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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1915
Page
6
A brief report outlines profit and loss themes within Handshin departments, highlighting which units contribute revenue and which incur losses. It emphasizes identifying paying and losing ends to guide budget decisions.
Adams County Soil Improvement Association heard F W Handchin, head of the farm management bureau at the state university, urge farmers to inventory costs and revenues by department, to know profit and loss, and to adopt a data gathering program across counties with a touring advisor to study farms.
An all star line up announced for Monday at the Quincy Orpheum led by McConnell Simpson & Co in a clever scenic comedy titled At Home. Also featuring the Six American Dancers with a complete scenic production and Linzo the Japanese juggling marvel. Three Lorettas duo and a lady, Wright & Davis with The Love Insurance Agent, plus new photo plays.
Mr. Brown will leave this city tomorrow afternoon for an extended trip in the east. He will visit relatives join the Ninety first Ohio infantry reunion and the G A R encampment at Washington and will pay visits to two former homes.
Town Topics notes a forthcoming return of Will Konantz to the University of Town to resume studies and promote dependable taxi service. John Batsby will attend Washington University this fall, not Illinois. Majestic range demos run all week at Street Hardware. Emma Cheeswright visits Griggsville to see a brother. Bertha Bozarth and Orilla Rummenie hosted a kid party for Miss Helen Kulage. Judge McCart and Pue McCart visit Barry to see ill brother William McCain, health improving. Bridge contracts awarded to Hummnert & Menke: Govert in Ellington $846 and Erke in Mendon $619. Estate of O M Brockschmidt shows cash $17.50, chattels $2,733.15, and several lot interests in Quin cy and Wheelock’s additions.
The Father of Waters surged in a 24 hour period ending at midnight with a 10 feet registration, up from five feet four inches. The four foot six tenths rise in one day appears the largest in months, but the storm is not expected to persist at this pace. The Mississippi stage remains well below the year's high mark prior to recent rains.
Grand opening of Paris Cafe at 603 Hampshire Street draws visitors who praise the beauty and first class arrangement. Louis and Peter Spere outfitted the establishment with a Sunday orchestra to entertain during dinner and supper hours, aiming to attract steady crowds in the Gem City.
Sir William Van Horne, longtime financier and head of the Canadian Pacific Railway, dies at Royal Victoria Hospital after a two week illness. Born in Will County Illinois in 1848 he rose from Joliet railroad yard laborer to executive roles, guiding CP's transcontinental completion and serving as vice president, president, and board chairman.
Lincoln Neb Sept 11 William Endicott set a new 25 mile dirt track record at the state fair grounds with a time of 32 47, breaking the old 32 59 record. John Ramey tied the world five mile record in 5 40.
Sealed testimonial ad proclaims Dr. King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy. Claims trusted by the speaker and family after trying many products. Includes price 50e and 1.00 salt Algain hal.
Overland owners gather for a week of events with lectures from factory experts at a local garage. Carl Schepers returns home after three weeks as a hospital patient at St Marys under Dr Grant Irwin care. Local residents travel to fairs and circuses, while real estate transfers and upcoming attorney general convention plans are noted.
Leah the Forsaken drew ecstatic reviews on release for photography acting and a grand theme. Carl Laemmle re released it citing masterwork status and standing room only showings nationwide before noting its enduring grandeur at the Family theater today.
George Michaely of St Louis died after a lingering illness. Funeral services are set for Monday at 7:30 a.m. from 209 South Garrison Avenue, proceeding to St Nicholas church then St Peter and St Paul cemetery. He leaves four children Anna Pihale Catherine Muelbauer George and Clara Michaely. formerly resided here. Two men, Joe and Al Eickelshute, were arrested for alleged downtown street fight and peace disturbance.
C. A. Brown was arrested by Officer Anderson shortly after midnight on a charge of pilfering a suit of clothes from an apparel stand attached to a carnival company that recently appeared in town. The accused is named in the complaint.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a pure blood purifier from roots and herbs. It promises relief from skin diseases, rheumatism, catarrh, scrofula, and contagious blood poison, claiming impure blood causes pallor and low energy. Readers are urged to buy from drug stores or write S. S. S. Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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