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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1916
Page
12
A columnist warns young girls against predatory affairs with married men, detailing the unfair stakes and lasting harm. She cites a note of warning about a twenty two year old girl lured by a forty year old and narrates a true example of ruin, isolation, and heartbreak from such relationships.
Daily Fashion Hints highlights a dainty negligee with kimono shoulders and a pleated top skirt that flatters slender figures. Recommends sport silks and woolen blends that wash well, plus lace embellishments and chiffon styles for rich, charming robes.
A reflective piece argues the root of household dining discontent lies not with men but with wives failing to invest time and imagination in meals. It critiques the notion that maid service suffices, urging wives to teach, innovate, and welcome inexperienced helpers who may later produce valued, original dishes.
A dozen young Quincy men plan a leap year masquerade debut party for February 12, inviting friends of the hosts including Ed Cameron Bennett Bartlett Royal Jackson and others. The event aims to inaugurate a series of future socials and debutante announcements in Quincy.
Isaac S Hess surveys the Whippoorwill and its cousin the Nighthawk, detailing vocal styles, flight patterns, nesting, and camouflage. The piece contrasts woodland life with prairie and urban settings, noting distinctive wing patches, ground nests, and the bird’s omnivorous diet and nocturnal habits.
Indoor golf grows in Quincy with no turf needed as rains and cold weather deter outdoor play. Randy mats replace turf for distance shots while players, led by Quincy Country Club president ER Bisman, anticipate a competitive Central Hills Country Clubs event in Daryvete next. The unusual popularity spans adepts and duffers as crowds gather in the afternoons.
Mrs T E Dorsey hosted the Proords on Thursday with sociable tea time. Mrs May Varrar celebrated her father’s 76th birthday with a surprise party and a delicious supper. T W Brown received numerous congratulations. Frank Davey entertained at arrival dinner Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alirat Bots ford, Mr and Mrs Raich Gardner, Dan Gardner, and Kovat Jackson.
The Quincy High School senior class banquet was set for the 15th at the Tietel Quincy venue but many seniors could not attend, causing the event to be postponed. The notice hints at continuation on page to follow.
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