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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1915

Page

10

Social Roundup From Mrs Best Home and Local Festivities

A detailed society chronicle describes a morning reception at the home of Mrs Ezra Best with Mrs Laurence Best and Mrs Howard Mays hosting. Festive decor includes Southern smilax mistletoe holly pink roses red and green color theme. Guests mingle to a luncheon and a hidden orchestra. Additional notices cover engagements marriages and upcoming weddings of Margarethe Kespohl Oliver Williams and Katherine Williamson. The item lists attendees and weekend visiting friends with social calls and small gatherings across Quincy.

Ezra Best Laurence Best Howard Mays W. A. Richardson Margarethe Kespohl Oliver Williams Katherine Williamson John Kirkpatrick Graves Washington, D. C Ada Kespohl Emil Halbach Lawrence Wells Arch Rogers Carrick Castle Rolland Wagner Chester Poling

Fashions for Americans Offer Muff and Stole Patterns

Readers ask about muff and stole patterns and ready-made muffs as smart accessories. Velvet or plush muffs with fur bands look elegant, while alternatives use shirred velvet, chiffon, or eiderdown. Velvet or plush costlier, but many fabrics yield cheap, stylish muff sets with silk linings.

Foods for Children Balance Protein Carbohydrates and Fats

Household guidance explains five nutrient classes crucial for growth: proteins from meat fish eggs milk and cereals. carbohydrates and fats from breads sugars and starchy foods. minerals from fruits vegetables and milk. water from beverages and foods. It notes proper proportional feeding and offers sample menus including breakfast dinner and supper with items like baked apple oatmeal milk hamburger steak spinach potatoes cereal and eggs.

Christmas Savings Club Draws Bank Interest

D L Manes of Macomb visited Quincy over the weekend returning home Sunday night. E J Reilix of Quincy spent Christmas in Detroit with relatives. Dean and Mrs Cone left for Brook and will visit relatives over the holidays then see friends in New York. J F Toedte of Chicago, a YMCA worker, spent the weekend in Quincy and left for Bloomington to visit a few days.

Emil Halbach Mark Cowel Peoria Mr. Cowel Quincy Mrs. Halbach Garnett Heitz Chicago Mrs. Heitz Mr. Heitz North South Dakota Dayton Tablet Company Jr. M. Irwin Pittsfield Mass Eaton Pike Crane Co J. M. Irwin Margaret Lyford Dwight, IL James Walker Brookfield Celia Landy Lee Elliot Elliot Miss Landy Louis Kuppin David Stern J. Stern Mrs. Stern Madelaine Savannah Mr. Stern Elise Weil Armond Kempe Baltimore Edgar Musselman Rushville National Commercial Teachers’ Association Illinois State Bank D. L. Manes Macomb Mr. Manes E. J. Reilix Burlington Railroad Company Quincey Detroit Dean W. Q. Cone

Foley Kidney Pills Bring Prompt Relief for Backache

Rogers Nebraska resident Ed Velton reports Foley Kidney Pills quick relief from backache tied to a cold. The ad claims the pills dissolve waste in blood as kidneys fail to remove toxins, easing pains in joints and muscles and reducing nighttime urination.

Foley Ed Velton Rogers Nebe Neb

Corn Show Bio Affair at Church Event Dec 30

A local event titled Bio Affair Corn Show is planned at a church on December 30. Organizers invite attendees to learn about corn cultivation and related activities. The notice lists the venue and date with limited details.

Houston Township Farmers Plan Evening at Antioch Church

Houston township farmers will host a 7:00 PM program at Antioch Church on December 30 under the Houston Township Improvement Association. The event features lunch by church women, talks by officials, and a corn stringing contest with multiple age divisions and prizes including agricultural books and magazine subscriptions. Grand prizes include subscriptions and a $100 merchandise sweepstakes.

Houston Township Antioch Church Adams County Houston Township Improvement Association W. A. Taylor John Steiner E. W. Rusk Adams County Farmers’ Institute John Meatheringham John M. Stahl Chicare Alexander & Frichling’s Prairie Fanner Quincy Record Ger

Illinois Corn Growers and Y M C A Meeting Notes

A summary notes the Illinois Corn Growers association score card details events including White and yellow corn exhibits, sweepstakes entries for school exhibits, and champion awards. The B G Mheid ite regular meeting followed at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon with J F Toedte addressing boys on experiences in Chicago. Walter Westerman, a Quincy youth, shared wartime travel experiences, and W L Johnson of Palmyra visited Quincy for business yesterday.

Illinois Corn Growers’ Association B. G. Mheid Ite J. F. Toedte Chicago Walter Westerman Quincy W. L. Johnson Palmyra

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