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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
8
A reader recalls a shabby customer treated curtly by a clerk at a camisole counter. The piece argues tactful phrasing matters and suggests two words could have directed the clerk, saving time. It ends with a humorous plan to test shop attitudes by overpaying and buying two suits.
A cedar green crepe meteor youth frock with black velvet blouse and white chiffon vestee is illustrated. The center back fastening is concealed by the blouse, with a versatile jacket that may slip over the head. Sleeves feature velvet bands and metal buttons. skirt may have velvet or embroidery trim. For summer, tub fabrics and white handkerchief linen variants are suggested, plus fabric quantities and a southern resort option.
An advertisement touts Forey’s Honey and Tar as a fast acting remedy for colds coughs and croup. It claims to heal inflamed throat and bronchial membranes loosen phlegm and ease breathing. A Summerville Georgia testimonial from W. F. Thomas endorses its effectiveness for coughs and hoarseness.
A conference committee of the two houses agreed on the immigration measure on Monday and the senate adopted the conference report by 65 to 10. The house is expected to act on Thursday and send the bill to the president. The bill originally included a provision to exclude Japanese if the gentlemen’s agreement with Japan ends.
A concise reflection notes that few individuals welcome reminders of their small personal missteps, suggesting habits and temptations are often ignored or rationalized in daily life. The line hints at universal self awareness and human reluctance to confront minor faults.
Mrs Robert Bacon arrives in Mobile to spend winter with sister Mrs Mell Frazer and father Capt A C Danner. Frazer hosts a large tea for 150 guests in which Venetia Danner and other notables appear. many local social events, arrivals, and engagements follow as the community records gatherings and travel.
A newspaper ad urges readers to mail five cents plus this slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back ailments, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing, offered by Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
Mrs Chester Poling hosted a newly organized bridge club meeting Monday with future Mondays planned. Next week Mrs C Lawrence Wells will host. The Women's Forum education department formed at the Chamber of Commerce building with Mrs F A Wilson as chairman and Mrs Lee Williams secretary. The Three Arts club met with Mrs Rudolph Weltin and members read papers on French English and German literature. Mr and Mrs Louis Neadick of near Walnut corner Ursa township were mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Neadick celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with 150 guests Saturday evening. A supper was served at 11 o'clock. Mrs Neadick, formerly Miss Amelia Vincent, was born at their home. They have three daughters and one son.
George Kohl and Katherine L. Raher were married at nine on Monday in Parnell Iowa church. They will move to Quincy to reside, as Kohl recently moved from Cedar Rapids and works as mechanical manager for the Underwood Typewriter Company.
Miss Edna Herrmann and Carson Miller of Taylor Missouri were married in the Salem church parsonage by Rev H J Leemhuis on Saturday afternoon. The bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Matt Herrmann attended. A Missouri license was issued, and they delayed the ceremony until a county license could be obtained.
Mrs Sophia Weber and Jacob Riter were married at 6 o clock Monday morning by Rev Father Zurbensen pastor of St Marys Catholic Church They were attended by Mrs Clara Meinert and Theodore Riter son of Mr Ruiter They will go to housekeeping at once
Miss Grace Elizabeth Parsons and Earl W. Matice of Hamilton Indiana were married at 11 o'clock Monday morning in the study of the First Christian church by Rev. W. D. Endres. The couple were unattended. Matice is a Hamilton mechanic.
Miss Adrie E Hoffman wed Lawrence J Hunbe of Camp Point in the county court parlors. Judge Lyman McCarl officiated Monday morning. the couple were unattended and will live on a nearby farm in Camp Point.
Tuesday events include men’s league officer elections at Salem, Young People’s society officer elections at St Jacobi, an illustrated lecture on Creation at St Jacobi, a 1 PM guild luncheon at Presbyterian church, and Women’s Foreign Missionary Society at Vermont Street Methodist on Peace and World Missions. Trustees of St John’s Lutheran participate in activities.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The sellers offer $100 for any case not cured and invite testimonials from customers in Toledo Ohio and surrounding areas.
Evening mission meetings and afternoon sewing and officer elections unfold across multiple churches including United Brethren Luther Memorial Bethel and St Paul Evangelical. Activities feature Missionary Society groups, Ladies Aids, a parsonage elect, a Booster club play Elaine's Elopement and a Sunday school board meeting at Silas Dapper's home.
A Quincys observer called Sundays lunar spectacle a near perfect eclipse as the sky cleared after earlier clouds and darkness forced street lights on at midnight. In other news the W C T U holds a red letter day event at 8 pm honoring Madam Willard at 224 North Eighth street with Miss Mary Anderson delivering a key address from a national temperance convention. Dentists Meet Tonight The Tan cock and Adams county dental society join the Quincy Dental club for a gathering at the Newcomb hotel with plans extending beyond.
Out of town members attend the meeting as election of officers is held. Deputy Garni and Warden Clarke departed Monday afternoon for Jacksonville NL where Clarke goes as prosecuting witness in a case of illegal seaming in the Illinois river, to be tried this morning. The Y M C A monthly board meeting will be held this evening in the board rooms.
Forty five members attended the weekly drill of Co. BF I N G at the Armory Monday night in Capt E L Wingerter’s absence who was in the city. Fifty five attended bhy drill. First Meeting Jan 21 The first hi meeting for men to be conducted in the YMCA will be on Sunday afternoon Jan 21 speaker not secured.
The Quincy resident Jo Keler appears in Crowell Publishing Co.’s house organ for agents. The photo was taken last summer while Mr. Fish rode a slide car on a motorcycle to solicit subscriptions.
Fragmentary listing details Navy Beans Lima Beans Syrup Soap flour and crackers with assorted weights and prices. Items include 10 lb bags 5 lb bags cans pails and boxes, with California navels oranges and other staples mentioned in partial form. Prices appear in uneven notation.
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