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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1919

Page

5

Prohibition Campaign in Ohio Pushes Voter Action

Ohio campaign centers on Anti-Saloon League efforts led by William J. Bryan as voters face multiple wet and dry referendum questions. League leaders describe a tougher fight, with Bryan touring the state by special train and delivering up to 10 speeches daily to mobilize support ahead of the election.

Columbus Ohio Anti-Saloon League William J. Bryan Howard H. Russell Leezue Dan Morgan Smith Chicago Sam Small Bryan Jamus A. White Anti- Saloon League Supreme Court General Assembly Tme F. L. Dustman Edior The American Issue

Prohibition Amendment Questions Debated by Legislature

The text presents a set of four questions concerning the ratification of the Federal prohibition amendment and the Crabbe act's methods of enforcing the state prohibition amendment, reflecting legislative discussion on imposing nationwide liquor restrictions.

Relatives of Russian Jewish family in distress seek aid

Sam Subeck reports a letter from Postul Russia detailing Rubien Lubeck and his family in hardship. The father is blind, mother barely living, and a sister died after shelter was swept away. A hospital operation in Königsburg is requested, while funds sent by relatives abroad have not arrived. Eight children remain, with several in the United States, and the Hamp shire street Jewish office accepts monetary gifts.

Europe Sam Subeck Postul Russia Rubien Lubeck Sebeck Koeningsburg Germany America Lubeck States Hampshire Street

Quincy High Scored In The Macomb Game

Referee O R Harrison reversed a game ruling between Quincy and Macomb, changing the final score to Quincy six Macomb eleven from fourteen to zero. The dispute centered on a five yard penalty on Macomb on the Macomb six yard line and alleged down count errors.

Quincy High O. R. Harrison Quincy Macomb Wellemeyer Macomb High School Harrison

Deaths and Funerals Henry Heckerman

Funeral services for Henry Heckerman of Fowler were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church and at 3 o'clock at the St Paul church in Fowler. Rev H J Leemhuis of the Quincy Salem church officiated with bearers Thomas Gooding Arthur Hemming John Duright Henry Mittleberg Henry Steinage and John Mittleberg participating.

Henry Heckerman Fowler St. Paul H. J. Leemhuis Quincy Salem Church Thomas Gooding Arthur Hemming John Duright Henry Mittleberg Henry Steinage John Mittleberg

La Grange resident Thomas Pryce dies at 94

Thomas Pryce of La Grange Mon. died at 1:30 Sunday morning in St. Mary hospital after a period as a patient. Death was from cancer. A prominent La Grange citizen the deceased was 94 years old. His son W. E. Pryce arrived Sunday to accompany the remains home for burial.

Thomas Pryce la Grange Mon St. Mary Hospital W. E. Pryce LaGrange

Death notices for Uriah Lawber and baby John E Jr

Uriah Lawber a Soldier s and Sailors Home resident died Monday noon after four months illness in the Home hospital. He served in Company K, 78th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. Survived by brother Michael Lawber of Ursa and sister Adeline Struckert of Payson. Funeral at White undertaking parlors. John E Boemer Jr of 811 Cherry street and his wife mourn the loss of their infant son John E Jr who died at Blessing hospital Sunday night. The infant was buried in St Louis.

Uriah Lawber Soldiers and Saiflors Lawber Seventy Eighth Illinois Infantry Michael Lawber Ursa Adeline Struckert Payson John E. Boemer, Jr John 2. Boemer Cherry Street John E. Jr Blessing Hospital St. Louis

Tribute to Theodore Roosevelt on 61st birthday in Washington

Washington memorial events paid tribute to Theodore Roosevelt on his 61st birthday. Senator Phelan praised Roosevelt as a man of action and service. The Interior Department closed noon to 2 pm so workers could honor his memory. House members from both parties stood in respect.

Washington Theodore Roosevelt Liberty Hut Phelan California Interior Department Lane

Busby Returns From Funeral of Partner in Peoria

W L Busby of the Empire theater has returned from Peoria after attending the funeral of S B Harrington former business partner. The service at the late home was largely attended and conducted by Rev FT Bowen of St Pauls Episcopal Church. Busby acted as pallbearer and donorary.

W. L. Busby Empire Theater Peoria S. B. Harrington

Catfish Fin Triggers Blood Poisoning After Sting

Charles Taylor of 881 Jersey Street suffers a serious blood poisoning from a catfish fin sting at Wisherd Oyster and Fish market. In St Mary’s hospital he shows improvement but remains in danger as the illness extended from a finger prick two weeks ago.

Charles Taylor Jersey Street St. Mary's Hospital Mer. Taylor Wisherd

A Quinine That Does Not Affect Head

An advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets can be taken by anyone without nervousness or ringing in the head. It notes only one Bromo Quinine and features E W Grove’s signature on the box priced at 3 cents.

E.W. Grove

Phos Phated Iron Capsules Promote Red Blood Strength

Strong men and women win out by tackling tasks with energy. Phosphated Iron capsules build blood and nerves, restore vigor, and promise renewed health in days. Available at Owl Drug Store and leading druggists.

Owl Drug Store Adv

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