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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
10
The article discusses dress styles for fuller figures, favoring a pattern that smooths the hip and waist appearance. It highlights fabrics, eggplant hues with velvet trims, optional braids, and versatile shirt blouses suitable for various ages and body types. It notes collar trends and bright handbag colors to complement sombre dresses.
A reflective piece on integrity and cost beyond money. It argues that some things are worth more than wealth and urges living honestly even when integrity requires sacrifice. The narrator cites a woman choosing fairness over saving two dollars, illustrating the value of self respect over material gain.
Mrs Happy Homemaker extols hot water as a universal remedy for children and ailments. She recounts home cures from gargling for sore throats to hot baths for aches and colds, warns against burning internal use, and notes hot water can ease digestive issues and reduce castor oil doses.
The article describes simple winter sandals inspired by Japanese footwear. Satin replaces straw, lambs wool forms the sole, and satin lining and heavily padded satin straps are embroidered with tiny silk flowers. Ends tuck between wool and satin before stitching.
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, now in its second year, prepared for a February 4 concert at the Empire Hippodrome. Conducted by Emil Reinkendorff with violins directed by Carl Fischer, the group has practiced for weeks and aims for a splendid program.
Mrs. E B Close and her daughters hosted vows and refreshments in the afternoon. Mrs W A Richardson received a telegram from her nephew Robert McFadden in Chicago announcing his Saturday arrival for a visit. Miss Marie Stahl held a thimble party for Miss Katherine Williamson. George Cottrell, recently back from Pittsburg on business, is noted. E L Badgley, a long time Wabash conductor, was taken to St Louis last Friday and is at Ricord Sanitarium for locomotor ataxia with improving but incomplete strength.
Christina Walker, born in Sweden on November 17, 1832, died at her Ursa home Thursday at 6 am. A former Quincy resident of over four decades, she lived in Ursa later in life and was active in the Lutheran church. Survived by five children, three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Charles Thompson of Ursa, Mrs. M. A. Keim of Colmar, Mrs. H. B Hughes of Quincy, John Walker of Barry, and Lenas Walker of Ursa.
Last night a dozen homeless wanderers sought refuge at the police station during a cold snap and snow. They began applying for lodging in the evening and continued arriving throughout the night. Most were described as destitute and disoriented, with at least one asking for the "tramp room" before accommodations were discussed.
The Emery Stove Co seeks a 30 year charter extension, expiring January 13, approved at a stockholders meeting. The extension, a formal step, will be granted by the Tennessee secretary of state. Joseph W. Emery serves as president of this flourishing factory.
Lulu Hamilton, widely known as Watermelon Lou, was arrested by Officer Blackwood after attempting to flirt with him mid confrontation. The incident occurred in a public area, drawing attention from bystanders and prompting police intervention.
Police report an off duty officer in civilian clothes was approached by a Hamilton woman at Eighth and Maine. They walked to Seventh and Maine where he sent an ambulance call. In other notes, Mr and Mrs Frank Dempsey announce a son born at Blessing hospital and Mr and Mrs George Nicloy welcome a son born at 1019 Washington Street.
The Maroon basketball team will leave for Louisiana Thursday afternoon to face the Cosmos Athletic Club Thursday night. Local fans regard the Maroons as one of the best teams in the central states. George Thompson, janitor at the Masonic temple, was in Kinderhook yesterday visiting his sick mother.
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