Prominent Quincy businessmen organize oil venture near Okmulgee
A group of about six Quincy businessmen formed to develop an oil lease on 20 acres near Okmulgee Oklahoma. They hired a driller under a rock bound contract to be paid after reaching the oil sand, regardless of well success. Three wells within 300 feet show pay prospects, and nearby activity also yields returns. The investors’ names will be disclosed once riches accrue.
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A. ‘Company
Quincy
Okmulgee
OkKia
Dease
Auto road map of Pike county by J W Hardy
J W Hardy of Pittsfield HL has published a detailed auto road map covering all towns streams and roads in Pike county. The map has gained liberal support from local businesses and Hardy plans to return to Mexico where he holds mining interests after peace is restored in Canaea Sonora.
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Kenady
Pittsfield
J. W. Hardy
Pike County
Hardy
Canaea
Sonora
Mexico
Mother seeks help to care for children in Quincy
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan reported a young mother of two and her elderly mother need a home and furniture after the husband deserted them four to five months ago. They request cast-off furniture, a heating stove, a cook stove, chairs, or any items to equip the home. Call Officer Nolan at 3352 or 972.
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Quincy Four
Thomas Nolan
A’ S
Nolan
Jewish services close after atonement talk by Rabbi Halprin
Rabbi J H Halprin conducted Yom Kippur services at The Day Temple closing last evening at six. He stayed in town for possible early next week return. His afternoon sermon drew on Joshua 3 5 urging sanctification for God to work wonders tomorrow. He praised Israel’s spiritual genius and its influence on world faith.
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Israel
Joshua
Peace
Mohammed
Promised Land
God
The Little White Violet at Family Theater
Mary Fuller stars as Violet, a young woman raised by nuns who envisions a life of religious service and quiet contemplation. The feature highlights the pull of cloistered life for a devout girl and contrasts it with worldly buffeting, offering a sentimental screen portrait of faith and vocation.
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Mary Fuller
Death notice for Geo Bernard in Missouri born man
Geo Bernard a colored man born in Missouri on April 10 and about 59 years old died yesterday at 19 Elm Street. He will be buried at Greekmount Cemetery on Tuesday September 21. Bernard resided in this state about 17 years.
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Geo. Bernard
Missouri
Greekmount Cemetery
Bernard
Marriage Licenses Schmuch and Schmidt Record
Schmuch 24 and Freda Schmidt 24 of Quincy filed marriage licenses in the local office. The couples plan marriage arrangements in the near future.
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Schmuch
Freda. Schmidt
Quincy
Utilities hearing planned on Ellington Bridge approaches
The state public utilities commission will hold a hearing soon on Ellington township Twenty‑thirtieth Street bridge high approaches. Highway Superintendent Boyer sent bridge photos to the commission as evidence, with earlier Ellington hearings on a nearby Twenty‑fourth Street bridge cited. Proposals aim to lower the track crossing or fill the road to improve approaches, and a hearing is expected in the near future.
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Ellington Township
Thirtieth Street
State Public Utilities Commission
Boyer
State “Public Utilities. Commission
Ellington
Henpecked Henry at Empire Hippodrome Comedy Eve
At the Empire Hippodrome on Sunday September 19 matinees and night showings of Henpecked Henry. Wednesday September 22 features Sari with Mizzi Hajos billed. September 26 departs with Jack Bessy Stock act.
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Henry
Mizzi Hajos
Jack Bessy Stock
Henpecked Henry at the Mippodrome features Halton Powell
Henry Bowser of Kalamazoo visits Chicago with his wife and daughter. He flirts with a vaudeville actress in a hotel, provoking his wife’s jealousy. A turn in the plot drives him to perform love for the actress, leading to a mock tragedy as the company delivers light whistly songs and farce.
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Mippodrome
Halton Powell
Henry
Henry Bowser
Kalamazoo, Mich
Chicago
Sari Attracts Big Hype At Hippodrome Next Week
A crowded season for stage offerings elevates Sari as a standout operetta. Mizzi Najos stars with a premiere NYC track record, praised for its score, book, and magazine-worthy gowns. The tour company supports a lively blend of music, comedy, dances, and scenic effects promising strong audience appeal.
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Europe
New York
Henry Www
Savage
Sami” Cis
Mizzi Najos
Griffin and Bjurstedt Win Tri State Tennis Titles
Clarence Griffin of San Francisco won the Tri State men's singles title in Cincinnati defeating W. S. McElroy of Pittsburgh in straight sets 6-4 6-3 6-3. Miss Molla Bjurstedt of Norway captured the Tri State women’s singles crown by beating Ruth Sanders of Cincinnati 6-0 6-4.
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Cincinnati
Clarence Griffin
San Francisco
Molla Bjurstedt
Norway
Griffin
S. McElroy
Pittsburgh
Bjurstedt
Ruth Sanders
Williams and Harte Win Intercollegiate Doubles Title
Norris Williams and Richard H. Harte Jr of Harvard won their second consecutive intercollegiate lawn tennis doubles championship. They defeated teammates GL Caner and L IT Curtis in the Merion Cricket Club final at Haverford, by three sets to one. Scores were 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1.
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Philadelphia
R. Norris Williams
Richard H. Harte, Jr
Harvard
Gl, Caner
L. IT. Curtis
Merion Cricket ‘Club
Haverford
Carlisle Defeats Bucknell in Football Game at Carlisle
Carlisle won 21 to 14 against Bucknell in a football game played at Carlisle. Al Bright scored for Carlisle while Bloy Struist? of Bucknell contributed the only other points for his team. The match featured competitive offense and solid defense from both sides.
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Carlisle
Albright
Lew Das Bucknell
Bloymstuig Normal
Waw-Waw Sauce Promises Digestive Boost for Meals
A 25 cent bottle of Waw-Waw sauce is touted by a English singer in a remedy style claim. The ad alleges it aids digestion and enhances flavors in soups salads fish and meats. It promises purity and imitates Worcestershire in taste with a claim of global availability. West Broadway New York City.
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NASA
Europe
James Imforfing CO
England
West Broadway
New Yorkity
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Williemis
Harte
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Curtis
Miller & Arthur Drug CO
Maine Street
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St. Francis
St. Joon’s
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Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
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Q Building
Omaha, Neb
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