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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
8
A narrator notes a neighbor, content with a good husband, children, home, income, and leisure, yet unaware of her happiness. She is restless, always seeking more, believing fulfillment lies ahead. The piece suggests she may only recognize her happiness after future troubles blot out the sun.
A features a two piece hat with a velvet brim and gold lace crown for afternoon tea or dance. Instructions describe assembling a buckram frame, attaching a gold lace crown, and securing a silk covered wire for crown support while styling the brim with fur and lace embellishments.
A Hallowe en party will be held Monday evening at Jefferson school from 7 to 9 o clock. It is a penny party with admission charged at one cent for each attraction.
Quincy society RS Henry F Dayton entertained about one hundred guests Tuesday afternoon at a reception tea for her sister in law Miss Alice Dayton of Brookline Massachusetts. Guests gathered in the dining porch dining room and den with yellow chrysanthemum and candle decor.
Miss Ethel May Fleaner daughter of Mrs. Mattie Fleaner of Quincy and Joseph W. Weathers of Canton Missouri were married Monday afternoon by Judge E J Bonney in his office. They were unattended and plan to live in Canton. Both are well known among the colored residents. He has worked with her mother in the depot lunch room kitchen for some time.
A brief on charitable fashion efforts highlighting coordinated actions between committees. The piece emphasizes discreet support channels and social event venues guiding fundraising while maintaining decorum and public image. It reflects whether social optics shape aid delivery and donor engagement.
Mrs Rudolph Weltm hosted the Three Arts club with readings on music by Mrs Richard Lyons Nora Moriarity and Mrs A J Scholz Two vocal solos by Miss Moriarity accompanied by Colleta Jochem and Edna Strener list of guests includes Elsie Peters Loretta Huber and Margaret Dannahey The Shakespeare club met with Mrs George Gabriel Othello read by Mrs W T Eddy Tuesday Study club discussed early American customs with Mrs O F Schullian
Mrs. J A Ehart hosted a Tuesday afternoon session on Epic stories of the Hebrew people from Abraham to Joseph with Genesis XII L as the text. Her illustration titled Joseph: A Master Piece highlighted the tale. Mrs. Finlay Carrott and Mrs. O G Mull presented the second in the series.
Mrs. Carrott presented on the Founding of the East India Company and Mrs. Mull spoke on the Prowess of the Empire Lord Clive and Warren Hastings. Mrs. R H Longley hosted her auction bridge club with Mrs. Edward Hermeling taking the prize Tuesday afternoon.
James Wilson and Engineer Marr of the Illinois Highway Commission will discuss the bond issue and good roads in Clayton at 7 30 tonight. The Kinston meeting was called off. County Superintendent L L Boyer said both officials would speak this week in Adams County, the first in a series of speeches.
C J Hayes of East St Louis head adviser of the state for the Woodmen of the World gave an address on Woodcraft to members of Phil Miller camp No. 2 Woodmen of the World in the Eagles hall Tuesday night. Hayes explained the organization's work and the event included a well attended meeting and a smoker afterward.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Menke at 714 South Thirteenth Street on Sunday October 22 1916. Mrs. Menke formerly Miss Edith Luthin.
A reflection on how disagreement reveals character. If another's opinions clash with ours, we label them a crank, implying flawed judgment in the face of conflict. The piece probes bias and the reflex to dismiss opposing views.
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