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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
8
A reflective piece on Christmas gift giving argues for compiling a list of desires, from ten cents upward, to guide relatives. It favors direct requests, discreet hints, and intelligent gifting, cautioning against random or withheld wish lists and praising thoughtful, inspired surprises.
Daily Fashion hints describe a pinafore for a young girl aged five to seven, plus a simple open-back apron in white linen dimity or batiste. The text notes the apron protects a frock, keeps the child neat, and suggests two small pockets for a handkerchief. Requires about 1 3/4 yards of fabric for grading.
Berlin specials plant for drying vegetables began operation in July and plans a larger building to nearly double capacity. The facility uses waste gas plant fuel and closes the loop by storing surplus produce during peak times. About 70 women work trimming cabbage heads and other vegetables, with parboiling and drying in kilns before bagging. Currently serving charitable institutions, the project aims to sell in markets as winter supply tightens.
The Dorothy Quincy Chapter A R R holds a Christmas themed meeting in the Historical building with gifts and greetings for charity. Readings by Mrs. Dunlap Miller and Woodruff, a Christmas story by Mrs. Alexander, and limited music from Ruth Driesselman accompany an informal social hour.
The Lucky Friday club met with Mr and Mrs D A Wheeler on Eleventh and Maine to study Dickens with E J Taylor and C A Cox reading selections from Pickwick Papers. Light refreshments followed. The next meeting will be with Miss Clara Wilson at 1400 Vermont Street on Dec 29 for the annual Christmas gathering.
Mme Edward Naon, Argentine beauty and sister in law of Ambassador Naon, has created a stir in Washington during two months of visits. Introduced to exclusive society, many events have been held in her honor. The couple, including a Buenos Ayres commercial court judge, will spend the rest of winter in New York City and are likely to be entertained by society there.
Four weekly dates note the Snahpro Dia club gathering at Mrs. J G Foreman 820 Spruce Street with needlework and a luncheon. Next meeting set for January 11 with Mrs. Roy Johnson.
About 400 Christmas baskets will be sent out from the Cheerful Home this Christmas. The work will be assisted by the Boy Scouts who offer their services in delivering the baskets. The Cheerful Home Kindergarten Mothers' Club will hold a party on Tuesday afternoon with music and readings.
President and Mrs. Wilson were hosted by Vice President and Mrs. Marshall at a formal Friday night dinner. Guests included members of the Senate and other friends of the vice president. It marked the president’s first formal entertainment away from the White House this season.
Otto Silvester an American ex-rough rider from Buffalo Bill shows and British army veteran of over fifteen years is registered as an alien in London. The court ordered re-examination of his military service as he faced concerns about his status despite three wars and serious injuries on the western front. He was wounded multiple times and blinded, later discharged, worked in munitions, and then questioned by authorities after a fellow worker raised the issue.
A blaze in the Williams building on Independence Street threatens Shamokin business district. About a dozen buildings burned, with estimated losses of 250000 dollars. At midnight the fire remained uncontrolled as Sunbury Mount Carmel and other towns dispatched units. suspected origin a defective flue.
The Westinghouse Lamp company announced an eight to thirteen percent increase in the wages of its 2,000 factory employees in New York City Bloomfield New Jersey and Milwaukee. The raise applies to workers earning under 3 000 a year and takes effect immediately.
In a Duma speech M Pokrov sky, newly appointed foreign minister, denounces German peace proposals, asserts Russia will not yield, and pledges continued struggle until every enemy soldier leaves Russian soil. He criticizes German aims in Poland and warns of deceptive offers to halt fighting.
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