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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
8
A reader laments broken promises in business, contrasting men and women. The columnist recalls a seamstress missing a visit and argues that honesty in keeping promises is a powerful business asset. A door sign proclaiming never breaking a promise is proposed as a bold, admired standard.
Washington Aug 1 The weather bureau forecasts no immediate relief from the countrywide heat wave. The hot spell is likely to continue for several days or into next week with only isolated moderation after storms midweek. The northwest and Pacific slope are not under the heat spell.
Zurich July 30. Germany notifies Turkey and Bulgaria that Berlin will bear all costs of their 1917 1918 campaign. The notice signals coordination and financial backing amid wartime efforts.
Hannibal and nearby towns hosted a busy week of social events including a Hannibal Quiny golf tournament luncheon for sixty, five tables of bridge with prizes to Mrs. Sidney Roy Miss Lucy Bowers and Mrs. Russell Williams, a large dinner dance hosted by Mrs. Russell Wells and Mrs. C Lawrence Wells, plus numerous teas picnics and club gatherings involving many local families and visiting guests.
Miss Octavia Knittel daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Knittel 318 Elm street wed Arnold Zeleznik of City Point Va attorney for Du Pont Powder company in a Tuesday 8 30 p m ceremony at her parents home Rev Lyman Greenman officiated with no attendants A wedding supper for 24 relatives followed decor pink and white flowers Mrs Henry Jenter played the wedding march They will spend ten days visiting elites in the east before settling in City Point
A simple yet smart fall coat design for girls aged six to eight, with a deep yoke and sleeves cut in one piece, lined yoke and sleeves, and heavy silk twist stitching. Velvet collar and cuffs possible in contrasting colors, with three buttons on the yoke and three on the skirt edge.
Miss Nellie Harville and Joseph Frederic Lidgard of Hannibal wed Monday evening at St Nose Catholic Church, with Rev Father Brennan officiating. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lee Harville.
Mrs. Ida B. Austin and Sterling Price McElwee of Quincy were wed in the county clerk J. L. McCully’s office Tuesday afternoon at 4:30.
Miss Rosebelle Clement and Paul John Lehnen, both of Quincy, wed Tuesday afternoon at 4 in the office of Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney at 60114 St Hampshire Street. The ceremony marks a simple city marriage with local officials noting equal standing among men.
The Hemel club gathered in South Park Tuesday evening after supper to play tennis. The annual auto trolley is set for Friday evening with many cars offered and more needed. club girls welcome any loans.
Copenhagen Aug 1 semi official Vienna Fremdenblatt says Germany will act on peace overtures via Vienna. Cologne Gazette receipt reproduces Fremdenblatt statement.
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