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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
8
A columnist urges every household to keep an accessible dictionary. They argue precise word use aids intelligent discussion and cite the value of abridged editions for children, noting many rely on dictionaries only for spelling.
Daily fashion notes describe a square neck apron with open armholes and detachable sleeves reaching the elbow. The design protects the dress while keeping upper arms and throat free, using a yoke neck, fitted wrist cuffs, elastic top, back buttons, and two pockets. Gingham or Percale fabrics are recommended for washability and durability.
Durham Missouri January 26 George Hosni aged 72 father of fourteen died at his home near Durham January 22. He was born April 27 1823 in Ohio and came from Canton Maine to Durham area in 1866. He joined the Baptist church in 1880 and had lived a Christian life. Survived by nine living children and many grandchildren.
Miss Jessie Johnson of Hannibal directed a dancing session at the Loyal Legion Cooperative Educational System in Hannibal with Fifth and Cherry streets as the venue. Attendance exceeded expectations as Hannibal participants joined locals in a growing interest. Johnson will travel to Keokuk Wednesday to lead another such event.
Zimmerman used a gun to coerce William Rankin born near Fifth Alley between Maine and Jersey to drink. He is jailed awaiting trial for carrying concealed weapons. Rankin survived the invitation to drink without incident and no blood was shed.
A large reception Tuesday afternoon honored Mr and Mrs B T Collins on their gold anniversary. About 75 friends attended as their children and grandchildren joined in singing and gifts. The event featured yellow tulips, yellow candlelight, and a bound book of congratulatory letters.
Mise Gwendolin Gerke will serve as flower girl at the wedding of her mother Mrs. Mabel Jarman Gerke to Edmund Jaeger of Hannibal today. The ceremony at noon will be at 1631 Vermont street with Rev. N. M. Rigg officiating. A wedding breakfast will follow.
Community items announce Moose Whist and dance events tonight and Thursday stag supper with a basketball game, plus multiple specials at Halbach Schroeder Co. Readers are listed visiting Chicago for business, improving from illness, or traveling to Adams Illinois, with new goods in spring fabrics and embroideries highlighted.
Thompson a grocer at Fifth and York Streets filed a petition Tuesday to place his name on the Republican primary ticket for the Second Ward alderman seat. He previously served on the council and is described as a good official.
Readers share tips on getting fresh warm poultry at kosher shops, using strict dietary rules as guidance. Another submission describes a daily calendar with a money ledger to track meat grocer incidentals and cut waste, plus a note on preventing odor in stored eggs by proper icebox care.
The C I P S Co awarded a contract to Whalen and Conrad to drain the electric light pond near the old plant. Work began this week using 300 feet of 24 inch tile shipped from Whitehall to straighten McGee Creek's channel and build levees. A $26,000 special assessment funds drainage district improvements in Chambersburg township and Brown county.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for colds. It claims Pine Tar healing balsams and mild laxatives relieve throat irritation and inflammation and expel germs with 45 years of use as proof.
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