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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
10
A discussion on how voice quality reveals character and upbringing in social settings. Observations include how natural tones contrast with affectation, the voice as a guide to personality, and examples of individuals whose charm persists beyond appearance. A good voice, carriage, grooming, and poise ease social introductions.
Daily Fashion Hints notes the cape dress evolving from the coat dress as a chic ultra fashion. The sketch presents a fully enveloping, belted garment with a long back cape and brass buttons, finished with military braidings and red accents. Navy khaki serge or gabardine fabrics suit the look.
Dr. E E Stannus of Sixth and Hampshire streets has expanded his Poly clin hospital practice in New York City to accommodate a larger specialty and general practice in eye ear nose and throat care. He completed post graduate study in laryngology rhinology and ophthalmology and now boasts extensive equipment including a $1700 instrument case and German-made drugs and instruments. A traveling drug salesman praised the office for its sanitation and thorough equipment.
The body of Joseph H. Choate was brought from New York for burial in the family estate lot. Choate, former ambassador to England, had owned the estate for years and been a summer resident since 1880. Patience is an easy virtue for a comfortable man to cultivate.
A busy afternoon in Quincy features the Women s Forum celebrating its first birthday with a social hour after the meeting. Tea served by Mrs. Clyde Sears and others, a year’s work report, and guest invites for two. Several clubs and circles hold meetings and host activities across the day including euchre, sewing, and Red Cross planning.
Miss Lillie Booth and Harry R Meyers were married Wednesday evening in the parsonage of the First Christian church by Rev W D Endres. Miss Frances Booth sister of the bride was the only attendant. The bride is the daughter of Newton and Mrs Booth of Camp Point and the groom is the son of D L Meyers of Columbus. They will live on a farm near Columbus.
The second performance by the Young People's society of St. Jacobi Lutheran church showcased a three act comedy in the school hall. The cast, led by Bob Grey and Mrs Gray, drew a large audience, with strong home performances and continuous laughter, marking the show as a major success. The listing includes Bob Grey Arthur Diesing, Hedwig Bitter as Mrs Gray, Andrew Schnack as Tom Carter, Edith Holtman as Dorothy Landon, George Vahle as Peter Wycombe, Ella Heidbrink as Dorothy Landon, and James Landon Sr. as Dorothy's father.
A fragmentary caption cites Raymond Heidbrink Uncle Tom and an old colored butte from the south, plus George Schnack Officer Hogan of the Twenty-second Street police station Emil Holt man, suggesting a local humor or character sketch.
Indianapolis Ind May 18 The appointment of a state council of defense consisting of 17 men and one woman will cooperate with the national defense council in organizing and directing the resources of the state for national use Governor Goodrich announced. The members will meet for the first time Saturday.
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