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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1916
Page
8
A speaker recalls a mentor’s warning that it never pays to whine in business and argues the same applies to life. The piece defines whine as a nasal tone of complaint, urges mothers to curb the habit in children, and condemns adult whining as cowardly, short sighted, and damaging to sympathy.
Daily Fashion Hints notes a debutante evening frock in First Empire style with dainty features such as a round youthful neckline puffed sleeves and a Turkish drape. Soft silks and brocaded textures replace satin for crisp evening wear while trains remain narrow or none. fashion tips emphasize current empire influences and practical wear.
Quincy society hosted a 5 o'clock tea for guest Miss Sarah Arnold with 24 guests seated at a long dining room table and two smaller living room tables. Attendees included Mrs. Russell Williams, Mrs. Arch Rogers, Mrs. J. A. S&S. Ehast, Miss Nina Grieser, Miss Mani Stebi, and many others.
Washington, Aug. 12. Charles E. Hughes criticised Democratic methods of rivers and harbors appropriations in western campaign speeches. In the senate debate, Senator Ransdell quoted Hughes that no expert examination had been made to determine need, while Senator Smoot contended numerous appropriations were made without engineer approval.
Stockholm via London Aug 12 Russian government announced that commanders of submarines that torpedoed the German steamer Ryska in Swedish waters and attempted to torpedo the German steamer Elbee have been removed. The note regrets the incidents and assures Sweden Russia seeks to avoid actions violating Swedish neutrality.
Aug. 12 A man named Guy O'Brien who shot Miss Ida Theophelson at Lisbon last Wednesday is believed to be hiding in a corn field near Lee. He was traced Friday to his uncle Louis Larson's home. The Larson residence and surrounding corn fields within five miles are under guard by farmers.
Close political friends of Senator Sherman Fay day announced support for Edward J. Brundage as the Republican nominee for attorney general. Orville F. Berry of Carthage and William Calvin of Springfield backed Brundage in Chicago negotiations and early statements.
Washington Aug 12 The Democratic senate caucus approved a committee amendment to the Tevonue bill raising the surtax on incomes over 2000 000 from 10 to 13 percent Withdrawal of an amendment to cut exemptions to 3000 and 2000 for married and single persons averted a revolt The caucus set the normal income tax to 2 percent from 1 percent and exempted dividends earned before March 19 1913 when the income tax amendment took effect.
Dr. Geor ey of the state board of health confirms the diagnosis of infantile paralysis in the 9 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Collier. The family and three others traveling in wagons from Terre Haute to Hoopeston are quarantined at the county farm. The child is sent to the county farm house while her father mother and four other children remain isolated as precautions are taken.
Washington reports the state department has compiled additional data for transmission to the Austrian foreign office. The material supports the Petrolite captain's charge that the attack violated international law. The U S has demanded apology, punishment of the commander, and reparation. new representations slated for next week.
The War Department has appealed a recent Roaston court ruling by Tadee Todd. The decision, supported by several individuals, could allow AYNed national guardsmen to obtain releases under the mobilization order. The item also contains unrelated notes about marriage and an epitaph for a bartender.
Mrs Joseph Chamberlain widow of the celebrated British statesman married Rev William Hartley Carnegie rector of St Margaret's and canon of Westminster in a union highlighting her rise in high society. Her father William Endicott once US secretary of war was not wealthy, unlike her Birmingham-born husband.
The lawn fete planned by the Standard Bearers of Vermont Street Methodist Church was postponed Friday evening due to an early storm. The event on the Flannigan lawn in Grove Avenue has no new date yet. Rev. F. Westerbeck will preach at Salem Evangelical Church in the morning. Miss Jessie Adams of Chicago will sing at Grace Methodist Church Sunday morning, with C. E. Annewehr and Otho Arnold singing in the evening.
Mrs. Summers invited about sixteen friends of James and Donald Summers of Eighth and State streets to a Thursday evening supper under a backyard tent. Victrola music provided entertainment and games followed the meal.
In Copenhagen the Danish debate on selling the Danish West Indies to the United States carried on with many members participating. Opposition proposed a referendum for islanders, while Foreign Affairs Minister said Washington declined to sanction a referendum. The session continued with a possible vote expected later.
Mexico City reports that the United States will tender a warship to transport Mexican delegates to the international congress over U S Mexico differences. If accepted the delegates may be moved from Vera Cruz to New Orleans or Key West for the rail portion of the journey.
Government experts from the Department of Agriculture, Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission deny a looming wheat famine. They say the 651 million bushels crop suffices for per capita use, seed needs, and export, with ample carryover from last year. Demand and price shifts are to be watched, but a shortage is not expected amid wartime conditions.
London August 12 German casualties during July totaled 122 540 according to a table from German lists raising the war total to 3 135 177. Killed in action and died of wounds numbered 21 196 and 2 062 died of sickness. Missing 16 334 severely wounded 17 807 wounded 5 654 slightly wounded 60 157. Wounded currently with units 9 614. Naval and colonial losses are not included.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a pleasant sweet syrup for coughs and colds. It claims a long track record of satisfied users, a money back guarantee, and directions for use, with a promise of keeping leftover bottle for future relief.
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