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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1915

Page

7

Irwin Overland Week Show Draws Big Local Crowd

Yesterday's better weather boosted attendance at the Irwin Overland Week celebration in Gem City. Oscar Arntzen and L L Boyer spoke as guests toured the expansive Third Street garage where Miss Vera Harris led a reception and Pars lessonas performed. more than two hundred guests, including Adams County board members, attended the dinner and show with refreshments to follow.

Irwin- Overland Board ‘of Supervisors Adams County Oscar Arntzen L.L. Boyer Gem City Dmne Third Sirests Vera Harris Pars Lessonas Ems Ton Irwina Company Eber Eber Sel Comipa Tavin Paper Company The Overland Company

Henpecked Henry and Sam Mizzi Hajos at Empire Hippodrome

At the Empire H ippodrome schedule lists matinees and night shows. Sunday Sept 19 features Henpecked Henry. Wednesday Sept 22 presents Sam with Mizzi Hajos. Sunday Sept 26 offers Jack Bessy Stock Co.

Henry Sam Mizzi Hajos Jack Bessy Stock Co

Henpecked Henry at the Hippodrome Sunday

Halton presents Powell long running musical comedy Henpecked Henry about a man dominated by his wife and his clever evasions to enjoy life despite her. The show screens at the Hippodrome this Sunday.

Halton Powell Henry Hippodrome

Sari Wednesday at the Head of the Big Special

Fragmentary text indicates a mention of Sari Wednesday and a lead role or head position in a large or special event, though details are incomplete and names, places, or dates are not clear. The readable fragment suggests a headline-like reference without full context.

Sari at Hippodrome Next Wednesday with Mizzi Hajos

Henry W Savage plans a Hippodrome engagement next Wednesday featuring the operetta Sari with Mizzi Hajos. The chorus, with both women and men, must sing to balance the orchestra, and the production promises dancing and comedy along with music and singing.

Henry W. Savage Hippodrome

Europe’s Best Musical Sami Tops New York Hit

A vivid praise of the musical Sami described as the best of its kind in years. The show, praised as merriest and gayest, is highlighted as a tremendous hit sent from Europe to broad audiences.

Europe New York

Boston's 286th Birthday Recaps City Growth

Boston marks 286 years since its founding on the pear shaped peninsula. The town formed in 1630 with no grand celebration beyond a formal decree. Historic expansion grew from 783 acres to 1829 acres as tidal flats were filled, and today Boston covers over 43 square miles about 27,600 acres, roughly 335 times the original area.

Boston Mass

How Battles Are Fought By the Telephone

A 1915 wartime piece details German use of telephone in warfare. It describes four main instrument types, field wiring, and repair squads proving vital in directing artillery and coordinating moves. Spies and listening posts exploit telephone tech, with examples of underground lines, hidden stations, and telephonic signals across trenches and bridges.

Europe Motorcycle Corps Signal Corps Red Cross Casey Germana Prussia

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