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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1915
Page
18
A vintage ad claims women can avoid high dry cleaning costs by using two ounces of solvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline to clean a wide range of fabrics and fabrics. The method promises bright, wrinkle free results with no shrinking or fading, and urges outdoor use due to flammable gasoline.
Richard Reische and Mabel Heimbrich of the Versailles area wed yesterday afternoon at 2 30 in a Quincy home ceremony conducted by Dr H W Trueblood pastor of the U B church. Attendants were Mrs Grover sister of the groom and Mrs Myrtle Wiseman. They plan to live on a farm in the Versailles neighborhood after March 1.
Loraine, daughter of Dr and Mrs Hedrick, of Loraine, sustained serious injuries from two falls near Thanksgiving and again last Saturday. A fall into an open cellar damaged one arm and cracked the other wrist, later worsening to both arms in splints.
A Saskatoon Public Service Month issue received by Joe Esler outlines provincial plans to assist disabled soldiers returning from Europe. Committees in major cities design methods to help injured men earn a living and avoid being a burden to the country. The publication highlights government employees who enlisted.
The Sol Anian St Francis college has a new Christmas issue with holly decor, and the store will stay open every evening this week. A Christmas Savings Club promotion runs via State Savings Loan & Trust Company and local banks. A stove mounters dance is planned at Turner Hall on Christmas Eve, and a pop concert is at the Armory this afternoon. William Gatz of Seattle visits, and W P Russell buys a home at 326 North Twelfth. Mayor Garner is engaged in drainage district work, Gunther's Meccano is mentioned, and Manicure sets are advertised at Kiefer Pharmacy.
The piece notes the engineer in charge of the Charitan River Drainage district and mentions nearby river locations on the Mississippi near Warsaw. It highlights a schedule for the Armory Bop concert this afternoon at 3 PM with the Fifth Infantry Band and soprano Miss Mae Trescher and references a Sunday 3 PM Pop concert with admission of 15 cents featuring Miss Helen Corcoran. It also reports John Fuelbier visiting in LaPorte, Indiana, and family travel plans during the holiday break, with Mrs. Fuelbier joining later. Sterns is noted to begin Monday evening.
The first holiday season bowling match between Concordia and Labor Temple clubs featured Third-raters from both leagues. Labor Temple led with strong team scores, while Concordia trailed. full player tallies show H Hoener, Wm Hoener, Schnack, and Heidbrink among top scorers as the Labor Temple claimed victory in the opening series with totals around 751 to 694.
Mr and Mrs Chester Wilcox entertained seven persons at the Illinois cafe last evening with pink roses and a green earthen vase as decorations. After dinner a theater party at the Orpheum was enjoyed.
An advertisement claims meat forms uric acid that overworks kidneys. It advises regular flushes, using four ounces of Rad Salts in water before breakfast to neutralize acids, cleanse the kidneys, and prevent bladder irritation. Jad Salts is described as inexpensive and harmless.
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