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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1917

Page

8

How to Be Happier In Everyday Work

An article argues that improving how one does daily tasks lifts mood. It notes a friend, overworked yet happier, shows that reorganizing duties and seeking efficiency can unlock interest and reduce boredom. Every person can make work more engaging by refining methods and approaching duties with purpose.

Dainty Summer Evening Frocks Herald Perishable Wardrobe

The article urges dainty summer evening frocks for women, noting they should be affordable and stylish. It describes a corn colored marquisette gown with charmeuse and ribbon, a slip over design with beaded girdle, and options like a Zouave edge or soft folds. Satin net and point d esprit are also suggested. City Earnings Share Prompted Tax Transfer to City Treasurer.

United States

Follies of 1917 Benefit Planned by Quincy Red Cross

A Quincy Red Cross benefit titled Follies of 1917 is set for Friday June 29 at the Orpheum. Miss Dorothy Dayton leads dancers and stage management with Irene Seaton Frank Dick Enid Ireland among the stars.

Nother Red Cross Quincy Orpheum Dorothy Dayton Irene Seaton Frank Dick Enid Ireland The Milliner Rome Arnold Gladys Paul Irma Bastert William Becker Maurice Dickson Dorothy Durant Tim Castle O. F. Schullian Charles Cottrell O. G. Mull Robert Halbach H. F. Dayton Jack Hoeffler W. H Yaker S. Hayworth Joel Benton St. Louis Dorothy Walsh Walsh Red Cross Society Lucille Goldsmith

Gem City 1.0.0.F. elects officers

Gem City lodge No. 357 I O O F held a meeting electing D R Bugg noble grand C P F Jarvis vice grand and O riskoe recording secretary W W Miller was chosen representative to the Adams county IT C O F convention in Quincy on Saturday June 9. Also second degree work performed.

Gem City Lodge No. 357 D. R. Bugg Noble Rand C. PF. Jarvis Oriscoe W W. H. Miller Adams County C. O. PF Quincy

College of Music Class Entertains Graduates and Faculty

Miss Lulu Felt of the Quincy College of Music entertained the 1917 class and faculty at a tea Friday afternoon. Daisies filled the room, with Mrs. Hugh Reeder and Mrs. F. W. Chumley among the guests. The class presented Miss Felt a silver tea and water service. The graduates will continue to academic duties.

Lulu Felt Quincy College of Music Hugh Reeder F. W. Chumley Miss Felt

Y. W. C. A. Notes and Local Activities

Hike to Marblehead planned by M. W. B. club of the Y. W. C. A. was postponed due to weather. Emerson club spent Friday afternoon planting a garden on the lot at South Seventeenth street. Some men advocate the divine right of others to fight for their country.

Marblehead M. W. B. Club Emerson Club South Seventeenth Street

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