Big Red Cross Private Sale at Armory in Quincy
The Big Red Cross sale runs Friday and Saturday May 17 and 18 starting at 9 am each day at the Armory. It features 14 large departments with private sales and an auction, plus home goods, kitchenware, refrigerators, clothing, and farm supplies. A Brunswick phonograph, piano, organs, and many instruments are offered, alongside livestock, grain, poultry, farming implements, and canned goods at low prices. The event emphasizes value, patriotism, and two days of busy shopping, with both private sales and a public auction.
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Quincy
Adams County
Brunswick Phonograph
Don’t Forget the Wagon Farm Feature Promoted
City Chairman Evans warned about a huge wagon to be sold as a farm feature. The brand new wagon, donated by the Electric Wheel Co. and John Stillwell, is pitched as a durable, smooth running addition for every Adams County farm and offered at a low price.
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Evans
Adams County
Electric Wheel Co
John Stillwell
Big New Store Deals in Groceries and Home Goods
Watch for savings in groceries at the big new store with a complete assortment and daily essentials. See charming home textiles dresser scarfs table scarfs and couch covers with matching pillows. Friday and Saturday features include jewelry beads chains rings pins and more with large flower assortments on display.
Community Sale Funds Red Cross Aid
A local sale advertises everything for the home from boots and shoes to clothing and furniture at money saving prices. Shoppers are urged they are saving money for themselves while supporting the Red Cross, with items including a Shetland pony and cart and a Wilbert casket donated by local supporters. Ed Cameron also contributes a casket.
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Red Cross
Wilbert Ruff
Ed Cameron
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Big Red Cross Private Sale
Armory
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