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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
8
Ruth Call Cameron explores how understatement often conveys more than grand overstatements. She contrasts modern talk with old prayer meeting excess, praising restrained humor that reveals true power and confidence through measured speech.
A smart dress pattern uses two colors and two fabrics, with a Turkish style skirt that hides the hem, a fitted bodice, and a five inch shirred girdle. Satin with light crepe de chine or Georgette creates a chic afternoon look, suitable for refashioning last season frocks and economy wardrobe updates for fall.
Be Prepared Recipes presents mustard pickles in three varieties. No. 1 covers pickles in salt water overnight, then combines vinegar turmeric cayenne ginger and ground mustard boiled to a sauce poured over pickles with a final mustard top before corking. No. 2 mixes assorted vegetables with mustard and turmeric in vinegar sugar, boils briefly, then jars. Mixed Mustard Pickle aggregates onions cucumbers cauliflower peppers with a flour and mustard paste boiled into a thickened vinegar sugar base and added to vegetables before sealing.
The American transport Saratoga anchored at an Atlantic port was rammed by inbound American steam ship Panama on Monday. Saratoga sank toward the beach after the collision, as Panama headed in to port in the sinking condition.
Friends hosted Miss Eleanor Ellis as Irene Dennis joined by Miss Hildred Hatch at a knitting gathering. Carolyn Dautrey of Chicago left after a visit with Miss Lillian Depenbrook and Mrs. George Vasen. Mrs. John Dennison celebrated her 39th birthday with a three course luncheon. Various clubs, golf visitors from Hannibal, and numerous social outings at parks, studios, and teahouses marked the week along with church youth activities and a crystal wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Reed.
The library reported fifty four books donated last month and a total home circulation of 8601 volumes. The June 15 to July 15 ledger lists totals for volumes, purchases, gifts, losses, and various reading room attendances including 3236 in the reading room and 203 in the industrial arts room.
Rome July 31 Guiseppe Canapa food controller of the Italian cabinet praises American aid to the entente allies. He cites the United States role in supplying war needs and regulating cereals and shipping, and expresses deep gratitude for American cooperation and forthcoming legislation. He says American effort helps ensure victory through subsistence and arms.
The line notes that temper clashes conceal equal depths of character. It emphasizes that wisdom lies not in what a man knows but in what he does not reveal. The quote reflects on restraint, perception, and the selective truth shaping character.
A $1000 pledge from business men completed a fundraising canvass to aid reconstructing the North Fabius bridge at Taylor Missouri. County engineer A V Ely led wrecking and rebuilding crews under the Taylor span washed out in June. Work began Monday and aims to finish by late August.
Obesity harms health and blood oxygen, urging outdoor air and weight loss. The ad recommends taking oil of korein capsules after meals and at night, plus a free trial offer from Korein Company in New York City. Weigh yourself regularly and continue until normal, claiming oil of kerein is harmless and aids digestion.
Miss Esther Haven spent the week end with her parents in Basco Illinois. Miss Margaret King has been spending a few days in Griggsville.
The Union Sunday school picnic of the four colored churches will be held in South Park on August 22. Committees were appointed at the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church meeting Monday night. Last year about 300 attended. this year a larger crowd is expected with an elaborate sports program planned for all ages.
Miss Wallie Juergensmeyer and Frank Rees will marry Wednesday morning at St. Francis church via Rev. Father Didacus. The ceremony was postponed from June 5 due to Mr. Rees illness. Octavia Knittle and Arnold Zeleznick will wed today at the bride’s home.
A terse dictum suggests that those starved for time in life may find abundance in the afterlife, implying a moral about urgency and priorities. The line reflects a pithy, reflective tone typical of aphoristic newspaper quotes from historical pages.
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