Centralized packing industry debated in Senate hearing
Washington September 6 arguments on decentralization versus centralized packing were heard by the Senate agriculture committee. Mrs. Florence Kelley of the National Consumers League urged decentralization to reduce food costs, while retailers from St. Louis Wilkes Barre Waco and Saginaw warned against licensing bills and argued meat prices and supply depend on current practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate ‘Agriculture ‘Committee
Florence Kelley
National Consumers' League
Kendrick
L. F. Padberg
St. Louis
Kelley
Percy A. Brown
Wilkes Barre
W.‘N. Lawsenby
Waco
Texas
J. E. Nauer
Saginaw, Mich
Packers Face Grave Danger If They Are License
A fragmented note warns that the Packers could face grave danger if they are licensed, implying potential legal or operational peril tied to licensing.
Yankee Tennis Teams Defeat Australians
In Forest Hills New York on September 6 the United States lawn tennis team defeated Australia in three events. American singles champion William M Johnston and William T. Tilden II won the doubles 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 over Norman Brookes and G L Patterson. Wallace F Johnson beat Randolph Lycett 6-4 6-3 6-4 and R Norris Williams II defeated R V Thomas 8-6 6-3 6-1.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
United States
William M. Johnston
William
T. Tilden
Norman E. Brookes
G. L. Patterson
Wallace F. Johnson
Randolph Lycett
R. Norris Williams
R. V. Thomas
Offer Big Purse For Dempsey Meehan Bout
Reno club offered sixty thousand dollars to Jack Dempsey to fight Willie Meehan in Reno after the new year. A telegram to Jack Kearns, Dempsey’s manager, disclosed the bid. Meehan reportedly willing to fight, but the amount offered to him was not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Jack Dempsey
Willie Meehan
Reno Athletic Club
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Meehan
Three Picket Arrests Near Diviot Steel Bridge Plant
Jacksonville Illinois Sept 6 Howard Schneider Leo De Less and Roy Dodswourth were arrested Friday night on a charge of assaulting Charles Rodgers as he was leaving the Diviot Steel Bridge company plant.
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Jacksonville
Howard Schneider
Leo de Less
Roy Dodswourth
Diviots Steel Bridge Company
Charles Rodgers
Program Completes Loyalty Day Celebration Parade
A city wide Loyalty Day event will feature a big parade with diverse local organizations including Gem City Cadets and several churches and fraternal orders. Afterward, Highland Park hosts speeches, music, a fried chicken dinner, and patriotic songs led by Bishop Fawcett and Mayor O'Brien with multiple community leaders overseeing arrangements.
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Gem City
Sir
Knights’ and Daughters of Tabor
Eastern Star
Household
Kentucky
Edward Fawcett
O'Brien
Wallace Gordon
W. P. Randall
Otis B. Duncan
Two Boys Escape From Detention Home
Clarence Rife aged 11 and another boy aged 9 escaped from the Detention Home on Thursday. They reached a farmer's home twenty miles east of Quincy by noon and were fed a hearty meal before leaving. Sheriff Simmons and Deputy Connery hunted for them that afternoon without success. The boys, raised in the country, are skilled at hiding and may evade capture for some time.
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Yours
Clarence Rife
Quincy
Simmons
Connery
Sunday Services Notices Deadline Set by The Whig Office
The Whig column requires Sunday services notices to be in the office by 6 o clock Friday evening for publication. Deadline emphasizes timely submission for inclusion in the upcoming Sunday notices.
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Whig
Methodist Church Attendance and Night Services List
Directory of Grace Methodist Lind Vermont Bethel Kentucky and other churches with pastors and weekly schedules. Sunday schools at 9:15 9:30 and 9:45 with morning services at 10:30 or 11:30 and evening sermons at 8:00 o'clock. Epworth Leagues and class meetings also listed. Includes Baptist Christian Episcopal and Lutheran churches with addresses and pastors.
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Methodist
Grace Methodist
Lind and
Fourth Streets
G. L. Losh
Epworth League
Vermont Street
Vermont
Eighth Streets
Bf.a. McCarty
South Side
Bethel—Jefferson
Twelfth
Carl Buth
Kentucky
Rethel A. M. EB
9Th and
Oak
H. Bazic
P. m
Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Eighteenth
Vermont Streets
Wells
Subjest
Evangelical Ninth Street and United Brethren Sunday Services
The Evangelical Church on Ninth and St hosts pastor H J Leemhuis with Sunday school at 9, English services at 10, German at 11, and evening at 7:30 with Wormwood in English and Crowns in German. United Brethren on Sixth and Cedar led by Rev H W Trueblood offers Bible school at 9:15, preaching at 10:30, Christian Endeavor at 7:15, and evening at 8. morning speaker R Potter and evening speaker Harry Githens.
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Immanuel Chapel
Cedar
O. L. Botts
Fourth
Jersey Streets
Loyd Spence
Elm
Elm Streets
S. M. Duke
Women’s Mission
Christian
First Christian Church
Ninth and Broadway
Broadway
R. H. Newton
City of God
East End
C. E. Society
Buffalo
C. E. Hour
Presbyterian
Eighth
R. H. Hartley
D. D
Christian Endeavor
Popntst AN Dei Tiem
H. J. Leemhuis
United Brethren
Sixth
Cedar Streets
H. W. Trueblood
Bible School
Hk. R. Potter
Harry Githens
Rice Family and Kin Visit Highlights in Richfield
Richfield Illinois notes show Mr and Mrs Earl Rice and daughter June visiting Hannibal relatives Sunday. Everett Brown and Arthur Brown of Hull called on Wm Inman and family Friday. R Ferryman and son Cloyd along with Steve Ferryman of Quincy visited J Q Piersons. David Rice left Thursday to attend school in Columbus Missouri. Charles Johnson and daughter Elsie of Kinderhook visited relatives Sunday. Old Folks meeting set at M E church Sunday afternoon September 7 with noted Quincy speakers and a strong program planned.
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M. EB
Quincy
Local notices and social items from a Illinois city
A stream of social notes lists names and visits across families in the area. Mrs. E Walton and daughter Mrs. Jane Gardner visited Burlington Iowa. Col Bennet Clark, Champ Clark’s son, to speak at M and E church. Luther Williams and James Dawson released on bond after burglary charges. Gertrude Miller estate sale announced. New Woodbine theater nearing opening with Checkers as first play. insane verdict for James W. Wilson sent to Jacksonville State Hospital. various residents visiting relatives and attending fairs in nearby towns.
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Hérbert
Jenkins
Kahoka
James Byers
Barsh
Laidlaw
Ruth
San Antonio
Texas
Woodbine
Warren H. Orr
Luther Willams
James Dawson
Frank Jurgens
Sample
Gertrude Miller
James W. Wilson
la’ Harpe
Jacksonville State Hospital
Jacksonville
Ill
E. Walton
Jne Gardner
Burlington
Farewell Reception Honors Sibert Family at M E Church
A farewell reception was held Friday evening in Beverly for Mr. and Mrs. Sibert and family. Mr. and Mrs. Arntzen and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Test attended. A large crowd gathered and ice cream and cake were served after Rev Harpole preached in the Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
M. E
Sibert
Arntzen
Harry Test
Rev. Harpole
Local Society Notes and School Openings Across Town
Sunday visitors and family gatherings fill the week with several trips to Quincy and Baylis. Mildred Kelly Smith breaks her arm. Dr Davidson attends. Mary Olker and Erna Richarison attend Barry schools as enrollment opens on Monday with multiple teachers listed at Highland Lone Oak Beverly and other campuses.
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Mary Clark
Iiberty
Lizzie Mayfield
T. Hull
C. Liber
Baylis
Mildred Kelly Smith
Davidson
Quincy
Mary Oltker
Erna ‘Richahison Wen
Barry
Eingt School
Rachel Waters
Highland “School
Russell Waters
Jak Grove
Jennie Buffington
Lone
Bernice Kelly
Beverly
Lucy Bogan
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Womani
Dempsey-Meehan
Edward ‘Miles
Sity Anne
Sam
Hy Shumeker
Ahd
Sagi
John Richards
Arthur
Buckner
Fidor
Emmett Thompson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E.pinkham
Ioe
Ana
Episcopal
St. John—Seventh
Hampshire Streets
Dean W. QO. Cone
Good Shepherd
Twelfth Street
Maine
Arthur V. Francis
St. Alban Chapel
Spruce and
Twenty-second Streets
Twelfth and
Maine Streets
Edward A. Thomp
Oni
Koch
Liberty
Mamie
Everly
Méredosia
Ewan
Elgabeth
Srbaugh
Zetu
Weilers
N. Sth
Orpheum
Hampshire Street
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Ucumsaustewy
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
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