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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
8
A dialogue about shirking duty and not being one's brother's keeper leads to a reflection on personal responsibility. The piece urges focusing on self-improvement and warns against judging others while sharing a tale of a Blacksmith and a Philosopher who believe justice will come in time.
Fashion notes describe an early fall model frock in navy serge with a black satin back and satin sleeves. The dress features a plain back, a belt at the waist, and braided serge details with silk tassels. Also discussed are fall silhouettes, with debates between Egyptian straight lines Empire and elongated oval shapes, reflecting growing independence in American women's dress.
Superintendent Andrew enlists the Chamber of Commerce Glee Club to perform on the lawn at headquarters July 4 inviting all for a pleasant event. Various home residents report visits, health updates, passes, and household notes from cottages 1 through 22 as community life continues at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home.
Springfield Ill June 29 The state public utilities commission has sanctioned the sale of Western Illinois Telephone Company to Colchester Farmers' Exchange. The sale covers all property in Colchester except a single line and poles used for the toll line remain with Western.
Civil War veteran and Indian fighter in Wyoming Dr John Philips will present a travel lecture at Central Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. He previously spoke to the boys at Camp Parker last Sunday.
Social happenings across town include HE pupils of Mrs Lillian Brown Inghram presenting a vocal recital at the Unitarian church with the Inghram Glee club. Soloists include Olga Ruths Ruth Appleton and several others with Mrs Mary Ganz Knapheide at the piano.
A two week old baby suffered a painful facial rash that caused itching and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, three cakes of soap and one box of ointment healed the condition. A Wisconsin mother, Miss Beatrice Bertram, reported the success in July 1916. Free samples offered by mail.
Mrs Blanche Jefferson credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life from a serious female ailment. She reports doctors advised an operation but the remedy enabled her to recover and perform household duties. The advertisement claims decades of proven value from herbal ingredients.
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