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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
8
The piece argues that caution is needed with new schemes yet progress hinges on trying innovations. It cites common objections from critics who ask why not others adopt ideas and urges evaluating each invention with reason. It highlights the value of courage and open mindedness, referencing Robert Whittaker on approaching problems without prejudice.
A fashion sketch describes a double-length neck opening negligee with front and back separated at the bottom, paired with Chinese style trousers. It favors Oriental colors and fabrics, notes seamless 36 inch wide coat options, and contrasts in color schemes. The piece also discusses practical, sturdy garments for daily wear alongside feminine styles.
Social notes describe a grand garden party at the Inghram residence honoring the 1917 High School graduates hosted by the Parent-Teachers Association. Faculty and board members attended as guests, with peony decor and ample music from Wailers’ orchestra. Highlights include violin and piano numbers, a duet, a senior-play dance reprise, and a Dutch pudding refreshment.
A New Jersey inventor receives a patent for a window shutter whose upper half opens normally or can be raised from the bottom to function as an awning. The item mentions prudent buyers should appoint a committee to investigate before buying a second hand motor car.
Mr and Mrs John Wolf of 1310 North Sixth street celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with fifty relatives and friends. They were married June 8 1867 at the First German Methodist Church. They formerly lived in Fowler and farmed for sixteen years before retirement. They have six children and five grandchildren. Both are in good health.
The Virginia Irwin Memorial school, led by Miss Ethel Irwin, is progressing well as an instructor from Wisconsin’s Stout Institute plans to assist. Miss Irwin, a Stout graduate, welcomes residents of Quincy and non residents with a small tuition to learn dressmaking from first class instructors.
Instructions for strawberry preservation cover sun-dried sun canning, sugar quantities per weight, and steps for sun jelly, canned berries, jam, and preserves. It notes alternating berry and sugar layers, juice drawing, sterilized jars, airtight seals, and cautions about using nonreactive pans to avoid flavor spoilage.
Miss Pearl Holeman niece of Mr and Mrs Jamey Cochran married Harvey Beatty Sunday at the Cochran home 308 Kentucky street Rev Duecker officiating Relatives and friends attended bride wore white carried pink and white roses Bertha Holeman bridesmaid best man Homer Bradberry After refreshments the couple planned a Perry Illinois honeymoon visit She had been training at Blessing hospital nurses school
Miss Gladys Clapper of Marceline and Charles Brinkman of Lima were wed Sunday morning in a ceremony conducted by Rev. W. D. Endres. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. James Clapper and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brinkman respectively.
Mrs. Ella Neighbors and John C. Rupp were married at 5 p m Monday in her home at 1105 North Fifth Street by Rev H W Trueblood of the United Brethren church. Witnesses were Miss Maude Clair and Miss Mildred Camren. Rupp is foreman on the Gordie Eastman and they will spend the summer on the river.
Mrs. Fred Mensendick, 35, of West Point, died at Blessing hospital where she had been operated on in the morning. She passed away at 6:50 o'clock Monday evening after admission for medical care.
June 7 she had been in a serious condition for some time. She leaves her husband and other relatives.
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