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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
8
A reflective piece argues that inner conflict between wanting both frugality and pleasure fuels spending. It extols regular saving, suggests committing via a house loan or insurance, and frames deferred enjoyment as a political economy concept. The text urges steady discipline, noting the thrill of saving versus the lure of lavish spending.
The real little soldier suit in khaki wool leads spring fashion with gold braid epaulets belt sleeves brass buttons and a semi fitted greated coat with four large pockets. Skirt lengths rise but this style keeps a short hem while a cadet blue variant with brass detail offers a smart option for summer. bloomers may accompany the suit and drills become popular as women prepare for potential service.
Miss Clara Weiss and Howard Burgess wed Saturday at Bethel Methodist Church parsonage with Rev Emil Goetz officiating. Attendants were Russell Burgess and Miss Ethel Burgess. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's mother Mrs William Olsen’s home. The couple will reside with Olsen after a Davenport visit. Burgess partners at Quincy Pattern Co. The timbrel of the Bible described as the tambourine by Syrians of Padanaram are noted.
About 150 couples attended the first annual Colored Chauffeurs’ club ball in Rogers’ hall Monday evening. Dancing ran from 8:30 to 1. Harris orchestra provided the music with Harmony Four singing. American flags decorated the hall with six extra flags suspended from the casing. Juvenile Knights of Tabor supplied refreshments. Arthur Buckner was floor manager with T. J. Ewing, C. Allen, and Gile Green as arrangement committee. Decorations were managed by Robert Cook, John Vincent, and Arthur Buckner.
A witty aphorism notes that praise in poker reveals the giver plans to enjoy life at your expense. The remark suggests skepticism about flattery used to justify taking advantage in games or gambling, warning against trusting boastful condemnation.
Social calendars show Round Table members distributing apple blossoms and a guest from Leavenworth attends a Monday bridge session. Red Cross fundraising plans replace prizes at the Monday club. Reading and study clubs feature papers on Jane Addams and Nature topics, with several members hosting gatherings and travels noted.
The town church calendar shows a busy week with Sunday school contests in First Christian and a large point gap between Ups and Downs. Various church groups plan meetings, bazaars, and plays at St Peter Evangelical, Grace Methodist, Vermont Street Methodist, and Good Shepherd. Clergy changes include Rev. W C A Martens at St John Lutheran homebound, and mission talks by Pathers Gabriel and Ignatius C P of Chicago. Professing ministers depart for district Lutheran meetings. Ella Meyer to present Hiawatha. Nagarene cantata supports St Aloysius orphanage.
Mrs H W Trueblood led the Junior Christian Endeavorers of the United Brethren church to the Anna Brown Home on Sunday afternoon where they conducted the services.
Mrs Dinah McAdams of Ursa died Sunday morning at her home age 68. Born January 6 1830 in Melrose township she married James McAdams and had one child who died young. She lived in Lima and Marceeline before moving to Ursa 40 years ago. Survived by a half sister and several half brothers and nephews. Funeral in the Christian church at 1 30 Tuesday with burial in New Providence cemetery.
Rev W J Shank pastor of Central Baptist church addressed Gem City Business College students on Making Good in Life. He urged knowing yourself preparing for the ask you think is yours determination to do it study lives of others guard your habits cultivate a congenial disposition a new standard of business study human nature and take God Into your partnership. The audience was large and a special musical number accompanied the service.
Quincy poultry raisers pledged to raise more birds aligning with the American Poultry and Pet Stock association during a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Albert Smith urged cutting living costs by boosting poultry production, while J W Meyer noted incubator demand and parts talks. The group stressed rapid May and June hatching to meet looming food shortages and urged home flocks to turn waste into feed and profit.
Cairo Illinois May 1 John Reed of Edgemont Illinois was fined 500 dollars in federal court for making threatening remarks concerning the President.
John J. Fisher opened the Quincy freight bureau annual meet noting its twentieth anniversary. Reports praised the soliciting committee and the bureau’s growth, with the largest membership in its history. Elected officers: President John J. Fisher, Vice President Ira R. Calkins, Secretary Rudolf Tenk, Treasurer Edward Sohm. Directors to fill retiring seats were chosen alongside the officers.
The board directors include the officers along with T. P. Castle August R. Dick William A. Pfieffer G. A. Wall Ezra Best H. F. Dayton A. W. D. Weis and W. T. Duker.
Miss Etla Shuff was found dead in her Jacksonville home from asphyxiation. She lived alone and is believed to have attempted self harm before turning on the gas. Neighbors last saw her Tuesday.
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