Speed Kings in City for Races
High Boyle and Jerry Wonder headline a crowded field for upcoming automobile races in Quincy. Drivers from Wichita and local entrants arrive, including Kennedy and Larev Kennedy, with 300 cubic inch cars slated for a free-for-all Sunday event.
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Speed Kings
City
Salas
Quincey
Cunoetng
Wichita
Giadoug Taess
Larev Kennedy
Ai Fowerne
Tieastas
Jerry Wo
Harvey Kennedy
Quincy
Adams County Voters Face Oil Road Debate in 1916
Grant Wells of Adams County argues for hard roads funded by state aided bond issues. He contends oil roads are temporary, costly long term, and unreliable, urging voters to support permanent hard roads for year round travel, improved markets, and long term prosperity.
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Adams County
Jesne
Grant Wells
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Relief for Aches
Advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for rheumatism neuralgia and sore joints after rain exposure or overwork. It claims rapid penetration without rubbing and soothes bruises sprains and minor injuries in children, urging readers to buy today at their druggist.
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Sloan
Keokuk Auto Club Sponsors Reliability Run to Davenport
About 45 cars from all major makes left Keokuk Iowa for a reliability run to Davenport and back. Judges tested brakes motors and sealed hoods before start. Penalties applied for late arrivals or speeding. Willys-Overland official car entered by Irwin-Overland Co Quincy driven by George A McLoney with J H Cooper and F R Lusk. Telegram from Muscatine notes a perfect score after rain and praise for Knight performance. W M Mitchell takes over local garage previously owned by Charles Kirtley.
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Keokuk
Davenport
Keokuk Automobile Club
Kne Overana-Irwin Co
George A. McLoney
J. H. Cooper
Knight
Willys- Overland Co
F. R. Lusk
Irwin-Overland Co
Quincy
Muscatine
M. E. Lusk, Jr
Old Knight
Overland Day in Hannibal October 21
Overland Day will be celebrated in Hannibal on October 21 by the Overland-Irwin Motor Co in its new two story garage at Broadway and Ninth. An afternoon parade of Overland cars, a six o'clock banquet at the Mark Twain hotel, and an evening lecture by J H Cooper will follow a morning program. The garage houses show rooms, offices, and storage with parts stock and department heads under Quincy management. Dr Henry Whipple drove his Overland roadster from Quincy to Decatur and Springfield, covering 150 miles then 404 miles respectively, noting a surprise billing adjustment at the factory.
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Overland
Hannibal
Overland-Irwin Motor. Co
O Broadway
Ninth Streets
Mark Twain
J. H. Cooper
Knight Motor
Quincy
Decat
Springfield
Whipple
Bill
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Capt. Kennedy
Wichzita
High Boyle
Jerry Wonderioc Aciong Asose
Reid
Cdo
Wiarp
B. F. Balbon Automobile Service
Sation
S. 7Th ST
Barney Oldfield
Christie
Maine St
Quincy, Hinois
W. M. Mitchell
Ninth and
Vermont Streets
Charles Kirtley
Mr. Mitchell
Sullivan
Decatur
Peoria
Rock, Island
Mpbell
State George of
E.W. “Heller
Gainey
Madison
Indianapolis
Jeffery
Vermont St. Garage
Vermont ST
Toledo
Maine Street
Irwin-Overland Co. Distributors
Quincy, Ill
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
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