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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
8
The piece traces the swift spread of souvenir and greeting post cards from crude place pictures to personalized keepsakes. It notes the appeal of postcards showing rooms and exclamations This is I as well as sentiment cards for holidays and occasions. The author ponders condolence cards and found postal thanks lacking personal touch.
The article highlights a popular summer voile frock in black and white or checked patterns with a center front opening and a belt bow. It notes fabric quality ranges from cheap to elite, suggests color touches like orange satin ribbon, and describes a three tier illusion skirt and jacket-like bodice, suitable for mature figures while reflecting a trend toward longer skirts.
Squadron Commander Edward P Briggs, the first British airman to attack a Zeppelin base, escaped from Germany after being captured during a November 1914 raid on a Zeppelin factory at Friedrichshafen. He was decorated with the Distinguished Service Order after appearing before the King.
Commander Briggs and four British officers broke from guards during transfer in Bavaria. They fled through ploughed fields toward the Dutch frontier over two days and nights, suffering from thirst and hunger. Briggs had endured 29 months as a prisoner. the raid earned him a decoration.
Miss Lois Potter returns from Canton Christian university to assist at the association office this summer. A second Saturday tramp will be held north of town today from 3 to 6 PM inviting all to join. Miss Martha Good departs for Kewanee after four years as club secretary with farewell gatherings. Miss Mary Harness leaves for Springfield to assume her duties in the fall. Dr W H Bakers First Aid class met its first session Friday at 7 30 PM. The M W B club hiked Friday to view the high water.
The annual picnic of the settlement will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in South Park. All classes and clubs of the home are invited. A dinner will be served at 6:30 with the civic section of the women's club in charge. Patrol One of the Girl Scouts hosts a strawberry social on the Cheerful home lawn this afternoon and evening featuring strawberries, ice cream, homemade cake and soda for sale.
At Fort Sheridan Illinois June 9 army air service selections begin for officers training camp recruits. Illinois men signing include Fred R. Gamble E H Greist G A Schmidt W A Baird H W Lindsey H C Abbott N B Bartholt and others for aviation duty directing machine guns at enemy aircraft.
Washington June 9 The United States at the state department expresses strong desire that China not restore a monarchy The U S has long supported a republican government in China as revolutionary outbreaks continue to unfold in the region
The Lydonia described as the largest yacht on the Great Lakes was sold to the navy by Commodore W A Lydon, president of the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co, at a price far below its real value. The boat cost $225000 in 191?.
A succinct observation notes that a woman who feels superior tends to seize chances to demonstrate it. The remark emphasizes visibility and assertiveness in behavior. It frames superiority as a pattern of overt demonstrations rather than subtle mindset.
War Minister Kerensky battles ill health and a collapsing army as mobs and the workmen and soldiers' council tighten control. A conservative banker meeting denounces mob rule while warning a dictator is needed to restore discipline and drive the troops.
A network of wireless stations rings Australia ensuring ships remain in contact with land. The system spans the coastline, allowing continuous radio contact for navigation and safety while at sea.
A strawberry social at Jefferson school featured ice cream cake strawberries and dances Friday afternoon and evening. First through third graders played games and danced fall dances while fifth and sixth graders did not dance. Junior High showcased calisthenics and a minuet in seventeenth century dress. Blues beat Red in a Junior High volleyball game. Organizers Misses Stratoff Gabriel Welsenburger and Fal aided the event which raised 80 to 190 dollars.
Due to Friday evening rain the Jackson school annual social was delayed to Monday or the first pleasant evening thereafter. The outdoor program was planned for the rescheduled event.
Despite many parents being present, the evening could not proceed as planned. The gathering was pleasant with games for youngsters and time for parents and teachers to visit and get better acquainted.
Berrian school pupils and teachers held exercises Friday to plant a brass plated Virginia blue gum tree in Southpark in honor of E. J. Parker. The tree, 21 years planted, was presented by William Rutt and named for Mr. Parker. The program included singing folk dancing and recitations with Miss Luella Knollenberg at the piano. The event ended before the rain began.
Bad weather reduced turnout at Emerson School where a small group explored the building, the girls showcased domestic science skills, and ice cream and cake were served. The piece ends with a cautionary remark about aspiring politicians needing to watch their step.
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