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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
8
A domestic column humorously recalls failed coffee from a percolator until the husband reveals a small notice on the can about its correct use. The piece notes women’s habit of ignoring printed directions while urging adherence to manufacturer guidance. It hints at a drawer of instruction slips kept by another hostess.
An Adv. promotes daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It argues indigestible waste causes nervousness headaches and despondency and claims such cleansing improves health and vitality for constipation bilious attacks and sleepless nights.
Sam Gavel, Y M C A physical training director, plans a Chicago Y M C A college course and Lake Geneva camps this summer. Eugene Ward will attend a second year course in Chicago and return July 10 to assist Gabel. A double header baseball game is set for Saturday at 2 PM in League park, Gem City and Otis shop force teams.
The Women’s Labor League in the Labor temple elected officers at a Tuesday night meeting. Officers include President Mrs. Bert Ryan and Vice-president Mrs. L. W. Ellermeier, with Recording Secretary Mrs. Theodore Bisser and Financial Secretary Mrs. Frank Niehaus. The flag honoring sons Clarence Obrock Edward Ellermeier and Albert Thesen was dedicated. Whist prizes went to Mrs. Theodore Bisser and Mrs. Frank Niehaus.
A Jefferson school program titled Enchanted Wood drew a large audience Tuesday evening and raised funds for the thrift stamp drive without charging admission. Oscar Neddlung organized the show with Miss Enid Chatten as queen of the fairies, backed by Mrs. Jacob Helmer and others. The production followed six children who drift into fairy land, featuring songs, a nurse solo by Miss Valley Geschwindner, a solo dance by Thelma McDole, and two duets by George and Thomas Grimmer.
The Sisters of the Poor of St Francis extend hearty thanks to all who aided the hospital fund during Tag Day for St Mary’s hospital. Special thanks to soliciting committees and donors. lawn social at St Mary’s hospital on Wednesday, June 2, celebrating community generosity.
Numerous brief notices list Mooseheart Legion whist event tickets at five cents, travels of Mrs Helen Smith Miller to Dresden Ohio to visit her husband's parents, plans of family visits, and various local residents in Missouri and Illinois attending events, visiting relatives, or awaiting military service.
A New York fashion piece notes next season favors fitted but not tight garments with long narrow skirts and uneven coat hemlines. Descriptions include tan broadcloth suits with self color soutache, Fox trims, and varying coat lengths. other ensembles feature taupe silk crepe, French blue accents, and Russian style coats with fur trim. The piece ends with a remark on few brides obtaining pearls.
The intermediate branch of the Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society met at Andrew Bryant’s home. Bryant was chosen to represent the society at the state conference in Springfield July 4 to 7. A picture show is planned for Star theater on June 28.
Y S C A notes report a jolly picnic party in South park with old fashioned games and a picnic supper. Grade school girls in Company J held 4 pm drill in Southpark while Company A of high school girls drilled in the evening.
Miss Helen Ryan of Richfield and Martin Brick of Clayton were married at noon Tuesday in Judge Lyman McCarl's office. John Steiner county superintendent of schools attended. They will reside on Mr. Brick's farm near Clayton.
ST. PAUL June 19 State returns show Governor J A A Burnquist Republican incumbent widening lead as 82 of 86 counties report. Burnquist 142915 Lindberg 5698 with minor shifts. race still leaning Burnquist in statewide totals.
Jacksonville voters approved a 75000 dollar water system bond in a special election by 2706 to 547, the first bond issue to pass there since 1869, marking a notable local public works milestone.
Miss Kelly of 476 South 14th Street Newark credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a three year nervous breakdown and daily weakness after physician care failed. She reports rapid improvement from the first day and approval to publish her letter.
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