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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1917

Page

7

Quincy High Is Outplayed and Loses 2010 10

Quincy High fell to Palmyra 25 to 10 after a rough game marked by a new backfield and limited interference. Captain Best provided Quincy’s lone bright spot with a 45 yard drop kick for three points, while McDaniel Farrar and Best led ground gains and defensive stands late.

Quincy High Almyra Missouri Quincy Best Wall McDaniel Farrar Quincy Boys Palmyra Bush Appel Autas Vansteel Botdreau Herdbreder Menke Stuart Eisenberg Ers Rogers Quest Boudreau Gard McKinnay Yarbrough Missourians Blue and White Warriors Stuhlman Bartlett Clark Schneider Wilson Zoller Capt. Best Captain Best

Relief for Catarrh with Swift’s Specific treatment

A vintage advertisement extols S S S as a blood purifying remedy for catarrh. It warns catarrh as a constitutional disease, lists symptoms such as nasal discharge and throat irritation, and promotes the vegetable medicine as a permanent cure beyond sprays or medicated products. It directs readers to contact Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ceatarrheufferere U.S.S Swift Specific Company Drawer Atlanta Georgia Ady

Hall Seeks Tougher Battle Versus Kedkuk Saturday

Coach Hall criticized the team's play and vows a harder fought game against Kedkuk on Saturday afternoon. The lineup lists Quincy, Palmyra, and Palmyra players with captains Appel and Best, plus officials Referee Welker, umpire Gray, and linesmen Weisenborn and Kelly. Substitutes for Quincy and Palmyra are named. the current record shows Quincy opponents with 32 points while Quincy has 88 and aims to add more on Saturday.

Hall Kedkuk Quincy Pes Palmyra McDaniel Dey Glibee Barr Best Clark-Barnett Heidbreder Teds Sewee Ling Y Bourne McKinnay-Gard Appel Boudreau Stuhlman Vansteel Wessels. Bush Zoller-Wilson Force Quest Stuart Moss Menke-Eisenberg Yarbrough Farrar Rogers Ward Roh Schneider Welker Shelbina Gray Weisenborn Kelly Kessler Simpson Wilson Martindale Fackler W. Barkley K. Barkley Gentry Keller Waters

Serious Injuries After Auto Crash in Fifth Ward

Late reports from Clarence Merkel and H A Jenkins say they suffered no broken bones and are improving after being thrown from a car Tuesday at Fourth and Vermont streets. A boy and girl stepping onto the street caused the driver to swerve, sending the auto into the curb and overturning, damaging the left front wheel, windshield, mud guards and radiator.

Clarence Merkel H. A. Jenkins Fourth Vermont Fourth Street

Pierson to Speak at Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Truman T. Pierson secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will address the members Thursday night sharing ideas and plans for future work. Appointed two months ago he has not met all members due to office duties and full attendance is expected as reorganization and membership campaign plans are discussed.

Truman T. Pierson Chamber of Commerce Pierson Levi Board of Directors

Proposal for Nantes to Basel canal route

A plan to create a modern canal from Nantes France to Basel Switzerland aims to open a new trade route into central Europe. Existing canals would ease construction but the project could harm the ports of Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Europe Nantes France Basel Switzerland Amsterdam Rotterdam

Famous Fighters Remains Buried in Chicago

Robert Fitzsimmons, who died after a weeklong illness of lobar pneumonia, was buried at Graceland cemetery after funeral services in Moody tabernacle presided by Rev. Paul Rader. More than 3,000 people attended as a flowered coffin was carried to the grave. Rader lauded Fitzsimmons for his battles and personal renunciations, noting his baptism in Los Angeles as a pivotal victory over self.

Chicago Robert Fitzsimmons Graceland Cemetery Moody Tabernacle Paul Rader Pacific Coast Rader Los Angeles Bob

Zbyszko Must Do His War Duty, Board Rules

The focal exemption board in Saco Me affirmed a decision denying Wladck Cvganiewicz known as Zbyszko the wrestler exemption from the selective draft. He contends his mother and sister in Austria rely on him. After local and state appeals and a President Wilson remand, the case stayed with the local board.

Saco Me Focal Exemption Board Wladeck Cvganiewicz Zbyszko Zbvyszko Camp Devens Ayer Mass Austria State Board Wilson

Danish Steamers Destroyed by Mines

The Danish foreign office says the steamers Angelo-Dane and Flyndenborg were blown up by mines in the North Sea while sailing from England to Denmark. One crewman aboard the Angelo-Dane was killed.

Copenhagen Danish Foreign Office Flyndenborg England Denmark North Sea

Man Seeks Equal Bride, Jone’s Existence Doubt Mentioned

A quip notes men won’t admit marrying a woman smarter, claiming there is no Jone. The line plays on wit about female intellect and an imaginary partner.

Jone

Psychology of Baseball: Giants, White Sox in World Series

A 1917 World Series reflection credits Eddie Collins with strategic brilliance that helped the White Sox overcome the Giants. The piece argues Collins drew Giants off base, enabling two runners to score and highlighting the White Sox steadiness and mental edge under pressure.

Giants Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox Rowland Heinie Zim Eddie Collins

Razzle Dazzle at Orpheum Promises Murphy and Shy Cast

The Orpheum presents Murphy and Shy’s lavish Razzle Dazzle tour with 25 in the company led by Jack Smoke Grey and Gus Shy. Mae Rielly Mona Ure Margaret Horton and A William Young headline a large beauty chorus, with a full orchestra and lavish costumes.

Messrs Murphy and Shy New York City Pound Wise Penny Foolish New York Murphy Orpheum Theater Messrs. Murphy and Shy Jack Smoke Grey Gus Shy Mae Rielly Mona Ure Margaret Horton A. William Young Donald Moore Robert Gerald

Photoplays Today in The Garden of Allah and More

Princess Helen Ware stars in The Garden of Allah with Savoy Jackie Saunders in The Checkmate and Two reel Keystone comedy Gem. Enid Bennett headlines Mother's Instinct. The House of Scandal features Belasco George Walsh in The Yankee Way. Star On Trial with Quincy Baby Marie Osborn in Captain Kiddo. Pathe Weekly covers Colonial The Model Marauder Romances and Roses and Casey the Bandmaster.

Helen Ware Savoy Jackie Saunders Enid Bennett Belasco George Walsh Quincy Baby Marie Osborn Captain Kiddo Pathe Weekly

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