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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1915
Page
7
Banks report unusually high demand for loans while corn movement remains limited. Foot and mouth restrictions curtail live stock shipments and threshing in McDonough county, delaying crop flow. Financiers say local banks can place available funds, with relief from bans likely to spur a cash-rich recovery as corn starts moving.
Local notices list a taxi service with phone 169 and multiple Halbach-Schroeder Co. promotions for cosmetics, dress ginghams, rice powder, and untrimmed hats. Criminal note: Frank Reese, contractor, fined 3 dollars on a brick-attack warrant. Ship and theater items, fashion steals, and medical society travel to Boston are also mentioned.
Persistent rumors circulate in Rome that Monsignor Donato Sbarretti, previously with the apostolic delegation in Washington, will be elevated to the cardinalate. The exact date and papal approval remain unconfirmed, but Vatican circles now treat the appointment as likely.
Mrs J H Crafton was elected president of the Jackson school Parent Teachers association at yesterday afternoon's meeting in the assembly room. Mrs H A Fry was chosen vice president, Mrs Hedges secretary, and Mrs J Schwartz treasurer. The group gifted a flag to the school and announced monthly room prizes for highest attendance. A reading of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Miss Laura Schulz was featured.
The chautauqua at Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church ended last evening with its best turnout. A pantomime featuring High School colors was the highlight, led by Miss Elizabeth Smith and Miss Frances Robinson. The event was praised by the audience. It was so successful that organizers expect a repeat next year.
About 200 attendees from many cities gathered at the Masonic temple for the Scottish Rite Valley of Quincy three day session ending with a large banquet. Degrees conferred included twentieth and thirty-second by Bartlett and Inghram. yesterday’s sessions covered twenty-fourth, twenty-ninth, and thirteenth degrees led by Irwin Reeves and Klemme.
Athens dispatch says official announcement confirms bombardment by a fleet near the Greek capital and notes actions underway. London-based wires relay the update dated October 22 with details awaiting further confirmation.
ST LOUIS Oct 22 River Terminals was the principal theme of Mayor Behrman of New Orleans in an unclear speech urging port and river infrastructure needs. The report notes city leadership discussing terminal access and regional trade implications during the visit.
A brief notice hints at services to locate a lost item, with a promotional tone and a hint of wit. It mentions Whig brand or organization offering assistance in recovering or locating the misplaced object. The text preserves a local newspaper feel and concise promotional phrasing.
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