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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
10
A neighborhood discussion questions quick judgment of a deaf, well educated young man deemed queer. The piece argues against labeling others as not all there, cites misperceptions based on hearing, numbness to conversation, and social conventions, urging careful proof before spreading rumors.
The 1916 sport hat crop emphasizes wind and weather protection with simple, drooping lines to shadow and soften the face. Styles showcased include transparent braid with Roman striped silk, a cretonne covered crown with striped silk facing, and ribbon fringe accents. Hand painted and embroidered hats remain popular with garden floral crewel work. Millinery feeds the growing sport wear industry as women adopt practical yet stylish athletic apparel.
Readable notes describe multiple social events in Quincy. Mrs John Korn honored sister Mrs Ivy before her June departure for Alaska with a large bridal wreath decorated party and a supper. Prizes awarded in games went to Mrs T C Johnson Mrs Roma Boskenhoff and Mrs Daniel Hedges.
Mrs Lysle M Dickerson hosted the Snahpro Dia club on Tuesday afternoon at 11223 North Fifth Street with Miss Mabel Kiem of Chicago as guest. Red peonies and daisies decorates the rooms. luncheon followed sewing. Next meeting at Mrs Rey Johnsons. The H Pleasant Hour club met Thursday at Mrs Russel T Barrs. planning a South Park picnic in two weeks on June 1. Mrs Paul Schell entertained ten young women for Miss Beatrice Markus and Carl Schells upcoming wedding with an evening of games.
Handy repairs and craft tips cut from an old issue. Mending screen holes with a patch of wire netting, making dust mops from dish mops saturated with coal oil, and using a travel magazine as a temporary kitchen table cover to avoid stains. Creative baby seating ideas with a wool blanket and pasted pictures for a creeping infant.
Frearts and prizes were awarded to the most skillful players while Miss Markus received a pretty favor from the hostess. The event featured pink and green bridal colors in decorations and concluded with a two course luncheon.
John Herrick led the weekly Naval Reserves drill at the Armory Thursday night with nearly all units in attendance. Edward and Mrs Edward Hagemann have returned from their honeymoon in St Louis. Thomas Reidy of the Quincy Associated Press will resume work Monday. Earl Nolan starts vacation on his return. The O Facc tel Bros present a dancing school in Ertel hall tonight, with the annual May 26 opening dance in Highland Park Friday evening. Four Company F members, Chester Heidbreder, John Lammers, Ray Sinnock, and Frank Balzer, took non commissioned officers exams Thursday under Captain Wingerter.
A Durand Wisconsin reader extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. A Blackstone Massachusetts writer reports similar benefit from the remedy amid menopausal symptoms. The ad urges middle aged women to heed warning symptoms and consider the compound.
Miss Nora Schulze and W Lawrence Ridge wed in Kirksville Missouri on April 13. She remains at Dr. F W Simmons office for a week before joining him in Kansas City where he works in calendar sales. Carl Waldron and Miss Marie Wemhoener plan marriage soon with a Westward honeymoon before settling at 53014 North Seventh Street. Waldron works for Burlington in Galesburg and Wemhoener is daughter of Mr. and Mrs C A Wemhoener of 519 Adams Street.
Bertha Keck and Albert Schumaker both of this city were married in Palmyra Tuesday by Justice of the Peace W. S. Hayden.
W H Bryant of 1330 North Sixth Avenue dislocated his knee and tore ligaments after losing grip on a horizontal ladder in Gardner gymnasium at the YMCA Thursday evening. A physician treated him and took him home. he was resting well later that night.
Sloans Liniment eases soreness from bruises and overwork during house cleaning. Apply to sore spots, rub in, and pain subsides for restful sleep. A grateful user says it is worth its weight in gold. Keep a bottle on hand for soreness neuralgia and bruises. 25c at your druggist.
Miss Margaret Allen of Quincy will teach third grade in Clayton next year. She is a 1915 graduate of the local High School. Helen Rothgeb, longtime Clayton teacher, will not return next year and plans for the future are indefinite. A bluffer is described as a man who hides fear of fighting.
The Vermont Street Methodist church held its annual May tea at the home of Mrs. J. H. Kelker, 43 North Twelfth Street, Thursday afternoon and evening from 4:30. Guests enjoyed a two table dinner decorated with bridal wreath and lilies of the valley. Miss Juanita Nichols and Mrs. George Kelker performed piano solos, Mrs. E. W. Rush sang, and Helen Riggs gave a reading. A large number attended and the tea, a longtime yearly event, was appreciated by all.
A B A degree work was passed at a meeting of the Larma bert lodge number 659 in the Masonic temple Thursday evening.
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