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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1916
Page
19
A reflective piece contrasts how people choose what to spend on versus what they forgo. It notes individuals who always have money for clothes while skipping books, magazines, or better housing, and others who save or invest yet lack access to books, travel, or fair child care.
A dainty white satin semi formal gown for a young girl features a heavily stitched bodice and skirt with silver thread, an embroidered silver vest motif, silver lace collar and ruffles, and a center back frack. The design favors a normal waistline with a practical, elegant silhouette reflecting current fashion trends.
An essay extols the Prothonotary Warbler as a brilliant yellow fiery bird of the Mississippi valley. It urges enthusiasm for nature study, describes habitat in willow swamps, and portrays male courtship and nest defense with vivid, period voice.
A reader details Prothonotary Warblers marching north along Mississippi and Wabash river routes, with Illinois as their stronghold. The piece praises their yellow plumage, habitat in willow swamps, and the bird’s ecological idiosyncrasies while noting economic value remains unclear.
In St Joseph Missouri on December 3 the McDaniel murder trial began with instructions to the jury and the charge of either first or second degree murder sought by the state. Judge Ryan released instructions for Monday as evidence aimed to prove premeditation or lack thereof. The prosecution wrapped its rebuttal by questioning McDaniel’s whereabouts between 8 45 and 11 p m on the night of the killing with six witnesses testifying.
A compact proverb notes that rare opportunities are often unexamined. It suggests gratitude for gifts rather than scrutinizing flaws, echoing a cautious view of asking probing questions about benefactors.
For sale a latest model Underwood top writer number five. cash only. address Y 45 care of Whig. Also a furnished room for one or two men to rent call 4349 W Market Third and Spring Reading bicycle stolen noted.
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