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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
4
Geraldine Hoffman writes that Miss May Witcher, the Wattman playground teacher, inspired baskets crafts and poster making and helped students practice kickball, contributing to last year’s silver cup win and earning their affection.
The text describes a Simmons Beautyrest mattress with multiple small coils for support and deep soft layers of cotton forming a cushion. It mentions eight ventilators in the walls and fabric pockets exposing numbered coil springs under tension, noting refined construction and durability. The writing emphasizes comfort, edge support, and overall neat appearance.
The advertisement touts the Beautyrest by Simmons as the biggest money value in a mattress, claiming 625 springs in fabric pockets and thick cotton cushions for even support. It invites readers to study comfort diagrams and visualize a relaxed spine position while promising this luxury at an unprecedented low price.
The Wilmette Water Carnival at Wattman park featured a half mile North Shore championship race won by Bill Holmes with Larry Bennett and Phil Cressy close behind. Events included 20 and 40 yard dashes, 40 yard swims, diving, and a flour diving contest with multiple age groups and winners named.
Children create baskets mats and napkin rings using raffia and reed supplied by the Playground and Recreation board. Bright colors like red blue orange brown purple yellow plus natural straw shade yield gay finished pieces shellacked for a glossy finish. Charles Broad and Miss Dorothea Mulholland are highlighted for their contributions.
Betty Barker of the Laurel playground broke her wrist last Saturday after a fall at the beach. Friends visit daily and Grete von Reinsperg writes that the group hopes Betty’s wrist mends quickly.
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