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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
8
A reader recalls past wedding gifts and Christmas spending by income level. She notes four or five dollars for close wedding gifts and two dollars for casual ones, then lists varied Christmas totals from sixty dollars to four hundred, plus a man in a small club. The piece invites unsigned letters revealing income and charitable giving to spark a symposium.
Daily fashion notes highlight spring blouses in cotton voile and sheer linens, with white options favored for versatility. No radical changes foreseen next season. collars may grow slightly, sleeves gain clever finishes, and a new dual-length sleeve with concealed buttons appears. Two modish blouse sketches showcase frill variations, ruffles, lace, and crochet details, suitable for washables.
Virginia Irwin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leaton Irwin, showed slight improvement Monday and could take a little nourishment. Emma Broctor of Lawrenceville Ill visits winter with sister Ida Cassidy at 2632 Vermont Street while Mr and Mrs Moorman travel west. Mrs Raymond Padberg and daughter ...
Anna May and Mary Josephine, guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lubbe in Park Place, returned to their home in St. Louis. Mrs. H. J. Lubbe left Sunday for her home in St. Louis after visiting there.
Born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Slutmacher at Blessing hospital a daughter Sunday night. Born to Mr and Mrs John Wiseman at 720 North Fifteenth street a daughter.
A sequence of society notes from 1657 York Street and surrounding area details a Monday tea honoring Mrs. Pierpont Dutcher of Milwaukee with a pink floral table. The piece lists guests including Mrs. Alfred Ellis and Mrs. J. W. Gardner, plus updates on travel plans, birthday celebrations, and engagements across families in the community.
Mrs. C. Lawrence Wells hosted her bridge club Monday afternoon with a luncheon afterward. The group will reconvene next week at Mrs. Oliver Williams’ home. The Parliamentary Practice department of the Women’s Farm will meet today at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce building.
At the Quincy Ministerial Union meeting in the Y M C A on Monday morning, ministers reported church attendance rose due to Go to Church Day. J A Hanna resigned as secretary treasurer and Miss Mary B Blyde was elected to succeed him. Rev T L Smith will lead a discussion on What I think of the evangelistic campaign at the February 5 gathering. The program committee outlined plans for the year with some changes expected. Dr R H Hartley reported on the December quadrennial meeting of Churches of Christ in St Louis. A homely truth is better than a handsome lie.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood to energize the stomach liver and digestive organs. It asserts digestion improves appetite and general health, urging readers to buy the product today.
Dr. E I Osgood spoke on Chu Chow China hospital work where 40 inpatients and 40 daily clinic patients are treated. He described the social center aim and the hope to build a community building. Rev W D Alexander discussed India’s mass religious movement in Damoh. Stereopticon slides showcased mission fields.
Rev. W. O. Shank of Central Baptist preached that Christ would first aid children lacking clothing and food and the sick, bring happiness to the aged, investigate working girls’ lives, abolish evil houses, and uplift all toward a Christian life. He cited Oregon’s worker protections, wage increases, reduced crime after saloon closures, and lower taxes as evidence of improved conditions.
High School notes outline civics class requirements with one debate and one long report per student. Semester ends January 26, recitations January 24, deficiency exams January 25 and 26. Second semester begins January 29. Teachers held a meeting. class meetings start Friday morning. no assembly this week. Two girls basketball games serve as curtain raiser for Hannibal boys Friday at the YMCA gym. A closing line notes a proverb about a man who marries after making his mark.
United Brethren class at J W Stewart home elected D W Keller as president and listed other officers. Missionary and women society meetings planned across First Christian, Presbyterian, Lutheran, German Catholic, Methodist churches. St Francis and St Boniface societies install officers. Various leagues, study groups, and a new cantata rehearsals announced with dates and host homes.
Fifty four Company F members attended the weekly drill in the Armory Monday evening. It was a snappy and enthusiastic drill and highly complimented by men acquainted with the work. The regular company inspection was held with Captain Ernest L Wingert in charge, Chaplain Bishop Fawcett assisting in the inspection.
An old newspaper ad invites readers to mail five cents with their name and address to Foley & Co at 2833 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs kidneys and bladder pills and cathartic tablets. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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