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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
8
A reader reflects on a social tendency to avoid upsetting topics such as animal misery and urban hardship. The tale contrasts sensitive discomfort with a Pharisaic urge to preserve personal ease, noting Christ’s challenge to act beyond mere avoidance.
September weddings loom as chiffon remains a leading fabric for dainty negligees. Accordion pleated chiffon with lace trimmed jackets offered in pastel shades, with options to mount on satin underslips. Satin and metal embroideries, plus brocades, appear in next season’s boudoir wear, though affordable home-made versions exist.
A German diplomat, unnamed, charged that Allies are using money and beautiful women to sway Rumania into war. He reported Bucharest remains undecided, describing Romania as a sphinx veiled in political passion and agitation from both Romanians and Allied agents.
Sioux City residents I G Chrystal and brother Tom Chrystal stay with J J Moriarty while Mrs Ida Turner and her mother Mrs Meta Harscher visit Quincy. Local society hosts plan bridge parties and luncheons. multiple women travel for visits, camps, or house parties.
Quincy's Pulse Local Band performed at Camp Point Chautauqua on Wednesday afternoon and will give a concert in Highland Park this evening under band auspices. The group is booked for a Barry Chautauqua concert as well. Annual Harvest Picnic Held by Ellington Church
The hearing for Lucien Murray on a charge of shooting Bennie Murray was continued for one week due to the absence of attorney Edward P. Allen. The proceedings were set for a Wednesday morning in the police court.
Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of 506 Washington celebrate their fiftieth anniversary at home. Married August 23, 1866 in Providence, they moved to Quincy in 1874 and have lived there 30 years in the same house. Mr. Taylor has 36 years at Gardner Governor company. They have four children and thirteen grandchildren. A large reception and dinner were held with about 100 guests, gifts including a gold piece from the Woman's Relief Corps.
Registrations for the state primary election Sept. 13 added 61,137 names to the voter list, subject to corrections and eliminations. Of the total 48,297 were men and 12,840 were women. The cost of registration was $250,000, or more than $4 per person registered.
Miss Ella Elizabeth Mangold daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Mangold of 606 North Tenth Street and Henry J Eickelschulte Jr were married Wednesday at 3 pm in St John’s Catholic church rectory by Rev Father Hohl. Bridesmaids Miss Mae Eickelschulte and Frank Eickelschulte attended. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple plan a honeymoon after the groom’s business schedule allows. They will honeymoon after housekeeping at 1026 Vine Street.
Miss Grace Elizabeth Triplett and Raymond Predmore of Beverly were married Wednesday morning by Justice of the Peace Bonney. The couple, daughter and son of local families, plan to live on the Predmore farm.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle laxative that promotes a daily bowel movement. It claims to purify the blood, ease constipation, and act as an overall tonic, suggesting improved health and vitality for 25 cents at druggists.
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