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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
10
Ruth Cameron reflects on screens as inner shields that distance us from our true motives. She recalls personal habits like leaving the desk to avoid concentration and a ginger cookie sickness in morning routines. The essay contrasts the aware thinker who probes these screens with the deluded who never suspects their use.
The Oak Tree club with 16 members met Tuesday for crochet and refreshments at 719 South Fifth Street. Miss Clara Luthin hosted. next meeting is October 25 and biweekly thereafter. Elsie Kordsiernon hosted a Book club on Grand Canon of Arizona readings by Mrs. J. M. Dunlap. Justamere club, nine members, met with Miss Elsie Huseman at 646 Payson Avenue for sewing. Hallowe en party planned for Oct. 31 at Miss Irene Mudde’s home. Mrs. J. B. Menke will host the Thursday Bridge club. 12 members. N. C. T. club dined with Miss Elizabeth Crooks at Eighth and State. 10 attended, then played 500. Unitarian church youth plan a dancing party tonight with Briggs and Bert orchestra. Arcade hall to host a dance Saturday night for Society members and friends.
Hinsdale Illinois host RS. V. E Hueston Illinois director of the Western Unitarian conference is guest of honor at a Thursday afternoon reception in the Unitarian church parlors. Tea and a social hour followed with officers of the Women’s Alliance helping serve. Numerous gatherings extend into next week with luncheons dinners and bridge at various homes, plus visits by guests from out of town.
Daily Fashion Hints discusses the newest pajama styles for women and girls. Miss Sweet Sixteen titled Pink Pajama Girl showcases pink taffeta nightwear with fillet pleats, waist strap, detachable shoulder straps, and ankle-length trousers. Silk pajamas and Georgette nightgowns are noted with ribbon trims and two-tone effects for durability.
In Emporia Kansas Col Roosevelt urged resenting the phrase kept us out of war. He cited Lincoln and early U S history, and recalled Captain Byrd and Lieut Adair killed at Cartsal, arguing Americans must not stay quiet when soldiers are killed. He warned a nation too proud to fight will not win justice.
Mexico City dispatch reports General Canranza, his wife, and daughters departed Mexico City on October 20 for a visit to San Antonio, indicating a family tour away from the capital.
Members of the Hula Hula club, composed of high school senior boys, planned hosting guests from the Galesburg football team. The Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs L M Dickerson included needlework and a luncheon. Miss Ethel Robinson of Augusta, visiting Mrs Roy D Johnson, attended as an out of town guest.
The annual Hallowe en social for members of the Y M C A and Y W C A will be held at the Y M C A building next Thursday evening. Sub-committees were appointed to assist, with the Y W C A committee including Margaret Robertson Helen Calkins Eliza Frost Mrs Alice McCoy Mary Ralph and Mabel Ahern and the Y M C A committee listing Hunter Rodgers H Townsend C Scott E W Moore and W P Green.
A man who talks much without taking steps aims to build a reputation on the tick of time. The line blurbs about effort versus results reflect a cautious stance on public perception and credibility.
An article promotes indoor air and exercise to reduce obesity. It urges spending time outdoors, breathing deeply, and using oil of kerin capsules from Miller Arthur Drug Co. to speed weight loss. It claims kerin is harmless and effective with several days of treatment.
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