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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
8
A personal essay about a chain of kind acts sparked by a neighbor lending an oil stove. The author recalls lending and receiving generosity, then helping a cat with a fishhook, and reflects on how one kind act can multiply into many more. The piece ends with a poem about smiling as a catalyst for goodwill.
A navy serge frock features an integrated front overlayer, black satin belt cuffs and neck scarf, and a sailor shaped collar. Metal embroidery trims the gown and side hip points may hide pockets. Ready to wear trims are scarce, making home sewing economical. embroideries in metal wool or chenille gain favor. Brown or taupe satin options referenced.
The council approved sidewalks on Payson avenue and Maple to Lo cust and Spring street areas, ordered Sixth street work costs investigated, and funded park shelter final payment. Repaired Van Buren sidewalk, addressed North End street damage from recent excavation, and authorized ongoing street flushing through Saturday. The electrical inspector reported 21 permits and $18.50 in fees for the month.
Dr V A Chapman departs Quincy this morning to assume charge of a leading specialist’s practice in Milwaukee. While in Quincy he practiced eye ear nose and throat care with Dr Walter D Stevenson in the Majestic Building and plans to pursue advance hospital work in Milwaukee.
Miss Gertrude Moos of Timewell and Roland McClain of Clayton married Monday afternoon in the East End Christian church parsonage at 633 Oak Street by Rev. L. C. Mauck. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. August Hellhake. The couple returned to the farm of the bridegroom Monday evening.
Miss Grace Triplett of Cairo married Robert Crews by Judge Herkle on Monday. They plan to reside in Quincy. Mr. Crews works for the Dick Brewing company.
About three hundred striking street carmen marched through the San Francisco business district on Monday night bearing signs demanding better terms. The parade halted traffic briefly with no police intervention as some bystanders complained about missing buttered bread.
Local society items report a Webster school auditorium meeting on conservation in the kitchen with Genevieve Lusk and several speakers, plus many families and visitors traveling on weekends. Other notes mention picnics, church events, club gatherings, students and teachers moving to new postings, and residents traveling to Keokuk, St. Louis, and Glenwood Springs.
OHN DUNN of Scranton visits his brother Arthur Dunn in Twenty fourth and Maine streets. Douglas Knapheide leaves Monday with Mrs A Parker in her car for Detroit then Woodstock Ontario to settle there. Miss Parker remains in Ontario while Mrs Parker will join her soon in Detroit. Mrs John T Inghram and son John return from a 3000 mile motor trip through Wisconsin Michigan Ohio and Kentucky after six weeks away. Dr and Mrs F M Pendleton and daughter Marian expect to leave for unknown destination.
A couple plans a two week absence starting Thursday morning, traveling by car to Chicago. They will be away from home for the duration of the trip.
Christenings were held Sunday morning for Clarice Mangold daughter of Mr and Mrs Prank Mangold of 2038 Cherry street at Salem church with Rev H J Leemhuis officiating. Floyd Gronert son of Mr and Mrs Ben Gronert of 830 Adams street was christened at St Jacobi church by Rev G A Hamm with sponsors Fred Gonert and John Spitker. The note ends with a proverb about planting money young to reap fortune later.
A lax promise claims double chins and facial flab can be reduced by taking a small box of Oil of Kerein from the druggist. The ad touts a simple system to reduce weight ten to sixty pounds, with no sweets needed and claims improved digestion and harmlessness, urging readers to look and feel younger.
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