Thrift Exhibit Week Planned by Local Y M C A
A Thrift Exhibit Week planned by the local Y M C A runs until September 19 featuring talks cartoons lantern slides and motion pictures shown in stores shops factories public schools and theaters across Illinois. Charles F Eichenauer chairs the committee with J A Hanna and J A Pearce arranging details. The exhibit includes three reels of motion pictures and 36 lantern slides with cartoons designed to teach thrift and savings to workers and students.
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Industrial Artment
International Comitee
Illinois
Harles F. Eichenauer
Setary
J. A. Hanna
J. A. Pearce
Cige
M. C A
Kindergarten 10 opens September 18 at Green Gables
The Montessori kindergarten currently discussed will debut September 18 in Green Gables rooms on Vermont Street under Miss Snyder, a St Louis Montessori graduate. The class will be limited to 16, taught largely via individual work. Students include Helen Rogers and Ned Rogers among others.
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Usd
Green Gables
Vermont Street
Miss Snyders
St. Louis
Normal Monthly Weather Report Summary
The report notes August as a normal month with a high of 103 degrees on the 4th and a low of 52 on the 28th. The average temperature was 78.4, rainfall totaled 6.01 inches, and there were 9 partly cloudy and 5 rainy days. River stages ranged from 3.4 feet to 72 feet, averaging 5.3 feet, with prevailing winds mentioned.
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Brinkoetter
Abe Martin Sums Up a Golden Age Opportunity
Abe Martin quotes Leminie Peters praising the Golden Age, noting a favorable spread of opinion after a year. The Fly Swatter agency is mentioned as gaining attention amid a rainy straw garden recovery.
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Leminie Peters
Transfer of Water Works Plant Discussed by City Officials
A Friday conference in Mayor Abbotts office with Citizens Water Works directors bankers the finance committee and Corporation Counsel Inghram outlined details for transferring the water works plant to the city on October 1. The meeting aimed to safeguard all interested parties during the transfer.
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Citizens’ Water Works Company
Abbott
Inghram
North Side Boat Club Plans for Winter Activities
At the North Side Boat Club meeting the upstairs reading room becomes a gym with new mat, punching bag, arm exercisers, and rowing machine. Heidbreder brothers will run free workouts three times weekly and challenge other clubs without admission. An indoor baseball team forms as boxing and wrestling events are planned. Regatta, clam bake, and Labor Day picnic are noted with officers and members involved.
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North Side Boat Club
Reading
Heidbreder Brothers
Joe and
Hannon
C. E. Herleman
Capt. Herleman
John Fries
Lawrence Heeman
Joe Zimmerman
W. Witte
B. Purdy
Vail
Concert Series by Minos State Band Director Reinkendorff
Minos State band led by Director Reinkendorff schedules three concerts with no programs tonight and Monday Labor Day. Washington Park hosts the 7 30 start Saturday, followed by two Highland Park performances featuring American Cadets, Overture Altar of Genius and Ring Intermezzo Yonawanda. Also on the program are Marzian Cornet solo Somewhere a Voice is Grand fantasy Il Trovatore Verdi By request La Paloma Yeadier Medley latest popular hits Lampe Fraternity March Medden Calling Frank Walter The Star Spangled Banner.
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Reinkendorff
Minos State Band
Washington Park
Highland Park
Marzian Cornet
Verdi
Yeadier
Lampe
Medden
Frank Walter
Labor Day concert at Highland Park features two programs
The Monday schedule includes a 2 o'clock afternoon display with pieces such as Chambers Overture Morning Noon and Night and Supporting numbers. An 8 o'clock evening show presents Father of Victory Light Cavalry Frou Frou and a popular medley with Dixie and The Star Spangled Banner among selections by Weldon Konski Langey Tobani and others.
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Highland Park
Thomas
Opera
Spencer Tunes
Pinard
Weldon
Light Cavalry
Suppe
Reinkendorff
Frank Walter Caprice
Berm
Tobani Air Varie “Dixie
Langey the
5.S.B.C. Names Its Round Up Committee
South Side Boat club members named Warren Hartzell chairman for the Fall Roundup at a Friday night meeting in the club house. Fred and Carl Lutin will assist. The amusements club planned winter events and a strong social season. The dramatic club will meet to plan a winter play. Arrangements proceed for another club regatta later this month.
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South Side Boat Club
Warren Hartzell
Fred
Carl Lutin
Pastor LeGrand Accepts Kansas City Call
Reverend A LeGrand pastor of Vermont Street Baptist Church accepts a call to Central Baptist Church in Kansas City. He will begin duties on October 1. Rev Mr and Mrs LeGrand and their son Adrian recently returned from Milwaukee and Wisconsin vacations.
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A. LeGrand
Vermont Street Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church of
Kansas City
LeGrand
Adrian
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Peoria Judge Honored by National Bar Association
Chicago Sept. 2 Judge George Page of Peoria was elected chairman of the executive council of the American Bar association Friday.
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Peoria
Chicago
George Page
The
American Bar Association
Road report on Taylor Quincy highway by Abbott and party
Mayor W K Abbott along with Judge C F Perry George Levi and A H Beitman inspected the Taylor Quincy highway and considered temporary and permanent improvements drainage safety and flood protection via levees. A comprehensive press statement will outline findings and a plan prioritizing temporary grading this fall with permanent work postponed until next summer.
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W. K. Abbott
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
C. F. Perry
George Levi
A.H Beitman
Taylor-Quincy Highway
Taylor
Beitman
Chamber of Commerce
Fabius River
Abbott
Quincy
Missouri Territory
The
Taylor Road
Fabius
Marion County
Railroads Lift Strike Embargo Across Major Lines
Parke notes engineers cited. Chicago and Alton chief says canvass was encouraging. Unionized regions show 90 to 95 percent likely to honor order, while others report varied adherence. Monon and other railroads reveal mixed intentions with 25 percent pledging loyalty and another 25 percent wary of brotherhood trouble. Executives held two meetings as disaffection grows among train crews ordered to strike.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Kurrie
The
Monon
Brotherhoods
T. A. Gregg
Order of Railway Conductors
Gregg
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
General Managers’ Association
Gem City lodge elects officers record card
Gem City lodge No 357 I O O F will instal officers elected at Friday night meeting in the evening of Friday Oct 6. Noble grand Fred L Glass vice noble grand Duke R Bugg recording secretary Alex C Swartwout. The chap who courts more than one girl at a time is courting trouble.
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Gem City Lodge No. 357
Noble
Fred L. Glass
Duke R. Bugg
Alex C. Swartwout
Straw Hat Season Extended In Quincy This Year
The city observed an extended straw hat season as thousands wore straws on September 1. Unregulated behavior and fashion norms led to a lively scene with Panama and Milan braids remaining popular while felt hats were scarce. The piece asks when the straw hat season ends in Quincy.
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Quincy
Caesar
Panama
Garret
Bangkok
Milan
Arion Society Off For Saengerfest
The Arion Singing society departs for Peru to join other Arion groups for the Central States Saengerfest on Saturday and Sunday. A grand rehearsal, an 8 o'clock Turner hall concert, a parade, banquet, concert, and dancing are planned with large attendance. Quincy members among the troupe include Henry Ellerbusch and others. The Arion Singers serenaded Mayor William Abbott Thursday evening at his home with a neighborhood reception and luncheon.
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Arion Singing Society
Peru
Arion
Turner Hall
Quincy Society
Quincy
Henry Ellerbusch
Frank Haug
Leonard Schmitt
William Breuer
Julius Pfaffe
Hf. A. Blickhan
Louis Miller
A. J. Blickhan
John Ostern
William Kamphenkel
Henry Soh
Henry Jost
C. H. Schuette
Peter Baroni
Lawrence Schmitt
Frank Brook
George Schell
Arion Singers
William Abbott
Abbott
Hill Carries Two Excursions for Sunday School Outreach
Members of the Congregational church Sunday school and choir ran a G W Hill excursion at 2 p m Friday for college students and friends heading to their schools. Proceeds go to the orchestra treasury for music. A moonlight Street Railway Employe Mutual Benefit trip to La Grange left at 8:30 p m and returned at 12:30 a m with prizes from Supt W A Martin. Committee: Bart A West S M Nelson and O F Owens. Nelson is president and Mrs Owens vice president of the association. about a thousand tickets were sold.
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Congregational Church
Nver
G. W. Hill
Orchestra
Street
Mutual Benefit Association
la Grange
Quincy
W. A. Martin
Bart A. West
S. M. Nelson
O. F. Owens
Nelson
Owens
Rush Adamson Bill Through House
Red tape was trimmed to push the measure to the senate after a House backed bill reported by the interstate commerce committee drew lively debate. The Senate considered the Adamson proposal with House amendments and added ICC wage control power after an extended night session.
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Rush Adamson
Burlington Lifts Embargo After Rail Strike Relief
Burlington officials announce the embargoes imposed earlier in the week are lifted due to an improved strike outlook. Notices went to divisions and local officials Friday night. Other lines prepare to modify embargoes on perishable goods and livestock as a nationwide pause is anticipated.
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Burlington Road
Brotherhoods
Illinois health inspectors study infantile paralysis carrier
Dr C W East of Galesburg state health inspector reports Illinois officials seek to learn how infantile paralysis is carried. unlikely human transmission. insect or lower animals suspected. Only about 3 percent of state cases from person exposure. Disease more common in rural areas, follows rivers and rail lines. Despite precautions isolation and quarantines in place, spread persists. No orders yet to delay school openings. no word from state board of health on this point.
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C. W. East
Galesburg
State Board of Health
East
Adams and Brown county old settlers picnic draws huge crowd
Special to The Whig Clayton Illinois September 2 crowds from across the country attended the Adams and Brown county old settlers picnic on its final day. Estimated 5000 on the grounds despite morning weather. Speakers included Judge James Callans Edward P. Allen J LeRoy Adair and Rev J W Ferris. Old settlers association elected officers Enoch Selters M B Edmondson Hamil Veach O C Bryant.
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Clayton
Ill
Brown County
Quincy
James Callans
Winchester
J. W. Ferris
Carthage
Edward P. Allen
Congress
J. LeRoy Adair
H. G. Vandervoort
The
Old Settlers
Old Settlers’ Association
Enoch Selters
M. B. Edmondson
Hamil Veach
O. C. Bryant
Congress Fights Over 8 Hour Law In Adamson Bill
Interstate commerce committee reported an 8 hour law akin to the Adamson bill with an amendment to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix railroad wages. Debates opened, House passed Adamson 239 to 58, adjourned. Senate, by unanimous consent, laid aside its 8 hour bill and began Adamson debate.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Newlands
Underwood
Cummins
Inheritance tax set for Thomas Clark estate in county court
An order in county court Friday assessed an inheritance tax of 62.88 dollars against the Thomas Clark estate. Nieces Mary McMahon and Julian McMahon are to pay 344 dollars each. The appraiser valued the net estate at 53,584.65 dollars, with most beneficiaries receiving small sums. The nieces’ shares totaled 3,572.31 dollars.
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Thomas Clark
Mary McMahon
Julian McMahon
Quincy News Briefs Preview Busy Return to School
President D L Musselman leads Gem City Business College as 150 to 200 new students are expected Monday ahead of the fall term. In court, Justin R Rice, a vagrant, was dismissed due to illness and sent to Springfield. The public library will close Monday for a legal holiday. Keokuk left Quincy at 3 PM with a strong passenger and freight list. Joseph Quest and family from Palmyra face carbuncle illness. Mr Quest has lost weight. Homer Todd Townsend from West Duluth will teach English and algebra at Jefferson School.
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D. L. Musselman
Gem City
Business College
Business Corps
Joseph Quest
Minnesota
Homer Todd Townsend
West Duluth
Minn
Jefferson School
Quincy
C. M. Gill
Pittsfield Installs Free City Mail Delivery Soon
Postmaster Lummas announces Pittsfield Illinois will start free city mail delivery on September 3. Two regular carriers and one substitute will serve the entire town, with mail delivered to all areas.
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Pittsfield
Post Office Department
Lummas
Pittsfield,lll
Fabius Commissioners Meet Today at Local Bank
Fabius River Drainage district commissioners will meet at Illinois State Bank at 10 o clock. Levee work has progressed rapidly over the last month and the district is nearing enclosure to protect against high water.
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Fabius
Fabius River
Ilinois
Falls on Sixth Street Injures Soldier at Home
Charles Wrigley of the Soldiers' Home fell on Sixth Street between Maine and Hampshire streets Friday afternoon and suffered a head cut. He was transported to the Soldiers' Home hospital by police ambulance.
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Charles Wrigley
Soldiers’ Home
Sixth Street
Maine
Hampshire Streets
Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Disturbing the Peace Arrest Near Eighth and Chestnut
George Rockaird was arrested Friday night on a peace disturbance charge at his home near Eighth and Chestnut. Wife filed the complaint as police were called to quell the disturbance.
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George Rockaird
Eighth and
Chestnut
Loyal Legion to entertain at Fifth and Cherry hall
Members of the Loyal Legion will hold an entertainment in their hall at Fifth and Cherry streets on Monday night September 4. Friends are invited.
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Loyal Legion
The
Fifth
Cherry Streets
Keokuk Crew Reclaims Government Boat Muscatine
A Keokuk crew arrived Friday to take the government boat Muscatine from Quincy bay. The vessel will be placed into government service south of Keokuk.
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Muscatine
Keokuk
Govgovernment
Quincy Bay
Government Service
T P A Meets Tonight at Hotel Quincy
Members of the Travelers Protective association will meet in Hotel Quincy at 8 this evening to discuss business. The excursion committee will report. A smoker will follow the meeting. The St Francis society clears $90 from the Hannibal excursion held August 28. A play committee was formed for a future society event. The society reports rising membership and improved finances. Herman Kemme is the president.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Quincy
St. Joseph's Society
St. Francis Congregation
Hannibal
Herman Kemme
Wheel er editor of Quincy Journal shows improvement
H N Wheeler veteran editor of the Quincy Journal was somewhat improved Friday morning and resting well Friday night in a private Jacksonville sanitarium where he is a patient. Mrs Wheeler and daughter, who had been at his bedside, returned to Quincy Friday night.
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H. N. Wheeler
Quincy Journal
Jacksonville
Lost-Diamond Ring Reward Notice On City Streets
A Tiffany setting diamond ring was lost on a street between 726 North 4th and Vine streets near Bth. Reward offered for return. Call 725 North 4th or phone 2220-W. Also items for sale include gas range, large refrigerator, walnut office table, and other household goods. Five-room property for sale or trade in Waverly Illinois. J Nash Box 185 Hull Illinois. For rent a furnished room at 629 Hampshire St modern.
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Tiffany
North 4Th
Bth
Vine Streets
Kimball
Fphone
Waverly
Illinois
J. Nash
Hull, I
Concrete Culverts Favored by Adams County Highway Board
Adams County highway commissioners meeting at the courthouse backed concrete culverts as the cheapest and most practical highway option led by Edward P. Nelson of Houston township. The group also discussed road law duties, bridge engineering rules, and potential changes to commissioner numbers, with emphasis on proper supervision, grading practices, weed control, and road funding.
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Adams County Highway Commissioners’ Association
Court House
Edward P. Nelson
Houston Township
Tom B. Smith
Boyer
Ilegal
William F. Gerdes
Michelmann Steel Construction Company
Sept. Boyer
State Highway Commission
A. Hubbard
T. S. Castin
Golden
Edward Nelson
Houston
State Association of Highway Commissioners
Peona
Weather Summary Illinois Missouri and Iowa forecast
Partly cloudy Saturday with showers in southern Illinois and Missouri and cooler conditions in the northeast. Sunday mostly fair and warmer in Illinois and Missouri with little change in temperature. Iowa shows partly cloudy skies Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change.
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Illinois
Missouri
Towa
Local Temperature Report For Friday
Weather observer notes Friday readings with times 7 am 12 noon and midnight. River stage figures not clearly readable but listed alongside temperatures. Data appears garbled with multiple unreadable fragments.
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Wigs Bevsiglohanee Vamatoraan
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