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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1919
Page
11
An advertising notice touts Miro Pile Remedy as an internal cure for hemorrhoids. It claims the product passes through the stomach to treat ulcers and piles, with relief in days and a money back guarantee, offered by Brown and Mays Drug Co. It notes itching is not true piles and offers a topical preparation for such cases.
An old advertisement promoting Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel back rheumatism and bladder irregularities. Claims cures for adults and children with a small bottle often working. Offers testimonials by mail for $1.25 and lists Dr KE W Wall at 2926 Olive St St Louis MO as the seller through druggists.
Truman Pierson former Chamber of Commerce secretary issued a public statement in Quincy defending the Chamber audit up to October 10 1919. He disputes accusations of misusing funds and details salaries and staff while noting the audit by Theodore Averkamp of the Ricker National Bank confirmed the books as correct. He asserts neutrality on Liberty road matters and invites public questions.
A vintage advertisement promotes S S S as a blood cleansing remedy for catarrh. It claims external treatments fail and that the infection must be driven from the blood. It asserts S S S fights catarrhal poisons, strengthens blood, and clears throat mucus, nostril sores, bad breath, and coughing. The Swift Specific Company offers free medical advice at 251 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
Financial statement covering receipts and disbursements from April 1 1918 to October 1 1919 prepared by auditor Theodore FF Awelkamp. Records show cash on hand, dues, miscellaneous receipts, and detailed disbursements including salaries, travel, office costs, rent, and utilities. Balance on October 1 1919 totals 4 425.13 with assets including building, plant, and amounts due from officials and members.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports relief provided by the national committee commissary bureau to steel strikers. Aid targets those in genuine need with funds drawn from rationing support, while the well off receive nothing. Officials say more organizers and relief are coming as plants run near prior levels. Carnegie Steel’s Homestead mill at 83.3 percent operation and eight blast furnaces in Braddock improve, while Clairton shows better labor conditions. Youngstown operations rise, but Mingo Junction and Wheeling plants remain idle.
New York Federal Reserve warns the public about a counterfeit $30 reserve note found in circulation on Oct 20. Secret Service describes a two piece paper bill with silk threads, flat Grant portrait, heavy numbers, and a deceptive back lacking fine lines and flag on the left mast vessel.
Springfield Illinois October 28 The Illinois supreme court adjourned its October term without major decisions. Orville A. Smith of Tazewell county was disbarred for unprofessional conduct. The court did not rule on the validity of the search and seizure act.
V P Randall, community service organizer and head of the local War Camp Community Service, has received a major promotion. He becomes state supervisor for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri in Community Service, with headquarters in St Louis and frequent visits to Quincy since the local office opened.
A vintage advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal cure for rheumatism. It claims fast muscle and joint relief, plus benefits for kidneys liver and blood, with a week’s treatment for 50 cents or a large bottle for $1.00, sold at Owl Drug Store and other druggists.
Adams County Law Library association elected three new directors in a court house meeting after court Monday. New directors serving three years are Lawrence Emmons Jr, T B Pape, and George H Wilson. Officers are Pape president Govert vice president Bartlett secretary and Judge McCarl treasurer. Library organized 1903 with $5000 capital stock now 5000 volumes worth about $10,000.
Sergeant John Lunsford, local army recruiting officer, issues a call for volunteers for the signal corps. Training will qualify men as radio and telegraph operators, electricians, inside and outside wiremen and other trades. The note on wine remarks its exclusive role among alcoholic drinks throughout history.
Brewster, head of the mine operators scale committee in St Louis, said operators would do anything within reason to avert a miners strike. He disputed John L. Lewis's claim of $75 monthly earnings and argued the central field pays $8 to $12 a day with a $5 minimum for day laborers. Operators said they'd resume wage negotiations and refer unresolved points to arbitration if miners withdrew the strike, which the miners refused.
Real estate transfers list several conveyances including John W Cruttenden and Gladys Crittenden selling lot 3 block 23 Keyes survey to John M Bozarth for 1500 dollars. Louisa Schroeder and Henry Schroeder sell part of lot 20 Quin survey Quincy for 10 dollars. Mary Jochem sells lot 6 block 29 Alstyne add Quincy for 10 dollars. Christina Koenning sells lot 14 4 block 7 Webster's to Quincy for 1 dollar. Alice Banks and Willis Banks Banche V Blackwood transfer part of lot 71 Moton add Quincy for 10 dollars. John S Berrian et al transfer lot 4 block 2 Primrose survey Quincy to Otto Scheming for 400 pounds.
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