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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1917

Page

8

Northeast Missouri dairy drive boosts cattle and clubs

A Northeast Missouri industrial and agricultural association promotes dairy expansion with 3,000 cattle placed on farms and 35 calf clubs. Dr J Trosper travels from Quincy to La Grange to aid in dairy outreach and cattle selection, aided by J H Woods as president and a strong executive committee. The group delivers fertiliser at cost, supports farmers, and plans to extend similar aims to other regions.

Missouri Northeast Missouri J. Trosper Quincy la Grange la Saree Lewis County Lewis University of Missouri Trosper Sonoeay J. H . Woods Sheibina Busi Reg Jasly I. c Minnesota Canada Northeast Missouri Association

Returned Rev George E Shaw to Quincy church in Alton conference

Rev George E Shaw was assigned to Quincy in the annual conference held in Alton Illinois which concluded Sunday. The Quincy district roster includes East St. Louis Jacksonville Campbell Chapel Madison North Alton Edwardsville Lovejoy Upper Alton Collinsville Litchfield Shiloh Letsnon Macomb Centralia and other appointments with named pastors such as W A Searcy A H Fisher W D Herwood A M Hassell E W Brewer A A Sherman W C Shelton A H Higgins John H Higgins Fleming Gray M A Hunter C W Smith B F Mosey and Joseph Johnson.

George E. Shaw Quincy A. A. Sherman Lovejoy W. C. Shelton Upper Alton A. H. Higgins Collinsville John H. Higgins Litchfield Fleming Gray Shiloh M. A. Hunter Letsnon C. W. Smith Macomb B. F. Mosey Centralia Joseph Johnson

Hod Carriers Agree On New Wage Scale

Hod carriers and managers settled a wage agreement. Old work will be paid at 37 34 cents per hour or eight dollars per day through April. New work from now on will receive 42 14 cents per hour and continue until April 1919.

Quincy to讨论 bond issue at community meeting

Tomorrow night a public discussion will address a proposed bond issue for street improvements. The meeting, at the Chamber of Commerce, is expected to attract many residents given the issue's importance to Quincy.

Chamber of Commerce Quincy

Draft Army At Camp Dodge Now Fully Equipped With All Articles Of Clothing

Des Moines Iowa Oct 3 Camp Dodge reports soldiers in the national army near full outfitting with hats shirts socks underclothes overcoats and other clothing. Breeches remain the missing item delaying full uniformity as drill and camp life continue amid dust and improving mess facilities. A bread-in-garbage incident prompts stricter discipline and pay rolls begin, with base hospital facilities still to be improved and home fundraising urged to aid units.

Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa National Army Jmen Guota

Session Delayed From Last Thursday To This Week

The meeting, postponed from last Thursday, has been rescheduled for this week due to unspecified reasons. Authorities or organizers did not provide additional details about the delay or new date.

Deaths and Funerals Summary for Charles H Miller and Others

Death notices from the local area report funeral services for Charles H Miller at 2 pm Tuesday at his home on Spruce Street with Rev. Mauck officiating and a large attendance. burial at Ellington Presbyterian cemetery. Fred C Roe’s service followed at 2:30 pm at his York Street home with Rev. Grumman and Rev. Shank officiating. burial at Greenmount cemetery. Elizabeth Siebers’ funeral is set for Thursday morning with services at her Riverside Township home and St John’s Catholic Church, burial at Calvary cemetery. Isabella Hobrecker, a former Quincy resident, died in Piedmont Missouri. she was born in 1829 in Germany and later lived in Quincy. W Albert Demaree of Victor Colorado died in Chicago. his funeral was held at Daugherty’s chapel with burial in Woodland cemetery. Lieutenant Harry Roe, C G 108th Engineers, Camp Logan Texas, and several Roe family members attended from out of town.

William Bray Burnside Mr. Bray Kentucky Nathan Bray North Carolina Martha Foster Indiana Bray Christian Church Brant Bray I. R. Bray Walter Scott Bray Carthage William L. Bray Syracuse N. Y James D. Bray Lida Riley Wichita Kan Ella J. W. Porter McKay Cemetery Charles H. Miller Spruce Street L. C. Mauck East End Fred C. Roe York Street Ray Grumman Camp Point W. O. Shank Central Baptist Church Quincy Harry Channon Charles McNeill Grover Pfeiffer Ralph Wood Carl Adams Harry Barker Joe Ciriicione Harry Githens Greenmount Cemetery Harry Roe Company G 108Th Engineers Corps Camp Logan Houston Texas Clara and Gannet Roe Chicago Irene Phillips Elizabeth Siebers Riverside Township Bluff Brewery Road St. John's Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Isabella Hobrecker Isabella Hebrecker Amelia Sutton Piedmont Germany America Joseph Windmayer Marion County W. Albert Demaree Victor, Colo Daugherty’s Woodland Cemetery

Commodity Prices and Poultry Rates From Quincy Markets

Market notes list fresh eggs at 38 to 43 cents per dozen and butter prices around 41 to 44 cents per pound. Oleomargarine grades shown, poultry prices for fowls hens spring chickens and turkeys varied from 15 to 30 cents. Geese ducks and guineas are priced, with spring guineas at 4.50 and various dressed poultry values noted. Local names and places include Quincy Clinton St Louis and Aubertine Spore.

St. Louisa St. Louis

Auto victims in freight collision near Bowen crossing

Oct 3 near Bowen a Wabash freight struck an auto, killing Robert Boyd instantly and injuring Homer Hudson, who was taken to Keokuk for treatment. Boyd’s body was sent to Denver by train. Hudson suffered a broken leg, multiple arm fractures, and rib injuries. doctors reported some hope of recovery. Hudson is a resident of near Denver.

Carthage Robert Boyd Homer Hudson Bowen Mr. Boyd Mr. Hudson Briscoe Kemp Crossing Denver Boyd Hudson Keokuk Near

Local Officials and Residents Plan Thursday Trip

County Judge J Artiur Baird of Carthage township and Itz Rue of Bear Creek township are members. Mrs Hanna comes from Springfield Wednesday evening and she and Mrs Faris will join Prof. Hanna and Supt. Farie in their trip on Thursday.

Hancock John Caly Wanna Springfield State Department of Education Hanna Our County Teachers’ Institute Faris Hancock County Augusta Bowen Plymouth la Harpe Dallas City Carthage Hamilton Warsaw Nauvoo Township Denver Basco Ferris Elvaston West Point Board of Education G. W. Pomroy Montebello Township J. Artiur Baird Carthage Township Itz Rue Bear Creek Township Prof. Hanna Supt Farie

Mrs. N. C. West at 84 active for Red Cross

Mrs. N. C. West of the Anna Brown home celebrated her eighty four birthday anniversary Tuesday. She is well and has been working daily for the Red Cross in her home. She has made two sweaters two pair socks five fracture pads ten sur...

N. C. West Anna Brown

Woman Credits Pinkham's Compound For Pain Relief

Mrs. Ezra Dorion of Ogdensburg Wisconsin reports severe female troubles with back and side pains. She avoided surgery, tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and after six bottles she claims complete cure. The ad extols roots and herbs as superior to medical treatment.

Ogdensburg Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Ezra Dorion Densburg

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