Many teachers going to war in Adams county roster
Adams county teachers respond to a war enlistment survey. The list names volunteers and those selected for service from Quincy and surrounding districts including Adams, La Prairie, Coatsburg, Lima, Altona, Liberty, and Stillwell. Notable principals and instructors are identified with their schools and towns.
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Adams County
John H. Steiner
Quincy
United States
Otto A. Wurl
Zens L. Smith
Infantry
Oo. R.C
Roger Wells
Edgar Schaffer
Jefferson
Donald J. Grubb
S. B. Gains
Frank B. Cook
Adolph Eicken
la Prairie School
la Prairie
J. L. Ensminger
Coatsburg
Leslie G. Fahs
Liberty School
Liberty
S. F. Hall
Lima
A TEXAS WONDER Cure for kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and dissolve gravel, with claims of diabetes relief, joint rheumatism relief, and regulation of bladder troubles in children. A one bottle two months’ treatment offered by mail for $1.00 from Dr. W. Halt, 2926 Olive St, St. Louis MO, with sworn testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. & W. Halt
Olive St
St. Louis
High School Honors the National Anthem Program
In commemoration of the anthem’s anniversary, a patriotic program was held in the high school auditorium. Dean L Rickets spoke on the anthem’s history, Bishop M Edward Fawcett delivered a stirring flag significance address, and Frank Malambri with Erma Chumbley provided cello solos before the audience sang America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean L. Rickets
M. Edward Fawcett
C. Y W. Wellemeyer
Frank Malambri
Erma Chumbley
America
No Russian Field Headquarters Communications
The Russian war department released an official statement saying there is no communication from the Russian headquarters in the field. The note reflects disrupted or unavailable lines of contact amid ongoing operations around Petrograd on September 14.
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Petrograd
Russian War Department
Oysters arrive but crop short on market prices set
Oysters are in season with fine local market quality but crop short due to labor scarcity. Prices listed for varieties and sizes from pints to quarts, plus market notes on fish, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. index of prices covers dozens of items including cauliflowers, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, apples, berries, grapes, melons, and nuts with regional suppliers and seasonal notes. The piece ends noting the black iguana California scientific name and relation to iguanas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Michigan
Colorado
Marion County May Secure Home Agent Meeting Plan
Palmyra September 13 Miss Sarah Pettit of Columbia announces a meeting about hiring a home demonstration agent for Marion county. The session, set for September 18, may be held in Hannibal or Palmyra. Counties securing co operation can obtain an agent for at least one year to aid women with household problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Sarah Pettit
Columbia
College of Agriculture
Marion County
Hannibal
Jersey calves yoked together at Palmyra fair
At Palmyra on September 14 a pair of pure bred Jersey calves named Bill and Charley, five months old, drew a small wagon yoked together. Marvin Gray trained and drove them from Head & Gray herd, guiding with voice and calls Gee and Haw, recalling oxen days as crowds watched in the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Bill
Charley
Marvin Gray
Head & Gray
William Gray
Fair Ground
Stone Defends Self as Missouri Democrats Plan Protest
Sen Stone objects to a Dunklin County meeting in Kennett Missouri called by former State Senator Thomas R. Ely. The gathering aims to express Democratic opposition to Stone and Reed for opposing administration policies during the war. Stone argues he cannot leave Washington and claims the meeting would be unfair to him, but plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Kennett
Stone
Reed
Thomas R. R. Ely
Dunklin County
Democratic Central Committee
Missouri
Ely
Washington
Diemer Death Blows Palmyra Friends
Orrin Diemer, 45, a Burlington railroad special agent born in Palmyra, was shot and killed in Palmyra on Wednesday night. Sheriff Mefford and City Attorney William Diemer rushed to the scene. coroner's inquest pending. Surviving mother Mrs. Margaret K. Diemer and brothers William A. and Robert B. Diemer. Diemer was a longtime Palmyra baseball standout and had served in railroad special service about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Orrin Diemer
Burlington Railroad
Mefford
William A. Diemer
Margaret K. Diemer
William A
Robert B. Diemer
Torrington
Wyo
Robert
Marion County
Central Association
Railroad
Great detective hunts murderer in Palmyra search
Palmyra reporters announce chief Ed Pratt of Burlington special agents will arrive to take charge of the hunt for Oran Diemer's killer who wounded W C Swiger in a box car shooting in Hannibal yards. A vast drag net includes guards on bridges trains lines and a six county wire warning network with a $250 reward offered by the Diemer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Ed. Pratt
Burlington Special Agents
Oran M. Diemer
W. C. Swiger
Burlington
Hannibal
Pratt
America
Pinkerton
Oran Diemer
Bucklin
Diemer
Swiger
New London
Louisiana
Quincy
Ralls County
William Diemer
Burlington Railroad
Meetings in Labor Temple Next Week
There will be ten meetings in the Labor temple next week listing unions Plumbers No. 161 Plasterers No. 137 Painters and Decorators No. 66 and stockholders on Monday Tuesday includes Hod Carriers and Building Laborers Woman's Label league and continues with further groups planned for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Plumbers’ Union
Plasterers’ Union
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
Hod Carriers
Woman’s Label League
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Employes' Association notices
Thuseday-Teens Drivers' Union No 80 Iron Molders' Union No 44 and Al comprise a local labor list. The clipping lists affiliated groups and meeting hints, signaling union activity among municipal workers and shop trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Employes’ Association
Thuseday — Teens Drivers’ Union
Iron Molders’ Union
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A. R. Lewry
H. M. Jellison
W .E. Hazel
Gem City Business College
Lucas Akers
Frank Bauer
Robert Boyer
Ray Clary
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Harry Lock
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Frank Young
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TRE
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