New River Winding Gulf Field West Virginia United Mine Workers of America

Look Younger by Restoring Hair Color with Q Ban

Advertisement claims Q-Ban hair color stops gray and restores natural tone safely. Promotes money back guarantee and availability at Brown’s Drug Stores and Hesigens Drugs with mentions of related hair and cosmetic products and a free lecture book offer.

Anyunia Brown Witio Onoad Ady

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