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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
5
Merchants report heavy demand across stores as customers rush to buy before anticipated price increases this autumn. Public confidence fuels the back to prosperity movement, with shoppers buying clothing, footwear, and house goods while prices remain low and supply strains rise.
A veteran asserts that preparedness prevents wars and condemns proposals to economize at the regular Army. He recalls active duty from 1914 to 1919 through the Dardanelles and Palestine campaigns and questions claims a man can be trained in ten days.
Editor urges Congress to forgo pay from June to December while not in session. The House Appropriations Committee has granted the President authority to furlough Federal employees without pay. Federal employee.
Joliet shoppers report coats remain the summer trend with gingham evening dresses and Organdy in demand for dress-up outings. Chiffon softer, crepes strong. sports favor pique and linen in a white season with red white and brown white color pairings. Pique finger length coats noted as highly fashionable.
All Moose lodges in the district are to be represented at the Su ee Convention in Mooseheart on Sunday June 25. Candidates will be initiated during the convention which lasts until Friday when it adjourns to the World's Fair for officer installation. Earl Hasey Deputy Supreme Dictator will oversee lodges from this district.
A letter to the editor argues that Adolf Hitler is one of the greatest men and suggests lighting candles and worship on bended knee, praising the German dictator despite widespread condemnation. The writer signs as BENJAMIN S.
The Chicago Motor Club reports most travelers to the city head for A Century of Progress while Joliet residents plan to visit the fair rather than vacation out of town. Route 66 is the main entry route for tourists from California and Texas, and many Joliet residents consider the Black Hills for this summer’s vacation.
Joliet florists report gladioli as the best selling flowers of the season with delphinium and larkspur close behind while stocks also trend highly. The blooms are just coming into season and drive local garden orders.
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