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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
11
Thousands watched a three o'clock parade from Lighth all and Vermont streets as 30 000 persons packed sidewalks while cars line two sides obscured views. Judges evaluated three division winners from township and business entries amid floral designs and ornate car themes.
An attractive display by T Will Turner near Quincy showcases farm products in Daugherty windows attended by Mr and Mrs A White Sr and Mrs A White Jr of Palmyra Mo. The Gem City Business College students were dismissed to view the decor. Round Up activities include a grand civic parade Friday night with Co F and naval reserves in uniform. A Rhode Island Reds pair owned by Ernest G Horner on display in Jonas Meyer Co window won a state fair prize. A white squirrel at A F P Odell Jewelry Store draws crowds. T C Nichols photographed Round Up events for later display in Quincy and surrounding towns. The first moving picture ever filmed in this city with artificial light, at Good Tuck shoe store, encountered current supply issues but succeeded. Other windows filmed included Gas Plant and Miller and Arthur Drug Co. The Mississippi Valley Apple Griers Association meeting was postponed to October 20 in Louisiana Mo. Harry O Channon arranged electric lamps around the Chamber of Commerce building. A near riot erupted yesterday when 1500 balloons were given away near Fourth and Maine as part of parade events, with Miss Maude Grubb’s car featuring a distinctive color scheme.
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana reports relief from severe back ache and sharp pains after using Foley Kidney Pills. She notes urinary trouble as the probable cause and says a single box gave her strong relief. The product is safe for backache swollen ankles and rheumatic pains. Miller Arthur Drug Co
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