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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1915

Page

12

Renowned European Astrologer Roxroy Offers Free Readings

An advertising feature extols Prof Roxroy the famed European astrologer known for predicting events and offering life readings. It invites readers to send full name birth details and a 10 cent stamp for a trial reading, detailing submission to Roxroy Dept 2531 B No 24 Groote Markt The Hague Holland.

Roxroy Holand AV AE Buren Burou Slanquet Parle Twourself

Higher Pensions Proposed for Disabled Officers and Families

A London parliamentary committee chaired by Bonar Law proposed higher pensions for disabled army and navy officers, their widows and dependents. Under the plan subalterns would receive 750 dollars annually when totally disabled plus 50 000 dollars for each year of service up to 18 years, with a maximum of 1 250 dollars. Partial disablement would grant 805 dollars to Lieutenants and equivalent ranks, and 1 000 dollars with 250 dollars extra for total disablement for senior officers. Widows and dependents would receive graded amounts from 500 to 375 dollars per year, plus education grants in certain cases for officers' children.

London Army Bonar Laaw Unite States Ees Leonoff Colnell Navy Edwercen

Labor Temple Dance Draws Large Crowd Again

A Labor Temple dance event, led by the Labor tesa committee, attracted strong attendance last night. O’Farrell’s Orchestra provided the entertainment as the crowd enjoyed a lively program from start to finish, delivering a solid evening of music and dance.

Labor Temple Labor Tesa Committee O'Farrell

Week totals exceed eighty thousand in county deeds and mortgages

County Recorder James Buffington reported 59 property transfers for the week totaling $80,219.99, with 25 deeds and 27 mortgages. Although slightly down from the prior week, the period remained above normal for the season, driven by active real estate deals in Quincy and surrounding townships. Major transfers include Fred J Wiechman to Marcus Wittman and numerous other parcel trades and trust dispositions across Moulton’s, Walton Heights, and Alton Heights.

James Buffington Fred Je ‘Wiechman Marcus E. Wittman Walton Heights Quincy Fred J Florence Ruth Wiedman Alton” Heights Frank E. Tepe Fred. J. ‘Wiechman Walton ‘Heights Henry Engelhardt Carrie Engelhardt

California Syrup of Figs touted as a child laxative

An old advertisement claims a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs instantly relieves constipation in children. It warns against counterfeit syrups, urges mothers to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company, and promises gentle, thorough cleansing for kids and adults.

California Andy California Fig Syrup Company

Bowen Karnival Closes With Weather and Music Feature

Bowen Oct 9 Bow en Karnival ends after a Childrens Day focus with the Bowen Cornet Band headlining. Despite cooler, frosty nights, Saturday offered bright sun and ideal weather. Awards announced across classes for car displays, poultry shows, and livestock, with multiple Bowen residents winning top prizes and best animal titles.

Childrens Bowen Bowen Cornet

Western Illinois Teachers meet in Monmouth return home

Superintendents E G Bauman and J H Steiner and Prof N J Hinton along with Quincy educators attended the Western Illinois Teachers association meeting in Monmouth late this week and are expected home this morning.

E. G. Bauman J. H. Steiner N. J. Hinton Quincy Western Ilinois Teachers Association Monmouth

Banquet for T P A Booster Club to Feature Supreme Officers

Supreme officers of state and nation will attend a booster banquet in the Hotel Quincy hosted by Post A of the T P A in this city on the last Saturday of the month. The event aims to elevate the post’s prestige with a planned visit through the park and boulevard system, a reception, and a strong program under toastmaster Benjamin Milfer.

Quincy State Nation C. H.’ Adelpohi J. J. Moriarty E. G. Leipald Committee On New Cl. H. Adelpohl E.G. Leipold

Illinois Teachers Elect C. E. Joiner President

MONMOUTH IL Oct 9 1915 The Western Section IS Teachers Association elected C E Joiner Monmouth as president for 1916 with Laura Tice Mt Sterling as vice president Louw Harris Rock Island as secretary W F Boyes Galesburg as treasurer and members for executive appropriations legislative and resolutions committees The 1916 meeting location rotation includes Macomb Kewanee and Rock Island with Macomb favored by a large majority.

Monmouth Ill Illinois State Teachers’ Association College Auditorium C.£. Joiner Association Joiner Macomb Kewanee Rock Island Curtis Fisher C. E. Joiner Mogmouth Laura ‘Tice Mount Sterling Louw Harris W. F. Boyes Galesbate W. Morgan C. L. Cain Schuyler County Sup Erintendent Curtis

Jones, Former Hotel Clerk, Seen in Keokuk Last Night

F. H. Jones, once a noted clerk at the Graund hotel in Keokuk, was reported to be in the city last night, drawing interest from local residents.

F. H. Jones Graund Keokuk

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