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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
12
An essay argues the value of timely firm action rather than passivity. It contrasts legible consumer missteps with the idea that a measured kick to headquarters can improve business and civic behavior. The piece links accountability, lawful leverage, and considerate urgency to progress.
The article outlines easy to maintain dress options for young schoolgirls focusing on clean pressed wool fabrics. Navy serge is recommended with multicolored wool embroidery and a detachable organdy collar. It notes pockets remain desirable and describes a center back buttoning frock with a complete belt and decorative embroidery. Noséelk and Russian influences are noted as popular for child’s dresses matching adult styles.
Louise Henrietta Mohrman was christened Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K Ackerman with Rev. H J Leemhuis officiating. Grandmothers Louise Ackerman and Henrietta Mohrman were sponsors. Mrs Bateley Grace filed for divorce in circuit court Tuesday from Lloyd Lee Bateley, alleging habitual drunkenness, after their 1903 Bluffs marriage and a 1912 separation.
The Webster school auditorium hosts a National Council of Defense event on food conservation and women registration. Several social gatherings follow including card parties at Miss Moller’s and the Schaefer guest visit from St. Louis, with engagements announced for Miss Lucretia Harris and Francis Bird and a nursing class dinner at the Majestic cafe.
Geneva reports from Lausanne indicate the Russian government agrees to permit Poles to form a new separate army under the supreme command of a Russian general, with Petrograd forwarding the notification on August 15.
Miss Zeta Elizabeth Curry and Benjamin F Burns of Mr Sterling were married Tuesday afternoon in East End Christian church parsonage by Rev L C Mauck. Burns is son of J M Burns. Curry daughter of Beverly N Curry. They will stay a few days here then move to Mt Sterling where Burns works as an automobile mechanic.
The Hemel club spent Tuesday at the Little Alps for a full day outing with Miss Edna Pearce as chaperone. They picnicked and cooked dinner over a camp fire, but rain shortened the trip, and they returned home early in the afternoon.
Copenhagen reports an American born of German descent who recently left Germany says authorities are drafting long-resident American citizens for German military service on grounds they denationalized. He notes that native born Americans have been drafted in some cases, but generally the duty targets naturalized citizens of German birth.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Voblock Trumpeters played from the Berlin town hall tower under Emperor William’s command to celebrate Galicia victory. Newspapers note small attendance and that this may be the war’s last such concert.
Chicago Aug 15 The Board of Trade directors voted to discontinue all transactions in wheat for future delivery after Aug 25 1917. The move, prompted by a Hoover food administration suggestion, aims to reduce price confusion and support wartime stability.
A Pacific port banquet for the Japanese mission featured the city mayor praising past leaders and noting unity with American troops. Viscount Ishii spoke as Chairman McNab announced that a Hawaii-born Japanese company has joined the U S Army, per Secretary Lansing via Governor of Hawaii.
Judge E. S. Smith in the circuit court issued a sweeping supplementary injunction writ at the request of the street railway company. The writ restrains strikers, locals, and sympathizers from interfering with operations or enforcing boycotts against the car company and its subsidiary Springfield Gas and Electric.
A historic dispute centers on wearing or displaying union badges and posters urging a pie boycott and enforcing resolutions that impose fines on members who ride company cars operated by non union labor. A former injunction barred forcible interference.
In San Francisco on August 15 striking United Railroads employees issued statements outlining demands for union recognition and an eight hour day at 3.50 dollars per hour. Leaders claim about 1,500 strikers walked out while officials cite roughly 500.
Chicago Aug 15 State Fire Marshal Gamber says many flour mills grain elevators and similar risks across Illinois require reinspections under his direction. Conservation Association of Illinois was briefed on the need for a second inspection of these institutions.
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