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Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

17 Dec 1916

Page 13

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Quincy Whig

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Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

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13

Christmas Ad Evolution in Quincy Fifty Years Ago

A retrospective on 50 year old Quincy Christmas advertising in The Whig shows undeveloped display art with short four word notes and poetic editorials. Merchants used small ads, many scattered across the paper, some promoting gifts like coal oil lamps and drums while referencing hard times and public events to attract buyers.

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Quincy Whig Pope's H. Riddles Wm. B. Hoffman M. E. Brown East Side Washington Square the Union Aldo Sommer Aldo Sommers Santa Claus William Metz England
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John W. Garrett Named Minister to Holland

John W. Garrett of Baltimore a veteran diplomat and Republican is chosen by the president to be minister to Holland replacing Henry van Dyke. He formerly served as minister to Argentina and recently worked in Paris at the State Department in a special capacity. Garrett’s first post was secretary at the American Legation in The Hague in 1911.

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John W. Garrett Baltimore Holland Henry van Dyke Argentina State Department Paris Mr. Garrett The Hague
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Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a quick fix for colds fever and chills. It claims pine balsam loosens phlegm clears bronchial tubes and honey soothes the throat while antiseptic properties kill germs and relieve congestion.

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