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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1919

Page

4

Khaki Clad Legions Parade Down Famous Avenue

Washington September 18 Over historic Pennsylvania Avenue the First Division American Expeditionary Force returns in a grand parade. Major General McGlachlin leads as veterans, guns, tanks, and uniforms showcase the army that defeated German dreams of world conquest. The event honors the nation and the full American manpower behind the victory.

Associated Press Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Army of the Potomac France Broad Avenue Mississippi War Department Edward F McGlachlin William L. Sibert Robert L. Bullard 16Th Infantry Cantigney America Wth Infantry Sixth Field Artillery Isht 5Th 7Th Field Artillery Miitary Police

Buster Brown and Tige Visit Walker Dry Goods

Buster Brown and his dog Tige attracted a large crowd at the Walker Dry Goods store at Twelfth and Broadway Monday. The event introduced Buster Brown shoes for children with a talk on how they are made, the factory, and selling organization. Tige demonstrated tricks, souvenirs were handed out, and the talk also targeted parents in attendance.

Buster Brown Tige Walker Dry Goods Twelfth Broadway Walker Store Buster Boett Francisco Villa Tigs

Society Women Race Dead Heat On Mules

At Rhinebeck Dutchess County Fair Mrs Vincent Astor and Mrs J Griswold Webb raced mules in a principal attraction. Judges Supreme Court Justices Platt and Marschauser could not decide which mule won, declaring it a dead heat as Mrs Astor's gray mule narrowly led at the wire.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Vincent Astor J. Griswold Webb Dutchess County Rhinebeck Supreme Court Platt Marschauser

Submerged Boat Has Radio With Seaplane

New London Conn September 18 a radio experiment off Long Island Sound between a hydroplane at about 2000 feet and a submerged submarine yielded telephonic and telegraphic communication. The test, for the Edison Society of Electric Engineers delegation, marked a first direct link and is seen as a significant coast defense and naval warfare advance. Willi Stowell of Rockland plays golf as cat chases the bat after every stroke.

New London Conn Long Island Sound Experiment Station Naval Section Edison Society of Electric Engineers

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