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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
10
An essay by Ruth Cameron reflecting on common curiosities about daily living. It asks why objects and habits seem designed to frustrate or flatter, from car windows to fashion, money, marriage, sympathy, and the contrast between comfort and want in society.
This piece extols gabardine as a leading fabric for suits coats and dresses with a soft yet pressable texture. It details a dove gray tailored suit with box pleated skirt and a snug fit housette coat, noting fabric quantities linings and trim choices and stressing the importance of refined finishings and linings for an ultra polished look.
The bulletin extols watercress for minerals including phosphorus and sulphur and its superior mineral content to cabbage celery and other greens. It should be eaten raw when possible to preserve nutrients and is praised as a digestive and blood purifying food. A watercress soup recipe is provided along with ideas for kids lunches and cheese dishes using cress.
A terse aphorism notes that punishment has more pathways than escape, suggesting a view of justice and consequence. The line emphasizes inevitability of accountability and hints at the limits of evading penalties.
Mrs. Charles P. Salyer hosted friends for her husband Mr. Salyer’s birthday with a cake and cards. Eight month old Patsy Ann entertained. Cornelius Ridder celebrated his first communion with relatives. A wedding date for Albert Wukash and Sophia Hamms was noted for June 29 in Peoria. The Monday Auction Bridge club met at Mrs. George Cottrell’s. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Woltering celebrated 32 years of marriage with a party and games.
Miss Willetta Kathmar of 1029 Elm street visits her sister Mrs F M Anderson in East St Louis Ti H O Channon manager of the Quincy Gas Electric and Heating Company is in Springfield on business PF M Shippey business visitor in the city Friday Ville were in the city Sunday visiting with friends
A committee of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States agreed to establish a $1,000,000 endowment fund for retired ministers and widows and orphans. It will be proposed as a special order of business for today’s assembly. Five years ago a $500,000 fund was created, with $332,000 paid in.
Old resident of Morgan Mrs. Minerva Jane Hairgrove mother of State's Attorney William N. Haingrove died at her Jacksonville home. She was born near Waverly and had lived in the county all her life.
Miss Matilda K Juergensmeyer and Roman G Weibring were married at St John s Church in the morning ceremony performed by Rev August Hohl. Attendants were Miss Sophia Juergensmeyer and John Loebbing. The couple, longtime neighbors who attended the same school and church, plan to reside in Davenport after a brief honeymoon.
Miss Gus E Roth and Amber Waller, both from Hannibal, were married Monday afternoon at 3 at the Vermont Street M E church parsonage by Rev N M Rigg. The groom, an upholsterer and hardware merchant, is son of Mr and Mrs Albert Law. the bride’s sister Mrs C W Barton accompanied the couple to Quincy. The couple will reside in Camp Point.
Washington report says attempts at evading income tax law totaling 8 380 185 were foiled by the treasury department during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
Washington May 23 The cultural appropriation bill was trimmed by the senate committee carrying 23 million dollars a reduction of about 750 thousand from the total as passed by the house. The committee halved 2.5 million for foot and mouth disease eradication and eliminated 200 thousand for free seed distribution. Items for general expenses of the animal industry and soils bureau were raised 386 thousand. If the bill passes as reported a conference fight is expected as the house insists on its free seeds proceeds.
Chicago May 23 Cook County Republicans failed to break a deadlock on the county committee chairmanship in a Monday afternoon session and adjourned to June 1. The Deneen West faction proposed recess until after the September 13 primaries. The motion failed by the Brundage neutrals. Prediction held the fight would not be settled before the primaries.
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