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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
8
A reflective piece on a husband who seeks understanding from his wife about work matters. The wife often tunes out, recalling unrelated topics with polite indifference, leaving the husband feeling unread. It argues for early empathy and shared attention after marriage.
The article notes babies now wear shorter garments, with twenty two to twenty seven inch dresses. It describes a dainty best dress in fine French lawn with back buttons and a square yoke, plus embellishment options. One piece dresses and the prince sliff style replace petticoats, with crepe de chine coats lined in silk for warmth and pastel floral embroidery.
Mrs Herman Michaels died at 9:10 Monday night at 1114 Adams Street after a three month illness of senility. Born May 18 1834 in Oldenburg Germany she came to the United States as a girl and married Herman Michaels in Cincinnati in 1853 before moving to Quincy where she resided 49 years. She belonged to St Marys Catholic Church and left six children 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Mrs Edwin McKnight will get 125 from the Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent association as the result of a May 2 benefit dance for her husband. The committee reported at Monday’s Eagles hall meeting. Mr McKnight died Thursday and was buried Sunday. Seven new members were admitted and three applications were received.
Adams County Medical Society members attended clinics at Blessing hospital from 8 to 2, followed by a dinner at the Quincy hotel. Dr John L Porter of Chicago spoke on Rheumatoid Arthritis as an orthopaedic surgery specialist. About 35 doctors attended. patients examined and operated on, some traveling from Missouri.
The Ups and Downs tally 1 695 and 1 950 points with the Downs leading by 880. Dorcas and Prudence halls open May 30 for a public visit with elderly tenants and refreshments. Mrs Mae Stevens leads the Expert Endeavor class at East End with Miss E A Mollenhauer taking over. over twenty youths attend every other Sunday. Cooking sale planned by Fast End church at Miller and Arthur Drug store. Ascension and Rogation services noted in Catholic churches with processions and prayers for crops and labor. Mrs John Smart hosts L M E Society. Rev W D Endres attends Canton university trustees meeting. Luther Memorial monary society meets with program led by Bertha Herman. Young People stage The Time of His Life at St Jacobi hall. St Francis Young Ladies host a social. Poets must suffer before they can write, says a philosopher.
A bustling Friday program marks the Women Forum's first birthday with a year in review. Attendees include county and city members while guests from Birmingham and Knox College join social teas, weddings, and club meetings around town.
Grace M Bowser daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Bowser of Kansas City and George Sturhahn of Rosedale Kansas formerly of Quincy were married on Tuesday May 8 The couple plan a Quincy visit after a trip to Indiana before settling in Rosedale Also noted is the forthcoming wedding of Katherine Dittmer and John Bruening at St BoniFace Church with attendance by Josephine Schulte and Frank Bruening and a breakfast at Mrs Balzer’s home
Russell Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs Walter Schutte was christened Sunday at St John Catholic church with sponsors Lawrence Schutte and Mrs Henry Hackman. Norman Francis infant son of Mr and Mrs Rolla Clark 812 North Twelfth street was christened Sunday at St John church by Rev Father Postner with sponsors John Klevis and Mrs Thomas Brewer.
Y W C A notes two garden classes to be organized soon for Madison school girls and another garden site in the town's south part. Gardens will be supervised and inspected by gardening knowledge, set on a patriotic military basis, with any group of girls welcome to join. The office has many first aid books for purchase by societies or organizations.
The Camp Fire girls plan a Friday evening party at 8 o clock in the gym. Films from the national headquarters will be shown and a council will be held. Money raised supports the June camp. Twenty girls form the council. Embargo On The Quincy Freight Bureau issues a general embargo on less than carload shipments to eastern territory. Shippers should inquire at railroad freight offices before shipping.
STOP LEFT OVER COUGHS. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey stops lingering coughs from gannery. Soothes pine balsams loosen phlegm heals irritated membranes glycerine relieves tender tissues breathing improves coughing ceases antiseptic and pleasant to take suitable for all ages available at your druggist today. Formula on bottle. 25c Adv.
London May 15 Sir Edward Carson announced in parliament a naval reform creating a stronger admiralty board. The move, aimed at freeing the service from heavy construction and supply duties, mirrors the army’s committee of imperial defense. The new board includes Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe Admiral Sir Henry Oliver Rear Admiral Alexander Duff Rear Admiral Halsey Sir Eric Campbell Geddes and H. H. D. Tothill.
CLEARFIELD Pa May 168 All probability of a strike by more than 45000 bituminous coal miners in central Pennsylvania ended Monday as operators district No 3 United Mine Workers ratified the Washington compromise reached last week with Secretary of Labor Wilson. The deal provides a 25 percent wage raise plus five cents per gross ton for car pushing.
The Idea Nazionale reports diplomatic notes that Turkey has approached Russia through a neutral source seeking a separate peace. The proposal calls for complete opening of the straits to Russian warships and merchants, with friendly talks on the Armenian question and nationalities recognition.
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