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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
8
A reflection on how fictional characters gain life beyond their pages. The author muses that readers form strong realities of unseen figures like Kate from Deland and the delight of semi serials such as Awakening of Helena Ritchie and The Iron Woman. Friends in books never fail.
A navy serge reefer style dominates spring fashion as women enter naval service and wear double breasted coats with short skirts. Fabrics lean to gabardine and white or red trim with brass buttons and insignia. The one piece frock in navy serge also rises in favor, valued for style and service.
The Collins club held its regular meeting Friday evening and the civic section of the Women's club also met that night. The Boys club met in the gymnasium. Miss Mabel Reed has been volunteering at Cheerful Home with the kindergarten children.
The Friendship club of Emerson school gathered in the association rooms Friday afternoon after school for a social and business meeting. Participants reflected on talkative behavior with a terse remark, reminding members that talkative tendencies can imply less thoughtful consideration.
New May queen Miss Edna Mayfield will preside at the English May party in South Park on Tuesday hosted by the YWCA physical department. The event lists many society participants and guests including Miss Helen Schaeffer and Miss Olive Stuart among others.
Casey's minstrels entertained a large crowd at Central Baptist church on Friday evening led by Harry Shank as interlocutor with George Taylor and Ralph Lusk as end men. The program included songs, readings, duets, and a German reading, ending with Old Black Joe and the Star Spangled Banner. Booths offered candy, ice cream, and light refreshments alongside a fish pond and voting for Hottest Man and Woman. Evangelists Kidson and Blunt, after gospel meetings, head to Missouri and Illinois to conduct open air services.
Rev. W. O. Shank will travel to La Grange for the first joint session of the Wyaconda B Y P U at the Baptist church tonight. The convention's Sunday sessions will occupy the college with a basket dinner. Rev. Walker Alderton of Canton will address the afternoon program. Rev. H. J. Leemhuis of Salem Evangelical will deliver his first English monthly sermon Sunday morning.
A vintage promotion touts Mother's Friend as safe relief for pregnancy. It claims easier muscle expansion and reduced pain at delivery, recommending external nightly use by the mother-to-be and a prescription by a physician. The ad cites Bradfield Red Co. of Atlanta for a free guide and bottle from local druggists.
Rev Julius Schaad of Galesburg as fiscal agent of the endowment commission of the Quincy diocese will preside at Sunday Cathedral church services and deliver the 3 o clock address at the regional services in the church.
A High school Parent-Teachers meeting urged simplicity in dress for Quincy pupils to foster democracy and home economy. They rejected a single uniform, preferring practical wardrobes and cheerful, simple attire. A May 12 picnic at South Park was planned for pupils teachers and parents.
Mrs Inghram outlined simple lines to promote true democracy in homes and schools and help teachers and parents get acquainted. The Inghram Glee club with High school pupils teachers and parents will present an entertainment at the High school on May 26. The Friday meeting was adjourned to Tuesday May 29 for the final Spring and summer session of the association.
Two hundred fifty Paul Jones essays handed in to the W. T. Duker company for the contest that closed Friday night. C. P. Salver manages the essays which will be graded today. The note ends with the aphorism that the greatest feat of strength is holding one's tongue.
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