Lowden Flings Back Sectionalism Charge at Illini Rally
Congressman Ed King praised the Lowden speakers after a Saturday Hippodrome meeting as Frank O. Lowden attacked Wilson’s administration and sectionalism. The event drew a large crowd in Quincy with officials and party leaders, including John G. Oglesby and Len Small, outlining tax, tariff, and government reform themes before adjourning to the Hotel Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed King
Lowden
Hippodrome
Frank O. Lowden
Wilson
Indianapolis
Quincy
Burlington
Republican Committee
Cottrell
Tid King
Yates Oglesby
John G. Oglesby
Overnor
Small
Len Small
Kankakee
Ife
Hingis
Republian
London
Emmerson
Free for all trot at Met odeon Hall tonight
The note mentions a free for all trot event at Met Odeon Hall tonight. It highlights unusually large and fine peaches on top of the basket this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metodeon Hall
Missing The Whig Delays In Coats Community Note
The Coats Community Enterprise editor reflects on The Whig missing delivery at the Coatsburg office for a day. Readers compare the absence to missed morning prayers and breakfast while speculation centers on editor Bob Switzer’s day off. The Whig, under new management, is praised as a timely rural news source for Quincy area routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coats Community Enterprise
Coatsburg
Bob Switzer
Whig
Quincy
Lowden Delivers Notable Speech at Hippodrome
Reporters praise Lowden's address as his greatest effort after a stop at the Hotel Quincy and a retreat to his private train, following a public appearance at the Hippodrome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Quincy
U C T Plan Booster Day Nov 11 for Growth
At the Unit ed Commercial Travelers council No. 93 meeting in the Knights of Columbus hall plans booster day for Saturday Nov 11. An afternoon meeting and evening booster banquet at Hotel Newcomb will include members and their women friends. The drive aims to grow the 225 member council to over 300 with an initiation in the afternoon. One new application from R E McNeall. Appreciation given to the float committee and the fourth prize loving cup winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers
Council No. 93
Knights of Columbus Hall
K. of C. Hall
R. E. McNeall
Will Crooks Smith
C. R. Farrar
Placentia
Cal
J. E. Dorsey
Quincy Council
Mat Ehrhart
Will Look Over Farm Accounts and Rural Carrier Exam
Prof H M Case of the University of Illinois will visit Adams county October 23 and stay several days with Farmer Rusk to review farm account books adopted by many in the farm improvement association. About ten candidates appeared at the post office Saturday seeking examination for rural carrier positions supervised by Commissioner John Kelker for R F D Willy out of Tull. An exam for the same role was held in Pittsfield. Sixth Ward Republicans plan a meeting Tuesday at 8 p m in the garage at 8th and Broadway. Miss Lillian Weiler and Miss Belle Weiler accompanied the body of Miss Weiler from Long Beach California, with funeral services at 2 30 this afternoon.
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H. M. Case
University of Illinois
Adams County
Rusk
Farm Improvement Association
John Kelker
R. F
Tull
Tlneis
Pittsfield
8Th and Broadway
Mary Weiler
Lillian Weiler
Belle Weiler
Miss Weiler
Long Beach
Cal
You Won't Catch Fish If You Spare the Rad
A compact note warns that sparing the rad will hinder fishing success. It frames a practical mindset, linking effort to results and urging consistent effort to achieve better catches. The message emphasizes perseverance and steady practice for steady yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rad
Parade Displays Draw Big Attention In City Parade
The Twelfth and Broadway merchants and the South Side Merchants showcased large float displays in Friday's grand evening parade. Broadway won third prize for a parlor scene float designed by John Walker and Archie Pape with a five performer orchestra. South Side presented 52 displays and eight to ten floats from individual firms, plus three bands Imperial, Bluff Hall, and Melrose Athletic Club. The Quincey Whig float depicted a family reading The Whig amid national colors. A standout was Frank Hoeners' Cowboys in full rustler gear adding a wild west flair.
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Twelfth
Broadway Merchants Association
South Side Merchants
Broadway Merchants
John Walker
Archie Pape
Broadway
South Side
Imperial Band
Bluff Hall
Melrose Athletic Club
Frank Hoeners
Quincy
Emil Wess
Quincey Whig
Adams Colunty
Broken Automobile Delays Wedding in Missouri Journey
Dr Harvey H Bateman and Miss Ida Margaret Bailey wed Saturday after abandoning their stalled car in a northeast Missouri county en route from Washington County Iowa to Quincy. They had secured a marriage license Friday and completed the ceremony with Judge Bonney. Bateman, a prominent local physician, drew admiration for his culture and standing.
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Harvey H. Bateman
Ida Margaret Bailey
Washington County
Quincy
Missouri
Judge Bonney
Dr. Bateman
Quacy
Hig
Fred Wills Buys Complete Stock at Quincy Machinery
Fred H. Wills has bought the stock of R. T. Sherwood and Hi B. Herbert in the Quincy Machinery and Motor company at 1037 Maine Street. He will run the business in the same building with Sherwood remaining in charge of the office and Herbert retiring. The firm is well located with a large plant and modern machinery. skilled mechanics are employed.
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Fred H. Wills
R. T. Sherwood
Hi. B. Herbert
Quincy Machinery & Motor Company
Maine Street
Mr. Sherwood
Mr. Herbert
Finn
Machinery & Motor Company
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Croup Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Retta Allen of Mills Pa touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as essential for croup care. The ad urges giving the remedy at first signs of hoarseness or wheeze to ease breathing, quiet the child, and prevent doctor bills. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. distributes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Chas
Foley
Fountain Bath In Park Recreates Babes in Toyland Scene
A local theater troupe staged the fountain bath scene from Babes in Toyland in Washington Park Friday night with a selected audience. The star fainted after a plunge in the cold water and was carried by four men to a nearby hotel room where she was revived with stimulants.
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Washington Park
Quincy Appeals Decide Two Local Court Cases
Two Springfield appellate court rulings affect Adams county cases. George and Dora Harding vs Edward Mitchell reversed the circuit court ruling over an alleged $500 care payment for Mitchell's sister’s children. Alvin Bennett will case grants Mrs Bennett one third of her husband’s personal property, enlarging her dower share. Dr H Alfred Cramer visited the Round Up to see his sister Mrs C F Cramer.
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Quincy
Springfield
Adams County Circuit Court
George
Dora Harding
Edward Mitchell
Mitchell
William Stevens
Alvin Bennett
Bennet
McCarland
High Tribunal
Indian Grave Drainage District Plans Pumping Plant
Engineer W. P. Bushnell authorized to prepare plans for a head of Quincy pumping plant at an estimated cost of 860,600 dollars. Construction groundwork includes earth removal contracts of 1,500,000 cubic yards to redirect creeks and drainage ditches, with work to start soon.
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W. P. Bushnell
Indian Grave
Quincy
William Griesser
William O. McCormick
H. A. Nickerson
Indian Grave Drainage District
Fred Jansen
Boyle's Place
Hess Place
Penick
James Russel
North Cross
Workmen Compensation Cases Heard Saturday in Quincy
Robert Eadie of the Industrial Board of Illinois presided over Saturday hearings in Quincy on the workman's compensation act. Leroy Miles, a colored youth, was represented by his mother after being burned to death by ignited gasoline vapors in the Vermont Street garage pit months earlier. The defense says Miles entered the pit contrary to duty. William Paul of Bushnell, injured while building a house, also had a board hearing. A decision will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eadie
Industrial Board of Illinois
Quincy
Leroy Miles
Miles
Vermont Street
William Paul
Bushnell
Vernon 10 Speaks Tuesday Night in Quincy
W. T. Vernon, former registrar of the treasury, is set to address the public at 8:00 in the Loyal Legion Cooperative hall at 5th and Cherry streets. Col. Edward Yates, Republican candidate for state senator, will also speak during the evening, part of a local campaign tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Vernon
The
Treasury
National Republican
Quincy
Vernon
Treasury Department
Loyal Legion Cooperative Hall
5Th and
Cherry Streets
Col
Edward Yates
Col. Yates
Local Temperatures and Odd Phrases Noted
Yesterday’s temperatures ranged across the region with 44 at noon and 53 later in the day. A stray line about River Stage and a garbled section follow, then a aphorism about clothes and a tailor noting appearance.
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Mexico
Illinois
Dunne
Republican Party
Indiana
Georgia
Europe
Spain
Vera Cruz
Mason
Taft
United States
Trinoeis
Dean
Londen Creativresm
Wes Taft
Govrnor Dunne
Tee Cannon
Col. Lowden
Abe Meriin
Grocer
New Jersey
Virginia
Prince Albert
OUR Meat Department
U.C.T
Adams County Good Roads League
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Brothers
St. Rose of Lima
Anna E. Hopkins
Walter Bennett
Bennett
Arion Maennercher
Quincey
Starry Pierson
City of
Crone
Citizens’ Water Works Company
Fred Wills
Quincy Suns
H. Alfred Cramer
Chicago
C. F. Cramer
Albert Spalding
America
Edison
NEW Edison
Thomas A. Edison
New York
Quincy Phonograph & Art Co
Hampshire Street
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