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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
10
A narrator recalls a call to a engaged girl who receives violets from a fiancé. The scene shifts to a married couple, highlighting envy, tenderness, and financial strain. The piece argues envy of others’ luxuries hurts loving husbands who may struggle to provide.
Daily fashion notes discuss bolero blouse popularity tied to using scraps and repurposed waistlines. A versatile pattern suits stout figures by shirring three rows to a belt, with sleeves and collars in varied materials to save fabric and create a chic look.
Katherine Williamson wed John Graves of Washington D C in a ceremony conducted by Rev M Edward Fawcett with a full wedding party and attendants. The reception featured flowers, pink decor, and a banquet for about 20 guests, followed by tea and social events as the couple began their life together.
A group from The Mikado was staged Wednesday night in the school auditorium. The Gilbert and Sullivan classic featured a cast of amateur thespians praised for their performance. The production highlighted the show’s enduring appeal with strong talent from the local school.
Fragmented aged notes describe two styles of winter velvet cushions with ornate trim. One uses ivory velvet with tassels while the other features blue velvet with tassels. The text notes care in sewing and finishing edges to keep cushions sturdy and neat.
A French detachment has landed on Corfu to provisional occupy the island per an Athens Reuters dispatch. Fourteen shops of unknown nationality operate near the village of Carry. The Achilleion palace was erected for the Empress Elizabeth of Austria and later acquired by the German emperor. the French flag reportedly flew there.
Seniors enjoy The Mikado in a well staged school production. A matinee and evening audience praised the performers and direction, highlighting a spirited rendition in the high school auditorium. The article notes the show’s charm and the community support for student arts.
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