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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
8
A writer recalls a boastful young man who claimed fondness for few people. Over time the man ages and learns heart education, becoming kinder and more fond of others as his mind and compassion mature. The piece argues true understanding comes from being fond of people, citing Thackeray and others as models.
The article outlines patterns for dressing sacques and jackets named Sault-de-Tits and negligee styles. It discusses fabrics such as flannel, wash silks, crepes, lawn, and lace trims, plus details like borders, ruffles, sashes, and belts for both formal callers and morning use, including versioning by warmth and occasion.
The Aero Club of America announces over 120000 dollars subscribed nationwide for the aerial reserve up to Monday midnight. Emerson McMillen’s match offer to add 100 dollars for every 900 raised expired. Fifteen states met the target while Chicago leaders in Dinos area contributed about 100000 dollars.
The Berlin stage shows greater demand for Shakespeare than London with German versions of Hamlet presented in two houses, plus Twelfth Night, Julius Caesar, Midsummer Night's Dream and The Comedy of Errors. Recent performances hint at a shift in repertory.
A London season features a short ComedY of Errors in English and German classics in major houses. Berin Berlin hosts Schiller works Die Jungfrau von Orleans Maria Stuart and Wallensteins Tod Goethe's Faust and Gotz von Berlichingen. Ibsen Fratag Hauptmann and Sundermann also on the lists. Grand opera and Verdi works fill bills. The ten best theaters list 45 plays and operas, all world classics.
Fear of renewed clashes as about 400 striking workers at Carnegie Steel in Youngstown clash with police. Two officers were attacked and beaten after they ordered the crowd to disperse. A reserve force of 20 was sent in and the strikers dispersed. Authorities fear another callout at a different mill of the company and plan police vigilance around the Mant mill.
The British government embargo on export of paper making materials begins, with U S state department informed via consular dispatches. Shipments of cotton and linen tags and waste paper are prohibited.
In Champaign one person died when a taxicab carrying Mrs Ruth Grubb of Decatur was struck by an interurban car on Monday night. Her ten weeks old son, held in her arms, escaped injury. The taxi driver was seriously hurt.
Miss Lulu Felt of the Quincy College of Music gave an instructive Sunday talk on the orchestra its development and the symphony orchestra in particular. She explained instrument roles with the aid of the Symphony Orchestra members and noted future concert plans at the Hippodrome.
Miss Agnes Mary Benning and Frank Ronald Kuhn wed at 8 this morning in St Boniface church with Rev Henry Degenhart officiating. Attended by relatives and friends, breakfast at Newcomb hotel, couple to visit gulf coast cities then live in Quincy before moving to Dallas.
The Daily Express urges the United States to prepare for war after Zeppelin attacks provoke indignation. It accuses Former President Roosevelt of trying to push Wilson into war and warns Britain would face the same fate if the German Navy dominates. The piece states the U S may be attacked if Germany wins.
New York reports about several hundred Finns fleeing service in the Russian army. They boarded the Danish steamer Heilig Olaf from Copenhagen in steerage, while Prince Eric of Denmark traveled to Edmonton to study farming. A British patrol ship forced the liner to Stornoway in the Hebrides where mail was removed, then returned after two days and the ship was allowed to proceed.
Gov L B Hanna of North Dakota, who traveled with the Ford peace party and fell ill in Copenhagen, has arrived in The Hague and will sail Saturday for the United States in a prompt return.
A large free solar show is planned Thursday forenoon with a partial eclipse visible across the middle west and United States. The sun will darken about one third, start near 9 o clock and end before 11, with best views from Guadalupe and Destrade islands. cloudy days may show only light changes.
A Sunday morning wreck at Bushnell damaged two Burlington engines. One engine derailed and overturned, the other torn and shifted to the trackside. Repair costs total about $13,000 with roughly $3,000 needed for one engine.
Major General Goethals governor of the Panama Canal Zone arrived in New York aboard the Calamares en route to Washington to testify on canal appropriations. He could not fix a definite opening date but confirmed there would be no more slides. Brigadier General Clarence Edward accompanied him, denying any friction or serious differences with Goethals.
Gen Tomas Ornelas once commanded here fled to El Paso to escape death from Francisco Villa. He was seized Monday by an armed squad from a Mexican Central train near Lagune north of Chihuahua City and shot. Other passengers were reportedly molested but arrived safely at Chihuahua City. Bargeman killed in flood near St Louis as a gasoline barge collapsed in rising waters on the Mississippi. An Austrian village reports military order to deliver copper beds from churches for war munitions.
A battered ad promises a trial package from Foley & Co for coughs colds croup and pains with Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Aidner Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The mail-in slip requests a cent and asks for name and address to receive the package.
A columnist investigates why households hesitate to adopt electrical labor-saving devices. A clerk cites two fears expense and danger from a blowout. The piece explains wattage costs, kilowatt hours, and how fuses protect circuits, urging calmer acceptance of electric appliances in daily life.
A state convention of Commercial Club Secretaries gathers in Bloomington on February 7 with 50 to 75 attendees from Illinois cities. Chicago's Hi. Fo Miller presides. J. Ho Pudson of Bloomington is state secretary. Attendees arrive February 16 and will tour the Bloomington auto show, attend a Majestic theater performance, and join business sessions and social events at Capt. L. Pill's residence area.
Reports from Chihuahua City reached El Paso Monday stating Francisco Villa had been surrounded by Carranza troops near Vallev after retreating from the Preeches hills and Santa Clara canyon.
Berlin morning papers discuss Secretary Lansings circular note to belligerents, focusing on submarine warfare and the arming of merchantmen. Conservative papers echo strong disapproval, with one saying the note could have been by Sir Edward Grey, criticizing the British stance.
Information from Zurich reports that Mrs Harold McCormick, widow Edith Rockefeller, has acquired property in Berlin via Paris to establish a charitable foundation. The proposed home for convalescents would be under care of renowned Swiss physicians, with Mrs McCormick's involvement tied to the Rockefeler family.
Rome via Paris on February 1 reports that the Ovservatore Romano denies statements in the press about Cardinal Mercier of Belgium and Benedicts purposes with the Pope, and asserts Cardinal Von Manns archbishop of Cologne plans to return to Rome. The pope has not taken any action toward peace.
Fragmentary OCR text references Germany conscription, Serbia, sale of items, and obscure proper nouns. No coherent events or names to anchor a factual card.
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