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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1916
Page
23
A Sunday vignette contrasts the familiar “Sunday feeling” with happiness found in peace, worship, and music. A married woman notes joy in twilight piano, while childhood memories praise long afternoons, church, outdoor sun, and family music that left her hopeful for a better life.
Fashion notes spotlight small and large hats for young women. The upper Tam hat tilts at the side and features a contrasting bird trim, with purple a popular though overused color. A stiff wing, bird, ostrich rosette, or pompon is safe for trims, while pink felt hats with velvet ribbon bows suit the very young woman.
Isaac E Hess celebrates the redstart as a brilliant black and fiery yellow warbler. He notes its striking plumage, precise tail display, and bold insect hunting. The piece describes its spring arrival in late April, nesting in low tree crotches, and cowbird threats, with wintering in Mexico and Central America.
Joshua Hamilton discharged on furlough. James Hicks and wife of cottage 22 discharged on request. Several residents reported absent without leave. Furloughs granted to Henry M. Richard John A. Coulson George Ellis George Guttersohn William Matthews and wife Glenn M. Anderson. New admissions include Elishman Brady John Cavanagh Ellen Cavanagh James A. Morrison Margaret Mitchell Levi Sharp Ella Wentworth and others. Passes granted to Thomas Reavely John Wren Mollie Elliott R. Frazell. Death of Mrs. Henrietta Norton, burial planned in Home cemetery.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for female ailments. It claims the medicine regulates the body, relieves backache and pains, aids preparation for childbirth, and cites many testimonials from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn, Massachusetts.
A fragmentary note features Ethel-Percival arguing that the Lord does not temper the wind to the shorn lamb, while Edith questions Percy’s understanding of the lamb image. The exchange centers on religious metaphor and interpretation in a terse, dialogic style.
A morning blaze at the Olympic confectionery store in the 641 Hampshire Street building caused a hole in the floor and charred counters. Owner Spero estimated damages under 1000 dollars, insured, with heat from a coffee urn starting the fire. Responding crews from stations Nos. 1 2 3 and 4 used No. 2 chemical engine to control the flames. Firemen also dealt with a separate grass fire at Twenty-sixth and Lind later Saturday noon with no damage.
Prohibition candidates J Frank Hanly and Ira Landrith will visit Quincy on their special train due at 1.30 pm on Tuesday. A speaking event is scheduled a half hour later in Washington Park. The train arrives from Mt Sterling and will proceed to Hannibal later in the afternoon. Civil service exam results await 30 applicants.
A buggy owned by Clarence Cassidy of 1214 North Twenty Fourth Street was damaged when struck by an automobile driven by Joseph M Reubbelke at Twenty second and Broadway at 845 Friday night. The owner will hold for damages.
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