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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
19
A town woman, admired for thrift, explains her systematic shopping method. She keeps a chronic shopping list, shops on Monday mornings, reviews Sunday ads, and plans by store with a detailed schedule to maximize time and money. She also maintains a Christmas list for early gift planning.
Daily fashion hints note the rise of flag bedecked garments sparking legal concerns in several states. Designers push patriotic red white and blue motifs across hats and accessories with white braid blue georgette and red ribbons. Military inspired shapes remain popular through midsummer into early fall with bold color accents and decorative feathers.
The American Red Cross commission preparing for American troops to arrive in Europe travels across the Atlantic. It will operate like the Belgium relief effort with representatives in French districts and other nations in need. It plans recreation centers for troops and rapid medical resource assembly for emergencies. Headquarters will be maintained on the European front.
Mrs Alma Mitts of Eaton Iowa recounts her daughter’s severe female trouble including cramps headaches and backache. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with stopping the pains and restoring work ability, urging other young girls with similar symptoms to try it.
The commission to direct U S wartime relief is headed by Grayson M P Murphy, vice president of Guaranty Trust NYC, now a major. Ernest P Bicknell, head of Red Cross civilian relief here, resigns to run the commission’s relief work. Paul Rainey, wealthy hunter, joins as official photographer, covering his own costs and donating photo proceeds to the Red Cross.
In Waterloo seven a.m. arrest of eighteen Times-Tribune staffers including editor W Reed and AP operator G W Hyman for working on Sunday under blue laws. Each man posted 25 bond. arrests made individually, with court trials set for 9 a.m. Tuesday.
June 10 The Italian war mission has nearly finished talks with American officials and will depart next week for a farewell tour of the south and middle west. It is understood there is full cooperation between the government and Italy including substantial American financial and industrial aid. A new loan is expected soon. All mission members attended except the Prince of Udine who is ill.
The store promotes attractive bathing suits emphasizing comfort and versatility with adjustable Fit-All features. It also highlights wash dresses in gabardines and heavier cottons suited for outdoor sports with wide belts sailor collars pockets and bright cuffs. Prices range up to 25 dollars for dresses and up to 15 for silk and cotton crepes.
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