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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
8
A column exploring common sayings and their origins. It traces phrases like flash in the pan all run down something up his sleeve and come to a head to their roots, noting ties to chemistry gambling and mining. The piece ponders how language shapes thought and how terms arise from foreign roots and tricks of memory.
Fashion notes encourage home dressmaking with plentiful summer fabric bargains. A printed and plain white voile frock is showcased with a back yoke and paneled skirt in white and printed voile. The article highlights the double tunic silhouette, ribbon trims, and a lower waistline as fall designs emerge.
A sharp quip notes that progress in divorce proceedings feels as painless as modern dentistry, warning against self-congratulation and highlighting the irony of rapid, smooth separations.
A string of social events unfolds in Quincy with ISS Dorothy Dayton hosting a Wednesday porch party for Miss Emily Marston of Louisville. Four auction bridge tables occupied the Dayton veranda, prizes awarded to Miss Margaret Wells and Miss Helen Eaton. Several guests from Madison, Chicago, and Los Angeles attend or visit, including Robert Markus, Miss Ruth Hanna, and the Vasen and Best families, as plans and engagements are noted for coming weeks.
The Quincy fire commissioners plan their regular monthly meeting at 8 30 this evening in Mayor Abbott s office at the city hall. The session will tackle routine matters and public safety issues.
Many attendees enjoyed diverse games and a supper hosted by the Ladies' Aid society. A special sale of aprons and fancy work was run by the women. Children met at the church at 9 AM and marched to the park.
Rotary club members will host a picnic on Tuesday July 25 at the Big Lake Hunting and Fishing club grounds. The grounds were offered by William J Ruff and accepted at the luncheon. Elaborate preparations are under way for the outing.
The organization will hold a Sunday outing at Arion park for members families and friends. Wyons will transport attendees departing the K P hall at 8 and 9 o clock Sunday morning. Those planning to attend should notify the recorder by Saturday morning to aid arrangements.
The Loyal Order of Moose reports a total of 460 members after a new campaign. Six new candidates were admitted at the last meeting and applications of 20 more were read, to be inducted at the August meeting. H. C. Emerson, past director, left for the national convention in Mooseheart, II, which focuses on matters pertaining to the national home.
A 2c bottle of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is advertised as a cure for summer coughs and colds. The medicine combines pine tar and honey to soothe irritation, stop the cough, and kill germs, with druggists carrying the product.
Miss Mildred May Wall and Lawrence Bremser were married at the bride’s home on a simple ring ceremony conducted by Rev. George Arthur. The ceremony featured daisy and snapdragon decorations, music by Miss Elsa Schwab and Miss Lyda Halligan, and a four course wedding breakfast. The couple left for Chicago to begin housekeeping.
Primary pupils from Grace Methodist Church, 83 students and 12 teachers, spent an all day outing at Riverview park with Rev. J. O. Kirkpatrick leading games. Mrs. John Gibson oversees the department. The Good Shepherd Ladies Auxiliary held their regular Wednesday meeting. St Peter's Young People presented a social and play titled Not a Man in the House, with a large turnout and refreshments.
William Figgen travels to Denver to visit son Herbert and family and will visit other Colorado towns. J Y Rogers of Brookfield Missouri and D Taylor with S A Pond of Novelty Missouri were in town Wednesday. Co J Ward of Keokuk also visited Wednesday. Taylor Road Better Civico Whitaker reports the Taylor Quincy road is fair with rough spots. He quips mudholes won’t cost travelers money at present.
A sub committee on music and refreshments was appointed at a Labor Day picnic meeting Tuesday evening in Labor Temple. The Baldwin Park event will follow the general format of prior years. A $25 gold prize will be awarded to any couple married in the park that evening. The committee will organize the ceremony and festivities in the coming days.
July 13 report from La Belle describes two Missouri mules owned by Washburn Ualdeman that bolted from Lutman s blacksmith shop drawing a heavy wagon through State street. The wagon tangled in a tree at Dr Lilliard s corner, wrecking wagon and harness though no one rode in the vehicle. A humorous quip closes the item about reform.
The Quincy Dental Club decided to skip meetings until after its annual outing to be held Wednesday September 20. A picnic destination likely Point Pleasant is under consideration as the dentists plan an interesting time.
Members of the Mothers' club of the South Side mission plan a picnic in South Park this afternoon. Attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets to share at supper. A surprise will be given to all attendees. Twenty Gem City Athletic club members surprised Bert Myers at his home on North Eighteenth Street for his 30th birthday.
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