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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
8
The piece explores why people develop rituals like choosing the same chair in a library or a hotel room. It notes how repetition stems from habit, memory, and comfort, sometimes uneasily binding individuals. It warns that unchecked habit can become a nuisance and urges common sense in control.
The sketch shows a handkerchief linen frock with eyelet trim and a loped edge, a slip over model with a wide sheer organdy collar tied in a bow. It notes sheerness matters and suggests heavy fabrics for vitality, with high waistlines for spring and summer wardrobes and popular dollouse styles including smock middy suits and suspender dresses.
February 7 The National Association of Real Estate Boards representing 130 cities and over 7000 members offers its services through president Henry D P Haas of Pittsburgh to assist in coordinating real estate aid and related efforts.
Secretary of War Baker discusses securing locations for mobilization camps should such services be required.
Salem Oregon February 7 Oregon's support of President Wilson in the pending international cases was pledged Tuesday in a joint resolution approved by both houses of the legislature.
Chester Poling hosted Miss Scott of Lexington while visiting cousin Miss Blanche Gill. Miss Gill hosts Miss Scott later. Dr. and Mrs. H F Naumann and Mrs. H S Mueller traveled to Warsaw Ill for Rev Philip C Naumann's birthday. Engagement announced: Miss Jessie Smith of Memphis to Edward Bartlett of the city. Helen Thumann resigns from Gardner Governor Co ahead of her wedding to Gerry VandenBoom. Up-to-date Reading Club met with yellow tulips and valentines as place cards. next host is Mrs Dickson. Grace Whippie Eastern Star held auction bridge and 500 at the Masonic temple with 23 tables. prizes crocheted lace doilies. Marjorie Webster of Chicago to visit Mrs J R Baumberger. plan a Knights of Columbus program and several events in QuinCy.
Elbert Gary of United States Steel Corp said in New York on February 7 that the company had not considered placing its plants or resources at the government’s disposal in war. He added the firm would aid the government when requested and act as loyal citizens in times of crisis.
Herbert M Turner youngest son of Mr and Mrs Henry C Turner of 1211 North Sixth street married in Berkeley California The groom is active in Masonic bodies including Lambert lodge Quincy chapter and Quincy council and once belonged to Quincy Turn Verein The Berkeley ceremony featured Miss Harden and Miss Waste with family and college friends present after which the couple planned to reside in Berkeley.
Misses Edith Maas and Carrie Feith hosted the Hagtas club of ten at a Be lasco theater box party, then Schwindeler's offered refreshments. Whist at South Side Boat club yielded prizes to Mrs. Ed Gail Mrs. Swanson Mrs. Herbert Felton and Mrs. Thomas Ryan. Atlantis society met Chamber of Commerce rooms with a Bible translation history paper by Mrs. George Wall. Friends in Council heard a paper on Indian Music by Mrs. Lyman Greenman. Tuesday Study club gathered at Mrs. O. F. Schultian with a paper by Mrs. Frank Alexander on English Activity as the group studies America. Shakespeare club met with Mrs. Alfred Mageert.
The monthly meeting of the Christian Endeavor society at the Presbyterian church was hosted by Miss Virginia McCaskill at 60s Broadway. The group pledged 50 for missions, half paid. Miss May Adams will represent the society at a Presbyterian educational conference in Macomb starting February 18 for four days. A social hour followed the business session with refreshments. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the March meeting.
The High School Student club meets this afternoon at 4 o clock and those wishing to take up first aid work should register now. On Thursday at 7 30 the class will organize with a ten lesson course offered in Chicago and other large cities. The fee is five dollars and an exam will follow for a Red Cross certificate for those passing.
Kansas City Missouri February seven. All pots at dispute between four railroad brotherhoods and the Kansas City Southern railroad were settled Tuesday night. It is understood the employees won on the main points. The employees voted overwhelmingly to strike, alleging disrespect toward their representatives.
The American steamer Housatonic was sunk off the Scilly Islands on Saturday February 3, marking the first act against the United States since Germany declared ruthless submarine warfare. The incident, however, is distinguished as a case with satisfactory distinctions.
The Tuesday noon Rotary gathering featured John F. E. Pick describing coal industry topics as “black diamonds” aided by pamphlets. Entertainer guests from Orpheum Act included Jack Trainor and Joe McGee, plus stories from others. A Chicago Rotary letter backed Quincy’s armor plant bid. Lincoln birthday honors and a limerick night were announced for upcoming meetings.
An Overseas News Agency item states the submarine Deutschland has not left its home port. Fire at New London on Feb 3 damaged a toolshop on the state pier used to store cargo for the vessel. Bremen dispatch Jan 16 said preparations were made for sailing to an American port amid rumors of its status.
George Q. Johnson and Richard Shields, longtime financial secretaries of electrical workers union No. 134, testified that Michael Boyle received money from builders without union authorization. They said none of Boyle’s funds reached the union while government charges accuse four union agents and eleven Chicago switchboard manufacturers of conspiring to bar union goods.
In Des Moines on February, the Whitmore bone dry state bills were postponed to February 20 and referred to the committee of suppression of intemperance as a special order of business. The postponement vote was 40 to 60, with expected efforts to modify the measures to avoid endangering the constitutional amendment by reaction to what is seen as too drastic prohibition.
OT PAUL Minn Feb 7 The senate committee on general legislation has voted to report favorably on the proposed repeal of the Minnesota boxing law.
Berne on February seventh reports Bund says Switzerland has assumed protection of German interests in nations where they were previously entrusted to the United States, following a government decision announced via Paris. The move affects diplomatic and consular responsibilities for German affairs.
The state department has learned of a German pledge not to recall Ambassador Gerard from Berlin until Count von Bernstorff’s treatment is settled, a report traced to Copenhagen dispatches. Officials declined comment, surprising Washington which had arranged safe conduct for Bernstorff and staff, expecting similar moves for Gerard.
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