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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1917
Page
2
A Cleveland man formerly a chronic alcoholic is cured by a private home remedy. The article promotes Tescum Powders as a harmless, tasteless aid to sobriety, claiming success in weeks. It urges purchasing at first class drug stores with a money back guarantee.
Eugene Ralph describes camp life at Fort Logan Houston Texas with rattlesnakes in tents and hard shell roads. He notes pretty girls in the city, a ten story building, Y M C A facilities, and well water as he trains with Quincy soldiers.
City hall has faced criticism over prisoner feeding, but developments indicate workhouse inmates are well cared for. Mayor Thompson recently released two men to join the army after passing medical exams, including Joseph Smith who had served over half his sentence. The workhouse board voted Friday to raise evening meal allotments amid few complaints, confirming adequate rations for inmates.
An enormous machine weighing over a ton designed to manufacture paper boxes was received. The arrival signals a major upgrade in local production capacity and augurs changes for nearby workers and vendors.
Five rooms and bath with heat furnished and hot and cold water. Open for inspection at 1139 N 6th St. Call 662 or 3155-J for details.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hammond at 621 North Sixth Street, a daughter arrives to their family.
Texang Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder issues in men and women, dissolves gravel, aids diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and irregularities. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not available locally, mail order possible for $1.00. Includes testimonials. Dr. B. W. Hall listed in St. Louis Missouri. sold by druggists.
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