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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
8
A writer argues that cheerful uplift can become selfish if used to dodge tough conversations. She urges sympathy and honest acknowledgment of others burdens, suggesting phrases like God will help you or you can handle it, over empty platitudes.
The article surveys bridal undergarments in Borgette crepe for nightgowns chemises and drawers. It highlights lace nets Valenciennes motifs orange blossoms and ribbon detailing. New ribboning methods replace bows for practicality though laundry wear remains high. Sets include gown corset cover drawers chemise and underskirt, with Georgette underskirts noted.
Society news from Quincy reports RS. E. M. BOTSFORD hosting a luncheon for 82 with Aaron Ward roses and a five course menu. Miss Alice Dayton of Boston attended. Messages from Harry Whipple describe calm conditions in San Benito Texas on the Mexican border and a truck farm social. Several pre-nuptial gatherings for Miss Helen Gehring and engagements of Dena Wurtz, Mil dred Wall, and Emil Kern appear, plus plans for Mischa Elman concert visit and local visits by Quincyans.
R and Mrs C Lawrence Wells hosted a informal party Thursday with Marjorie Southwick Marie Stahl Jack Cruttenden Ben Dobyns Ed Cameron and guests. Mrs W Lockwood and Mrs Richardson plan a Chicago weekend. Mrs Steinbeck gave a farewell to Kohl couple who moved to St Louis. Kohl family formerly 41901 Ohio Street. Twenty guests attended dinner. Brown family moving from North Twenty fourth to Will Fick house East Maine. Mrs Sydney Austin of Chicago former Agnes Mills of Quincy visiting Dean Richardson. Mrs George Jones to return from Bryn Mawr where Anna McMahan is recovering. Ruth Jackson improving after tonsil removal. Arthur VanDoorn hosted for son Lee VanDoorn enlisting in Navy in Philadelphia. guests included VanDoorns Lydia and Mary, Anna Conrad. H N Merten of Morganville Kansas visiting relatives. staying with Heideman and Williams. Williams family returning from Atlantic City to New York and Boston after manufacturers convention. Grace Whipple returned from Chicago. studying music and planning children’s music classes. Alice DaytonReturning to Boston from home of Henry F Dayton. Mrs W T Duker visiting in St Louis. Stillwell motor trip through Kentucky and Virginias. return expected early in week. Stillwell party members John A Stillwell Joseph Barlow Mrs George Cottrell Newcomb Stillwell Cr Le Weems.
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