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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
7
A Berlin writer notes German readers show strong appetite for American margarine in advertisements, with vivid food imagery that makes mouths water and reflects widespread interest in foreign products during May.
An ad touts P D Q as a new chemical bug killer from Dr Price designed to eradicate bed bugs and infestations in homes. A 38e package makes one quart, claims strong egg coating and hatch prevention, with free patent spout and hospital motel sizes priced at 259, distributed by Owl Chemical and Miller & Mase.
A satirical piece notes how ham and advertising dominate American pages viewed by a German reader. It describes a lavish ham ad with a vivid, fat-lean image and praise in flowery terms, then shifts to rubber sale soles, misinterpreted as German “selesparers.” It ends by quantifying rubber goods’ cost as comparable to a long rail journey and hotel stay.
In Cuarlopster Ohio a church meeting covered worship and sermon notes. The report mentions a session of discussions, a choir presentation, and a focus on prayers and decency within the service.
The Presbyterian General Assembly at Pittsburgh May 28 decided to withdraw from the Inter-Church World Movement while continuing the New Era Movement. It cut the budget from $1,000,000 to $400,000 for the year and authorized the executive committee to provide $100,000 to the movement when properly reorganized to cover current expenses. The assembly also planned for the Presbyterian Church to pay obligations tied to last year’s arrangements as the New Era effort proceeds.
Ann Sabor notes ongoing preparations to initiate Pershing into a fraternity at Washington with Jernette Petter of Deowagee Mech chosen as master of ceremonies. Porter, a former member of the American air service, is tied to Lambda Chi Alpha and General Berh is mentioned in connection with university duties.
A Kansas City report describes a youth being sentenced for an attack on a girl. The article notes police involvement, court proceedings, and the timeline of the case amid limited readable details. Other fragments reference police actions and local notices.
Rockford women staffed the Wortham D Good store boosting proceeds for Rockford College expansion. A campaign aimed at raising $500,000 opens next week as shoppers contributed to the drive amid strong turnout and high sales.
Paris May 27 Armenians have accepted an invitation from the Russian Bolsheviks to send delegates to Moscow according to information received by the French Foreign Office A dispatch notes Georgians have already agreed to accompany them to Moscow and outlines possible terms of negotiation amid regional tensions and shifting alliances
A garbled pasted excerpt quotes a figure calling Port Salasth the wickedest place on earth and references soldiers and a Madras comparison. The fragmentary text includes misread names and unclear events, offering little coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Washington May 28 Vahan Dardashian head of the American Committee for the Independence of Armenia says Armenia asks only moral and economic aid from the United States. Hagapian, Armenian delegation vice president, says a letter of thanks was sent to President Wilson and to Senate committee members, asserting the mandate has been the unanimous desire of representative Armenians from the outset.
ST. LOUIS May 2 Tentative organization of the United States seed distributors association was effected at a conference of grain robbers and distributors from throughout the United States which opened here Thursday. The association plans to advance the interest of grain men through cooperation and standardization of legislation affecting the handling of feed. Eugene C Drever of St Louis was state temporary president of the assertion. Further organization will be affected today at the closing session.
A fragmented text reports a proposed bill increasing passport fees. It mentions a rise to $2309 and references government action, likely tied to the president and agencies in Washington. The readable segments are unclear, but the central fact is a big boost to passport processing costs under consideration.
A fragmentary notice refers to American Meat Packers affecting sugar production and a May filing date. The text mentions posts, sections, and references to May 7 and May 2. It is unclear and partly illegible but indicates administrative actions or notices tied to filings and sources in May.
Washington May 28 Advocates of the soldier relief bill announced they would block all legislation starting today until the measure is brought up for passage Representative Mason and Representative Murphy stated the plan It was unclear whether the bill would reach the floor this week or next Fordney said passage might come Saturday but leaders expected next week The Rules Committee ordered a six day suspension to bring the bill up The debate remained intense but no open opposition emerged Fordney faced Rainey over war profits tax and Barach was accused of stealing 50 million in profits Democratic members denied opposing the bonus plan
The Luther Memorial church hosts a coffee gathering Thursday afternoon with Women’s group members in attendance. Men’s Brotherhood hosts an outing at the church with Reverend Everdenes of First Baptist to speak at an evening event. Registration will be received by Rev. W Pose for St John Lutheran church events amid Rev. Robert Vien Alespe’s absence.
Morning and evening services scheduled with a preparatory service Sunday morning at 10 o clock. The First Presbyterian church will hold services Sunday conducted by Rev J R Henry D D of Anna.
In Washington on May 28 the House offered a compromise in the free seed distribution dispute. The chamber voted 39 to 23 to provide 75 000 for seed distribution by the Agriculture Department within a 240 000 appropriation for gifts by members of Congress. Debates labeled seed gifts as congressional graft and a cheap demagogic appeal to voters.
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