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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
8
A beauty parlor scene shows both younger and older women enjoying manicures and facials. A sixty year old, dressed younger than her age, displays striking vanity while others debate whether aging women should be openly labeled as old.
A critical meditation on aging and femininity contrasts a surface obsession with youth against the need for inner growth. It argues that women who chase perpetual youth neglect heart and mind, confusing pleasure with happiness and aging without grace.
The Quincy Society formed the Quincy Women's Forum adopting a constitution presented by Miss Helen Osborn. Mrs. Frank Wood presided. Dues set at fifty cents yearly, meetings monthly, with departments for civic, legislation, education, social and industrial, and parliamentary law. Officers to be elected later. no political pledges.
Practical guidance on achieving a smooth waist with new corset lines and petticoats. Advice covers small waist aesthetics, avoiding excessive lacing, and different trim options. Also notes on bargain counter slips and simple crocheted ladder beading for durable, neat finishes. Ends with a家庭 visit update: Mr and Mrs Albert W return to Cheyenne after visiting Mrs Wadge’s father Milton Martin at the Soldiers' Home.
The Modern Novel club met with Mrs. Ernest Wood and luncheon was served. Mrs. E. B. Hillman spoke on a new novel and plans for a husbands’ entertainment were discussed. The Modern Crochet club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. H. Thomas. The M. S. club gathered at Mrs. James E. Adams’s home. Mrs. J. Massey discussed Kate Douglas Wiggin and her works, followed by a buffet luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moller hosted a “00” club gathering with after game refreshments. The Lucky Friday club met at Mr. COULD HARDLY DO HER WORK. Housework strains health. prompt attention urged for kidney and bladder trouble with Foley Kidney Pills cited by Mrs. George Hauck of Benton Harbor Mich. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. Adv.
A mahogany table owner consults a furniture man about persistent finish failures. He demonstrates removing old finishes to bare wood and explains use of per manganate wash to even color. He outlines three modern finishes, favoring hard oil for table tops, and details oiling, drying, and polishing steps for durable results.
An ad touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cold remedy combining honey pine tar and glycerine with other cough medicines. It claims rapid cough relief and throat soothing effects for all ages, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a blessing for pregnancy easing abdominal strain and nervous tension. It claims three generations used and recommended the product, urging readers to ask a local druggist and write Bradfield Regulator No. 407 Lamar Bldg. Atlanta Ga for a free informative book.
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