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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
8
The article describes fall blouse trends for women, noting most maintain collarless or open necklines, with full length sleeves and satin or Georgette fabrics. High necks predicted but not necessary due to hats and coats. A two tone satin Georgette blouse is shown, emphasizing dressy yet versatile styles for indoor wear.
A columnist warns against judging profits by daily take home Pay in isolation, noting gas, depreciation, interest, rent, and overhead alter true earnings. The piece critiques penny‑wise estimates by bakers and dentists and urges clear vision to spot the real cost drivers without bias or scapegoating.
In Pittsfield Illinois local residents and visitors are listed for trips and visits. Former Congressman W F Williams gave a main address at a Macomb picnic. Hon Mark Bradburn is expected to seek the Democratic nomination for states attorney next fall. Several locals travel to St Louis Denver Moline and Peoria for visits and family matters. Philip, a Pittsfield math instructor, returns to duties. others visit relatives.
Miss Helen Worthington has returned from Beardstown where she visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs David Vannatta and family for an extended stay.
Miss Beulah and Ruth Beggs of Kirksville visit Shelbyville. Mrs Charlotte Tannehil visits brother Dr Frank Hamilton in Rozeville. Judge A E Singleton's son Walter Singleton and family from Spring Lake Texas visit. Clarence Osborn, Shelbyville band instructor, rents Adah Collier residence to move here. Locals attend Knox City fair. Mr and Mrs C B Lawrence plan a Lewis County trip with relatives. Lon Greening and son Eugene of Brookfield visit. The Hewett family hosts Roy Dimmitt and two children from Birmingham for several weeks. Arthur Barry of Kansas City visits. Mrs George Welsenburger travels to Brooklyn to see son George, who sails for France. he joined the army two years ago.
The seventh annual Picnic of Tri-state Mutual Insurance of Adams county occurred Thursday in Mendon park Mendon with many Quincy residents attending. The Quincy Motor club 25 members including good roads committee members rode in autos in the afternoon. Morning business men parade entertained the crowd. Rev Norton Senator Berry Carthage and association officers spoke. Children enjoyed races and contests while Mendon Concert band provided music. Performers engaged by the committee also entertained attendees.
Social notes detail visits and relocations of residents in Quincy and surrounding towns. R Pursell family moves to Quincy while Dunn plans stays in Scranton and Waverly. Various gatherings, dances, picnics, and travels involve Dunn, Carrotts, Huechtigmans, Gaithers, and multiple clergies and clubs as readers note community life and upcoming moves.
Mrs Allen Muchmore of Peoria will arrive Saturday to visit Mrs West Lionberger Hasson at 2262 Hampshire Street. Hasson and her daughter Virginia recently returned from visits to Peoria, Lewistown and Chicago. Mrs Edward Meyer hosted a surprise birthday card party at 700 Jersey Street with Gustavus Meyer taking the prize, followed by a midnight luncheon. Mr and Mrs Robert J Samuelson of Galesburg, guests at the Hunter home, returned home Wednesday.
The Junior club of the YWCA will meet this morning to sew. The Junior Red Cross convenes Monday at 4 o clock in the afternoon.
A marriage license was granted to William A. Daugherty and Frances Liggett, both of Quincy, Hannibal, on Thursday.
Major M. G. Seelig and Captain W. E. Leighton, recently arrived from St. Louis, stirred local doctors in the Medical Reserve Corps. Many inquires were received and several physicians are expected to enlist within a few weeks.
Since the war began babies have become focal points in public debate with opinions voiced loudly across communities. The turn of discourse reflects heightened concern for postwar futures and social priorities amid political upheaval.
A testimonial from Mrs Allia B Timmons of Poplar Bluff Missouri praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health and enabling her to bear a baby girl. The letter claims many women become healthy and capable of work after using the product and invites readers to write for confidential advice.
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