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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
2
John Kuhhnan of Twelfth and Chestnut has been homebound with grippe in recent days as prices for potatoes climb. The report notes elevated potato costs from 82.00 to 2.40 per bushel for best old stock, stable overall fruit and vegetable offerings, and a forthcoming Florida strawberry shipment at 35 to 45 cents per quart.
The Parson Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co held its annual meeting in the State Street bank hall with officers and directors elected for the year. President H. M. Seymour secretary F. J. Scranton treasurer C. B. Gabriel. directors include An ton Hoebing H. O. Larimore and others.
The ice harvest will resume today with bay ice expected to run eight inches thick. The Hutmacher company will begin operations at the foot of Oak Street this morning. Ice cut will be used for home consumption. River ice continued moving downstream yesterday despite the cold snap.
President Wilson has accepted the resignation of Edward N. Hurley of Chicago, marking the end of Hurley's tenure at the helm. The decision comes amid ongoing reform and changes in civil service leadership, with Hurley’s departure effective immediately.
A fragmented message expresses gratitude and esteem toward a commissioner, noting broad regard from those who interacted with them and highlighting high public value of their work and service.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder troubles gravel diabetes back pain and irregularities of the bladder for men and women. If not available locally it can be mailed for $1. A small bottle supposedly provides two months of treatment and often cures. Senior testimonials praised by Dr. B. W. Hai of St. Louis Missouri. Gold b rugs tists.
Today opens the annual January White Sales in Quincy where women have long awaited bargains on linens muslins sheetings bedding and white goods. Shoppers are urged to buy now at the year's lowest prices to save money and meet the season's needs.
A yard sale list offers 42 inch white Crepe Meteor at $2, 40 inch White Pomrudeur Rathi at $3, 40 inch White Charmeuse Satin at $4, and 86 inch White Chiffon Taffeta at $1.50.
The sale begins today with substantial linen savings described as the greatest in years. It highlights market advances and product scarcity while inviting customers to come and enjoy big welcomes and savings.
Linen satin damask pattern cloths in plain center and scroll border designs, extra heavy weight, originally eight dollars and fifty cents, now reduced to five dollars in this sale.
Odd pattern cloths with borders on all sides are advertised in a sale. Sizes listed include 9x3, 24x2, 2x3, 24x2, and 24x3 yards with values reaching $12. The price is quoted as 398 dollars in error but described as a low price for quality cloths.
Reduced prices on Japanese toweling 26 inches wide at 10 cents per yard. Tinion linen unbleached towel ing blue and white borders offered at 0 cents per yard. Union linen unbleached toweling extra heavy with double blue borders sold at 15 cents per yard. Extra heavy linen well crash with colored borders described as soft and absorbent with a special price per yard at 123 cents.
Damask in several widths offered in a variety of patterns now reduced to 89c per yard for 70 inch. 66 inch damask in cream and clover leaf designs priced at 59c per yard. 68 inch bleached mercerized damask with floral borders priced at 59c. 72 inch imported satin damask in many patterns now $1.39 per yard.
Plain white or red border Huck towels advertised for a low White Sale price. Describes 84c large size, good quality and absorbent. Mentions main floor display and a banner sale line.
Bargains on Pratt Val laces and embroidery insertion for underwear and pillow cases. Laces up to 4 inches wide offered at reduced yard prices.cambric embroidery flouncing in assorted patterns discounted per yard. Embroidery galloons in open patterns for trimming brassieres priced per yard.
An extensive lace curtain sale presents choices at deep cuts during a White Sale. Lace curtains in Egyptian yarns and famed Irish Point Duchess and Cluny styles are offered at about 25 to 30 percent off, with various widths and borders, white or Arab, and prices shown as reduced per pair.
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