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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
10
A friend recalls how tone and inflection trigger applause more than words. An actor proved that a voice lift can animate even a nonsensical line, showing how a happy up voice brightens rooms and how rising inflection enhances politeness in telephone reads.
A fashion note outlines how supply dictates design with Georgette and taffeta blends. A wine and navy color scheme shapes a one piece dress with Georgette skirt bands and wine taffeta bodice, neck details, and epaulets, using sheer lining for structure.
Mrs Happy Homemaker announces a strawberry festival week featuring a dessert contest with prizes for best strawberry dessert shortcake ice cream layer cake and original uses. Entries will be unnamed with real names kept in sealed envelopes and judged by husbands.
Rheumatic pain, muscle drawing, soreness and stiffness disappear after applying Sloan's Liniment. It boosts circulation to the sore area, bringing a tingling warmth within a short time. Endorsed by James Ferguson of Philadelphia who reports relief after a single application.
A daughter was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Walter Maas of 1723 Oak Street. Mrs Maas was formerly Kathryn Fessler. A daughter born last week to Mr and Mrs William Steiner of Camp Point. Mrs Steiner was Katheryn Homer before marriage. A daughter born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs R B Hampley of 884 Riverside Drive New York City. Mrs Hampley was Alma Graff before marriage.
The Webster school auditorium hosted the annual reception for Quincy High School juniors and seniors. About 200 attended with faculty and juniors, enjoying red white and green decor, luncheon, and a Mikado spoof and a clever one act comedy A Love Sick Lad by Merle Johnson.
Dr. Cary T. Grayson physician to President Wilson married Miss Alice Gertrude Gordon of Washington at St George's Episcopal church New York on May 24. The president and Mrs Wilson and Secretary and Mrs McAdoo attended.
Miss Katherine Reinert and Miss Nellie Reinert hosted a party for Miss Lulu Menke who left Friday for Kansas City for a stenographer position. J. B. O. L. club awarded honors to Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Timme, and Mrs. Requet. Mrs. Rex Duncan was the out of town guest. The Double Thirteen club handed out hand painted plates as prizes. Presbyterian Christian Endeavor surprised Mr. and Mrs. Martin with gifts after gathering at Miss Jennie Miller’s home. Mrs. Adams hosted the M.S. club. Ella Wheeler Wilcox reading noted with cake sale plans and a June picnic. Mrs. Voight will host the club on Friday June 9.
Street report notes John Kirkpatrick of 333 Chestnut Street left Friday for Sterling to visit until Sunday with Paul Johron. Mrs. Fredericka Kerker ill at daughter Mrs Louis Hallerberg. Kerker has been well all winter but now bedridden. Miss Anna Brackensteck of Court Thirteenth Street left Friday for Mt Olive NL to visit sister Mrs August Winters as they plan wedding anniversary celebration Sunday.
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