McDonough stock raisers defend vaccination stance
In McDonough County Illinois Dr A G Houck cites local carelessness and rumor as hindrances to eradicating foot and mouth disease. He praises prudent farmers and cites past cures using blue vitrol tar and fish brine. Community leaders and dissenters critique veterinary influence and advocate practical livestock management and moral courage.
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Camp Point
Ill
Wm. Oliver
Farlow Bros
John Eaton
Harrison Dorsett
Augusta
Fred Walton
Darius Runkle
McDonough
Honok
Dyson
Gordon
Honock
Board of Livestock Commissioners
Scott Durand
McDonough County Quarantine Debate and Farmer Letter
A caustic Drovers Journal reference draws a reply from W C Farlow of Augusta Illinois. His letter, dated October 18 1915, defends not killing well animals in quarantine and criticizes foot and mouth disease measures. He argues for practical lessons, urges care in veterinary action, and notes decades among McDonough county farmers. The letter emphasizes local respect for agriculture education and questions federal veterinary fees.
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McDonough
W. C. Farlow
Augusta
Ilinois
Farlow
Hame
McDonough County
Honok
Prac
St Jacob's Oil advertised for backache relief
An advertisement promotes St Jacob's Oil as a quick fix for lumbago backache sciatica and related pains. It claims the product penetrates instantly to ease soreness stiffness and lameness and offers a trial bottle from the druggist. It emphasizes harmlessness and not burning the skin.
ELECT GITHENS AS SCHOOL REGISTRAR
Officials of the Community Training school met at the YMCA to set up the term starting two weeks from last evening. Dr W Githens was elected registrar while Rev I W Bingaman will fill the dean’s post. No other teachers are engaged yet but E G Bauman will teach psychology and methods. classes and sessions will be at Gem City Business College same as last term.
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Community Training School
W. * Githens
I. W Bingaman
City Business
G W Hill Tow Dredge Leaves for Quincy and Muscatine
The steamer G W Hill will depart with a large dredge owned by McWilliams Dredging Co in tow for Muscatine Iowa. The dredge has been used in levee work south of the city and a prior tow by the Mary K of Burlington failed due to size. After this trip up the river it will proceed to Naples Illinois to fetch another McWilliams dredge for Quincy.
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G. W. Hill
G. W. Till
McWilliams Dredging Company
Muscaine
Mary K
Burlington
Naples
Ilinois
McWilliams Company
Quincy
Judge S B Montgomery Linked to Bankers' Association
The Chicago Banker notes Judge S B Montgomery’s illness kept him away from Joliet state convention. W G Edens moved to suspend rules and elect Montgomery for a three year term by acclamation. Edens’ support helped his rival win full term. Retiring members were E E Crabtree and W T Fenton. Dougherty and Henschen briefly contested Edens’ bid.
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Edens
Chicago
E. E. Crabtree
Jacksonville
W. T. Fenton
Henry S. Henschen
John J. Dougherty
Dwight
Montgomery
Dougherty
Whist and dance at South Side Boat Club hosts
The Ladies Aid Society held whist and dance events at the club’s headquarters last night with afternoon and evening sessions drawing many players. Afternoon winners included Mrs. Herbert Bishop and Mrs. Bockenfeld, while evening victors were Mrs. Joe Lymenstall and Mrs. J. I. Zenkel. Next events include a dance on Oct. 27 and the fifth annual masque parade in November.
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South Side Boat Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
O'Farrell
Herbert Bishop
South Eighth
Bockenfeld
Charles
Hildenbrand
Gus Tellbuescher
South Front
Joe Lymenstall
Jefferson
J. I. Zenkel
Broadway
George Jansen
Miss McKinney
George Gille
C.T. Morton
Kentucky
J. McKinney
South
Wilbur
Spilker
Aid Society
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the quick gentle fix for sour upset belching gas and undigested food. It claims five minute relief, digestion of meals, and a price of fifty cents for a large case, urging readers to avoid persistent stomach disorder.
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Pape
Father Zurbonsen Wed: Melrose Couple Married in St Mary’s
Yesterday at 8:30 Rev Zurbonsen joined Joseph R Schoenekaese and Miss Mary E Wiemann in holy matrimony at St Mary’s Catholic Church Melrose. The couple, both well known, received many wishes for happiness. Bride’s father hosted a wedding breakfast for about thirty guests at their home. They will reside with Mr Wiemann for the present.
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Zurbonsen
Joseph’ R. Schoenekaese
Mary E. Wiemann
Mr. Wiemann
Membership Committee Meeting Sets Campaign Plan
Enthusiasm ran high at the Y membership committee meeting held in the association building. Plans for the upcoming campaign were advanced as team captains were chosen but withheld pending interviews with named candidates. The campaign runs from Tuesday through the following Saturday.
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Association
Civic League press for swift adoption of amended ordinances
A letter from the Civic League signed by P. L. Dickhut asks the city council to adopt amended ordinances Nos. 1013 and 1014 without delay. It claims almost 500 progressive Quincy citizens removed obstructions from streets and sidewalks after assurances that everyone would be required to observe the law. The league says the amendments clarify the original intent and urges enforcement against all offenders.
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Civic League
Ita
P. L.dickhut
Quincy
Garner
Ilinois
Gem City lodge adds three to committee for forthcoming whists
Gem City lodge Loyal Order of Moose held a meeting last night with good attendance. A social feed followed in the club rooms. Three new members, Ben L. Clow, Ben Storck, and Herman Eggerson, joined the committee overseeing fall and winter whists. The roster includes Virgil McDevitt as chairman and members C Koppee, William Frazier, Simon Ails, Frank Gross, Anton Loebbing, and Walter Braden Beck.
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Gem City Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Ben L. Clow
Ben Storck
Herman Eggerson
Costow
Virgil McDevitt
C. _Koppee
William Frazier
Simon Ails
Frank ‘Gross
Anton Loebbing
Walter Bradenbeck
Meeting of W. T. U. Names Officers Soon
At the regular weekly meeting of the local W T U the president Mrs Mary Edwards announced officers and appointments were made but not yet publicly released. Mrs Elmer Lummis reported on the recent state convention at Waukegan and the full list will be published after officers accept.
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Elmer Lummis
Waukegan
Mary” Edwards
Chautauqua at Church Attracts Women Victory in Drill
Under Mrs F L Metcher women won the drill at the Eighth and Elm Streets Colored Baptist church event tied to the ongoing chautauqua. Lieutenant Samuel Shoemaker led the men who performed well. An excellent attendance filled the church and devotions were inspiring. Tonight's program features comedy and invites all to attend.
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F. L. Metcher
Jacobson Funeral Held in Elkhart After Blessing Hospital Death
Charles Jacobson died Saturday evening at Blessing hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday in his hometown of Elkhart Indiana, with the body shipped there from Milan Missouri. The inquest occurred Sunday morning at the August Stormer parlors. His parents Mr and Mrs Charles F Jacobson his sweetheart Miss Payne and lifelong friend G E Krienke attended. Krienke and Jacobson were longtime Elkhart machinists and childhood friends who planned to ship the remains for burial.
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Elkhart
G. BE. Krienke
Fine Healthy Child Convincing Evidence
A mother praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for children. The remedy, free from narcotics, is recommended for constipation and is widely sold in drug stores at fifty cents a bottle. A free trial bottle is offered by writing to Dr Wy. B. Caldwell, 454 Washington St, Monticello, Ill.
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Jesse “Richardson
Wy. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello, Til
Expert Pump On Blue Ribbon Today
Blue Ribbon oil well No.3 on the Hatch lease is expected to begin pumping oil today after cleaning due to sand and a cave in during repairs. The Weber & Sliney Cox two other wells are strong producers, and this third well is anticipated to follow suit.
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Blue Ribbon
No.3
Weber & Sliney Cox
Hummert 10th wedding anniversary observed at home
Mr and Mrs A B Hummert of 1285 North Twelfth street celebrated their tenth anniversary Sunday evening with thirty seven relatives present including E B Loire of St Louis Rev Father Anthony and Mr Lampe from Oklahoma. A three course luncheon was served and many aluminum and floral gifts were given. Also news came of priest transfers at St Francis monastery Father Eugene Hagedorn to Joliet and Father Solanus Eckholt moving from Nashville to here.
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A B Hummert
North Twelfth Street
St. Francis
Eugene Hagedorn
Joliet
Solanus Eckholt
Nashville
Eugene
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Donough
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Eighth and
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Sive Front
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