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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
17
A reflective piece on casual comments about personal appearance. The narrator notes how such remarks are often unreliable and hurtful, citing examples of compliments and warnings. The essay urges readers to speak more thoughtfully and not rely on surface judgments.
The article outlines sport apparel trends for summer including sport dresses in oyster white pongee with black and white striped pongee, matching hats, veils, and accessories. It describes neckwear in pique effects, Shantung collars, and bold border stripes, plus details for constructing a sport frock and coordinating veil and hat tones. It emphasizes harmony in dress through careful shopping, and provides a sewing plan with yardage.
Charles Dynamite Benjamin and Mrs Charles Whans, with Ben Heckle, faced a peace disturbance charge as the trio headed not guilty, per the court record. The case details unclear, but the defendants deny wrongdoing and await further proceedings.
A continuance was granted until June 26 for the Williams trio who were arraigned in the court of Justice of the Peace.
Isaac E Hess discusses the American cuckoo, its habits, nesting, and diet. The bird forages on tent caterpillars and other pests, with two local species yellow bill and black bill noted. The piece contrasts American cuckoo with the European cousin and praises its agricultural usefulness.
Miss Erna Dorow and Rev. Elmer Flack of Golden will marry this afternoon, officiated by the bride’s father Rev. Mr Dorow, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church in Golden.
An advertising notice promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to relieve constipation and restore energy. It urges buying a box, taking one or two pills at night, and waking refreshed with a dull feeling gone. Priced 25 cents at druggists.
A letter to Irwin-Overland from Henry H. Hower says he is still ill and cannot finish correcting the Knight sleeve-valve motor theses written by Quincy students for the companys $50 prize. He corrects a few daily, and winners will be announced once papers arrive, likely next week.
The retreat for the Third Order of St Francis opens today and runs until June 21. Evening lectures start at 7:30 by Rev. Honora tus, missionary priest from Sioux City. General communion is Thursday at 7:30. Open to all Quincy area Catholics from local churches.
Father's Day activities unfold in Spokane as churches and institutions honor the occasion with roses and a flag unfurled by President Wilson from Washington D. C. The day traces its origins to Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane and was popularized by the Y M C A.
A pamphlet offers a free home remedy claiming to cure bed wetting in children and urinary difficulties in adults. Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana invites mothers to write for full instructions, stating the child cannot help the condition and no payment is required.
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