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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
8
A neighborly chat questions why men are habitually late for meals and avoids planning ahead. The piece weighs justifiable lateness against selfish delay, noting husbands often delay tasks until mealtime and wives bear the strain of keeping dinners warm and a peaceful kitchen atmosphere.
A modish early fall tailleur in blue serge with black velvet collar and braid trimming is featured. The piece is shown as a youthful double breasted model with boat coat and pockets, while ratings suggest coat length around thirty six inches and skirts about two ards wide for staples. Military influence appears in khaki worsted accents but likely won’t dominate later fall and winter fashion.
Rich detail of social gatherings across the city including Mrs. Homer Hugging hosting the Merry Matrons, visits by RS. H. B. Schwarte and Dieker family for the upcoming golden wedding anniversary, and numerous teas cards and dinners. Attendees include physicians, educators, and families from Quincy Canton St. Louis and Chicago, with travel to Appleton Lake Geneva Detroit and Portland noted.
Friday and Saturday special sale of oil cloth with about 59 pieces in fancy patterns in tans and browns. Original value 25c per yard, now offered at 15c per yard. Includes large savings for shoppers needing new oil cloth.
A local ad invites shoppers to buy children’s gingham wash dresses for 48 cents over Friday and Saturday, with a regular price noted as 75 cents. The sale promises well made garments that wash easily and suit summer wear.
A brief sale notice announces satteen petticoats offered at 98 cents, reduced from 1.50, available for two days only.
Ladies offered dainty muslin gowns in a slip over style with low necks and short sleeves. Gowns feature lace and embroidery trim and go on sale Friday and Saturday with prices reduced to 48 cents from prior levels.
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