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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1916
Page
2
The Ruth and Naomi club of the First Christian church held a regular session with a picnic supper, inviting the members’ husbands. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Joseph Steers at Fifteenth and Broadway.
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer for gray or dry hair. It claims all strands darken evenly after applying shampoo few times, leaving hair soft, full and healthy looking. Available at Brown & Mays drug store in Quincy Illinois, with mail order option for out-of-town customers.
A simple home method promises to restore color and brightness to clothing and fabrics without soap and water. Mix two ounces of salvite with two gallons of gasoline, rub the fabric, and it dries bright with no fading shrinking or wrinkles. Quick, inexpensive dry cleaning versus paying five dollars at shops.
Washington issued an immediate order granting New Zealand mail the domestic rate, allowing mail to travel half the globe for the same postage as in Adams county. Brinkmans To Grand Jury two Melrose township farmers were arraigned for malicious mischief for removing signs on a road near St Antonius chapel. They pleaded not guilty and were bound over to the October grand jury. Frank Reese was the complainant. Annual Meeting Tuesday Young Woman's Christian Home 313 York street holds its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon with 2 pm business session and officer elections followed by a reception for new members. Taken Suddenly Dr W T Vernon canceled his Quincy address due to illness, disappointing many voters who regard him as a top Republican speaker. Wants Store Probation Officer Nolan seeks donation of an old stove to assist a destitute woman found Saturday without fire in her room. He will deliver the stove.
Circuit Clerk Erde Beatty learns his son Obert Beatty of troop B First Illinois cavalry reached New Orleans Friday and departed with the unit for Springfield where the troop will be mustered out after service on the Mexican border. Murray, a well known colored man, surrendered to Sheriff Coens from bondsman Edward Duncan while out on bond awaiting trial for assault to kill after allegedly shooting Ben Murray in the foot weeks earlier. He is in jail.
The regular Saturday night dance was held at Labor Temple last night with about 150 couples in attendance. O'Farrell's orchestra provided the music for the event.
Mains for the electrical wiring of the tabernacle were completed Saturday noon. The building is now under roof and practically all of the seats have been placed. C J Hayes of East St Louis Ill head adviser of the Woodmen of the World will give an address on Woodcraft at a mass meeting of Phil Miller camp No 5 MW A in the Eagles hall next Tuesday evening.
In Maswood area D B Martin reports bearing 25 bushels per tree from apple trees as he brings samples to Quincy. Illinois university agriculture staff Will inspect Adams County Farm Improvement Society accounts. Coal prices rise with mine owner influence blamed. Baptist services at Vermont Street and First Baptist Church with Rev Thomas Stevenson speaking to men.
Birth announcements note a son born Friday to Mr and Mrs F J Daniels at 1926 State Street and another son born to Mr and Mrs George Zopf at Blessing hospital.
Mrs. Harriet Howard argues against safety first sentiment and praises past US leadership in protecting citizens abroad. She recalls the Perdicaris case, Raisuli, and Raisuli’s capture, contrasting earlier strong actions with recent hesitancy while praising peace efforts and the Noble Peace Prize winner’s contribution to government.
A Chicago opinion column argues that Wilson kept the nation out of war and praises Charles Evans Hughes for his steadfast defense of American rights. It urges Illinois women to vote for Hughes in the presidential election, claiming he embodies wisdom, strength, and loyalty needed to steer the nation safely through danger.
A speaker extols Hughes as experienced and faithful to the public, denying newness or corruption. He emphasizes trusted service, urges Illinois women to vote wisely in 1916, and warns the nation will judge those who fail in their duty to suffrage and national issues. The address calls for courage and unity among voters.
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