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Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

08 Oct 1916

Page 5

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Quincy Whig

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Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1916

Page

5

Fastest-growing Hampshire block boosts local shoppers

Wide Awake Merchants push to attract customers on the 600 block Hampshire Street. The area, once reshaped by the Orpheum and Belasco theaters, now hosts Gem City College, Bijou Theater, Malambri fruit store, Kiefer Pharmacy, Pennant Buffet, and many more. The block draws crowds daily with theaters, stores, and eateries. Business leaders discuss forming a merchants club to promote trade exclusively on this block.

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Hampshire Street Upper Orpheum Theater Belasco Theater Malambri Best Plumbing Co Gem City Business College John Loebbing Haberdasher Bijou Theater Gem City Cleaners Thiemann & Son,Harness Best Bros. Plumbing and Heating Co Moeller-Futterer Co Automobiles Malamba Frit Singer Sewing Machine Co S. Swink Gehring’s Jost Kiefer Belasco Kiefer Cigar Paris Chipman's Walker's Ligh John Affre Buehler Bros Gem City Cash Quincy College of Music and Art Occidental Mathis D. W. Cherry Cunnane Bros Kosyan Olympia Candy Co Baker’s Bakery Riedinger & Oertle John Stegeman J. N. Thorp Buebler Gem City Kiefer Pharmacy
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Orpheum Theater Showcases Famous Vaudeville Acts

The Orpheum Theater on Upper Hampshire Street is celebrated as one of the state’s finest vaudeville venues. Though only two years old, it is still called the new theater as its beauty and fittings impress. Messrs Heffier and McConnell bring top international acts and troupe plays here through their eastern connections, offering performances akin to higher priced venues.

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Hampshire Street Orpheum Messrs. Heffier and McConnell Quincy
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Wm Malambri Opens New Quincy Store After 28 Years

Wm Malambri, long time merchant in Quincy, operated at 116 North Sisth street for 28 years before moving to a new store this spring. He is known for experience and judgment, and his progressive spirit is evident in the new quarters. Women seek his advice for serving fine and delicious delicacies.

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Wm. Malambri Quincey North Sisth Street Nicholas Malambri Quincy
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Buehler Bros Market Undersells Competitors in Quincy

The Buehler Bros Meat Market claims to be the citys largest meat supplier with daily output several times greater than any other market in Quincy. Spot cash and no delivery cost allow a very narrow profit margin for customers who bring purchases home. As a branch of a large packing house it buys stock at cost to kill and cure, enabling it to undersell rivals, appealing to thrifty households watching every penny.

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Buehler Bros City Quincy
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Buehler Bros Market Sets Standard For Fresh Meats In Quincy

The article highlights Buehler Bros Market in Quincy run by Chas Briddick for five years. It emphasizes guaranteed fresh stamped meat, fast service, uniform pricing, trained staff, and quick turnover to prevent spoilage, praising Briddick as a progressive local businessman.

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Chas Briddick Bueller Bros Quincy
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Hampshire Bijou Adams County Ancient Order of Hiberians Quincy Court Tribe of Ben Hur Carriage and Wagonmakers' Benevolent Association Eagles' Hall Tatlors’ Union Labor Temple Prince of the Weat Camp Royal Neighbors of America I. O I. Hall Improved Order of Red Men Knights of Pythias Amalgamated Woodworkers’ Union Lribor Temple Grace Whipple Order of Itstern Star Masonic Temple Cheerful Home Association Board of Directors Mesta The Hampshire St Fies Chas, Briddick
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