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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
8
A commentator decries the hard face and shallow life of cocktail culture. She argues the “hard look” stems from a life of shopping prestige and night life, not merely from drinks. Even women who quit cocktails may retain the same hollow, glamorous existence and lack of real purpose.
Daily Fashion hints describe porch sets in bright flowered cretonne including apron sunbonnet bag and sometimes a pillow. These feminine accessories complement bifurcated garden garments and sport wear while remaining practical for gardening tasks. A small apron and matching bag suit summer homes and can include a pillow with cretonne cover.
A historical guide details methods for preserving fruits in jars with alcohol and sugar. It covers selecting strong jars, layering fruits like pineapple cherries strawberries and various berries, using sherry rum and brandy, and adding salicylic acid as a preservative. The process emphasizes non cooking, proportion rules, and storage in cool dry places with periodic stirring.
Representative Borland of Missouri defended the food control bill during the night session, denouncing attacks on Mr. Hoover. He expressed willingness to trust the President's appointee, citing Hoover's record and achievements, and suggested opposition might be mere wind. He warned against harming their own officers.
Chicago June 10 All sleeping and parlor car reservations must be paid for the day they are made. The rule aims to economize in wartime passenger service. Reservations for day of departure must be paid two hours before train time, no later than 2 p.m. Existing tickets will be redeemed in the same way or through the issuing company’s general ticket agent.
A Mission band of twenty five from a Congregational church hosted a lawn fete at Mrs. J. Will Wall's home featuring Japan themed booths with candy lanterns and Mother Goose kisses. Proceeds fund schooling in Kobe Japan. Volunteers including Mrs. Arnold Scott and Mrs. Cummitts ran the booths while others organized ice cream, fancy work, and sales.
The St Albans township Red Cross society will organize tonight at the local cathodist church. Hon. O F Berry and Han cock county officers will speak as officers are chosen and committees formed for a 54 member roll. Public invited to attend.
Fat persons from ten to sixty pounds above normal weight may reduce weight without starvation diets or hard exercise. Open air time, deep breathing, and Korein capsules after meals and at night are claimed to aid gentle reduction. Reported results include firmer flesh, smoother skin, better health, easier work, and buoyant mood. Korein is described as harmless and pleasant to take.
A vivid display by city pupils fills the Letfser store room on Hampshire street between Fourth and Fifth. Water color landscapes, dresses, aprons, crocheting, and sewing show the girls talents while cookies cakes and candy mark the cooking class成果. Boys in manual training present piano benches desks and tables, with small dressers and chairs. The Irving annex showcases drawing weaving basketry and sewing with miniature houses and raffia hats by younger pupils. Miss Mary Beatty offered a drawing room picture for holiday display.
The country club is planning a large golf and tennis tournament on July 4. Thomas Adams chairs the arrangements committee and Mrs. Maida Lee Fosgate leads the entertainment committee. A full day celebration for members will be organized.
Barbara Jean Koenig daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Koenig at 738 South Thirteenth street was christened Sunday afternoon by Rev H J Leemhuis of Salem Evangelical church. William Fredrick Segerm son of Mr and Mrs William Segerm at 715 South Tenth street was christened Sunday afternoon by Rev Paul Langhorst of St Peter Evangelical church.
June 18 in Hannibal saw Guy L. Daugherty and Miss Clara Alien of Baylis marry at noon with Judge A E Dent officiating. The groom is a farmer and the couple plan to live on the Baylis farm near Pike County.
Paris dispatch reports former King Constantine of Greece may bypass Lugano and travel directly to Baden Baden in Germany, skipping the previously noted stop at Lugano. The Geneva Journal des Debats correspondent conveys the possible itinerary change for the royal traveler.
Advertises Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes back rheumatism and irregularities in men women and children. Promises two months of treatment per bottle and offers mail order if not sold locally. Includes address for Dr E W Hall St Louis and note that druggists carry the product.
In Washington on June 19 President Wilson met Belgium's war mission to declare America's solemn determination on victory and Belgium's restoration to its rightful place among respected nations. Baron Moncheurs delivered a letter from King Albert and Belgium expressed gratitude for U.S. aid as the commissioners began official calls.
Gen Alvaro Obregon former minister of war will travel to New York for surgery on the stump of his right arm blown off at Celaya during the battle that ended Villa's command. Andres Garcia inspector general of Mexican consulates will accompany him. Obregon rests at his Sonora home.
Taylor Missouri officials report Taylor Road over the Pabins levee breach is open again with good condition. The steel bridge, funded by Quincy merchants and Marion county, withstood the flood. Floodwater recedes revealing ruined crops while remaining areas stay flooded awaiting Mississippi drop or pumping.
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