South Side Boat Club Holds Trophy Night Dance
The South Side Boat club hosted a Thursday night dance in the clubhouse to honor nine trophy winners from last summer regattas. About 500 attendees enjoyed music by O'Farrell's orchestra from 8:30 pm to midnight as August Bornmann and others claimed multiple trophies for various races.
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South Side Boat Club
O’farrell
August Bergmann
Dick and Bros. Quincy Brewery
North Side Boat Club
B. C
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
Berlin Admits Loss of 82 Air Machines
Berlin reports in September entente powers lost 874 airplanes while German fronts lost 82 machines. Army headquarters quotes losses as 22 captive balloons and 374 airplanes for the enemy, including 167 behind German lines. The remainder fell beyond enemy positions. The Germans lost 82 airplanes and five captive balloons.
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Berlin
War camp recreation fund urged by business leaders
At President Wilson’s suggestion Quincy Chamber of Commerce directors are urged to back a national fund to improve recreation for soldiers at 90 training camps. John N Willys chairs the national committee. the plan aims to create wholesome environments, hospitality, clubs, and entertainment to boost fighting spirit. Three dollars per soldier is requested for one year to finance clubs, drama, cinema, and other activities outside the camps.
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Wilson
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
John N. Willys
Toledo
Baker
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
National Committee On the War Camp Community Recreation Fund
George A Hts
George Gabriel
George A. All
America
Knights of Columbus
Willys Sum
War Camp Community Recreation Fund
Fragmentary note on camp life and community norms
A damaged snippet references forms of entertainment in auditoriums churches and private homes and emphasizes keeping the camp community lively and energized with poetry and morale. It presents no clear event or names, offering a partial view of social aims.
Daylight Bank Burglary in Iowa Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa October 12 two men forced the cashier to lie face down on the floor out of view of the street and took 1500 dollars from the Euclid Avenue State Bank during business hours Thursday and escaped.
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Des Moines
Euclid Avenue State Bank
W I T U to Meet at Gilbert Residence This Evening
The newly formed W I T U club will hold its first meeting at 7 30 o clock this evening in the home of Lewis Gilmer at 1319 North Fifth street. Mrs Marie Burch of 528 12 Hampshire street is recovering after a severe illness following her Kansas City return. Carl M Rehm owner of the butcher shop at 129 North Fourth street returns today from Chicago after viewing the White Sox Giants games. Carl Eckert who managed the store in his absence returns to Kem kuk this evening. Miss Esther Busse will visit Golden for a few days with relatives. L W Greenlaw and family of Chicago arrived Thursday night to visit Dr and Mrs W D Stevenson. Greenlaw is a Chicago attorney and Mrs Stevenson’s brother.
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W. I. T. U Club
Lewis Gilmer
North Fifth Street
Marie Burch
Hampshire Street
Kansas City
Carl M. Rehm
North Fourth Street
Chicago
White Sox
Giants
Carl Eckert
Kemkuk
Esther Busse
Golden
L. W. Greenlaw
W. D. Stevenson
Mr. Greenlaw
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Louis Witt
Model. Clothing Company
F. Hussong
Herman Arp
John Willing
Albert Lumenstull
Elmer Mutz
Henry Arp
A. B. Weisenburger
T. J. Lenane
Merry Cobbler
Dramatic Club
Thomas Brown
He Odell
South Side Boat Club Motor Boat Club
INC
Ricker National Bank
Quincy’s New Store
Quincy, Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Illinois
Missouri
Clark
Lewis
Knox
T. G. Nichols Motor Car Co
Maine ST
Quincy, Ill
J. B. Taylor
Vermont Street
T. C. Nichols
Maine Street
Geo. H. Timmerwilke
Broadway
Heidbreder Bros. & Co
8Th St
Clat L. Adams
Front Street
E. G. Bredeweg
Pinkleman-Barry Co
Irwin Overland Co
Quincy Power Boat Club
Monroe Drug Co
4Th
Heidbreder & Niemeyer
State Clough-Reihm Co
Standard Oil Company
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