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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
23
The article praises cottage living as affordable and fashionable, noting a rise in cottage homes amid rising costs. It describes charming cottage rooms with Windsor chairs, davenports, reading tables, and quaint dining and bedroom setups, plus color schemes and drapery ideas.
Spontaneous combustion started a noon fire at the W. Y. Saunders residence 1058 Linden avenue causing about 5000 dollars in damage. A later blaze at the east end of Greenleaf avenue in the home of Big John Fisher caused roughly 1000 dollars in damage after furniture was removed and the house partially torn down.
American rug makers use human like machines to duplicate handsome handwrought patterns from oriental rugs. Domestic brussels and velvets are produced offering excellent floor coverings. The rugs are more regular, more perfect and lie flatter on the floor.
R. L. Hurlburt was granted a permit by the Village of Kenilworth to build a residence at 310 Raleigh road with a projected cost of 28 000 dollars. Aurelio Coccia, famed vaudeville and Apache dance originator, is signed by Allan Dwan for Argentine Love featuring Bebe Daniels and Ricardo Cortez. Mrs. M Hoffman of Kankakee visited Mrs. James B Hoffman at 1510 Wegrttie aten avenue. Mrs John H Dyan of Wilmette returned from Rockford after visiting her son for two weeks. L F English of 1007 Greenwood avenue left for a short trip to Oklahoma.
An over mantle picture should center the room color plan. Choose a piece matching mantel size and wall lines. Wide mantels suit long narrow works such as landscapes or seascapes. upright spaces suit portraits by masters like da Vinci Rembrandt Gainsborough Raeburn Romneys and Sargent.
We Align with Wilmette Optimist group urging strong turnout and civic participation. Community leaders press for a high vote share to demonstrate engagement and support for local initiatives and accountability.
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