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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
4
A columnist highlights dainty white net blouses at La Rose, a portable bath shower at Walgreens, glider beds at Fitzgibbons, children's socks at Kline's with piggy pictures, and pyramid cake tins at Montgomery Ward. The piece invites thrifty shoppers to enjoy ordinary weekends with new gadgets and kid friendly items.
Marion Nixon wears a waist length black white and red silk jacket with a high front neckline and deep décolleté. A large ruby and rhinestone belt buckle serves as the sole ornament in this striking evening ensemble.
A reader writes of unrequited love and heartbreak after meeting a boy at a dance. She emphasizes her old fashioned values and outdoor spirit while asking if changing her standards will win his love. She fears reputation as a stepping stone to a career.
Favorite recipe from Clarice with cherries crushed pineapple oranges lemons sugar and optional walnuts. Steps include grinding fruit simmering to thick conserve and sealing in jars. Also a lost key ring with two tokens and a wedding ring reported in Joliet or Lockport with reward contact at 4052 114 Illinois St.
A reader urged a young woman to forget the evasive suitor and protect her reputation. The letter counseled that true respect from future partners will come with time and emphasized happiness over dwelling on this relationship.
Thieves forced a window to enter the tavern operated by George Martis at 609 Elwood Street on Wednesday night, escaping with 25 dollars a half case of liquor four cigars four boxes of cigars a peanut machine and a cigarette machine.
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