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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
8
A column discusses why women’s clothes cost more than men’s, citing continual style changes and shopping habits. It contrasts masculine merchandising such as visible discount scales and easier alterations with women’s shops, noting crowding, exchange rights, and the notion that men avoid returns. The piece attributes the gap to psychological gender differences.
A fashion note discusses peplum blouses gaining attention over two seasons, noting fit challenges for average figures and praising newer designs. The article showcases two sketches: a pale satin Georgette model with a bead embroidered vest and narrow yoke, and a Georgette or linen version with a back button, integrated girdle, and soft bow at the back.
A report claims the most durable highways in the world are made in France from a concrete composed of iron shavings cement and sand. It also notes a Japanese discovery that silkworms can be cultured ten times a year producing better silk.
Social notices list Mrs Emery Lancaster hosting a bridge party for Mrs Dan Orr with Mrs Sinnock hosting dinner in her honor. Local residents travel to Minneapolis and Chicago, with Easter visits to Lake Forest academy and Hollywood. Meetings of ward civic groups discuss voting turnout and plan YWCA May Day events and Knights of Pythias reception.
Pastor Rev Father Brennan reports a total of 795 cleared from the St Patrick’s day celebration at St Rose church covering the bazar supper and the play. Miss Mary Hyde of the YWCA led the WCTU meeting in the Temperance home with Mrs H D Dines giving a talk on Secret Prayer. The King’s Daughters of the Unitarian church plan a visit to Mrs Cora Montgomery at her daughter Mrs Chester Poling’s home Thursday. Luther Memorial church to hold Lenten coffee Thursday afternoon with Missionary society in charge and lunch served from 230 to 7.
J Will Wall and Dr R J Christie trustees of Adams county tuberculosis sanatorium travel to Chicago with anti tuberculosis trustees from counties that voted taxes to build local sanatoriums. They aim to select a uniform hospital type and plan construction while awaiting site decision after the Chicago meeting.
Miss Margaret McCarl daughter of Judge Lyman McCarl and a Lombard college student in Galesburg earned high praise for her Lucia in the mad scene from Lucia di Lammermoor. The Galesburg Mail commended her taxing role, vocal feats, vivid acting, and curtain call.
Paris March 28 The government decree banning all exports except government authorized ones continues to stir French business. A commission meeting on Tuesday to decide the exceptions drew keen interest as merchants warned future closures if allowances fail. Some people vow to stay hopeful and strive to do good.
Mendon reports progress on a new plate glass storefront by Casley and Son while Timers install a metal ceiling. Fred Nutt’s crew lays a building foundation for a forthcoming structure. W A Spears rents the west room for a garage and reports multiple car sales. The Mendon State Bank surveys a new building site. Dr F Burnham sells his drugstore to Frank Chant. Charles Cannell leaves for DeKalb to tour and work as a salesman.
The drive to fund the new St. Peter's School has begun with letters to Catholic institutions in Quincy seeking support. The effort aims to accelerate donations so construction can start soon, potentially before next fall, with contracts not issued until funds are available.
Mrs. Mary Mullican of Quincy wed Thomas Cochran of Milan Mo in a Vermont Street Methodist church parsonage ceremony conducted by Rev G F Oliver. The Standard Oil agent will reside in Milan and the couple planned to stay in Quincy until this morning.
David Goldstein of Boston will talk on Peace and War at 8 15 Sunday night in the Knights of Columbus hall. The talk is open to all Catholics and non Catholics with no charge for admission. Goldstein, a keen mind and able speaker, is noted for addressing audiences across creeds.
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