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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
8
A woman once labeled mean for neglecting her aging parents reveals the truth behind rumors. The married daughter funds most bills while the mother prefers to stay in her own home, and friends misjudge generosity as selfishness. The piece argues that people rarely share details of family support and that quiet aid can be misread as neglect.
Paris designers push capes as winter and summer wear with military flair. The rose velour cape with silk lining features reinforced armhole bindings or removable arm slits, pairing with one piece wool dresses and matching frocks. A four and a half yard, 36 inch wide fabric yields a slightly circular cape as shown.
C Col Miller and wife visited Charles Allen and wife near Mendon. Mrs Ida Taylor attends the state convention of the R N A in St Louis this week. J B Thomas and wife came from Quincy for a few days at the farm. The Methodist church choir enjoys instruction from Prof Armstrong each Thursday evening. Rev H O Waltmire will hold special preaching on April 2. Mrs OT HK Flagg returns to Hutchinson Kansas after visiting her brother C E Stanbeck and wife.
The Masonic lodge conferred third degree work on a class of seven on Wednesday aided by about 20 members from Golden and Quincy during the day and more from Camp Point and Liberty in the evening. Mrs George R Bawing and her daughter Grace, ill with severe colds, are improving.
A brief note claims that boiling a new clothesline for a short period makes it tougher, extends its lifespan, and prevents tangling during use. The statement emphasizes practical care to enhance durability and ease of handling.
Social events fill Quincy clubs with gatherings as new Y M C A secretary George B Cawthorne hosts a reception. Y W C A and other groups hold St Patrick s day themed suppers and programs. Miss Wilda Kuchmann gains notice in New Orleans as a party manager. Volunteers sew for spring bazaars and host box parties, luncheons, and readings across churches and clubs.
Rev G F Oliver spoke in Paloma and returns today. Presbyterian study groups met with Mrs Morgan and Mrs Sinnock as topics ranged from South America to lay leadership. St Boniface choir to perform Dubois cantata Sunday at 8 pm. Presbyterian Sunday school officers elected and luncheon held with 20 women present. Ruth and Naomi society met at First Christian church Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Roy Liggett hosts Quid Libet club Friday afternoon at her home. Various residents attend events and visits include Mrs Georgeann Hart improving after illness, Jefferson Terry and family with a new Ford touring car, Miss Judith Booth visiting sister Edith Booth in Columbus, Mrs Thomas Bailey visiting relatives in Bushnell, Mrs Claude Neece returning from Aurora, Rotary club gathering hosted by Mrs Aubrey Spence, and plans for a fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Rankin Castle with open house for relatives and a separate dinner for couples celebrating fifty years.
Brooklyn ILI residents report a Parent-Teacher club hosted an odd fashioned spelling school at the Methodist hall on Friday night March 23. A jitney lunch and orchestra music were on the agenda. Notes include Harold Stough’s Chicago work move and Mrs Stough’s upcoming departure, plus various local visits and relocations.
Beverly Illinois reports the Ladies' Aid will stage two plays at the town hall on Saturday evening March 1. Mrs J B Kelly visited Camp Point to help ill aunt Mrs John Gonrey. Emma Welly returned to Quincy. A large crowd attended J F Stauffer sale with young cattle averaging $60. Democrats and Republicans held caucuses with multiple local nominations including Waters Askew Richardson and others. George Stauffer ferried Mr and Mrs Ki Askew and daughter Thora to Quincy for hospital operation.
The fox moves with a stealthy, cautious walk through fields at night, stepping a foot at a time while keeping eyes and ears alert.
A South Side Boat club organized a Thursday night mask ball with 36 girls and 26 boys. Prizes went to Elsie Batson and Florence Gach for girl roles and Carl Luthin and Russell Schuesel for boy roles. Candy rabbits and eyes were given to each child. The Ladies Aid coordinated the affair and an April 17 whist and a club shoot next week were announced.
Miss Helen Davis national field secretary of the YWCA addressed the advisory board in the Quin cy YWCA briefing the scope and history of the organization. She traced its start fifty years ago with boarding houses and later educational and religious efforts. She noted the national influence including a prominent New York City building and ongoing study of adolescent and high school girls striving for standards. Davis emphasized efficiency, cooperation, and educating the public as key to future campaigns. Ida Stewart asked for best methods and Davis urged training and publicity as essential. Davis departed for St Louis after a two day Quin cy visit.
Use dry salt to clean enamelware, then rinse in cold water and wipe dry with a cloth. This method helps remove residue without hot water or harsh cleaners.
Tracy California March 21 J T O Neill city plumbing inspector died when the automobile he was driving overturned near Mendota witnesses said he did not suffer and help was useless. He was 27 years old born in Lincoln Nebraska and had lived in Quincy ten years. He served in the navy and studied engineering. He leaves his parents two sisters and five brothers in various cities. Funeral likely in Tracy.
Chicago story cites Mrs. Jos O Br yan praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after two years of a female trouble left her unable to walk. She weighs 165 pounds and says her weakness disappeared and she feels as strong as a man. The ad touts the remedy for displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down issues and nervous prostration.
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