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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1924

Page

9

Fae and Mermaid Tale From a Forgotten Page

Fragmentary lines hint at a mythic scene with fae and a mermaid. The readable words place them in a river setting where unseen watchers observe their crossing and a hidden world pulsing beneath the surface.

Courtesy Shoppe brings Paris gowns to Evanston fashion scene

A Davis Street shop in Evanston displays Paris and Vienna gowns and sport wear after securing direct foreign connections. First shipments include evening gowns and daywear from Paris, Vienna, and Brussels, with many handmade pieces praised for color and design.

Rue de Rivoli Paris Davis Street Evanston Tne Vienna North Shore Arace Ae Weieestad Longchamps Forei Down Town

Northwestern Golf Club opens with record entries and events

The Northwestern Golf Club opens at Forest Preserve Harms and Emerson street drawing many entrants for public and member events. Prizes awarded across several tournaments including Grand Scramble with members and non members separate prizes. Winners noted include H B Hemb and C H Sammis for members and W Miller and A B Garnes for non members.

Northwestern Golf Club Forest Preserve Harms Emerson Street Northwestern Club H. B. Hemb Wilmette Chas. H. Sammis Evanston J. R. McClure W. Miller Kelsey Sanders A. B. Garne J . H. May Chicago

Straw Hat Derby to feature motor races at Lincoln avenue venue

Curley Young headlines the Straw Hat Derby at the North Shore Polo Club speedway Lincoln avenue and Peterson road on Sunday June 15. The program delayed by rain last week will include a ten mile match race between Cliff Woodbury and Fuzzy Davidson and two ten mile eliminations for the Derby plus a five mile consolation. George the driver promoter remains a Derby favorite after his dramatic 50 mile race exit due to a car break. Beck and other contenders are listed in the field.

Woodbury Cliff Curley” Young Eddie Heckler North Side Harry van C. E Ford Frank Nich Ols Jinacker Whitney Harry Rost Pee Fosnaugh Chicago North Shore Polo Club Lincoln Avenue Peterson Road Speed Kings Cliff Woodbury Fuzzy Davidson George Beck

Special Rail Service to National Park Area Jasper Park Lodge Feature

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's latest book highlights Jasper National Park in a wide travel feature. Lady Conan Doyle adds a remark about rest in Jasper, noting the lodge’s harmony with the rugged landscape and traveler’s enthusiasm for the area.

National Park Area Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Jasper National Park Lady Conan Doyle Sir Arthur Jasper National Me Jasper Park Lodge

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