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The Most Satisfactorg Newspaper With the Largest Circulation in Clag Countg The Southern Ilunois Record A Good Newspaper is a Power in the Hoinc. School, State and Nation VOLUME V. FLORA, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1917 NUMBER 18 Woman's Club Celebrates THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY 1^^' Of Oriianization at the Home of Hrs. Frank Duff Wednesday Evening, January 17 The members of The Womans Club informally celebrated the flfteenth anniversary of the organization at the home of Mrs. Frank Duff, Jan¬ uary 17. The rooms were tastefully decorated In Club colors, red and ¦white, and Club flowers, carnation, and growing plants. The afternoon program, tho' In¬ formal, was the most Interesting. ¦V'ocal and Instrumental numbers by Mrs. Tonney and Miss Golden de¬ lighted all, Mesdames C. E. Hemp¬ hill, G. F. Duff and E. D. Hancock rendered pleasing piano selections, then followed some Interesting games and contests were played with great merriment. '•Types of American Wo¬ men of various periods were present¬ ed"—Indian maiden in costume, Mrs. F. S. Nichols; "Puritan Maid at de¬ votion." Mrs. Chalmers Pearce; Ne¬ gro "Mammy" and LU White Ciille, Mre, Guy Keith, and little Paul Ulg¬ gle; Colonial Dame, Mrs. W. A. Campbell; '•Sweet Alice" demure maid of the '70'8, new Woman and SuiTragette, Mrs, E. Bryden, conclud¬ ing -vith "Modern Club Woman." Mrs. Karl Pritchett. President ot t'.ie Club who gave a splendid talk, full of Interesting and timely thoughts. She spoke briefly of things already acco'iiplished by the Club, and of tbe nation-wide good Womans Clubs are doUij;. The opportunities for co-operation between Federal Government and Clubs of the C S. were never greater. The enactment nf Child Labor Law. the passage of Birth Peg- Istration Laws by Btates, and Cig¬ arette Law are all vitally Important to every woman. She mentioned the philanthropic work done by the local club this winter. Warm clothing has been re¬ ceived and distributed to many worthy families who otherwise would have suffered from the stinging cold. A depot has been established where most needed. Civics and health have not been i,:~'ected. A good showing results from . ' sale of Red Cross Seats for prevention of tuberculosis. Plans are being perfected to co-oper¬ ate with the city in oiling our streets In the early spring, thus keeping down dust and disease. This Is one of Flora's urgent needs and will make for health and better living conditions, many towns smaller in size have clean, well oiled streets and we must not lag behind. The true Spirit of Club Women is to never be satisfled with past achievements but eager and willing to do more each succeeding year. These are but a few of the good things touched upon by Mrs. Prltchett's excellent address which was received with applause. The Refreshment Committee then served a dainty and delicious two- course luncheon and a delightful social time was enjoyed. So passed a pleasant, profltable afternoon, one long to be reniembered. MRS. C. O. RIGGLE, Sec. Two Towns Join Fair Circuit MOUNT CARMEL, III., Jan. 21.— At a meeting of the fair secretaries of this circuit at Olney, Carml and Harrlsburg were adniitted to the cir¬ cuit. The following ofllcers were elect¬ ed: Charles Crum of Olney, presi¬ dent; C. H. Scliuniaker, Altamont, vice president; Ben S. Mayne. Al¬ bion, secretary; W. V. Rathbon^, Harrlsburg. treasurer. The dates for opening the fairs were announced as follows: Harrls¬ burg, August 13; Carml, August 27; Altamont, August 27; Newton, Sep¬ tember 3; Flora, September 3; Olney, September 10; Albion, September 17; Mount Carmel, September 24. Military Trainln
Object Description
Title | Southern Illinois Record |
Masthead | The Southern Illinois Record |
Date | 1917-01-25 |
Month | 01 |
Day | 25 |
Year | 1917 |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 18 |
Decade | 1910-1919 |
Geographic Coverage | United States, Illinois, Clay County, Flora |
Description | An Archive of the Southern Illinois Record Newspaper in Flora, Illinois. Flora Digitial Newspapers Collection. |
Subject | Flora (Ill.) - Newspapers, Clay County (Ill.) - Newspapers |
Rights | The current local was contacted prior to beginning this project. They gave permission to digitize as they had no copyright on the material. To order reproductions or inquire about permissions, contact Flora Public Library, 216 North Main Street, Flora, IL, 62839-1510, (618-662-6553). Email is florapl@florapubliclibrary.org Please cite the item title and collection name. |
Contributing Institution | Flora Public Library |
Source | Microfilm |
Type | Text |
LCCN number | 9054779 |
Collection Name | Flora Digital Newspapers |
Description
Title | Southern Illinois Record |
Masthead | The Southern Illinois Record |
Date | 1917-01-25 |
Month | 01 |
Day | 25 |
Year | 1917 |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 18 |
Decade | 1910-1919 |
Sequence | 1 |
Page | 1 |
FileName | 19170125_001.tif |
Date Digital | 2007-06-15 |
Geographic Coverage | United States, Illinois, Clay County, Flora |
Description | An Archive of the Southern Illinois Record Newspaper in Flora, Illinois. Flora Digitial Newspapers Collection. |
Subject | Flora (Ill.) - Newspapers, Clay County (Ill.) - Newspapers |
Rights | The current local was contacted prior to beginning this project. They gave permission to digitize as they had no copyright on the material. To order reproductions or inquire about permissions, contact Flora Public Library, 216 North Main Street, Flora, IL, 62839-1510, (618-662-6553). Email is florapl@florapubliclibrary.org Please cite the item title and collection name. |
Contributing Institution | Flora Public Library |
Source | Microfilm |
Type | Text |
LCCN number | 9054779 |
FullText | The Most Satisfactorg Newspaper With the Largest Circulation in Clag Countg The Southern Ilunois Record A Good Newspaper is a Power in the Hoinc. School, State and Nation VOLUME V. FLORA, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1917 NUMBER 18 Woman's Club Celebrates THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY 1^^' Of Oriianization at the Home of Hrs. Frank Duff Wednesday Evening, January 17 The members of The Womans Club informally celebrated the flfteenth anniversary of the organization at the home of Mrs. Frank Duff, Jan¬ uary 17. The rooms were tastefully decorated In Club colors, red and ¦white, and Club flowers, carnation, and growing plants. The afternoon program, tho' In¬ formal, was the most Interesting. ¦V'ocal and Instrumental numbers by Mrs. Tonney and Miss Golden de¬ lighted all, Mesdames C. E. Hemp¬ hill, G. F. Duff and E. D. Hancock rendered pleasing piano selections, then followed some Interesting games and contests were played with great merriment. '•Types of American Wo¬ men of various periods were present¬ ed"—Indian maiden in costume, Mrs. F. S. Nichols; "Puritan Maid at de¬ votion." Mrs. Chalmers Pearce; Ne¬ gro "Mammy" and LU White Ciille, Mre, Guy Keith, and little Paul Ulg¬ gle; Colonial Dame, Mrs. W. A. Campbell; '•Sweet Alice" demure maid of the '70'8, new Woman and SuiTragette, Mrs, E. Bryden, conclud¬ ing -vith "Modern Club Woman." Mrs. Karl Pritchett. President ot t'.ie Club who gave a splendid talk, full of Interesting and timely thoughts. She spoke briefly of things already acco'iiplished by the Club, and of tbe nation-wide good Womans Clubs are doUij;. The opportunities for co-operation between Federal Government and Clubs of the C S. were never greater. The enactment nf Child Labor Law. the passage of Birth Peg- Istration Laws by Btates, and Cig¬ arette Law are all vitally Important to every woman. She mentioned the philanthropic work done by the local club this winter. Warm clothing has been re¬ ceived and distributed to many worthy families who otherwise would have suffered from the stinging cold. A depot has been established where most needed. Civics and health have not been i,:~'ected. A good showing results from . ' sale of Red Cross Seats for prevention of tuberculosis. Plans are being perfected to co-oper¬ ate with the city in oiling our streets In the early spring, thus keeping down dust and disease. This Is one of Flora's urgent needs and will make for health and better living conditions, many towns smaller in size have clean, well oiled streets and we must not lag behind. The true Spirit of Club Women is to never be satisfled with past achievements but eager and willing to do more each succeeding year. These are but a few of the good things touched upon by Mrs. Prltchett's excellent address which was received with applause. The Refreshment Committee then served a dainty and delicious two- course luncheon and a delightful social time was enjoyed. So passed a pleasant, profltable afternoon, one long to be reniembered. MRS. C. O. RIGGLE, Sec. Two Towns Join Fair Circuit MOUNT CARMEL, III., Jan. 21.— At a meeting of the fair secretaries of this circuit at Olney, Carml and Harrlsburg were adniitted to the cir¬ cuit. The following ofllcers were elect¬ ed: Charles Crum of Olney, presi¬ dent; C. H. Scliuniaker, Altamont, vice president; Ben S. Mayne. Al¬ bion, secretary; W. V. Rathbon^, Harrlsburg. treasurer. The dates for opening the fairs were announced as follows: Harrls¬ burg, August 13; Carml, August 27; Altamont, August 27; Newton, Sep¬ tember 3; Flora, September 3; Olney, September 10; Albion, September 17; Mount Carmel, September 24. Military Trainln |
Collection Name | Flora Digital Newspapers |