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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
8
The piece explores traits women reportedly favor in men, noting broad shoulders and height as appealing, plus a preference for a rugged rather than handsome look. It contrasts masculine strength and character with beauty, and discusses two appealing manners: protective caress and a mix of bullying with admiration. The author invites reader input.
Daily fashion notes describe Pierette pajamas in crepe de chine and taffeta styles with comfort straps instead of waist drawstrings. The coat features a short Empire waist with a three inch frill at neck and sleeves, silk crochet buttons, and ankle length full cut.
A terse commentary argues that an amateur can be someone who has begun to enter the initial stage of ignorance, framing in plain terms a view on competence and knowledge.
Alfred A. Wilson, citing district attorney Edward Swann, alleges before the grand jury that the industrial bureau of the district attorney’s office levied a tribute on garment manufacturers in exchange for services to break strikes. He claims police and gunmen helped intimidate workers and that women of the underworld were hired to attack female workers.
Society items announce Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bots Ford will depart Thursday for New York City to reside there and attend several parties. Hosts and guests include Bonfoey, Mrs Ellis, Ralph Gardner, Walter Williamson, and George Dashwood. Newcomb Stillwell receives a Packard twin six from his father. Mrs. Thomas A. Brown hosts luncheon to meet Mrs. John Van Arsdale of Chicago, formerly Edna Blackburn. Charles Lee Weems marks his twenty second birthday. Persis Cox, now in Boston, gave a well regarded piano recital assisted by Julia Pickard.
Mrs. Frank Bredeweg hosted the 1010 Whist club with prizes won by Mrs. B. H. Menke and Mrs. Walter Avise and a three course luncheon. Emma Menke’s 500 club saw prizes to Mrs. Chris Duker and Mrs. Walter Ernst with a two course luncheon and hyacinths. Married Folks club held a dance at Arcade hall with thirty five couples and frappe. Joe Dunker hosted a stag for Gunther hardware clerks. he departs to Pasadena. FP. E. O. chapter meets with Mrs. Boger. Correction: Women Teachers association note. Christian Mothers society card social at St. Francis school hall with prizes and refreshments. Two more whists planned before Lent.
The Luther Memorial Ladies Social union held a regular coffee afternoon with luncheon at three tables decorated with carnations chaired by Mrs. David Zoller. The Missionary society ran the bakery booth. St John Catholic youth plan a minstrel show on February 18. Christian Endeavorers hosted a mid winter excursion with train station style games. Reverend I W Bingaman uses mid week sessions to answer monthly questions.
Herman Keller of New Canton UI, a commissioner for the Say levee district, visited Quincy on Thursday to persuade commissioners from other districts to back flood control measures. He urged them to write and urge Illinois senators to support the initiative.
The market reports strong variety and good quality vegetables and fruits for the season. Prices are generally fair with old potatoes still high. Florida and California stock offer a wide range from beets and cabbage to tomatoes and peppers, and many fruits show steady or improving value.
President Wilson postpones selecting a Chicago postmaster pending a New York office investigation. He plans to fill both posts simultaneously after reviewing foreign and domestic issues, and Senator Lewis says senators were asked to delay presenting candidates during the ongoing matters.
A Aurora Illinois woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with converting seven months of severe back and side pains and nervous weakness into a return to normal life. She reports six bottles restored her ability to do housework and urges others to try the tonic. The Pinkham Laboratory cites many testimonials and invites unsolicited letters for advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
An exam for non-commissioned officers of Co. F I N G was held in the armory Thursday evening with six candidates. Capt. E L Wingerter led the test to fill sergeant and corporal vacancies. Capt J G McElroy of the U S Infantry will conduct the federal inspection on Feb 1, with all company members required to attend. Officers must complete a military map reading correspondence course and mail it to Capt. W H Patterson by the specified date.
Norbert L Pfeifer son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Pfeifer of North Twelfth Street near the city was wed in Chicago Thursday afternoon to Miss Carrie Luster of Harvey Illinois The Pfeifers were unaware of the marriage until notified by The Whig It is likely the couple will live at the Pfeifer home Mr Pfeifer a gardener Also word reached friends that Miss Emma Giundemann and Edgar E Randall Jr were married in Indiana Wednesday and are now in Chicago.
Miss Alice Martin of Quincy and Frank W Bearnesderfer of Schaefers town Pa were married in Springfield on Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 in the Grace Lutheran church parsonage by Rev William H Nicholas. The couple reportedly met while the bridegroom worked in Quincy but neither surname appears in the city directory.
Commissioner Frank H. Funk of the state public utilities commission announced he would attend a February Washington hearing before the House committee on Interstate Commerce on an amendment to regulate commerce. The measure would confer complete power on the Interstate Commerce Commission in the exchange interchange and return of freight cars during car shortages.
The report lists a Burlington official delayed by a grip, a funeral in Galesburg for dispatcher James Whitfield, business visits by Carter of Macomb and Gullion of Maywood recovering after surgery, Willys-Overland executive Fudge praising Overland sales in Quincy, and multiple residents traveling or visiting hospitals and resorts with brief health and travel notes.
In New York a surrogate's court order directs $500000 be paid to Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt from the will of Mrs. Frank Leslie. The estate totals about $1748550 with $1000000 to $1500000 directed to Catt and the suffrage cause.
Theodore Poling to Ella Smith for lots 73 and 72 in Poling Cruttenden's add, Quincy, $472. Margaret G Nevins and Rosa B Hall to Della G Duerlein for lot 8, block 23 in Union Bank's add, Quincy, $10.
Old Man Maguire expresses a strong belief that a woman always pushes the cork into a bottle when opening it. The remark reflects a circulating anecdote or overheard opinion from a bygone era.
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