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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
9
Crowds remain under umbrellas as Congressman King wraps up a speech in a rainy event. Colonel Yates, the Pike County candidate for senator, follows as the last speaker. The scene shows political rhetoric about a Republican president and Congress amid persistent downpour.
A speaker delivered a stirring talk urging patriotism and readiness for future conflict. He dismissed pacifist views and praised American mothers for raising brave sons. He invoked Spartan mothers and warned that war may come, calling for strength courage and willingness to save the home.
A crowd of old soldiers heard Webster Davis draw parallels to Bryan and mock the tariff quarrel as a dramatic political moment. A humorous tale about Joseph and corn closed the argument as the jury found no theft. The piece ends with an advertisement inviting readers to view a Knight Sleeve Valve Motor at Overland showroom.
In Surrounding Towns news, Bernice Sutton spent Thursday in Augusta visiting friends. Attendees at the Quincy Fall Round Up included Frank and Mary Roberts, W B Grove, Arthure Boger and daughter Mary Catherine, Ruby Rainier, Jerome Hontetter, Isaac Cutter, Mollie Cameron, Wil Ham Cutter, Alvin Garrett and Myrtle Hayes. Five Hundred club hosted by Mrs James Downing yielded a pleasant afternoon. Visitors include Warren Terry of Tennessee returning home after visiting the Jefferson Terrys. Neva Nations returned home after visiting Gladys Handley of Mt. Sterling. Careful Gleaners were hosted by Mrs Charles Welch and Hazel Flatt. Mroo and Samuel Trout visited Quincy. John Tinfoof Clayton spent Tuesday with daughter Roscoe Smith. Asher of Chatsworth visited his sister Mrs Marvin Shake. Ada Girets went to Quincy to visit Joe Smith and family. Pinurs hay, HL Boouineer attended Soldiers’ reunion in Quincy Tuesday. Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon. George and Mrs Downing visiting Me and Alisa in Quincy. Ub Roraan attended the Fall Round Up. Maude Wilkes and Ralph Auxlen attended Bowen Karnival in Hower Thursday night. Ora Banner visited Miss Pourwciite Hemp in Quincy Thursday. Bert Ver visited Quinney with Mrs Bila Stewart Wednesday. Premier Pradues and Phussell Veueh of Chraston wereCyeng Betut visitors Tuesday. Jol Livingston and family of Tata are visiting his mother William Livingston and brother Jout ins mibeger in Quancy.
Pud Cretch low's Late auction announced four miles west of Philadelphia on October 14. The column also lists many local social visits, visitors, and a Union Township Teachers and Patrons meeting held in Little Union school with teachers from several districts, plus talks and a luncheon.
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