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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
8
Society notes report the YWCA hostess house serving daily meals and coffee to girls, with three volunteers keeping the place cheerful. Donations for a small counter and a coffee pot are welcome by phone. Other items include club meetings, birthdays, visits, and social gatherings across several local households and organizations.
Terrance Smith visits from Chicaso to see relatives. Maurice Dickson on twelve day furlough from Camp Travis visits parents. Miss Edith Akers becomes stenographer at Reynolds clothing store. Frank Heine improving after hospital operation. Harold Roller released from Creat Lakes and enrolled in Gem City Business College. Quincy Coal Co references appear in multiple items. Chiropraic treatments offered at State Bank Building. 0e box chocolates at Kiefer pharmacy.
The article compares the human body to a horse kept idle and overfed drawing on the mind body link. It warns that neglecting exercise harms both mind and body, citing a woman who paid the price after years of neglect and overindulgence. It urges immediate change before lasting damage.
Teachers hosted a Christmas party for Good Shepherd church families in the guild room Thursday evening. Children enjoyed a pleasing program and delicious refreshments, receiving a Christmas treat from their teachers.
The YWCA annual meeting reported a treasury balance of 51646 with 600 reserved for building. Spending rose to about 1900, and a new club formed as Miss Harness and Miss Ida Stewart positioned delegates for Chicago conference. The national budget totals and a 4000 dollar local drive frame a planned campaign and next month’s supper meeting.
Mrs. Ora O. Bowers of Lansing says after childbirth she was unable to stand or care for her baby due to back pain. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with her rapid recovery and renewed ability to work. She urges other young mothers in similar weakness to try the remedies and seeks advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.
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