Pocket book gift idea with greenbacks reference
A playful note praises a pocket book containing a hidden stash of new greenbacks as a desirable gift. It suggests the item would please a wife or mother, framing the idea as a tempting present.
18 Dec 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
1
A playful note praises a pocket book containing a hidden stash of new greenbacks as a desirable gift. It suggests the item would please a wife or mother, framing the idea as a tempting present.
Dean Alderson of Armour Institute addressed a Steel Works Club smoker on Technical Education and the growth of American commerce. He praised technical schools for training doctors lawyers merchants and workers, arguing experts now arise from shop labs over old apprenticeships. The discussion followed with broad encouragement for similar clubs to advance education and industry.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opened a big bazar in Clement hall decorated with national colors. It features three booths for fancy work and homemade candies, with Wm Stone in charge of the candy. A raffle of a hand painted vase donated by Mrs. W. A. Murdock drew 331 votes raising $33.40. Tonight a voting contest selects the most popular fireman among M C RI and EB J E. Eighth ward families, with Grace Lacosh winning the doll prize. dancing to Joliet orchestra continued past midnight and supper served 5 to 8 pm.
City council debated whether to transfer dramshop licenses between parties and locations after Alderman Whalen questioned the council's power. Braun defended past practice, while the city attorney would not yet rule, and the matter was referred to the judiciary committee.
Joliet news notes conductor Dean Searles will marry Miss Adie Hazard at her home 208 Gardner street on Wednesday Dec. 19. Rev. E. E. McKay will perform the ceremony. Searles has long served the F. J. & E. railway and Miss Hazard has taught in local schools.
The Young Ladies Cinch Club met at Miss Alice Murphy’s home yesterday afternoon. They played progressive cinch with Miss Cecil Vance winning a handkerchief after a 288 point score. Refreshments were served with Mrs Harry McClumpha assisting. The next gathering will be Monday December 31 at Miss Edith O Donnell 103 Lincoln Street.
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