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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
10
The author laments constant fashion cycles and argues against style driven by merchants. He contrasts clothing durability with changing year marks and then critiques a modern face trend characterized by strained hair, pale skin, and bland, regular features, suggesting style has invaded personal appearance.
Spanish origin hats with wide drooping brims are praised as flattering to youth, while white satin theater hats edged in fur and silver ribbons appear in the latest styles. Fur hats dominate, with military designs like a tall Russian turban featuring blue velvet accents. Spring hints mingle with winter, predicting asymmetric brims and tam crowned styles, plus a new straw braid named Chrysanthemum with rough petal texture.
Mrs Ida May Schramm and Er Jefferson Briggs of Rushville were married at noon Thursday in Judge Lyman McCarl's office. They will reside in Rushville on their farm. They know Judge S B Montgomery and Herman Brown of Quincy. A Chicago marriage to Hickman Dorkenwald and Laura Hickman was confirmed, with plans for housekeeping in Chicago.
The YWCA Students council added four new members Wednesday. The social service committee plans for a needy family at Christmas with clothes and food. A $17 luncheon and flower sale proceeds will fund sending two delegates to Lake Geneva next summer. Pay day is next Tuesday with dues owed. Chocolates will be sold at the High school following principal Zeus Simith rules. Fruit salad and wafers were served after the meeting.
Chicago voters moved toward an elected school board as the city council approved the change by 42 to 16 despite aldermen opposing that ending appointive control would hand schools to politicians.
Mrs. E N Monroe entertained at four tables of auction bridge for Mrs. Sallie Burgin of Lexington with Mrs. Henry Dayton winning first prize and Mrs. J W Gardner taking the consolation. Guests included many local residents. Marie Fischer and Leona Fischer hosted a birthday surprise for their mother Mrs John Fischer with 25 attendees and dancing. Marjorie Morris and Miss Marie Heintz to host a Knights of Columbus dance. Mrs B H Lammers hosted a card party for her visiting daughter Mrs F H Heine, prizes awarded and a four course luncheon served. Mrs Rose Cadwaller of California ill in Quincy visited Philadelphia with daughters. Mrs Arthur Glenn and daughter to visit Cincinnati relatives. Mr Pringle to join Christmas Eve. Various local visits and birthday parties noted.
The newly organized Mum club, eight members, met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. Erlmier at 1224 North Sixth street. They brought sewing, enjoyed social time and a luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hesse hosted their 500 club at three tables on Thursday evening with prizes and luncheon. The next meeting may be December 21 but could be postponed due to Christmas proximity.
The Oak Leaf club met Wednesday with Mrs. W. D. Meyer at 822 Payson Avenue. Sewing and games were followed by tea. Alpha chapter OES officers and members were treated to a Belasco box party by Mrs. Anna Guth. About thirty attended and refreshments were served downtown. Next meeting to elect officers will be December 13.
The Justamere club was entertained Thursday evening by Miss Agnes Schneider of South Sixth street. A short business session was followed by an hour's sewing, after which a social time with refreshments was on.
Members discussed arrangements for a Christmas box exchange at Thursday’s meeting. Miss Helen Schild of Twelfth and Madison Streets will entertain the club December 13.
London dispatch reports Romania delays official announcements. London morning papers cast doubt on German gains, noting Romanian army largely intact and nearing Tern, with resistance capable of absorbing losses. Enemies’ reports emphasize moral advantage and supplies for central powers while warning against overstatement.
A London dispatch reports that deportations from Lille Roubaix Tourcoing and Cambrai are resumed. Some sixty thousand unemployed men are described as passing Liege in six days in cattle car trains bound for Dusseldorf Reimscheid and Essen.
CHICAGO December 8 Governor elect Frank D Lowden will discuss his legislative program with a committee of State senators next Thursday in Chicago.
Heavy snow blocks links between Healy Switzerland and France via the Simplon tunnel. The Milan-Paris express is snowbound and unlocated as wires fail on both sides. Simpson Pass snow depth nears eight feet with numerous avalanches reported.
Amsterdam via London dispatch says Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium is confined to his palace by German authorities. The frontier Tele graaf correspondent cites good authority, citing his action against Belgian deportations as the reason for imprisonment.
Judges at the international live stock exposition awarded blue ribbons in draft horse events. Wrydleland's President, a Bushnell stallion from Illinois, captured the grand championship of shires and also won first in the 4 years old and over stallion class. First prize in filly foal went to George J. Stall for Lockinge Starlight. Woodfield Starlight won grand senior champion for shire mares. Fatton Mettle took junior champion. In Hampshire stock, Westfield Farm of Iowa claimed both grand champion and senior champion over 12 months.
A Christmas selection offers men's suspenders in light and dark colors with a holiday box for 50c, boxless versions 25c and 35c. shirts in madras weaves with French cuffs at 1 and 1.50, fine calico at 65c. hose supporters 25c, silk ties up to 50c, four in hand 25c, leather belts 25c to 1, monogram belts 98c. Reefer scarves 75c to 2.25, Onyx Phoenix silk hose 25c to 1, pure silk Onyx 1. Warm all wool sweater coats 3 to 5, tan fibre suit case 2.75, leather 17 inch bags 10, Munsing underwear with fleece union suits 1 to 1.50, all woolens 2 to 3.50, pajamas 1 to 1.75.
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