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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
8
A reflective piece on aging and how time quietly changes people as we travel through life. The author recalls conversations about aging friends and relatives, noting the shock of discovering that those once seen as youthful are now grandmothers.
Daily Fashion Hints suggests a tunic frock for children to stay stylish and affordable. It discusses adaptable design options like bound armholes, contrasting materials, and new shirt styles to refresh outfits. Emphasizes color keeps and practical, washable fabrics for growing children.
Local pick ups note a clearance sale of player pianos from Weilers at 310 dollars and up. Emil Reinkendorff travels to Canton Missouri after a telegram about his father in law’s death. A Merchants and Farmers meeting in Alt holds a general session January 2% with speakers from the University of Illinois and Standard Oil. Basement Store advertises extra heavy bed comforters in a rummage sale. Giles Bros sale prompts readers to drop everything and attend. Basketball schedule for Amory postponed due to bad weather. several local notices about sales and arrivals appear amid scattered OCR errors.
Ohio agriculture session features Q. Jan W Coburn arguing hogs strengthen the nation by funding farms schools and homes. He praises hogs as essential to food production and regional prosperity, detailing hogs as a versatile contributor from bacon to tools.
A proposed banquet is planned for a $3,000,000 storm sewer project in St Louis. Officials describe a two hundred plate event to celebrate the Mill Creek sewer route from the western city limits to the Mississippi River. The concrete tunnel would run through the city and open into the river if water level allows.
Miss Ella Adolph celebrated her twentieth birthday with a dancing party at Arcade Hall hosted by Quincy Society. The Lyman Noel orchestra provided music for sixty guests including out of town visitor James Clark. An Argyle Fra leap year dance is planned at Hotel Quincy with ladies executing the gentlemen’s program. Mrs. E. J. Parker hosted Mrs. Ernest Thayer of Santa Barbara at dinner with twelve guests. Various notices mention Mrs. Frank Whitney hosting fourteen, Katherine McFarland’s return, Ku Klux Klan social plans at University of Illinois, and wedding bouquet traditions at Graves Williamson nuptials. Modern Novel club hosts luncheon and a review of Alice and a Family. Mr. and Mrs. Woodward Hopkins announce the birth of a daughter named Grace Kemper.
The Ford peace expedition named American members for the permanent peace board to sit in Europe indefinitely. William Jennings Bryan Henry Ford Miss Jane Addams the Rev. Charles P F Aked and Mrs. Joseph Pels of Philadelphia chosen. Alternate members to follow. Board to include neutral country reps. expenses about 560000 yearly.
An apparent assassination attempt occurred when two bombs were thrown at a premier during a night event in an unspecified location. A vehicle was destroyed and passengers fled as the explosion caused damage and injuries, with authorities confirming a rapid escape and ongoing investigations.
A fragmented report notes Austria suffering coal shortages with electric lighting suspended in Budapest and potential electric supply cuts in Vienna. The text mentions curbs or bans and widespread impact on consumers amid energy strain.
At the Y M C A the Lacs and Sioux tribes held Thursday gatherings with George W. Johnson in charge of the Lacs discussion on The Travels of Paul and Rev George A. Buttrick leading the Physical Department Bible Glass. Light lunch and joint supper with the Directors Men's Bible class were served.
Ohionver River at Leamville Thursday rose past the 28 foot flood line and kept climbing at about one tenth foot per hour. Firemen rescued residents from flooded homes while towns like Evansville and Oakdale experienced rising water and evacuations. A test stage near Cimommatea indicated potential higher levels, with weather forecasters predicting continued rise and river damage across regional rail and river points.
A Berlin dispatch reports officials denying illness claims while discussing weather and health department concerns. The fragmented text mentions Potsdam, Emperor, and ongoing speculation about conditions and actions, with no clear confirmation of events.
London reports a Berlin Reuter dispatch on the Prussian diet opening. Count Schwerrin Loewitz reviews battlefield events and cites the Anglo French Dardanelles failure as a turning point. He argues German industry and science sustain the war and criticizes British leadership.
An excursion boat near Alton sank after a rapid rise in water. Reports describe two vessels, a steamer and a second boat, involved in the incident with passengers and crew affected. Details remain unclear as rescue efforts proceed and officials review the scene.
An overseas news agency report states a boat accident resulted in four deaths. The brief item attributes the tragedy to maritime mishap and notes ongoing formal responses by authorities. Several named entities appear garbled in the OCR text, but the core fact is the fatal boat incident with four victims.
An Uhneis man and noted authority on birds, Mr. Hess, a prosperous country director in Champaign County, Illinois, writes on the economic value of birds. His articles, sought by scientists and the public, explain why birds matter to farmers and bird enthusiasts.
Friday evening the High school assembly room hosts two preliminary debates on the resolution that the United States military and naval program is inadequate. Judges include Rev. George A. Buttrick and Prof. A Parker. First 8 pm, second after, with teams and members listed for affirmative and negative sides.
A Thursday schoolmasters meeting faced renewed concerns as conditions affecting attendance and school policies were discussed. Officials remain hopeful for clear guidelines and sustained teacher coordination across campuses.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount alert phrases about Mexican troubles in El Paso with garbled words and missing context. The readable bits mention states and watchfulness, suggesting a public notices style item or column fragment from a historic newspaper.
General Wood appeals for Red Cross aid amid war relief efforts. The request emphasizes community support and supplies, urging citizens to contribute resources to bolster humanitarian aid and medical relief efforts locally and nationally.
The report notes Germany’s wartime advantages and declares America cannot match, with figures indicating production and supply gaps. It highlights reliance on domestic dye development to support wartime needs and warns of sustained pressures on supply chains.
Net receipts from the senior class comedy The Mikado totaled 806 with a few outlay bills pending. Authorities fear the final net may drop to about 50 after settling those litigations, but the result is encouraging given weather and expenses endured by class members.
The senior class is busy settling accounts and closing details of the senior play. As a result no assembly meeting planned for Friday will be held at the high school this week.
Fe G Bauman superintendent of city schools attended the county and city superintendents of schools meeting in Macomb Thursday. He reported a successful session. It was part of the annual Western State normal meetings with many educators from the western part of the state.
The John Wood chapter of the Women’s Relief corps presents The Spinsters Return in the Berrian school auditorium under the auspices of the Mothers’? elats of that soho paris and re dav atternwer.
Fragmentary formal notices recount orders for Greek forces to resist in Athens. The report details troop movements and strategic posts, mentioning commanders and lines showing tensions as forces prepare despite unclear dates.
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