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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1918

Page

2

Delegates Arriving for Illinois Eagles Convention

Eagles delegates from across Illinois gather in Quincy for the twelfth annual convention at the Eagles home. W. S. Sullivan greets crowds as committees, memorials, and a grand parade are planned with Grand Worthy President C. G. Winter in attendance.

Quincy Tllinois Cenies Eages W. 5 Sullivan Whig P. W. Reardon Quincy Aerie EH. T Leemhuis Mirs Huffman Leemhuis America C. G. Winter Indianapolis Arie Thepaarde Sixth Vermont Hampshire Maine Burlington Chicago Aurora Galesburg Rock Island Canton Peoria Eagles John Fuerbier

Home Demonstrator Hired In Marion County

Marion County Farm Bureau selects Miss Louise Lailem of Cleveland Ohio as home demonstrator. She, a New York Teachers College graduate, will teach canning preserving wheat substitutes and fruit drying in Hannibal and Palmyra districts, with monthly two week assignments. Members urged to join with a $1 fee as meetings will be in school districts. Board chairman is Mrs Mack Bates and executive members include Mrs J N Primm Mrs J P Hinton Mrs Sydney J Roy Mrs Anie Dubach and Miss Frankie Connell.

Palmyra Marion County Farm Bureau Marion County Louise Lailem Cleveland Teachers’ College New York N. Y Cleveland High School Hannibal J. N. Primm J. P. Hinton Sydney J. Roy Anie Dubach Frankie Connell Mack Bates Near

Must Keep Grass Out Of The Streets

Mayor John A Thompson and Streets Superintendent David Mathillie warn residents that dumping grass into gutters blocks the city flusher. Violators face heavy fines as the flusher, idle due to illness, will be replaced and put to work immediately to clear the streets.

John A. Thompson David Mathillie

Clover Day Bargains at Quincy Economy Store

The Basement of the W. T. Duker Company promotes Clover Day specials featuring nickel plated folding coat and skirt hangers, Ruby Glass polish, Ford automobiles wooden models, cut glass salt and pepper shakers, plated plates, and imitation glass tumblers. Prices shown for CLOVER DAY SALE only.

Quincy W. T. Duker Company

Clover Day Sale Offers White Goods in Yard and Bolt Deals

For the Clover Days sale 1,500 yards of 36 and 40 inch white goods are offered in various weaves and patterns with prices from 25c to 75c per 29 yards. Special yard offerings include plain white French voiles and lisle finish, 49 inches wide, plus long cloth put up in sealed packages to reduce waste. Publicized by W T Duker Company as part of the three day Clover Day sale.

Burton Bros. Foulard Lisle W. T. Duker Company

Clover Day Sale Promises Lace and Ribbon Bargains

The Clover Day Sale advertises linen Valenciennes and embroidery inserts, Venice lace bands in cream and white, and various lace and embroidery patterns at reduced prices. Highlights include 39 Special yards, half price Clover Day deals, 36 inch figured silk net, and fancy ribbons in light colors, with pricing ranging from a few cents per yard to nearly two dollars per yard.

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Clover Day Sale Suspender Lot Priced at 37 Cents Pair

A Clover Day sale offers suspenders in T5e AM colors light and dark with real elastic. Buyers may choose any lot at the price of 37 cents per pair.

Clover Days Sale Promises Fragrant Personal Care Bargains

A cluttered Clover Days Sale list highlights soaps whisking grease from hands and lathers for baths, with Whiz mechanics paste soap large Lazalle talcum powder Derma Viva powder and Poudre de Riz face powder all tagged CLOVER DAY SALE. It promotes Lavoris mouthwash Listerine and a Red Cross cotton supply sale, noting varied sizes and prices for household and personal care items.

Poudre de Riz Red Cross

Men’s Garters Offer Bargain at Clover Day Sale

Men’s hose supporters in lisle elastic with a single grip are offered in various colors. Regular price 25e, soon 35e. Clover Day sale price ten dozen for 19e, per pair Cc.

Clover Days Jewelry Sale Promises Last Big Discount

Tuesday to Thursday readers are invited to Clover Days for a large jewelry sale featuring 500 pieces. Choice of stick pins cuff buttons brooches barrettes and bar pins with former prices up to 1.00 now slash reduced to a bargain.

Clover Days Sale Highlights Home Furnishings

Third Floor Specials feature Marqui sette Life curtain pieces at sale prices, Nottingham lace, filet lace curtains, grass rugs Crex in varied colors, and Sterling Carpet Sweepers in working condition. Dining room and library pictures offered at under half price with Ingram Rugs 6x9 ft samples and discounts on heavy Grade rugs.

Bache

Clover Day Sale Offers Bargain Bags and Purses

A Clover Day promotion highlights leather handbags at 2.00 and 2.25, strap back purses at 1.00, plus velvet and beaded bags, some with minor scuffs but advertised as good as regular prices. The sale runs Tuesday through Thursday in the jewelry section.

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