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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
8
A column of Ruth Cameron argues that practical efficiency comes from turning thoughts into knowledge. She cites experiences of a neighbor comparing walking to a square for bus timing, a friend scripting a train and trolley schedule, and a doctor testing routes to pick the easiest suburb, illustrating how systematic living saves time.
The article notes spring fashion favors light tones and child apparel reflecting adult styles. It describes a simple petticoat pattern suitable for plain, medium fancy, or elaborate versions, with a detachable bodice for play frocks and optional lace and embroidery trims to suit sheer overdresses.
A reader stresses the value of an orderly kitchen with shelves arranged to fit boxes and cans and hooks for utensils. A two burner alcohol stove provides cooking when gas isn’t available, and a rose window view inspires happiness and energy to keep life orderly. The piece closes with a quip on beauty, inspiration, and the law of order.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a harmonious, chemically sound preparation with strong therapeutic value. It claims forty years of demonstrated curative power against impure blood, indigestion, rheumatism, low spirits, and a weak stomach, urging readers to take it for better health.
Arrangements are made for a Friday afternoon exhibit by Dewey school classes in manual training sewing and cooking in connection with the Dewey Parent Teachers association meeting at 3 30. Parents will view work in all departments and a program by students will be presented. Dudley Jackson supervisor of manual training will speak on why manual training sewing and cooking should be taught now.
Quincy society circles feature Mrs Charles Gardner’s guest Agnes Gardner heading to Chicago at noon. Miss Gardner plans summer nuptials with Rev George Buttrick and residence at East Hamp shire street church parsonage. Several local entertainments, bridge and tea, prize wins, and courtesy visits mark a busy period with Mrs Theodore Averkamp hosting Chicago guest Mrs Charles Higgins and Mrs George Vanderbilt from New York City.
Members of the F. L. club entertained at an Orpheum party on Tuesday in honor of Henry Anderson who departs Quincy late in the week for Detroit after a promotion by Adams Express company. Refreshments followed at Schwindeler's as guests gathered for the sendoff.
Joe Esler, a motorcycle enthusiast, received a letter from J C Percy of the Motor News in Dublin detailing strenuous recruiting office activity. Percy, named honorary organizer of the Royal Navy, says he has been busy with recruitment work. Percy previously entertained Esler and William Streiff abroad several years ago.
Mrs W W Bourne learns her nephew Horace Yeomans of Belleville Ontario Canada was killed in France. Yeomans served early in the war, earned a promotion thrice and received a bravery medal. Elks lodge invites public to first dancing and card party in club rooms on Friday May 5 with plans finalized at a Wednesday lodge session.
Six hundred persons attended the Meat Cutters ball at the Labor temple on Wednesday night for the first annual dance. The hall was well decorated and five prizes were awarded at the end. O’Farrell’s orchestra supplied the music with E J Helhake as chairman and committee members Bernard Ralzer George Niehoff Frank Rottman Leo Lemine and Bert Bode assisting.
Pr. Mina Westhold and Miss Pauline Pittman have been added to the board of directors of the Young Women’s Christian Home. The home is crowded this winter and the board is considering buying or building a new facility to meet demand.
A concise remark notes that half the world questions the manner of your life. The line suggests scrutiny by others and implies a judgmental view from a broad audience.
Miss Florence Mester daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Mester 922 South Twelfth street marries Henry H Bartelt son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bartelt 934 Jefferson street at 10 this morning Rev H J Leemhuis officiates The couple after a 12:30 train to Chicago will reside at 520 Payson avenue with a furnished home Henry Bartelt works for Koenig and Luhrs Wagon company and Miss Mester was with Excelior Stove and Manufacturing company in this city
Miss Nellie Buchanan adopted daughter of Dr. R. F. Buchanan and Frank E. Platt of Riverside township were married in Palmyra by Rev. A. J. Thames on Tuesday afternoon. They returned to Quincy and announced the marriage to friends on Wednesday and will live in the flat over Mr. Platt’s grocery at Twelfth and Locust streets.
Miss Helen Eliz abeth Arrowsmith and Louis Bybee wed at 7 15 Wednesday in the Cathedral of St John with Father W C Cone officiating. They plan home on East Spring street after a quiet ceremony attended by relatives.
Miss Lena K Mayberry and Albert L Nicely a West Point couple were married in the city Wednesday noon by County Judge Lyman McCar. The groom, manager of the West Point electric light plant and son of B W Nicely, will reside in West Point with his bride.
Miss Hallie Martha Gristy of Memphis Missouri and Albert H. Volkmann of St. Louis married Wednesday afternoon in County Judge Lyman McCarl's office at the courthouse. The couple came to surprise the bride's friends in Memphis and left afterward for St. Louis to spend their honeymoon.
Miss Gristy, daughter of James Gristy of Memphis, marries a Bloomfield Ia baseball player after a Delilah of friends visit. The groom will join an independent Bloomfield team this summer. Mrs Ella Pitlin, sister of the bride, and a sister-in-law attend. Glee Club elects Ralph Lusk president Garnet Smith VP Henry G Anderson secretary treasurer in a four year old club.
St Marys Academy reports a scholarship from St Marys College of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for a year of college study. The Sisters of Notre Dame run the college and the Quincy academy. Awarded to the graduate with the highest average in the class. Junior department students are described as part of the program.
The academy hosts an annual program in its auditorium on Thursday evening. Primary and intermediate grades perform scenes from Midsummer Night's Dream to honor Shakespeare’s tercentenary. Grammar grades present a drama. Parents and friends are invited. Seniors will later prepare for their annual class play presenting King Lear.
The advertisement touts Mother’s Friend as a safe external remedy for expectant mothers. It claims to ease muscle expansion pains, soothe nerves, and benefit internal functions, promising beneficial effects without drugs. Free copies of a subject book are mailed by Bradfield Regulator Co. to interested expectant mothers.
Whist was played at 24 tables in the North Side Boat Club on a Wednesday evening. About 75 couples enjoyed dancing during the entertainment. Prizes awarded: Women first Mrs. KR Schaefer with a silk umbrella, second Mrs. George Montag with a hand painted china chocolate set. Men first J O Duff with a silk umbrella, second August Fleer with a box of cigars.
A late 19th century advertisement urges mothers to use Foley's Honey and Tar to ward off croup at night and prevent choking. It quotes Mrs Ben Meyerink of Clymer New York praising the remedy, attributing its effectiveness to stopping croup instantly. Miller Arthur Drug Co advertises the product.
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