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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
8
A conversation about resting in busy days, noting how a short car pause and tea can revive. The piece argues against habit of forcing restlessness, urging readers to seize brief, practical pauses to recharge. It suggests five minutes tea, five minutes face bath, and five minutes eyes closed as a simple method to boost later efficiency.
Daily advice on economy and taste in accessories for a charming look. Beads ribbons hats bags and parasols featured as key items with at home craft ideas. Emphasis on coordinating ribbon hat and bag with matching beaded parasol and simple Georgette crepe or taffeta decorations to freshen summer wardrobe.
Society notes from Quincy recount luncheon gatherings by Mrs J F P Weiler and multiple clubs with yellow jonquils decor. Guests include Mrs D F Cover and other society members. Prizes awarded at card tables. other hosts announce upcoming entertainments and bridge games with plans for future meetings and visitors.
Shadow Lawn green leads the spring collection unveiled at the W. T. Duker store. Amid pink apple blossoms, models showcased youthfully bright lines, khaki Kool sport wear, and decorative beaded dresses. Silk satins failes and poplins in Shadow Lawn green dominated displays across floors, with velvets in honey emerald mermaid coral and apple blossom tones. Air Line cloth, finer than silk, featured as a specialty, displayed in striped plain and embroidered versions.
At a special Knights of Columbus meeting in Quincy a committee led by Rome Wiskirehen and secretary W N Bernzen was formed to push the St. Aloysius orphanage campaign. Chicago’s Hon Malone spoke on orphan care and missions in China noting Quincy’s capacity for additional homes. Father Degenhardt affirmed St. Aloysius as Quincy’s orphanage, with speakers Anton Onemus John Carrell Cornelius Terwische J H O'Neil and Dave Wail adding remarks.
Ast. Patrick social held Thursday evening at Jersey Street building for the Young People's society with greenery decor and games. St Rose Catholic church plans its usual St Patrick celebration with supper served. The Hand of the Law drama to be presented by church. English sermons at Salem Evangelical Church at 7 30. Mrs Fred Wolfe hosted Willing Workers class gathering with a business meeting and refreshments.
Mrs Lora FE Gilmer of Quincy and Ben JD Stout of Fowler wed last Saturday in Tannibal. The ceremony was in a Christian church by Rev Campbell with Mrs Minnie and Mr Brown as attendants. The bride, a well known local, and the groom, a prosperous farmer, will reside on his farm between Fowler and Mendon.
There will be fourteen meetings at the Labor Temple next week. Delegates include Liber female meeting led by Mrs Hektona, Planters and Decorators unions, Cigarmakers No. 67, Ladies' Label League, Steve Mounters union, Metal Polishers No. 111, Leather Workers No. 26, Carpenters No. 18a, Bricklayers No. 1, Trades and Labor assembly, Machinists No. 822, Brewers No. 39, Bakers No. 203. schedule spans Tuesday to Saturday.
Leaders for eleven circles of the Women's society were elected at Thursday afternoon meetings. Circle 1 chose Mrs. George Pollock as leader with Mrs. John Beckmeter as associate, plus secretary and treasurer positions. Circles 5 8 and 9 also elected leadership, noted sewing for Woodland Home and an all day society lunch upcoming.
A Texas advertisement touts the medicine Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities. It promises bladder regulation for children and offers mail delivery for $1.00. One bottle provides two months of treatment with testimonials. Sold through pharmacists in St Louis address.
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