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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
2
Promises a dark glossy hair color using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Claims the tonic removes gray, adds thickness and lustre, stops dandruff and itch, and can darken naturally with a single application. Describes method of dampening a brush and applying strand by strand.
Quincy society packed Halbach Schroeder Co store on Sixth and Maine for a two hour afternoon parade of living models from Chicago showing gowns suits and coats from eastern designers. Weiler's orchestra set the scene while hundreds of women pressed into the large room to view the latest fashions. The event repeats today with different costumes as the city enjoys an exceptional display of spring attire from major houses and designers.
Quincy students Lorene Bredeweg Ada Donahue Mildred Ebert Charles Hanna and Homer Swope are among Knox College entering class of 205, the largest in 79 years. Total enrollment exceeds 700 with conservatory figures not yet complete. Growth credited to national recognition and Panama-Pacific exhibit selection.
Advertisement notes children's fleece union suits of high quality in all sizes. Prices unclear due to garbled text.
An OCR snippet notes gold filled shirtwaist sets and a silver vanity case priced at 29 cents. The fragment mentions a shop item list with compact jewelry and accessories, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century retail catalog tone.
A sale listing describes double silk gloves described as gauntlet style with black metre back and wrist strap. Priced at $150 to $160, noting quality and Paris point embroidery on white cape back with black band at wrists.
The fragment lists taffeta ribbons five percent wide in various colors and net fabric forty inches wide in cream and white. It mentions cream filet edge six inches wide, city pricing for yardage and packages, and assorted trims including edge braids in black and color options. Also notes on materials suitable for bathing suits and sand coats with low prices.
A pretty child's dress made of good quality wool material. Peter Thompson style with Sailor cellars on cuffs and prettily trimmed with braid. Comes with attractive patent leather. Sizes 8 to 12 months. Price ada da ota sare ou GBD.
A lion dollar endowment campaign aims to raise funds for Knox College this year. When the money is raised the college will stand with strong financial footing, among a few western schools of comparable strength.
The plan offers a fifteen event fall and winter series with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Alice Nielsen, Bohumir Cryer and family, ex Senator Frank J. Cannon, Laurant the magician, ex Governor Robert B. Glenn, Schildkret's Hungarian orchestra and others. A one dollar membership buys reserved seating for all fifteen numbers.
Reservation details outline different pricing per location for seating at the Y M C A with mail orders and in person sales, noting prices for Chicago Symphony Orchestra and other acts. Also included is an ad for Dr King's New Life Pills claiming to improve liver function and mood with a 25 cent bottle.
A group portrait shows South American diplomats led by Secretary Lansing as they work to settle Mexico’s factional conflict. The scene notes a forthcoming meeting in three weeks to decide which Mexican faction will be recognized and guide a new government.
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