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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1915
Page
21
Dr W W Lauder gave an address on literature at St Marys Academy yesterday. In the morning he explained the new school theory and in the afternoon read examples from current magazines. He said modern poetry favors images and thoughts over rhyme and meter and will resume in January on the 27th to 29th.
Promote relief and recovery with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for children. It soothes, loosens phlegm, and reduces inflammation, giving relief after one dose and preventing serious illness with continued use. Obtain a bottle today for 25c at druggists.
George Stuckwisch of Warsaw obtained strychnine at one drug store after being refused at another and consumed the poison about 9 PM Friday. He lingered until about 5 AM the next day before dying. Ill health is blamed on the self inflicted death. He was born in Marine Illinois, moved to Warsaw nine years ago, and married Miss Gertrude Sweet in 1907. she survives him.
Halbach Schroeder Co advertises silk kimonos purses and gloves while listing weekly specials and Monday offers on hand embroidered handkerchiefs opossum muffs and bath towels. Local residents from Quincy and surrounding towns are noted holiday shopping with mentions of brands pharmacies and bank savings clubs.
Mrs. Susan Stuckwisch of Marine and four brothers Gerry and William of Warsaw and Edward and Henry of Marine survive. Mr. Stuckwisch was 31 years old and had been in ill health for several months.
An array of budget toys for boys and girls including complete Indian outfits and mechanical toys priced from 10c to 1.00, dolls trunks, toy pianos, sand loaders, and panama pile drivers. Also offered are children's blackboards, doll beds, rocking chairs, model construction sets, various toy vehicles, and a wide assortment of women's coats and jackets, plus men’s gunmetal and vici kid shoes priced around 2.00.
Furniture sale lists rocking chairs in mahogany and oak at cost. High grade Morris chairs, Davenettes, Turkish Davenport sets, and walnut bedroom pieces offered at deep discounts. Frames, dressers, mantles, and brass beds priced for quick sale with former price references and framed pictures also highlighted.
Cece presents winter skirts in diverse fabrics and colors. Available in all sizes with choice of styles. Price feature at $198. Store offers various textures and finishes for season wear.
Women’s house dresses in gingham and percale, light and dark colors, formerly sold at 1.00. Now advertised at 49 cents in a bold sale note.
Advertisement notes good quality children's rompers in dark and colored ginghams. Available sizes include 1, 2, and 3 years. Coupled with selection and price details indicating a sale price of 2.05 likely followed by 5.2508 as a coded or misread entry.
Short infant dresses described as good quality nainsook with a new tucked yoke and lace trimmed sleeves. Available in small sizes at 29 cents.
A fragmentary textile sale ad lists carriage robes for ten dollars and suits from two dollars and nineteen cents. It mentions infant carriage robes in flannel and embroidery trim, plus a men’s serviceable suit lot valued up to ten dollars with sizes 36 and 87. The text is garbled but indicates a clearance-like format and pricing.
Ad lists boys patent leather button shoes at 2.25 dollars and gunmetal button shoes at 1.90 dollars. Quality mentioned for boys shoes with emphasis on durability and value.
Classified ad items offer men’s and boys’ shirts in all colors and sizes at 15 cents each. Some shirts are slightly soiled. values up to 50 cents. Likely part of a sale in a local newspaper classifieds section.
Bargains in men's clothing offer odd trousers and well made feds at low prices. Serviceable items in all sizes formerly sold at one dollar fifty.
One lot of boys' and men's overcoats, warm and serviceable, sizes from 15 years to 36, while they last. Overcoats for boys, kerseys and cheviots, sizes 15 to 18 years, regularly sold here for 6, now offered at 5.148
A brief notice describes a sale of a single lot of brush‑wool scarfs in dark colors with unspecified color names, offered as potential gifts. The fragment lacks complete details on quantity, seller, or bidding terms.
A garbled ad lists lace curtains from Nottingham and Brussels. It promotes bargains on curtains with prices like 75c to 1.50 per pair and claims generous values up to several dollars, highlighting various styles including scrim and Swiss ruffled designs.
A brief list highlights wool tam o shanters in red and white as ideal gifts for girls and smaller sizes. The snippet emphasizes traditional headwear and seasonal value.
A rough catalog note describes Auto Hoods and Auto Caps in gray white and dark blues with prices of 26c 50c and 4. The Corduroy auto caps appear in all sizes with many colors listed and assorted values around 200.
Warm flannelette kimonas in empire and straight styles sold in various colors. Formerly priced around 980 and now offered at reduced values. Fleeced and cotton options also advertised with empire and straight cuts. Choice selections available in multiple colors and sizes.
Bath robes for women described as good heavy quality available in various colors offered at 0.98. This classified style listing notes affordable lounge wear with a focus on comfort and color variety.
An advertisement highlights boys suits made from good quality worsted fabrics and all wool serges. It promises exceptional bargains with prices ranging from $1.75 to $9.25 and $4.50, emphasizing value on durable fabrics.
Lot of wool sweater coats for men in all colors and sizes 4 to 16 years for boys, Oxford grays and maroons advertised as a splendid Christmas selection with prices 98c to 1.25. Local vendor promotes festive apparel stock.
Bargains in millinery feature shaded ostrich plumes and trimmed hats at low prices. A large assortment of fancy feathers for hat trimming, plus Kellogg’s Toasted Corn Flakes and other pantry items are on sale. Gift prayer books in various bindings priced from 25¢ to $1.00.
Ladies patent leather shoes and dull kid styles offered in cloth or leather tops. Prices range from two dollars to three dollars, with variations for Misses sizes including button and high heel options. Specifications include cloth tops, patent leather finishes, and gunmetal accents in several styles.
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