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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1917
Page
17
The Quincy exemption board examined 107 men for the Emergency quota in the Federal building registration room on Saturday after calling 128 for exam. Twenty one failed to appear, with some already in service. Examinations were by Dr. E. B. Montgomery and colleagues. no exemption claims were filed among those examined.
An advert extols Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as boosting kidney and liver function and relieving digestive troubles. Testimonials claim renewed strength, clearer urine, and relief from rheumatism and dyspepsia after use. Sold by druggists nationwide with a sample offered for ten cents.
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals with numbers and names including Onofre Pennucci 1188 Walter L. Bringate 911 Earl W. Fischer 212 Frank F. Nolkemper 1652 Henry Wiegman 2143 and others. Entries include claims of exemption notes such as Those physically deficient and specific identifiers like 57 Earl B. West and 8 Alfred T. Dabney among many names.
Quincy Motor club plans a multi town tour to Mendon Camp Point and Clayton this week in several cars. The trip aims to boost membership now at 200, promote enthusiasm for motor car owners in Quincy and advocate better roads.
Petrograd reports Premier Kerensky is slightly ill and confined to bed since arriving at Mohilev general staff headquarters He is said to be in no danger and telephoned Vice President Konovalov to say he is pleased with army conditions
Amsterdam dispatch reports a Reichstag debate on censorship in Berlin. Deputy Heinrich Mueller denounced official prescriptions and lack of imperial unity, criticizing press bureau methods and blaming equipment shortages for the Marne defeat. He warned of elements in Germany seeking open conflict between government and parliament.
Washington news reports John E. Williams of Streator Illinois named state fuel administrator by the fuel administration. The dispatch notes Japan’s waterfalls face development impediments due to earthquake risk, highlighting ongoing regional seismic concerns.
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