Real estate transfers surge in Quincy week near $87k total
A Whig reporter notes strong real estate activity in Quincy as the week closed, with about $87,000 in transfers and 65 filings, down from the prior week’s 100. September 1915 is forecast to surpass earlier years, aided by big deals in the week’s latter part and total deeds amounting to $255,978 in September 1911 vs $201,539 in 1910.
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Sint
Quincy
John B
Marrie M. “Arrowsmith
August Klinnet
William Ey
Stélla May Johnston
William P. Johnson
John’ T. White
Wood's
Quincey
Gem City Furniture ads and sidewalk hazard note
A local civic league letter warns of a dangerous cavern on the south side of Maine street between Ninth and Tenth streets near 912 Maine. Meanwhile Gem City Furniture at 729 Maine promotes new kitchen and dining room chairs, beds, and silks with low prices. Other items include local visits, a birthday party, and county court receipts and executrix appointment in the William Coop estate.
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Gem‘ City Furniture Store
Maine
Civic ‘League
Maine Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Gem City Furniture Store
Anna
Cranston
Vine Street
Kan
Maind Street
Lawrence
Holtkamp
Quineyan
Quincy
Ed. Pratt
Burlington Road
Chicago
Palmyra
Helen
Frances. Beatty
James
Sarah’ H. Beatty
Indian Grave
Lima Lake
McCart
Gstate
William Coop
Mary
Keller
John W. Egan
Florine Egan
Headache Powders Claim Fast Neuralgia Relief
Nervous, splitting and throbbing headaches vanish in moments with Dr James Headache Powders. Sell for a dime at any drug store. The ad promises quick, sure relief and urges readers not to suffer, claiming millions have found headache and neuralgia relief unnecessary.
Peruna praised as splendid stomach aid in testimonial
A vintage promotional testimonial endorses Peruna for stomach and catarrh troubles. The writer claims long use improved health, aiding catarrhal tendencies and cold assistance, with praise for Peruna's tablets as an alternative. The message urges continued use when needed, noting personal long term satisfaction.
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Elizabeth Reuther
St. NeWe
Washington, D. Ca
Shea
Corn Crop Outlook: Farmers Hope for Large Harvest
Farmers in Adams County predict one of the largest corn crops in years despite wet conditions. A hot dry spell or a light frost could hasten maturation, with many reports noting good progress and 10 days to clear, while a few remain cautious about needing more than two weeks. The overall tone is buoyant as rains ease and anticipation rises for a banner fall staple.
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Adams
Rusk
iColumbus Township
Knox College attendance list from Quincy area women
The article lists Quincy and Adams county residents with confirmed Knox College reservations in Whiting Hall. Named attendees include Mildred Bastert Dorothy Boswell Lorene Bredeweg Helen Calkins Ada E Donohue Mildred Ebert Esther Hokamp Louise Kidney Edna Pearce Iva L Nelson Edna Wristen Margaret Thompson Ruby C Warner and Gertrude Shuman of Kahoka Missouri. Also notes John Bosse and local admirers joke about his fishing trips and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox College
Quincy
Adams County
Whiting Hall
Mildred © Bastert
Dorothy ‘Boswell
Lorene Bredeweg
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Aid Dandruff and Hair Loss
A Detroit resident reports gradual scalp trouble with itching and dandruff, leading to hair loss over three months. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment and obtaining a free sample by mail, the user states relief after three weeks of use and purchases more. The ad promotes free sample requests and the 92-page Skin Book, stamped from 1916.
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Constand
Paul P. Mowalcheck
Ead St
Detroit
Mich
Sean
Mall
Cut¢icara
Ty Bowston
Desertion suit filed in Muskogee circuit court
John W. White filed for divorce yesterday in the Muskogee circuit court alleging desertion from Dorothy Smith whom he married. The couple separated on April 15 1918 and the action cites desertion as the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. White
Dorothy Smith
Muskogee
Okla
McCarl Family Visitor Planned Departure Today
Poe McCarl, recently arrived from South Dakota to visit his brothers Judge McCarl of this city and Will McCarl of Bury, will depart today for his home.
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Poe McCarl
South Dakota
Judge McCarl
Will McCarl
Bury
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Henry F. Ellerbrock
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Henry Kaelber
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James Jarrett
William Charles
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Fred Fierge
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John J. Gehring
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Annie Sykes
Floyd D. Kelly
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