Liberty Bond Drive Aims for Top Speed in Quincy
Quincy and Adams county wage a hard Liberty Loan drive to reach a $1,700,000 bond quota as Liberty Loan day is proclaimed a holiday. Banks close, schools half-day, and a Chamber of Commerce rally precedes pledges from firms like Gardner Governor Co and Armour & Co.
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Quincy
Adams County
Wilson
J. A. Thompson
Chamber of Commercce
Liberty
J. J. Reid
A. F. Odell
Haibach- Schroeder Dry Goods Company
E. J. Taylor and Company
Davidson Millinery Company
Thomas A. Brown
Giles Bros
Reed Drug Company
Ware-Wayland Company
Belasco Theater
Star
Emery Lancaster
Rotarians
Mr. Lancaster
Liberty Loan
Chamber of Commerce
Gardner Governor Co
Richardson Lubricating Co
S. B. Montgomery
Standard Oil Company
Henry C. Meiners
Ek F
James W. Mickle
Nellie Mickle
Armour & Co
J. E. Miller
T. E. Adams
Thella Hewes
Mary E. Hamilton
C. A. Wells
Crane
Lee Ceee
Oliver G. Gerry
T. R. Wolgamott
William G. Bauman
A. Bauman
Augustus L. Bauman
A. Bauman, Sr
Alice Farmer
E. J. Taylor
C. E. Ehle
Q H S Girls Organize Rooters Club And Plan Activities
More than 60 girls formed a Rooters club at Q H S with Ruth Pumpelly as manager and Louise Rogers named cheerleader. Betty Castle and Neva Schallenberg assist, and girls will supply white and blue caps, armbands, and pennants as they back football games.
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Rooters’ Club
Ruth Pumpelly
Louise Rogers
Betty Castle
Neva Schallenberg
Jessie D. Brakensteck
Illinois University
South Park
Springfield
Palmyra
Destroyers towed to New Orleans by Kabelcone vessels
The side wheeler Kabelcone of St. Louis, under Capt. Tom Hartler, called at Quincy on its way to Dubuque to tow two submarine chasers built by Dubuque Boat and Ironworks. The plan is to move the chasers to New Orleans and show them to Quincy residents. Other river craft, including G. W. Hill and Muscatine, also arrived or departed, with ore barges finally landed in St. Louis. The passenger business has dwindled due to cold weather, while freight remains strong.
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St. Louis
Tom Hartler
Quincy
Dubuque
Hartler
Gardie Eastman
McGilton Court Fine for Peace Disturbance in Quincy
McGilton pleaded guilty to peace disturbance in Police Judge Reardon’s court and was fined 20 dollars plus costs totaling 22.15. Prosecution of other charges brought by his wife was declined after investigation by Officer Nolan. McGilton, a Burlington railroad switchman, recently married, came to Quincy from Hannibal.
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McGilton
T. W. McGilton
Reardon
Thomas Nolan
Burlington Railroad
Quincy
Hannibal
Abe Martin Says Saloon Surcharges Bank on Soldiers
In a wry Abe Martin column the saloon rises in price but soldiers are barred from patronage. The piece satirically notes wartime hardships and social lines affecting service members.
Rotary Club Sells Liberty Bonds Today in City Campaign
Rotary members meet at Hotel Newcomb this morning and begin a three day drive to sell Liberty loan bonds. The luncheon theme echoed a song line about starting the job and seeing it through as teams head out.
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Rotary Club
Hotel Newcomb
Rotary
Richardson Company Buys $18,000 in Liberty Bonds
The Richardson Lubricating Company Tuesday purchased $18,000 worth of liberty bonds, the second largest subscription reported in the city.
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Richardson Company
Richardson Lubricating Company
Moorman Company Promotes Bond Purchase Plan
Moorman Manufacturing Company proposes to employees a Liberty Bond purchase plan with 2 percent weekly wage deductions. Employees may choose any bond denomination and complete payments through the firm. If ill, payments pause. upon leaving, optional refund or bond transfer. No penalty for incomplete plans.
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Moorman Manufacturing Company
Women Press Bond Drive Through Local Theaters
Representatives from the women's committee of liberty bonds spoke at motion picture houses Tuesday night. Speakers included Mrs. Rome Arnold Mrs. Alexander Helen Osborn Finley Carrott and others at the Princess Belasco Gem Savoy and Weems laundry. An afternoon holiday offered a chance to buy bonds at the Newcomb hotel office.
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Women’s Committee of Liberty Bonds
Rome Arnold
Princess
Robert Alexander
Belasco
Helen Osborn
Gem
Finley Carrott
Savoy
Wagner
Alexander
Weems
Women’s Committee
Newcomb Hotel
Maida Lee Folgate
Judge Higbee May Decide Ross Suit
W T Ross of Woodville sues the estate executors of James Ross for 646 dollars for care and board. The suit has moved through county and circuit courts in Quincy and Adams County and now may go to circuit court before Judge Harry Higbee of Pike County.
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W. T. Ross
Woodville
James Ross
Harry Higbee
Pike County
Quincy
Adams County
Ross
McCarl
Akers
Higbee
Civic and Community Betterment Association Forms
A Civic and Community Betterment association was formed at a Franklin school meeting led by J. H. Hanly. About 20 residents attended. The board was authorized to appoint a committee to study Quincy water rates and gather comparative figures for report at the next meeting on October 30.
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Quincy
Franklin School
J. H. Hanly
Civic and
Stevenson Enjoys Camp Sherman Duties
Dr. W D Stevenson reports in a card to Dr J H Rice that he is well and happy and enjoying new duties with Uncle Sam's national army. He is stationed at Fort Sherman near Chillicothe Ohio, one of the new cantonments.
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J. H. Rice
W. D. Stevenson
Uncle Sam
National Army
Dr. Stevenson
Fort Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
Weather outlook for Illinois and Missouri midweek
Weather brief reports fair and warmer conditions for Illinois on Wednesday. In Missouri, expectations call for fair skies and rising temperatures with unsettled conditions and light rain possible Thursday, especially in the north and west near Lake Michigan.
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Milnois
Lake Michigan
Missouri
Places order for big block of new bonds
Dr. D. H. Rice telegraphed from Colorado Springs after a two week visit with his brother to place an order for fifty thousand dollars worth of the new liberty bonds before returning home.
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D. H. Rice
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. H. Rice
M. C. A. Bible Classes Begin This Winter
This evening the VerI. Cc. A. cupper will open two Bible classes to meet weekly through winter. Each session will start with a supper. Dowell and Jorge Cawthorne will guide the classes.
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Dowell
Jorge Cawthorne
Rise Fall River Forecast Near Stationary Tide
The river forecast shows minimal movement with the stream remaining nearly stationary for the next 48 hours, suggesting little change in water levels and current flow. Residents should expect stable conditions and monitor for any unexpected shifts.
Quincy Moose Pay Visit to Keokuk
Twenty members of the Loyal Order of Moose traveled to Keokuk for a major initiation and to return a prior visit from the Keokuk lodge. Planning covered a future Mooseheart Legion and men's order event with rehearsals and date undecided. A light lunch followed the meeting and winter whist plans were discussed.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Keokuk
Iowa
Quincy Order
Mooseheart Legion
Men’s Order
Arraignment Planned For Arthur Kersey in Quincy Case
Arthur Kersey jailed after failing to appear for ordered examination. Arraignment will occur soon before United States Commissioner W. P. Martindale in the Sterns building. Mrs. W. P. Martindale has returned from Mayo Brothers institute in Rochester Minn after two weeks of treatment.
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Arthur Kersey
Quincy
Rochester
W. P. Martindale
United States
Martindale
Mayo Brothers’ Institute
Minn
Governor Supports Apple Day Initiative Nationwide
Governor Frank O. Lowden writes to James Handly founder of National Apple Day praising Apple Day and urging observance nationwide. He expresses appreciation for the value to various industries and signs the note with warm regards.
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Quineyan
Lowden
James Handly
Frank O. Lowden
Quincy May Be Made Terminus of Ozark Road
Ozark Trail leaders plan to designate routes expanding north and east from Kansas and Oklahoma with Quincy Hannibal or Louisiana as eastern terminus candidates. Messrs Lightfoot and Harvey depart Chanute Kansas at 7 am October 29 touring Missouri towns toward Quincy.
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Quincy
Ozark
W. H. Harvey
Ozark Trail Association
M. D. Lightfoot
Hannibal
Louisiana
Chamber of Commerce
Quincey
Kansas
Oklahoma
Memphis
Tenn
Denver
Colo
Miami
Fla
Nebraska
Messrs. Lightfoot and
Harvey
Chanute
Missouri
Knights of Columbus to Host Hallowe'en Dance
The Knights of Columbus will hold a Hallowe'en dance on Wednesday night November 7 with W E Coyle as arrangements chairman. Tuesday’s meeting in the Knights hall covered routine business and attendees enjoyed cider and doughnuts afterward.
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Knights of Columbus
W. E. Coyle
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