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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
8
A stylist advises women to study their figure before buying outfits. Emphasizing waist position and neck openings, the piece argues that proper line enhances proportion, with guidance on high versus long waist lines for different body types and how a V neck can flatterspecific garments.
Fashion column describes smart evening coats with vivid colors and rich fabrics for 1916 17. A gold velour coat trimmed with moleskin features a raised waist line, fitted waist and separate skirt sections, bell shaped fur trim sleeves, and a party kit bag measuring eight by twelve inches crafted from coat fabric with silk lining.
A pouch fashioned from self fabric features a stitched strip as a handle. It holds holding powder puff needles and thread pins. Finished with fur tassels and optional fur edging for the bag.
RS E K Sweet returns from a Maine summer with 4000 miles of travel in Maine and New Hampshire. Cousin reunions and visits link Lewiston, Arkansas City, Saginaw, and Keokuk. Miss Ruth Brown departs for Decatur to study music. Elwood Lewis tails his studies while spending time in Maine. a party for Florence Langebartel ends with cards and a pink white dining room.
Springfield news reports Miguel Vasquez, the state’s only leprosy patient, in quarantine at Watertown state hospital. Under care of Dr. George A. Zeller and others, he has shown marked progress after chaulmoogra oil treatment from India, with horns-like growths and lesions receding. Vasquez has been a state ward since March after being found in a Rock Island railroad camp, his wife residing with him.
Workers assist in maintenance of an isolated quarantine house by raising a few garden and farm products to support the occupants.
Col R H Gunn of Edgerton Missouri writes to Comrade Charlie praising the memorial glass case in the Fowler armory that preserves a Civil War banner. He plans to attend the 30th reunion Oct 10 and 11 and notes future generations will view the memorial. He closes with a quip about a nearsighted man and creditors.
A. C. Hellhake has been engaged to audit the Citizens Water Works books under a council resolution. The special committee of Aldermen Hyatt Bolles and McNutt appointed him, with a fee of 175 dollars. The audit covers the period since 1913, replacing a prior city audit through 1913.
The Women Teacher's club opened the school year at Webster school rather than South Park. Officers and committees reported as routine business was transacted. A supper followed in the domestic science room and a social hour was held in the auditorium after.
Miss Annie Esther Sturhahn and William Frederick Altheide were married Thursday at 4 PM in the bride’s parents home by Rev. A. H. F. Hertzler. Attendants included Lawrence W. Sturhahn and flower girl Margaret Smith. After a 5 PM wedding supper, the couple planned a Hannibal honeymoon and will reside at 629 12 Washington street. Vera Stevens announces engagement to T. G. Morford.
Henry Ross of Quincy wins eight mile sewer contract in Elmhurst DuPage county Illinois at a cost of 96000 with seven miles of pipes and one mile of tile segment. Elmhurst population under 3600 plans major drainage improvement and levee work to finish by December 1.
A social gathering was held in St John’s school hall Thursday evening for the committees and helpers of the Labor Day annual picnic. About 50 people attended. The program featured moving pictures and music, followed by refreshments. About 1500 dollars was cleared, a promising result for the picnic.
Sixty five people attended a piano recital by seven pupils of Miss Ruth Kiem at Weiler's music house on Thursday evening. The first class recital aimed to spark music interest and was well received. Performers included Bernice Burgtorf and Frank Gaus among others, with ages 10 to 12.
Seattle reporters relay remarks from speakers at Washington events urging tougher dry campaign effort. Dr Ira Landreth, vice presidential candidate, told Everett Methodist conference that many church members vote for party lines while opposing prohibition. He warned against pious frauds blocking the dry ticket.
Outdoor Republican gathering in Kansas City Kansas was interrupted by cold weather. Charles W. Fairbanks, the vice presidential candidate, addressed a large crowd after adjourning to the courthouse. He praised merchant marines and pledged continued party support, urging neighbors to protect their homes with vigilance.
A Woman’s Forum committee led by Mrs Thomas E Thompson Mrs Hoover and Miss Helen Osborn met with Chairman Otto Wurl and 12 public school teachers at the Chamber of Commerce to finalize the October 12 Washington park children’s exercises for the Round-Up as a spectacular, musical display. Each school selected a teacher to coordinate details with their pupils, and Forum ideas will be included to enhance the presentation developing a memorable tableau of orderly, harmonious movement.
Matthew Mindy a newsboy is held on $500 bond in Atlanta charged with selling newspapers from New York Jacksonville and Cincinnati containing liquor advertisements. The case set for Friday marks the first arrest under Georgia's new prohibition statute.
Thrift cartoon exhibit shows saved money phases in Gardner Governor Works lobby with views by many employees. G W Govert spoke on thrift and saving habits. An evening lantern slide program on saving was postponed from Thursday to tonight. Pred Welfe will address Electric Wheel Company workers at noon today. The campaign aims to boost thrift in Quincy with new approach.
The YWCA board met in the association rooms to set this fall's agenda. Plans include monthly health talks after November, a winter program combining physical education and gymnastics, and a September start for class work on October 1.
Reports from ranchmen reached by scouts say Villa and his men live on fresh meat with no salt, causing sickness and reduced stamina as constitutionalists close in from all sides, Gen. Treviño said.
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