Quincy High mobilizes pep for Galesburg game
A Thursday afternoon assembly at Quincy High School urged student turnout for the Saturday football game with Galesburg and promoted season tickets priced at 60 cents for students. Todd Kirk, coach. Maurice Dickson, captain. Merle Johnson and Roger Wells spoke as Theodore Koelsch led the program. The rally featured vigorous cheers heard blocks away and Supt Gill received loud applause for endorsing student support and attendance.
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Theodore Koelsch
Todd Kirk
Kirk
Maurice Dickson
Merle Johnson
Roger Wells
Gill
Speed Duel At Baldwin Park Promises Fast Auto Races
Sunday auto races at Baldwin Park will feature an elimination contest due to many entries. Only six cars per heat allowed on dirt track under AAA rules. Eight entries have already registered for the 25 mile free for all and 10 mile 300 cubic inch class. Names include Capt. Harvey Kennedy in Barney Oldfield’s 300 h.p. front drive Christie, Hugh Doyle, King Kelly, Jerry Wonderlick, Leo Oldfield, Ed Carlitz, Duke Pierce, and W. F. James. seven events carry $1,500 in purses and attract drivers from Carthage and Quincy.
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American Automobile Association
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Harvey Kennedy
Barney Oldfield
Christie
Hugh Doyle
Chicago Sportsman
Sunbeam
King Kelly
Mercer
Jerry Wonderlick
Minneapolis
Leo Oldfield
Ed Carlitz
Duke Pierce
Maxwell
W. F. James
Macomb
Dodge
Eureka Defeats Macomb Normal in 33–0 Game
Eureka college football team defeated Macomb Normal 33 to 0 in Macomb, Illinois on Thursday. Eureka dominated with strong offense and stingy defense securing the conference victory.
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Eureka
Normal
Macomb
Macomb Normal
Brooklyn Second in Runs Scored Review of 1903 season
A 1903 season review shows Brooklyn as pennant winner yet second in runs scored in the American League, with New York first Philadelphia third overall. The piece notes Brooklyn hit most, committed fewest errors, and held opponents to fewest runs in the National League, while Boston led in several American League metrics. Carrigan’s team posted fewest errors. Philadelphia had most.
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New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Washington
Red Sox
Athletics
Carrigan
Detroit
Women Try It Save It Do At Home Dry Cleaning
A promotional ad urges women to dry clean at home using two ounces of Solvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline. It claims fabrics from ribbons to gowns will look bright and fresh with no fading shrinking or pressing. Instructions note a wash boiler suffices and that grocers and drug stores supply the needed items.
Ben Earl Wins Atlanta Classic in 2:04 Pace Record
Ben Earl a 2:0034 gelding owned by Edward Peterson of Omaha won the Piedmont hotel cup pacing race in straight heats at Atlanta. Altawood the 2:07 mare took first, second and fourth heats in a sensational 2:07 class, with Birdonna narrowly beaten by a nose in the first, second, and fourth heats. Local standings show Ben Earl beating the track record of 2:0534 with a 2:0434.
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Edward Peterson
Omaha
Spring Maid
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Peter Pointer
Altawood
Murphy
Birdonna
Stout
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Eolite
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Sydney Prince
Valentine
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Peter the Great Star Pointer
Geers
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Theorge Todd
Miss Douglas
Chandler
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Camelia
Cummer- Vesta
Don Cale- Bird
Sweee
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Kline
Permission to close city streets for Vanderbilt Cup canceled
Los Angeles officials revoked the permit to close highways for the Vanderbilt cup race on November 16 and the Grand Prize road race on November 18 after the city attorney ruled the charter does not empower such permits. The eight and a half mile course runs through Westgate annexated area and Santa Monica city limits. Work on the course has begun amid hopes races may still go ahead.
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Los Angeles
Board of Public Works
Westgate Addition
Santa Monica
Donovan Signs Contract To Manage New York Club
NEW YORK October 20 William Donovan has signed a contract to manage the New York American League baseball club for the 1917 season according to Capt T L Huston Donovan became manager in 1915.
Sloan's Liniment for Pain Relief Ad
Forget your aches with Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia and sore muscles. Easy to apply it penetrates without rubbing and soothes tender flesh offering quick relief for strains sprains or wrenched ligaments. Keep it on hand at your druggist 25 cents.
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Sloan
Dog Population Decreases in Quincy City
The city clerk reports a drop in unlicensed dogs as this year’s dog tax receipts rise to 2187. Last year 1865 dogs were counted, while this year about 1809 roam the streets with brass license checks. Many owners still delay paying before June 1.
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Quincy
St. Bernard
Palmyra Water Purity Test Indicates Clean Supply
State bacteriologist reports Palmyra water sample from city mains shows no colon bacilli and typhoid bacilli no longer tested in routine checks, signaling purity for school drinking use. Local officials host gatherings. synod delegates attend in St Charles. several marriage licenses issued in Marion and adjacent counties with multiple couples listed.
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Palmyra
Sanford
George H. Jones
Anderson
Grand Jury
Jas. Settles
J. W. Head
Frances White
Frey
Raymond Happel
Fred Voepel
St. Charles
Charles Willock
Nannie Willock Wallce
Independence
Ernest Christian
Lewistown
Rufus Christian
William Cox
Nannie Loudermilk
Paris
Pearl Jackson
Hannibal
Eddie F. Thayer
Caroline L. Kempf
Marion County
Louis E. Grammer
Rector
Ill
Nellie McIntyre
Hulls
George E. Richman
Anna Johnson
Frank Lee
Ada Toolson
Walter V. Williams
Elizabeth M. Rose
Allie Wilson
Mabel Jones
J. W. R. Howard
Susie Johnson
Thomas Stanage
Theresa A. Fogle
Jones Estate Inventory and Will Probate
Mrs Matilda Jones administratrix filed an inventory in probate court listing chattel property 1120 dollars cash 68 dollars wheat sold 670 dollars rye sold 77 dollars money due and other items 162 dollars. The will of Carl George 11 Washington Street was probated Thursday with Mrs Maria George widow named executrix without bonds.
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Matilda Jones
Wilson Jones
Carl George
Washington Street
Maria George
Plymouth Race Meet Postponed Due to Rain
The Plymouth race meet scheduled for Thursday has been postponed to Saturday because of rain. Local officials cited wet conditions and safety concerns for horses and jockeys, urging spectators to monitor updates and plan accordingly.
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Plymouth
Amusements Listings Include Six Little Wives and More
The Orpheum showcases Six Little Wives a musical comedy. Bijou presents Pan-American Comedy Company Pictures. Belasco features Jaffrey by William J. Locke and Marie Empress in A Lesson in Life with Tom Mix in Roping a Sweetheart. Fondly Lews News Weekly runs Canimated News. Helen Gibson stars in The Governor's Special. Mary Pickford leads Haida From Vie and Mary Miles Minter in Youths Endearing Charm. Mutual Weekly and God’s Country and the Woman also shown.
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Belasco
William J. Locke
Jaffrey
Marie Empress
Tom Mix
Lewis J. Cady
Canimated News Weekly
Helen Gibson
Maary Pickford
Mary Miles Minter
Mutual Weekly
Btar
Six Little Wives at the Orpheum This Week
The Orpheum presents Six Little Wives a lively musical comedy praised for stage settings costumes and an energetic chorus. Iska Murff shines in song and dance while Al Harrison and Johnny Philiber stand out in their comic roles as the week’s highlight.
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al Harrison
Johnny Philliber
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