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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1917
Page
8
An article describes Boston school girls learning homemaking by maintaining flowers on a fifty cent weekly allowance. Examples include using narcissus bulbs, jonquils, bare twigs that blossom in sun, and fern dishes. It argues modern women should invest effort to beautify homes with flowers despite costs.
The sketch shows a spring frock cut on polonaise lines in all white with soutache braid and wool embroidery. Serge leads the season with white ensembles in smart tailored and dressy outfits. A navy option mixes taffeta or satin with serge and black braid, or a tub frock with linen. The sports look returns with the Russian blouse or smock, while distinctly feminine simple frocks stay popular for youths and adults alike.
Mrs Maida Lee Folgate hosted a Friday luncheon for Mrs Elihu Washburn with guests including Mrs Timothy Castle and Mrs W H Sinnock. Bridges at three tables awarded prizes to Mrs Arnold, Mrs Robert Halbach, and Mrs Hasson. Other items note Mrs Ira Calkins and Elizabeth in Miami, D A R Polly Sumner meeting, Theta Chi dance trip, Young Married Folks dance, and S N S club activities with elections and a club name change to M U M.
The U. E. S. school of instruction at the Masonic temple drew 300 members from 28 Eastern Star chapters statewide. Sessions began at 9:30, 2:00, and 7:30. State board of examiners led by Grand worthy matron Emma Adams guided the event, with officers including Sadie McBride, Amelia Huehl, Maud Nielson, Selma Weege, F. E. Reedman, Grace Steely, Jennie G. Turpin and others.
A real ground hog, known as a weather predictor, was shot and killed after venturing from its den in Ursa township. The animal, displayed at Odell's jewelry storefront, died following a sighting by Harry Grimes who fired upon it. Witnesses noted the creature’s rarity in the area and described its burrow-dwelling, root-eating habits.
Rev L T Mauck called to Columbus to officiate at a Caf frey grandchild funeral. This is Mauck third family funeral since January. Rev D R Bauman of Bluff Hall Til will fill Christ Congregational church pulpit Sunday German morning English evening. Missionary Daughters Lutheran Memorial church met parsonage 1259 Maine street Friday on growth of Lutheran missions and plans to recruit new members and raise money for an Easter offering.
An inventor believes a hinged arm attached to a car will swing outward when the vehicle leans, pressing a small wheel to the ground to prevent overturning. The device reacts to the car’s tilt and may provide stabilization in emergencies.
Douglas Fairbanks motion picture idol and high salary star will appear at the Princess theater for one day next week likely Tuesday or Wednesday when The Americano is shown. He recently signed a salary of 15000 a week and 780000 a year and has been touring many Illinois theaters with strong local following in Quincy.
The forum reported progress on better sanitation in Quincy and planned a survey of motion picture theaters to assess film standards. Volunteers were invited to assist Mrs. John Inghram. Mrs. Palmer defended constitutional amendment plans for suffrage, while Miss Wittum was absent. The sanitary report praised early successes, urged written complaints, and affirmed oversight by the board of health.
The annual inspection of Quincy commandery of Masons was held Friday in the Masonic temple with a 3 PM session for ritual exemplification and a 6 PM dinner for Sir Knights. Afterward Joseph Atkinson Painter of Oak Park served as inspector and grand sword bearer of Illinois. attendance was fair.
Records filed in the Adams county recorder show three land sales at high prices. Robert McNay sold 160 acres in Mendon township to F W Mulch for 18000 dollars. Paul Ray Myers sold 120 acres in Liberty township to Albert Flick for 100 dollars per acre. John Cramsay sold east quarter of section 15 in Gilmer township to J L Lawless for 12100 dollars. Joseph Brown sold the northwest quarter of section 15 township 3s 6w to Cyrus Sparks for 4400 dollars.
The Quincy Young People's Lyceum association met at the YMCA and decided to sell single admission tickets for 50 cents to cover a deficiency. L J Weisenhorn, from Jost and Kiefer, returns from ten days of sales training with Safe Cabinet. Over 200 office supply dealers from the U S, Cuba, and Mexico attended, hearing speakers including R D Jackson, Evan Johnson, and R A Grant. Charles S Harris files for divorce from Emma Harris, married Sept 13 1891, children cited. Louis E Schantz estate inventory filed shows cash 1009 dollars and CDs 1030 dollars.
W F Thompson says a new ISU band director will be chosen within ten days after a Friday band meeting at Sixth and Vermont. Contracts for next season are secured or underway, with rehearsals for new music starting next Friday. Judge McCarl to speak at a large Aledo meeting to raise 100000 for William and Vashti college. county court sessions will not be held.
John Harris pleaded not guilty to a charge of contributing to the delinquency of his daughter Gladys. The case was continued to March 20 after Judge McCarl ruled the wife was not the proper caretaker to rear the girl.
Cloth peddlers posing as English woolen sellers defraud Quincy buyers by passing off second and third quality American cloths as high class English goods. The schemes involve factory marks to mislead customers before swindled money is secured. Ice Out of Bay Renders Bayfront Active With Boat Work After Warm Spell. The mild weather and north wind melted all ice in the lower bay and pushed it into the river, bringing a bustle of boat carpenters and engines testing after winter. Train Delayed K Line Train From St. Paul To St. Louis Arrives In Quincy Three Hours Late Friday Morning.
In a recent issue from the Benedictine Fathers at St. Benedict Oregon a long sketch by Paul Weisenhorn recounts a summer in Yellowstone National Park. The piece reflects on the landscapes and experiences encountered during the trip.
Washington March 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed increases from five to ten percent in freight rates on grain and grain products from St. Louis Cairo and other points to points in Arkansas west of Little Rock until July 8 pending investigation.
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