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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1915

Page

14

Oil prospecting spurs Adams county drilling plans

Prospectors report three failed Adams county wells yet optimism grows on a 500 foot depth test. D.H. Brothers, a Coatsburg farmer, believes oil lies on his land and discusses drilling with G A Urban. Royal Oil & Gas reps plan to witness operations as new wells near Ada Oklahoma and local leases see renewed activity.

Adams County D.H. Brothers Coatsburg G. A. Urban Brothers Fandon Twaddle Farm Welcan Royal*Oil & Gas Aleshire Ada Okla Urban, Ruff,and Duker

Becelli Wins 38th Grand Circuit Trot in Lexington

Pastime Stables Bertini colt Becelli captured the thirty-eighth event on the Grand Circuit card at Lexington after dropping the first heat to Colorado Range. The Dinner Stakes for two-year-olds produced Sunloch a victor in straight heats, with Ettie Dillon and Peter Worthy among notable runners. Cold weather kept Peter Volo from starting to lower his record, with a planned attempt Monday.

Lexington Pastime Stables Bertini Becelli Colorado Range W. A. Smith Bingen Ettie Dillon J. O. Winston Sunloch Murphy Peter Volo Sahib Terrell Peter Worthy Guy Axworthy Coastman Gaston Admiral Dewey TY Bikh Wilson Sacees Earl. Jr Earl Fred Russell Little Frank Hersey Colonel Childs Kentucky Bacelli Colorado Colorado E McDonald de Roche Geers Wiecca Ames Albingen H By Albingen Fear Judge Jones Br G (Geers Ruby Watts H (Wright

In Defense of the Foreigner Nordwall Relates Conditions

1914 account from New Braunfels Texas where a German American cinema manager refused entry to a speaker and his sister. Nordwall argues equality for foreigners, asserts that foreigners enrich art, industry, cooking, and daily life, and challenges prejudice. He envisions abroad as a path to liberty, urging readers to welcome diverse talents and contributions to American society.

Nordwall Miss Wilhelmina Texas Holland Rheinland Hammerstein Lone Star State Heaven Paradise London Lone Star Impressario Toilor Vanderville Czar of Kaiser Teuton Poreigner

Gentle Cascarets for Aging Bowels and Liver

Old folksNeed Cascarets for liver and bowels to live comfortably. A gentle natural tonic, 10 cents per box, usable daily with no harsh effects. It works while you sleep, helping constipation in aging bodies.

Bandit Killed By Posse After Bank Theft

Wilson Creek Washington October 9 A bandit who robbed the Wilson Creek state bank was pursued after locking O T Griesing assistant cashier in the vault and taking cash. A citizens posse cornered and killed him following a brief fight.

Wilson Creek Wash O.T. Griesing

Mine Managers Accuse Governor Of Inflammatory Speech

Arizona mine managers from Clifton Morenci and Metcalf accuse Gov. Hunt of inflammatory speeches and of aiding Western Federation of Miners. They demand atmosphere free of WF’s influence before resuming operations. Hunt issues statement saying managers’ letter misstates facts and urges peaceful settlement through dialogue.

EL Paso Tex Clifton- Morenci-Metcalf Arizona W. P. Hunt Western ‘Federation of Miners Western Federation of Miners Phoenin Ariz Geo Cliftom Clifton and Morenci

Careful Home Remedies For Child Cold Prevention

Prevent neglect of children's colds as it may lead to lung trouble. Avoid constant internal medicines and indoor confinement. Ensure fresh air in the bedroom and apply Vicks Vap-O-Rub Salve to the throat and chest at the first sign of trouble to keep children free from colds without harming digestion. Prices: 2c, 50e, or BL.00.

Vick Vicks Vrorus

Huerta Chief Executed in Mexico City

Washington dispatch says Alberto Garcia Granadas minister of the interior in the Huerta cabinet was executed in Mexico City for complicity in the killing of President Madero, according to state department advices.

Washington Alberto Garcia Granadas Huerta Mexico City State “Department Madero

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