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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
11
The Quincy convention of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association marks the first attendance by farming representatives. Adams County Farm Improvement Association sent three delegates, Farmer Rusk and two others, while the Quincy Pattie Pigeon and Pet Stock Association joined, signaling broader farmer support for river improvement.
Griggsville officials confirm a total of six scarlet fever cases within corporate limits, with six recoveries and quarantine, while one new case in the last nineteen days prompts strict isolation. Mayor Winn says local authorities acted promptly to prevent spread and criticizes exaggerated reports.
William Stierlin of Electric Wheel Works is confined to his Jersey Street room with a broken collar bone and other injuries. He alleges Joseph Stierlin assaulted him in a dark room at the plant yesterday afternoon with a heavy weapon. Authorities planned to swear out a warrant for Joseph Stierlin today.
Local pick ups at Mersiman's Blend Coffee. W T Yowell will bid at public auction for Larkin Gersrich two miles north of Ely Mo a fine lot of live stock and farming implements. The Congregational ladies hold their annual bazaar at the church parlors Twelfth and Maine all day Sunday Dec 3 followed by a New England turkey dinner at 6:90 pm Plates 50c. The Married Folks Dancing club held a successful dance last evening on the Arcade hall. Music by Puolbier's orchestra. We offer subscriptions to the Delineator and other ads. Card from George Bowen describes a trip west after marriage to Edith Johnson. Second hand cars for sale. City Clerk Schroer received a request from the University of Illinois for the revent address of Mary Katherine Port yer formerly at Illinois. The WAIVCESI directory item about Miss Potter now Mrs Finlay in Seattle. Subscribe to the Delineator now for full year's subscription at half price.
In a three game Concordia bowling night the Sports won two of the three matches against the Submarines. Individual scores list Ed Bahle 137 161 Wy Meyers 202 LES 157 j Schroeder 1386 WorDan 126 A Stormer 195 Ed Bringer 140 Ed Hageman 120 128 G Sloener 125 149 Paty 205 149 W Hageman 158 126 96 113 154.
The Ladies' Aid Salem Evangelical church bazaar at the school hall drew a big afternoon crowd and a larger evening audience for a Salem Orchestra concert. Home cooking and quilt counters sold well. proceeds support the church. Also noted are property sales tied to the Schmidt estate and Enlow tract auctions at the courthouse for other local matters.
A display lists 16 inch jointed Wisque Baby Doll with sleeping eyes and hair options at 1 dollar and other dolls priced from 25 cents to 2 dollars. Boxwood dolls, beds, Erector and Meccano outfits, rocking horses, radiopticons, and mechanical train sets are shown with varied prices. Books for girls and boys, Reese titles, and classic series are offered with many 25 cent to several dollar prices.
A catalog style list touts superior handkerchiefs for all markets. Ladies’ all linen handkerchiefs feature hemmed, embroidered corners, and initials with several box options priced from 25c to 1 1.50. Men's all linen initial handkerchiefs offered two for 1.26 and crepe de chine hemstitched versions priced around 50c to 2.00.
A reader thanks Dame Fish for a warm serviceable sweater and expresses appreciation for the kind gesture and your thanks.
Display of embroidered lace collars in organdy and voile terms, described with ornate wording and price mention of 25 cents, suggesting a vintage textile or fashion item listing. The fragment implies decorative fabric elements and packaging in a Christyads context.
In a November 1915 note Santa Claus reports the ship St Nicholas delivering Christmas gifts to Quincy. The cargo is shown in Happy Toyland at Duker's Basement, with Santa planning a visit at Duker's Toyland soon and inviting all good children to see him.
Judgment suggests visiting Dukers Waist Show this season for a varied gift waist collection. Highlights include white embroidered crepe de chine, georgette crepe with versatile necklines, brillant lace trim, and velvet collars in red, tan, or green. Prices range from $1.95 to $5.00. Also featuring tub skirts in striped colors to complement the waists.
Glove selections described as dainty in holiday packaging include children’s woolen unlined styles, women’s capes hold gloves in tan black and gray at 1.00, kid gloves in white and cream priced 1.75 with dainty embroidery and pearl accents, and Dent’s Rassan waiter gloves listed with fasteners.
Main Floor displays include gilt ideas and dress goods patterns for Christmas boxes. Gloves in various styles such as clasp fasteners and Paris point embroidery are priced from $1.25 to $2.00. Crepe kimono and yard patterns feature animals and festive designs in multiple colors.
A fragmented ad lists linen gifts including a Turkish gift box with bath cloths and two face towels, plus embroidered scalloped pieces in blue, green, yellow or white. It mentions an Orient watch in white or blue and various beauty items priced around 1.00 to 2.25 with scattered, unclear text.
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