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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
8
A shop scene contrasts price tags with value as a customer debates a blouse at ten dollars and a four dollar alternative. The narrator muses on judging things by merit, recalls friends who dislike shopping, and recalls pear orchard memories showing how we value things only when priced. The piece ends with a Riley poem about not worrying.
Daily Fashion Hints discusses overskirts and fashion lines, detailing a simple pattern, a taffeta foundation, and an overskirt of diaphanous material. It advises choosing colors and designs to flatter different figures, testing fabric against the face, and using nets chiffons and grenadines for trims and finishings.
Walter Green colored employed at the Rupp Junk yards at Front and Hampshire was arrested Monday evening by Officers Brest and Ryan on a charge of stealing brass from his employers. Concordia League Meets St John’s Lutheran school hall held a monthly business meeting Monday evening with a program of addresses and musical numbers.
Decatur mother Mrs Montgomery reports Vap-O-Rub gave most satisfactory results for her child’s croup. She applied it to chest neck and bridge of the nose and saw the cold end without internal medicines. The Vapo Rub’s vapors loosen phlegm ease breathing and heat helps release active ingredients. Available in 25c 50c or $1.00 sizes.
A Quincy society note reports Mrs John E Wall surprised at a Hotel Quincy dinner for her birthday with gifts and conundrums, dancing and socializing. Out of town guests for Carr Bauman wedding return home. Nauman birthday celebrations and various visits and gatherings noted, including Meeker Meeker and concert connections, and local farewells and congrats.
A crowded Marion county meeting in the courthouse supported retaining farm adviser J. F. Gillmor, urging the county to keep the program. Speakers credited the adviser with benefits to dairy, seed, and farm operations while noting the contract’s funding from county and state sources and a planned renewal with the university.
Roy Barnett and Mabel Redhouse of Mexico Missouri announce marriage license application. Also listed are Peter Smith of Quincy and Stella Lierly of Liberty among other applicants. The notice names several individuals with varying spellings and locales in a single public filing.
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. A Berkeley reader reports neck stiffness easing within hours after applying the product, claiming the remedy restored mobility after a long exposure incident. The text includes dated testimonial and price reference.
Rev N M Rigg, pastor of the Vermont Street M E church, received a surprise birthday gathering Monday evening from 40 church youths. The event, arranged without his knowledge, featured ice cream and cake and included a presentation of a handsome clock by N W Cranmer, president of the Young People's society.
In celebration of his birthday anniversary observed a week earlier, Glen Burch, son of Dr. and Mrs. George Burch, was entertained by South Side Boat club members. Chaperones Dr. and Mrs. Burch hosted a festive evening featuring Tony and his monkey and other wild animals as performers. Burch received cuff links and a tie pin as gifts.
Assistant Postmaster John Carroll addressed a large crowd at a Sunday mass meeting in Ewing Missouri where plans were laid to organize a Catholic federation. Local residents will oversee further actions and call another gathering to complete the organization.
The Quincy lodge No. 100 B. P. O. E. will serve noonday luncheons each Thursday. Those attending should notify the custodian by Wednesday. The plan remains in effect until officers decide otherwise. A 35 cent charge is asked for each luncheon.
Henry Gottman, longtime farmer and stock breeder living four miles east of Palmyra, underwent an appendicitis operation at his home Sunday afternoon performed by Dr. Otis Johnston of Quincy. He recovered from the shock by Monday evening and was not in acute pain. Surgeons Drs C P Glahn T A Roselle and M L Weed of Palmyra assisted.
Directors of the Masonic temple and consistory met Monday night with elevator firm representatives to discuss installing an elevator. The plan would have the consistory, occupying the fourth floor and needing service, donate funds to buy the elevator and receive equivalent stock in the temple association.
Spelling contests will be held Friday across Adams County to select township representatives. The county contest is set for the afternoon of February 8 with Quincy public schools represented.
Reports show two new members received at the Mens league meeting held Monday. Attendance noted several prior members present, with discussions marked as hopeful for the group’s future activities despite some displeasure among attendees.
Rev W D Endres delivers address at weekly BOG M clubs meeting. Attendance near zero with a flashlight photo capture. The Cavaliers are billed to perform tonight at the armory during the Quincy Lyceum course.
A vintage guide extols onions as nourishing and versatile. It details baked onions with stock and sugar, an Italian inspired onion and chicken rice dish, and numerous salad pairings using Bermuda onions with lettuce watercress and cabbage. French dressings are favored though simple tele dressings noted.
Fred R. Manual of Adams and Miss Stella Lierle of Liberty wed Monday at 3:30 pm in the First Christian church study with Rev. W.7 Endres officiating. Albert Amber and Miss Smith witnessed. The couple plan to reside on a farm near Adams.
Peter Smith Hall and Miss Bessie Weir were married at 8 o'clock Monday evening in the bride's home. Rev. William Bates, pastor of the Union colored Baptist church, performed the ceremony.
Local notes report G A Urban leaving Monday for Chicape on business. The Leemhuis family at 735 South Ninth welcomed a ten pound son on Monday February 7. Red Bangert of Gem City Transfer expects to return to work today after seven weeks home rest from a boiler injury to his heel. Police Officer John Brokamp returns to duty after last week’s ice fall left him with a dislocated ligament in his right leg.
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