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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
8
A conversation on marriage and promises questions what is guaranteed by vows. The Authorman argues love cannot be promised forever, while fidelity and care require ongoing effort and selflessness to sustain happiness.
A fashion note explains how cape coats and capes dominate this season with military influence. Navy serge coats with red linings and helmet hats are showcased, plus khaki gray or blue options. Seven yards of material for a knee length semi fitted model.
London May 2 The British royal family models war time economy adopting five potato less days and one meatless day weekly. King and Queen banished alcohol for over two years and all royal members and staff follow the same rules with no alcohol for royal guests. Toasts are avoided and porridge plus herrings feature in meals as Princess Mary digs Windsor Castle garden plots for potatoes.
May 2 report notes the Russian provisional government declares complete religious liberty in Germany city of Berlin. The dispatch highlights calls for broad freedoms and opposition to restrictions on worship.
The weekl listing notes senior girls trimming graduation costs, grotto dedication at St Mary academy, missionary plays, weddings and trips, and a long parade of club meetings and socials. It highlights engagements, concerts by the 1917 Concert company, and various church and civic group activities in Lima.
An applicant outlines membership classes for the Quincy Red Cross with options including annual, sustaining and life memberships. The form requests name, address, city and state, and directs making checks payable to H. C. Sprick and mailing to State Street Bank.
Quincy and Adams county seek five thousand volunteers for Red Cross work at home. Join stations today for $1, $2 subscribing, or higher fees. local chapter keeps portions. Magazine included with most memberships. Enroll to support hospitals, relief efforts, and civilian aid during crises.
St Louis May 2 The Mississippi River and its tributaries defense role will be reviewed at the National Rivers and Harbors Conference set for May 6 and 9 Secretary Baker wired the arrangements committee requesting representatives from the Red River Illinois and Ouachita territories Gen William Black chief engineer of the army will attend The Washington meeting deemed the gathering crucial for national defense with speakers including Mayor Irwin of St Paul Gov Lowden of Illinois Gov Gardner of Missouri and Sen Ransdell of Louisiana among others.
Wi F Scarborough final settlement as executor of Joel K Scarborough estate shows total chattels and effects valued at 17375 with debts paid and net proceeds to executor who is sole heir. Inventory for John R O Daniel lists land 5500 chattels 393 notes 8500. Slonigar estate shows Mendon lot 1500 and 1408 cash. Sturhahan estate lists Quincy lot 1200 chattels 40 notes 2850.
Visiting nurse Miss Lyla Biddinger spoke to Cheerful Home Kindergarten Mothers club Tuesday evening and showed health pictures. The Boys club held its regular meeting in the gymnasium, and Girl Scouts candidates gathered Tuesday afternoon preparing for the third class scout examination in two weeks.
Logan J. Leach received 250 dollars after a two day circuit court trial against John S. Becket over a real estate commission. Linnie M. Goerner was awarded 965 dollars in a separate verdict against former husband Otto C. Goerner for boarding and educating their child after separation.
An immense American flag hangs from the top of the Post Office Department building, suspended above the inner court and dropping 20 feet, while the House of Representatives holds its own display.
A daughter was born Monday evening to Mr Richard Brooker and Mrs Brooker of 1624 Oak Street. The item notes the new arrival and includes a light unrelated line about a bashful lover.
The House Mines Committee favors a bill prohibiting unauthorized manufacture distribution or possession of explosives during war to strengthen government powers against bomb plots. The item notes strikes as a method to show workers how long they can endure without employment.
Yonkers New York Mrs H J L Feather 61 Hamilton Ave says the vegetable compound restored her health after a bad case of female trouble backache nervousness and indigestion. Danville Illinois Mrs O A Cor credits the remedy with saving her life from severe female trouble. Ridgway Pennsylvania Mrs O M Rhines says it helped her avoid surgery. North Haven Connecticut Mrs Florence Isella claims it aided her during change of life. The ads claim widespread effectiveness and urge others to try the product.
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