Levy for non high school district pupils set in county
County officials estimate a 16000 tax levy to finance tuition for non high school district pupils educated in various high schools. Supt John H Steiner notes pupil numbers rising. The measure funds tuition 13970 and incidental costs with May 1 delinquency risk if unpaid. Districts in Quincy Mendon Clayton Payson and Men Township may be exempt. Board members include W S Gray Coatsburg and Eindy Adams with Steiner as ex officio clerk.
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Phn H. Steiner
Exber
Quincy
Mendon
Clayton
Ip’ Point
Golden
Payson
Men
John H. Steiner
Ber
W. S. Gray
Coatsburg
Endy
Adams
A. B. Leeperima
Automobile Collides With Surrey On Columbus Road
An automobile collided with a Surrey driven by William Marshall on the Columbus road near Quincy at 8:40 PM. Mr and Mrs Huffendick and three children were injured, thrown from the car, and treated at Dr Grant Irwin’s office before returning home. William Albright, 49, recently accepted at the local army recruiting station, was killed in an unrelated incident. officials waived his age due to his prior service as a cook.
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William Marshall
Contaburg
de Huffendick
Quincy
Columbus Road
William Albright
Tefpe
Birthstone calendar cards mailed by local jeweler
The piece describes a twelve card birthstone calendar set mailed by a local jeweler Werner Von Burg. The October birthstone Opal features in a Halloween themed card with a striking costume. It notes Opal legends and a historical tale linking Opals to marriages and royalties.
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Sain
Werner von Burg
Vioria
Napoleon
Paris
Setober
Automobile accident prompts call for stricter laws
Perry Watruck was struck by a car on Fifth Street narrowly saved by his presence of mind. He suffered bruises and a swollen ankle but later attended a Travelers' Protective Association meeting. Mr Ellis, who was crossing with Charles L Bartlett, grabbed the hood to avoid impact and warned the driver. He criticized lack of warning horns and urged stricter enforcement of regulations.
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Es Shampshire Ytreets
Perry Watruck
Taiael Perc
Post 4
Travelers’ Protective Association
Ellis
Soldiers and Sailors’Home
Charles L. Bartlett
Corporation Counsel
Fifth Street
Mr. Bartlett
Mr. Ellis
Adams County Raises Funds for War Library Drive
Late reports say about 1000 dollars was raised in Adams County toward the national war library fund of 1,000,000. The Adams County Library Council will reveal exact totals Monday night in the directors’ room. A separate case identifies bicycle thief suspect Charles Derby, 13, and details his pursuit by Officer Jerry Akers south of Fall Creek.
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Quincy
National Soldiers’ “War Library
Adams County
Adams County Library Council
Esmond Denny
Webster School
Charles Derby
Derby
Jerry Akers
Fall Creek
Thomas Nolan
Springfield
Weather Forecast for Midwest and Plains
The weather map indicates cooler conditions in the southeast portion on Sunday and Monday. Missouri and Iowa forecast fair for Sunday and Monday with little temperature change overall.
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Llinots
Missouri
Iowa
Fall River Forecast Keeps Minimal Change Ahead
The Fall River forecast shows only slight change over the next 48 hours as the river level remains steady with expected minor fluctuations. Weather and hydrology teams monitor conditions for potential impacts on nearby communities and infrastructure.
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Fall River
Pierson to lead Quincy Chamber with bold plans
Truman T. Pierson, newly named secretary, will start Monday after a weekend at The Herald. He envisions a Chamber of Commerce reorganization in October, aims to elevate Quincy and Adams County, and calls for open, energetic leadership with broad citizen support. He stresses unity, decisive action, and cooperation among locals to boost the city’s welfare.
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Truman T. Pierson
Chamber of Commerce
Herald
Mr. Pierson
Quincy
Chamber
Levi
St. Louis
Quincy Chamber
Pierson
New York City
Adams County
Guincy
Telegrams protest plan to merge Fifth Illinois infantry
Post A of the Travelers' Protective Association of Illinois protested efforts to merge the Fifth Illinois infantry under a War Department reorganization. They urged the retention of the unit's identity in telegrams to Secretary Baker Governor Lowden and Gen. Henry Hill, while reporting plans to form a benevolent association and to withdraw playground funding unless city efforts proceed.
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Fifth Illinois Infantry
War Department
Illinois
Travelers’ Protective Association
Elks’ Hall
Newton Baker
Washington, D. C
L. Y. Sherman
James Hamilton Lewis
United States
Quincy
Lowden
Frank O. Lowden
Henry Hill
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Fifth Infantry
Perry C. Ellis
C. A. E. Koch
J. J. Moriarity
Seventh and Elm Streets
Travelers’ Association
Halbach Schroeder company builds new downtown block in Quincy
Workmen near completion of concrete on a five story building at Maine and Fifth streets. When finished the 89 foot structure will feature terra cotta exterior and brick tile interior, 285 feet of plate glass show windows, terrazza floors on the first level, hard maple elsewhere, and a mezzanine spanning the north, south and west sides. The project aims for 75,000 square feet of floor space and will be one of the largest downtown business buildings.
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Halbach- Schroeder Company
Maine
Fifth Streets
Quincy
Fifth Street
Maine Street
Chicago
Empire Hippodrome Presents Two Summer Revues
Arthur C. Langen staged Empire Two at the Hippodrome featuring America First a patriotic three scene musical and At the Blue Goose Inn in two scenes. A H Mc Chesney played General Pushing Willie Seabreeze and Fred Flynn starred with comic support from Roney the bell boy. William P. Arp 20 enlisted in the army at the local recruiting office Friday night and left Saturday for Jefferson Barracks.
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America First
Blue Goose Inn
Empire Hippodrome
Arthur C. Langen
A. H. McChesney
General Pushing
Willie Seabreeze
Skech
The
Fred Flynn
Patrick O'Hare
Roney
William P. Arp
Harrison Street
Infantry of the Army
Jefferson Barracks
Senate approves broad tax plan with multiple rate schedules
The measure sets surtaxes from one to fifty percent across income bands, raises liquor and beer taxes, doubles wine taxes, expands stamp duties, and adds new taxes on tobaccos and amusements. It retains import restrictions on spirits for beverage use, places higher rates on non alcoholic beverages, and imposes admission taxes for venues.
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Senate
House
United States
Canada
Mexico
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