Lutheran General Convention Opens in Rock Island
The Lutheran Church in America holds its biennial general council in Rock Island Moline and Davenport with thousands of delegates and visitors from 13 district synods. The joint Women’s Federation plans a commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Reformation, due in 1949. The item also notes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cold remedy.
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Lutheran General Convention
Rock Island
Moline
Davenport
General Council of the
Lutheran_ Church in America
General ‘Council
Women's
Women’s Federation of the
Lutheran Church In America
Lost items prompt call for help in The Whig
After you discover a missing item you should telephone your Lost ad to The Whig. The notice urges readers to report lost watches parasols or similar belongings through the paper. This brief item emphasizes quick action and local help.
Sewing directions for coat and skirt patterns with perforations
Instructions describe finishing steps for front edges sleeves and hems on coats and skirts from Pictorial Review Cent No. 6377. It details notch and perforation positions, pleat handling, sleeve easing, cuff options, and general style notes about revers and shawl collars. Sizes range from bust 32 to 46 inches. prices listed at 15 cents.
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Review
Prizes galore at St. John's parish school event
At St. John's parish school auditorium last night prizes were awarded for whist. Dozens won center pieces, scarfs, pillows, tables, a dresser, a parlor chair, a piano scarf, and other prizes. Ruth Ernst won a grand diamond ring for shuffling cards. the guessing contest settled on 971 with Mrs Vosse close at 975 and a quilt prize.
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St. _ John’s
Frank Tenk
Quincy
Jessie Re. Caldwell
North Eleventh ‘ Street
Ben Heckle
North Twelfth Street
Geo. Ostermiller
R. R
Mary Brink
A. Erpenbeck
North ‘Eighth
Mary Geers
North Ninth Street
Elizabeth Koesgan
R.R
W. H. Hoening
North Twelfth
H.kolmeyer
John Kattenback
St. Vincent's
Francis Vosse
Schnier
North Tenth Street
Katherine “Musholt
Anton Peters
Jefferson Street
Alma~ Menke
John Walleth
Tenth
Chestnut
S. Costigan
Cedar Street
Bertha Welchert
Oak Street
Geo. Schubert
Chestnut Street
Leo. Kipping
Cherry Street
Miller & Vandenboom
Helligan
Seventeenth ‘Street
Harry H. Slocum
Mane
Leona Sibbing
Ruth Ernst
North Eleventh Street
John Vosse
Brooklyn Girl Runaway With Boy Friend
Fifteen year old Niola Stevens of Brooklyn elopes with Max Goodman in boy’s clothing and rides freight trains across the eastern states. Her mother Mrs Adelaide Stevens posts a $500 reward for her return. A postal card from Goodman’s contact hints they are on their way toward Penn and a honeymoon.
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Niola Stevens
Brooklyn
Max Goodman
Adelaide Stevens
Viola
Campfire Girls
Goodman
Jim
Penn
Wiestfield
Asbury
Frank” Sayville
P. S
Basco Horse Races Postponed By Rain
Heavy rain yesterday and this morning postponed Basco field meet to Friday and Saturday. A crowd gathered despite unsettled weather. A running race was won by A Bush of Winchester, and a two year old green pace by J Barrier’s horse. Ferris beat Kahoka 11 to 5 in baseball.
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Basco
A. Bush
Winchester
J. Barrier
Ferris
Kahoka
Paloma Couple Married by Rigg in Paloma Illinois
The Rev N M Rigg of Vermont Street M E church married Charles Benton Shupe and Dora Sarah Johns in Paloma yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the pastor's home 18 Vermont street The couple are residents of Paloma and the groom is a young farmer son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Shupe They left for Chicago on a honeymoon and will reside in Champaign soon.
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N. M.rigg
Vermont Street
M. E
Springfield
Charles Benton’Shupe
Dora Sarah Johns
Paloma
Benjamin Shupe
Chicago
Champaign
Note from Berlin on Arabic torpedo case investigated
The Arabic torpedo incident prompts careful review of affidavits from survivors sent by Ambassador. Berlin memorandum indicates Germany refused indemnity for Americans killed, even if submarine commander erred. Secretary Lansing says no comment until full consideration. Hague refer- al or arbitration proposals discussed but no clear settlement on submarine rights.
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Page
Washington
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Bner
Lansing
The
Hague
Fumes Kill Two Aboard Ryndam Steamer
George Trosan a steward and William Letshelm a coal passer died at work in the hold of the steamship Ryndam of the Holland America line tied at Hoboken pier The fatalities were blamed on toxic fumes from lily bulbs in the ship cargo as reported today by New York dispatchers
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New. York
George Trosan
William Letshelm
Ryndam
Holland- American
Hoboken
Lily Bulba
Stove Moulders See Optimism At Monthly Meeting
Last evening's regular monthly meeting of the Stove Moulders' union at the Labor Temple drew about fifty members, roughly two thirds of the group. Delegates reported the trade is improving not only in Quincy but nationwide, though no major business was brought up. The session ended around nine with routine matters handled.
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Stove Moulders’ Union
Labor Temple
Quincy
Local court filings and upcoming bridge contracts in the region
A replevin suit, E L Grosh versus Andrew J and Ernie Miller, seeks 400 dollars. George McGuire, Virginia Hotel owner, leases his hotel building for 20 years from Amelia Moecker. Bridges Govert in Ellington and Erke in Mendon will be awarded today at 2 PM. A group including Mrs J W Myers and Mr and Mrs E W Skinner depart for a two month vacation via Deriver Pueblo and Colorado Springs visiting relatives and planning a Denver exposition stop.
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E. L. Grosh
Andrew J
Ernie Miller
Circuit Court
H. E. Schmeideskamp
James Buffington
George McGuire
Virginia Hotel
Amelia Moecker
Govert
Ellington
Township
Erke
Mendon
Boyer
Maybelle Rupp
Broadway Street
Twenty-fourth Street
Deriver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Col
Denver
Nettie Hamilton
John W. Myers
Henry Skinner
Disease spreads to new farm near Macomb
Sept 9 Macomb Illinois reports foot and mouth disease advancing to Tim Sullivan's farm northwest of the city, about two miles from the nearest affected site. Sullivan's cattle and 70 hogs face heavy losses. Oscar Geltmacher in Sciota district also infected with 143 hogs and 77 cattle. Bushnell officials issue quarantine notices urging cooperation with veterinarians on milk handling and disease control.
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Macomb
Tim Sullivan
Henry
King’s
Sullivan
Oscar Geltmacher
Sciota
Bushnell
Board of Health
Adams County Quarantine Nears Action for Livestock
Washington reports a new quarantine order by the Department of Agriculture placed on Adams, Whiteside, and surrounding townships in Illinois for foot and mouth disease. The restricted area bans cattle shipments except for immediate slaughter north of the Calhoun Crawford Effingham Fayette Jersey Macoupin Montgomery line.
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Washington
Erie
Fenton
Newton
Portland
Whiteside County
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Calhoun, Crawford, Effingham
Fayette
Jersey
Macoupin
Montgomery
Chicago
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Shippers In Session In Toledo At National Traffic League
More than 100 representatives of shipping concerns, commercial bodies, railroad and traffic groups gathered in Toledo for the opening session of the National Industrial Traffic League. Visiting members came from as far west as South Dakota and from New England to Tennessee and the Southwest.
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Toledo
Nat ‘Ional Industrial Traffic. League
South Dakota
Tennessee
New England
Adams County Christian Churches Convene First Conference
The first annual conference of the Christian churches of Adams County will be held at Fowler on Thursday September 16. A number of noted speakers will attend and every church in the county will be represented.
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Christian Churches of County
Christian Churches of
Adams County
Fowler
Xaod
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed in Personal Letters
A promotional appeal highlights testimonials from women across the United States praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for various gynecological issues. Letters from Mrs S T Richmond Providence RI Mrs Maria Irwin Peru NY and Mrs Jane D Duncan Quincy MA describe relief from displacement irregularity pain and fatigue after using the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Mirs
S. T. Richmond
Providence
R. I. _ Provence
R.1
8.T. Riehmann
Progress Avenue
Providence, RI
Maria Irwin
Peru
N.Y
Lydia’ E. Pinkham
Maria Trchy
Jane D. Duncan
W. Quincy
Mass
Louis Quincy
Forest Avenue
West Quincy
The Christian at Empire Hippodrome Screens
The Christian plays shown at the Empire Hippodrome with matinee and night showings on Saturday September 22 and Sunday September 12 and 13 plus Eternal City and Henpecked Hen ry titles on other dates. The production features Earle Williams and Edith Storey in leading roles and is billed as a visually stunning adaptation likely to attract large audiences.
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Henry
Hall Caine
Hippodrome
Earle
Williams
Edith Storey
The Eternal City Monday at Hall Caine's Drama
The Eternal City brings Hall Caine's intense drama of modern Roman life to the stage Monday. The production promises a vivid portrayal of social conflict and passion in contemporary Rome, with a focus on power, love, and moral dilemma.
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Hall Caine
Engagement at the Hippodrome Promises Thrilling Scenes
The three day engagement opens at the Hippodrome next Monday with the noted star Pauline Fréderick in the role of Dorna Roma. The production promises thrilling scenes and adheres closely to the novel's story, showcasing dramatic set pieces and strong performances.
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Hippodrome
Pauline
Fréderick
Dorna Roma
Sari Coming to Hippodrome Henry We Savage Produces
Henry We Savage brings the operetta Sari to the Hippodrome for an early engagement. Mizzi Hajós stars in a Kalman score praised as fresh and joyous. An excellent cast and production are promised after the success of The Merry Widow in New York.
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Henry We Savage
Mizzi -Hajos
Hippodrome
Merry
Widow
Mr. Savage
New York
Emmerich
Kalman
Dr. King’s New Life Pills Advertised Remedy
An old advertisement promises health and happiness from a “sluggish liver” using Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the product wakes the liver, increases bile, and makes the bowels act more freely to lift mood and ward off moody days.
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King
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Rain Kills
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Anrad Seed
Geo.keller & Sons
9Th and
Maine
Quincy New Timothy and Alfalfa Seeds
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Royal Gorge
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