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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1919
Page
2
A witty observation compares Cupid j to common judgments about love and appearance. It notes that tone and mannerisms, such as an oily tongue or facial hair, influence how people judge a man’s generosity and aging, illustrating social stereotypes and vanity.
Winnipeg news reports a general strike involving over sixty labor unions. Friction arose after the Building Trades and Metal Workers union demanded employer recognition. By Saturday, more than 60 locals were out, with 2,000+ workers idle awaiting orders. Government troop deployment and transport concerns touched the city as talks stalled.
Kansas City May 18 Judge S Van Valkenberg of the US district court warned the League of Nations in its present form will fail to prevent war and threaten constitutional guarantees. He called it an unnecessary departure from American policy, risk to national safety, and a perilous drift toward internationalism. He urged caution and proposed safeguarding measures to preserve national sovereignty.
In Charleville during World War I the ex crown prince Frederick William consulted a fortune teller Madame Emma claiming danger to his throne. She warned he would never reign and he allegedly attempted to shoot his lover Bebe and then himself before fleeing to Holland.
Attorney Rollo Six moves to Quincy to practice law. James and Mrs Oden plan an extemporaneous eastern visit next week. Mrs Arei Johnson of Ashville hosts relatives. Kev Gowdy of Rushville aids Rev Nelson in Centenary work. Soldiers home from overseas include Raymond Gieker Alva Grammer Lloyd Barnes and Ruby Wittekend. Mrs W O Watson visits Jacksonville and Griggsville. Barry ladies attend Woman’s Home Missionary district meeting at Griggsville. Jes East sells residence to James Boyd and moves to Washington. Dr Deavers attends tuberculosis conference in Springfield. Memorial services May 25 at the Christian Church led by Rev Dick p. Wages family note an accident. several local business and school events noted amid community rounds.
LA GRANGE MO Mr and Mrs W W Bingham visit daughter Mrs Chas Gram per Hanniteat Dr J O W Crouch elected president of La Grange college by trustees Irene Gullion of Maysoo visits Sunday Dr Noland travels to St Louis Monday night Dr Mutr re elected superintendent
The Tau Alpha club ladies gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Nellie Davis home for a program of unusual interest. Mr and Mrs Frank Tompkins and daughter visited Miss Margaret at the start of the week. Miss Mary Mussetter who led Crowell High's English department married John S Ray of Crowell on May 10.
Pittsfield residents and visitors are listed with multiple social ties. Mrs Julius Gicker and her son visit from Kansas City to stay with Hon and Mrs John KR Gicker. Local demos include Central Ilinois Public Service electric stove lecture May 20 at Dickson store room. West Central Christian church convention in Springfield May 21 22 features Rev W H Hopkins. Various residents travel and relocate for work and family reasons.
The report notes church events on May 14 including a minister’s Water event and Sunday school activities. Mr Orvi entertained attendees with a program. community members welcomed relatives and newborns were reported. Local residents Virginia Camp Point visitors and family updates are included along with hospital news and graduation attendance. Decoration day plans are announced.
April was a record month for building expenditures, with construction total at 224 million dollars in the territory east of the Missouri and north of the Ohio rivers. The figure was 40 percent above March and more than double the nine year April average. Officials said the surge shows a building stride in peace times, with high wages and many jobs likely. Weekly engineering contracts for April 4, 11, and 18 totaled about 361 million, 40 million, and 56 million respectively.
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