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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
10
An evening of social and fashion activities featured strawberries, cake, ice cream, homemade candy, soda, and cigars. The organizing committee included Frieda Wiegman, Elsa Rasche, Elma Bosse, and Rose Newman.
A memoirlike essay argues that people misread others lives and feelings. It contrasts a self disciplined busybody with a frail friend, noting we cannot measure another’s sensations or tastes. The piece urges tolerance and sympathy while resisting harsh judgment of those who struggle with fatigue or choice.
A smart navy serge dress features bright red soutache braid and buttons. The gown shows simplicity and youthfulness with narrow braid trimming the skirt jacket and sleeve caps. A military inspired vest fastens invisibly, creating a princess line with decorative buttons along the bust to skirt edge.
Mrs Happy Homemaker writes on May’s end about canning strawberries using tin cans, cleaning and storing them, and making a rich syrup. She details washing, sealing with wax, and the joy of preparing for winter, noting careful handling and airtight closures. Also mentions legal case over a viaduct and a YMCA hike by eight boys.
If your child has a cold or cough, use Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Syrup. It soothes the throat, helps the child sleep, and eases fretfulness. Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey at your druggist.
Rev S BR Owings traveled to Liberty on Friday to lead services for Liberty Christian church on Sunday. He planned to return Monday evening.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Cathedral of St. John's will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the home of Mrs. C. W. Leffingwell.
A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Tloeb ing of RR No 3 on Thursday morning. Thursday marked the first anniversary of the marriage of Mr Hoebing and Miss Mary Wand. The child is expected to be named Anthony.
A children’s day service is planned at First Christian Church on Sunday evening June 4. The notice also mentions a convention and notes a change from the usual Wednesday prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. R. H. Hartley.
The Presbyterian Sunday school schedules its annual outing for June 12 at Southpark with afternoon games contests and a picnic supper. Rev J O Kirkpatrick of Grace Methodist delivered an illustrated lecture on A Visit to Eastern and Southern Asia in Camp Point to support missions.
Porch party hosted by the Ladies Social Union section F of Vermont Street Methodist Church took place at the home of Miss Harriet Musselman, 124 South Twenty fourth Street, on Thursday afff.
Mrs J W Earel Mrs H Schmiedeskamp Mrs F T Brenner and Miss Musselman hosted an afternoon of fancy work with refreshments and music. The group observed Ascension Day. St John s Catholic choir members, keeping a long established custom, took breakfast together in the chapter room Thursday morning on Ascension Day.
Mrs Homer Dunbar of East Maine street will host an afternoon social for the Friendship class of the First Christian Sunday school for members to attend at her residence.
Children’s Day will be observed on June 11 at Luther Memorial church with morning services followed by a program by the children and special floral offerings.
The Dorcas Guild of Luther Memorial church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Fred Mueller at 627 South Ninth Street. An important business session will be held.
Loyal Daughters, a girls club at St Peter's Evangelical church, held a strawberry festival on the Christchurch lawn Thursday evening. The social drew good patronage and community participation.
Friends of the Ladies' Aid society of the United Brethren church were entertained at a fish fry in the Soldiers' Home, Thursday afternoon and evening. The event provided fellowship and a meal for attendees.
Mrs. George Scherer of Thirtieth and Locust streets hosted the Ladies Social Union of Luther Memorial church Thursday afternoon. They arranged for a church supper on July 20 in South Park and were served a luncheon of strawberries and cake.
The Ruth and Naomi society of the First Christian Church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. F F Garrett's home. A large turnout attended the regular meeting and refreshments were served.
The Junior sewing circle of St Jacobi church held a home baking and fancy work sale Thursday afternoon in the school hall. An evening program featured songs readings and dialogues for entertainment.
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