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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
8
The piece discusses the problem of harmony between generations in a shared home. It argues for tolerance and compromise, allowing each generation to maintain spaces of their own while sharing common areas. The essay emphasizes tender treatment of the old, freedom for the young, and charity as the defining principle.
The piece outlines summer fashion choices for a well dressed woman, focusing on fur vests, scarves, capes, fichus, collars, and veils. It notes the rising popularity of summer furs, various collar styles from historical eras, and the mix of fabrics like Georgette and chiffon. Tips include experimenting with colors for complexion and repurposing lace or trims.
In a small town a man complained about a door left open at a restaurant. He apologized after discovering the other man sobbing, who revealed he was raised in a barn and felt homesick every time an ass brays.
Flanagan and neighbor Murphy converse on a spring evening. Murphy teases about Mrs Flanagan, who is supposedly away for air. Flanagan reveals she is actually sitting on the back door step, enjoying the air at home.
Quincy society guests travel to Macomb to see Coburn players on campus and to attend a woodsiders picnic. Miss Jessamine Knapheide hosts soon while family and schoolmates gather, with Miss Marnie McClelland and Miss Lois Bear visiting from California and Farmington respectively.
Rev N M Rigg travels to Versailles district tent revival run July 16. Rev Mr Duecher of the American Sunday School Union will preach at Vermont Street church. Tri Mu Bible class hosts a picnic at South Park. B F Collins leads teaching. H J Leemhuis to Burlington for Young People's city convention Tuesday evening. St Peters Catholic choir hosts annual picnic at England farm with Father Giusti. Gem City Business College class hosts picnic at Cleveland farm. ~40 attendees. Good Shepherd women's auxiliary meets at parsonage for monthly session.
BORN to M and Mrs Edward Mueller in Twentieth and Ohio streets a son. BORN to Rev and Mrs J F McHanan of Canton Missouri a son born Monday morning. Rev Mr McHanan preached at East End Christian church Sunday and is well known in Quincy.
A peace conference near Santo Domingo led to a near complete disarmament agreement among Dominican factions. The accord, reported by Rear Admiral Caperton, paves the way for a pause in hostilities and a transition toward a new government with American supervision similar to Haiti. Admiral Caperton Minister Russell and the Santo Domingo archbishop attended, with Arias and government factions represented.
Turkiye reports decisive action against Russian forces in Kerman after a clash near Mahidest. Turkish war office states Russians retreated to Kermanshah, then fled Mahidest as Turkish detachments entered the town and pursued them.
A bachelor jokes that sympathy has its place but cannot replace ready cash. He quips that matrimony is one of the blanks in love's lottery, framing financial considerations as a facet of romantic risk.
Alma C Bornmann and C Strancmeyer both residents of the city were married Wednesday evening at 8 15 in the Salem Evangelical church parsonage Rev H J Leemhuis officiating The bride daughter of Theodore Bernmann and Mrs Bernmann formerly worked as a Bell Telephone operator The groom son of Herman Strancmeyer and Mrs Strancmeyer works as a clerk at the Halbach Schroeder store The groom s sister Mrs F Reed from North Dakota attended the ceremony
Miss Ursula Bastean and Geo. Kathe quietly married Monday night at St. Rose of Lima church. The bride was attended by Miss Marie Shaw and Rudolph Sathoff supported the groom. After the ceremony the quartet visited the newly furnished home at 91914 North Fifth street for a wedding supper, with Kathe a pattern maker and the bride described as charming and attractive.
Miss Clara Hobert and Charles Enierim were married at the bride’s home, 1426 State street, on Wednesday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward F W Hobert. The groom, from Chicago, is the son of a well known Wabash employer. They departed Thursday morning for their Chicago home where the groom holds a position with Aramour Packing Company.
Miss Lenora Goings and Randolph Hosman both of Durham Missouri were married Tuesday afternoon in the county clerk W J Smith home. Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle officiated and the couple plan to reside on a farm near Durham.
Paris reports the French offensive pushes toward Peronne, a key railway hub, with Sormont farm two miles from the city. German counter assaults intensified as prisoners near ten thousand and munitions seized include sixty guns. Northward movement slows to support coordination with British forces.
Flora Illinois visitors Mr and Mrs TB Greenlaw arrive for several days with daughter Mrs Dr Stevenson in Quincy. Denver resident Miss Hartwig travels via Springfield and Kansas City en route home. Chicago Heights Charles Lepper visits. Mrs Lepper stays longer. Alice Brown returns from Michigan. Rose Jansen hosts daughter Rose Childs of New York. Pontiac guests Mr and Mrs J Dickman visit the Clarks. Ida and WHattie Rotert visit in Kansas City with Mrs Charles Hoar. Mrs W T Marlow visits Calhoun county with daughter Bessie Nelson. Fourth of July gatherings include Mr and Mrs W Southwick and Miss Jennie Haley and Miss Hazel Drew in Hannibal. W R C 47 plans fundraiser at Soldiers Home grounds to fund Carrie Colman's trip to Kansas City. Lucky Friday club hosts annual Fourth of July picnic in South Park.
John Walter, 45, a plumber from LaSalle, shot his wife to death and then died by suicide on Wednesday. Their bodies were discovered in a bedroom by their 17 year old daughter Margret. The incident occurred in Ottawa, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Columbus New Mexico July 6 official headquarters announced that elements of the Massachusetts and New Mexico national guard units mobilized here would be sent into Mexico within the next few days to guard General Pershing's line of communication.
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