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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
10
Needlework and music provided the diversions while tea was served at five o'clock by the hostess. Guests included Mrs. O'Connor and her daughter Mrs. Edward H. Hodgkin, Mrs. Hyde and her daughter Mrs. Louis Lepper, Mrs. Lydia Pfeiffer and her daughter Mrs. Charles Badgely, and Mrs.
Social and Fashions column lists Patrick Rudden and daughter Mary Ellen with Mrs Bernard Weisenberger and two daughters Mrs J L Pipe and Mrs H G Schwebel, Mrs Carrie R Beers and the hostess and her daughter, Mrs Hf Drew Lapp of Chicago. Continued on Page 9.
A household tale on the cleverness of sharp repartee between spouses. A once-happy couple drifted apart due to constant taunts and public teasing, ending in divorce. The piece urges turning cleverness into gracious wit rather than stingy sarcasm, noting the lasting hurt of pinprick jests.
The season features sport dresses in silk and wool jersey pongee and novelty linens with white and bright color accents. A smart pongee model in natural and green plaid showcases a Georgette vest and tailored back, with clever cuffs and pockets. Pongee remains a strong staple as scarce novelty fabrics push reliance on durable weaves and versatile coats, suits, and dresses. Jenny’s Paris favorites translate into American sport attire highlighting chic frocks for fall.
A scientific housekeeper shares a Monday schedule to streamline meals with washing day. She suggests a baked dinner to avoid crowding the stove top, heating water and oven simultaneously, and simplifying serving and dishwashing. A fowl baked with vegetables and dressing is highlighted as an excellent option.
A 25 cent bottle of Sloan's Liniment is praised by a user who claims it cured years of rheumatism and offers relief for neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness. The ad urges purchase at drug stores and promises warmth and comfort. The text also includes household tips on meals and cooking.
Quincy Society RS. CHARLES H. SPENCER travels to New York to attend grandson Spencer Vanderbilt's Pawling school graduation. He is praised for writing the musical comedy Safety First. The piece highlights gatherings, retirements, and social visits across Milwaukee area households including Mrs. Duker, Mrs. Gardner, and the Ording family attending commencements and summer plans.
A Mothers' club farewell party at 500 Van Buren honored Mrs. Bredenback and principal Mr. Gibbons, with silver teaspoons as keepsakes. Auction bridge at Locust Street featured Mrs. A L Hazen and guests, while Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buxman, newly married, traveled to Chicago, Detroit and Buffalo before returning. A mother daughter gathering hosted by Mrs. Hodgkin praised Mrs. OConnor of Emmetsburg and others.
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