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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
10
A reader reflects on how anger and pride damage marriages and self-respect. He warns that casting off decency harms both the speaker and others, citing a wife shaming her husband for finances, and a man pressured by a mean employer. He argues honor remains a tangible reality.
Daily Fashion Hints notes that flowers and foliage dominate spring and summer 1917 hats. Toques turbans and allflower trims appear in new shapes, with wreaths garlands and bouquets used abundantly. Navy blue straw hats with velvet ribbon and flower wreaths contrast black velvet accents. Parasol matches hats in a strong coordinated look featuring lace and ribbons in poppy white and blue tones.
The perm Baptist church class hosted a Thursday luncheon with courses at Gardner Park locations. Attendees included Mrs Detta Smith Mrs accente Dutdon and Mrs Susan Humphrey with donations added to the class treasury. Local clergy and clubs planned services at Congregational and East End Christian churches, with organizers and committees named for future events and an Easter egg roast in Gardner Park.
Miss Helen Pogorzelsky of Jackson Michigan married Walter E Biber of Lansing Michigan in a Thursday morning ceremony performed by Judge Heckie The couple appeared well dressed and prosperous and did not reveal why they traveled from home for the wedding
Mrs C W Leffingwell hosted bridge club at 1264 Maine St with twelve guests. Attendees included Mrs Charles Higgins visiting from Chicago, Miss Helen Levi returning from Washington University, and Mrs Jack Hoeffler with son Perry from Minneapolis. Several members traveled for christenings and lectures, while clubs held meetings, dances, and luncheons across town with Easter decorations and varied guest lists.
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