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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1916

Page

13

Odd Household Appliance Rates and Time Slots

A list of small appliance usages with durations and quantities including a sixteen candle power Mazda lamp for three hours a six pound flatiron for fifteen minutes a radiants toaster for ten shoes of fast sewing machine for two hours a fan twelve inches in diameter for two hours a perestator to make thirty eight cups of coffee a heating pad fram oo two to four hours a domestic buffer for LE one hour a chafing dish for two hours a broiler six minutes a griddle eight minutes a radiants will for ten minutes curling iron daily for two weeks and a luminous one hundred watt radiator for twelve minutes.

Mazda Perestator

Electrical Week Celebrations Highlight Modern Power

Guiney speaks as American cities celebrate America’s Electrical Week from December 29, praising electricity’s role in everyday life and its vast, transformative power. The piece extols household devices, gadgets, and gifts in Quincy shops, noting how electric appliances ease chores, entertain, and connect people across distances.

Guiney America Panama Quincy

Dont Neglect Your Cold

Advise not neglecting colds and present Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a relief remedy. Describes honey and glycerine to soothe irritated membranes while tar loosens phlegm, promising easier breathing and breaking up the cold. Mentions suitability for children and availability at the druggist for 25 cents.

Dr. Bell Pr. Bell

Christmas Store Seeks Shoppers For Gift Season

The message invites shoppers to begin gift buying tomorrow, promising ready sections and cheerful service. It emphasizes comfortable shopping and accommodating all budgets, with a pledge of complete dedication to customers.

Exotic Fox Set Offered for Christmas Delight

In its natural beauty a exquisite Jap Cross Fox Set ready to make someone happy on Christmas morn. Set includes muff head and tail trimmed satin lining and a handsome animal scarf. Price $27.50.

Furniture prices and display location noted

A Cedar Chest priced at 8 dollars and 50 cents, a Mahogany Gate Log Table at 35 dollars, and a Mahogany Floor Lamp at 18 dollars are offered on the third floor.

Children’s fur sets with muff and scarf prices listed

A catalog note describes a handsome ball muff set with satin lining and animal scarf priced at 27.50 dollars and a smaller Ermine Set including muff neck cord trimmed plain scarf priced at 2.25 dollars.

Hartford-Saxony Rugs Sale Advertises Practical Beauty

A rug section promotes Hartford-Saxony rugs priced at 90 and 75 dollars. The copy emphasizes lasting pleasure and utility, framing the rugs as beautiful gift possibilities. It promises practical value alongside ongoing savings for shoppers.

Sure to Please Silk Petticoats for Christmas Gift

Attractive silk petticoats listed as Christmas gifts for women. Descriptions highlight changeable and plain black taffeta options with deep flounce, shirted tops, elastic belt, and roomy fits. Prices noted at $3.95 and $5.75, with colors navy, green, purple, and wine. Several sizes available and floral effects advertised as finest taffeta silk.

Daintiest Silk Underwear Mail Order Envelopes

Exquisite silk envelope chemise in finest China silk. Empire style, hemstitched and lace trimmed. Holy boxes, price $1.95. Second Floor.

Ecru

Early Month Shopping Sparks Bright Crowds and Service

Shoppers start early in the month and day to avoid crowds. Store visits reveal a lively, attentive staff ready to serve each customer with energy and focus. The scene emphasizes a calmer shopping experience and prompt assistance.

Handkerchiefs on Main Floor offer varied linens

In The Handkerchief Section Men s fine linen handkerchiefs come in a leather case with hemstitched hems and embroidered initials. Six in a case, initial on case. Prices 1.75. Men s plain hemstitched handkerchiefs two for 50 cents. Women s linen and crepe de chine varieties feature embroidered initials flowers borders with prices from 18 to 25 cents. Children s fine linen handkerchiefs with colored edge and initials priced 28 cents per box. Main Floor.

Duffy

Choose Now The Christmas Blouse Gift Blouses That Warmed

A holiday item notes a collection of Christmas blouses praised for warmth and festive style. It highlights several labeled pieces, pairing bright fabrics with comfortable fits suitable for gifting during the season. Readers are invited to select among featured designs.

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