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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
8
The piece argues for balanced sympathy, warning against sympathy greed and withdrawal. It cites a miserly woman who withholds sympathy yet expects it, contrasting with a case where excessive sympathy harms the recipient. It suggests sympathy should be a tonic, not a drug, guiding friends to give with tact and self restraint.
Fashion notes introduce ribbon skirts as a fresh novelty using wide ribbons joined to form the fabric. Styles range from apron over skirts to military notes with silk, cotton and wool, with fullness gathered at the waistband. Some skirts use four ribbon strips, others mix plain color with decorative ribbons. The era’s trends emphasize unique ribbon combinations.
The advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a clean liquid that penetrates fast without rubbing, claiming relief from rheumatism pains strains sprains and muscle soreness. It suggests use for gout tumbago toothache back ache stiff neck and other external pains with a 25 cent bottle sold by druggists.
Miss Dorothea Dieker of Quincy married Delpha Willis Woodward of Barry in a Thursday morning ceremony conducted by Judge Lyman McCarl in his office. The couple will reside in Barry.
ACH member and guests sewed handkerchiefs and napkins for the army hospital at a Red Cross benefit party hosted by Mrs. Emil Halbach. A reading by Mrs. Burr Irwin and songs by a quintet accompanied the event, with tea served and another party planned for May 23 at Mrs. Archer Rogers.
A column documents several club meetings with prize winners and refreshments, noting social visits, planned future meetings, and a healthful ad for Q-Ban Hair Restorer promising natural color restoration and a money back guarantee. The ad urges readers to try Q-Ban products, highlighting harmlessness and availability at local drug stores.
Miss Margaret Ruff, soon to wed Henry Druffel, was guest of honor at a napkin party hosted by her sister Miss Theresa Rupp at 502 North Twelfth. Three tables of 300 were played with prizes to Miss Bula Bernbrock Miss May Damhorst and Miss Irma Triebel and a guest prize awarded. A three course luncheon followed, featuring Ophelia roses as a centerpiece and a green and tea rose color scheme.
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