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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
9
Paris dispatch reports Costa, once an actor, declares he is no spy after being shot in the courtyard of the palace at Vincennes. He reads lines, confesses a love motive, and hints at a woman as the cause before a Santé prison interrogation.
In Paris a German spy Costa Condonyannis falls from favor with Mme Doktor as a young English woman intrigues, their dangerous chase leading to a firing squad near Vincennes. Across the border, New Mexico reveals President Wilson to dedicate Elephant Butte dam, the world’s largest gravity dam on the Rio Grande, with vast irrigation plans and submerged towns.
Ad advertises Parmint double strength as a cure for catarrh and catarrhal deafness. Mix 102 of Parmint with 44 of hot water and 4 of granulated sugar, take a tablespoonful four times daily. Claims quick relief from head noises, open nostrils, easier breathing, and reduced mucous. Ends with urging readers to try the treatment.
Official returns from fourteen Chicago wards show Edward J. Brundage gaining 1,197 votes on rival Richard J. Barr of Joliet in the Republican nomination race for attorney general. Barr gained 93 votes in those wards, Brundage net 1,197 when comparing police to unofficial returns. Cook county unofficials show Brundage with a statewide plurality over Barr by 50.
Sept 22 Elgin typhoid fever outbreak leads Chicago health authorities to tighten milk safeguards. All milk from Elgin area must be pasteurized before sale in Chicago. Assistant chief Henry Weisberg reports over 190 typhoid cases in Elgin.
Markle Conover and family occupy the late Arley Wallace home in Lima while Arley Wallace and family move to Quincy where he will work as a blacksmith. The funeral of Mrs Bertha Adair, wife of James W Adair, was held at the Methodist church with a large crowd and fine floral tributes. She leaves a husband and three small children along with her father four brothers and a sister. Rev G G Maple conducted the service and interment was in Lima cemetery. The article notes many local residents and events including a calf show, a trip to the Springfield fair, Rally Day plans, and several visits and movements of townsfolk with ongoing community life.
Mrs R B Wall arrived from Avon on business and spent the day with Mrs Hudson Rainier. Mrs Rell Castle and Mrs Fort Castle from Galesburg visited Mrs Rankin Castle. Mrs John Bellew hosted the North Side club with a delightful meeting. next gathering planned at Mrs Isaac Cutter's home in two weeks as Mrs Mollie Mutchings of Cameron, Mo., visits relatives including sister Mrs Jerome Hostetter and brothers.
Roy Aneal III and family visited Sunday with William Aneal and family. Misses Ella and Winnifred OConner spent Sunday with Henry Hagmeyer. Mrs Bert White of Palmyra Mo is visiting friends in Fowler. Henry ItmseIherst and family, Oscar.
The piece warns that lack of fresh air harms blood oxygen, liver function, and organ action, leading to weak heart and obese appearance. It urges outdoor time, breathing deeply, and using matox or Kurelin vape pills from Miller Arthur Drugo or a druggist, with regular weighing until normal weight is reached.
Luthe and family, Fred Schroeder, Ea Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. William Schroeder spent Sunday at Henry Schroeder's. Mrs. Fred Heine and daughter WinIfred were Quincy shoppers Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Heaton visited relatives in Coatsburg Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bitle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seckman and son Warren motored to Mr. Sterling Sunday and visited Mrs. Seckman's daughter Mrs. Julius Haley. Mr. and Mrs. William Henning and Miss Edith of Coatsburg and Mrs. Crossman of Quincy visited Wednesday at Henry Hagmeyer's. Edgar Ruff and family of Quincy were Sunday visitors at Fred Gray's. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Farrell and Mrs. Henry Farrell visited relatives in Mendon Wednesday.
Springfield Illinois Special reports that Fifth Infantry of Sindis national guard plans a march from Springfield to Peoria on September 29. A and G companies from Pekin Peoria Delavan Canton join Springfield, with C company expecting a three day trek carrying rations and three pack wagons. One camp will be set en route. Radona state supplies gear. men return by train. Fifty local businessmen request to accompany for experience.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder problems in men and women, dissolves gravel, and regimens diabetes and rheumatism. It purports to regulate children's bladder troubles, with a two month dose in a small bottle. Available by mail for $1.00 from Dr. BE. W. Hall.
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