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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1916

Page

9

Pike's corn crop in the making

Pike county faces a uncertain corn yield as late fall rains and heat have damaged early crop. Prices range 90 to 95 cents a bushel with some at a dollar. Hay is moldy from heavy rains. fall plowing rushes ahead and wheat acres will be sown. Clover seed is cut but short. Pastures revived by rain. many local notices on farming, births, illnesses, and community moves continue through Pittsfield and surrounding towns.

Pittsfield Pike County J. Wade Seniff Wade Granite City Hurley Cooper Trenton N. J W. Hardin Cooper Mr. Cooper Lawrence Mass Cooper Martinsburg Township William Biddle Biddle Dick Frazier West Adams Street Chicago Clara Grigsby Sidney Hirsheimer Evansville Ind Hirsheimer Charles M. Hirsheimer Ethel Cawthon Worman Clayton Caldwell Long Commission Newcomb Quincy Julia Caldwell Roy Baumann Bloomington Fred Baumann Arthur

Senate Deficiency Bill Clears Way for Revenue Bill

Washington Sept. 3 The Senate passed the general deficiency appropriation bill totaling about 15 million dollars the last big supply measure. It provides for a salary to Georgia Rublee FTC member for fifteen months before rejection and includes 3 million for Nicaragua canal treaty payments plus items for the army navy and 100000 for the farm loan board.

Washington Senate Congress Georgia Federal Trade Nicaragua Army Navy Farm Loan Board

Miss Minneapolis Wins First Heat in Gold Cup Race

Detroit September 3 Miss Minneapolis, regarded by many as the fastest hydroplane in the world, won the first heat of the gold cup power boat races. Her average speed over the 30 mile heat in six five mile laps was 46.55 mph with a 44:41 time. In the first heat she ran at 41.2 mph.

Detroit Minneapolis

Muscatine Forfeits 24 Games Under Veterans Rule

Des Moines reports Muscatine has forfeited 24 games for violating the five veteran rule. President M. E. Justice announced the order on Saturday, elevating Clinton, Iowa, to the pennant lead.

Des Moines Muscatine M. E. Justice Clinton

Gas coke touted as cleaner cheaper fuel for homes

A lively Quincy notes column lists numerous residents traveling visiting and attending picnics Labor Day events at Baldwin Park with free admission for families. gas coke marketed as the best affordable solid fuel, with comparisons to coal and mentions of local people and places across Pittsfield Quincy Lewistown and Blue Ribbon eateries.

Lucila Cawthon Pittsfield J. C. Medaris Chestnut Street Medaris Miss Cawthon Lafayette Hutchinson Marion County Quincy C. B. Day Elvin Lewistown Gem City Business College North Sixth Street Stella Bockhold Hilda Moorman Robert Goerlick Baldwin J. W. Wininger North Second Street Henry Wininger French Lick Ind Wininger Claude Bert Ifisey Terre Haute Raymond Folkreed Cheyenne Baldwin Park Congress of Beauty

Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Proof Letter from Anamosa Iowa

A historical notice praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's health. It reproduces a testimonial from Mrs L J Hannan of Anamosa Iowa describing displacement relief, reduced headaches, and renewed strength after two bottles, noting prior sister illness and ineffective doctoring. The letter frames widespread recognition and trust in the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydie E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass Anamosa Iowa

Keokuk guest today with Mrs. William Eivison

Mies Annabel Evison of the Irwin-Overland branch in Keokuk is visiting today with her mother Mrs. William Eivison at 1301 Vine Street. The visit highlights family ties and local social routines.

Mies Annabel Evison Irwin-Overland Keokuk William Eivison Vine Street

Evers Disabled for Remainder of Season

Boston Braves captain and second baseman Johnny Evers is out for the season due to neuritis. Manager Stallings said his family doctor advised that returning this year is useless.

Boston Johnny Evers Boston Briuves Stallings

Many Football Candidates at Army Preseason Drill

WEST POINT N Y Sept 3 Two hundred fifty four men the largest number ever turned out for army football reported Saturday for preliminary gridiron work. McFwan the new army captain and half a dozen coaches worked for two hours with the men in a limbering up drill.

West Point N. Y McFwan

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