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The text emphasizes attire for town, country, resort, and travel, reflecting the lifestyle of the era's elite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. 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Featured performers include the legendary bandleader Ben Bernie, the celebrated musician and actor Buddy Rogers, and orchestra leader Maurie Sherman, promising \"NO COVER CHARGE\" and a \"TABLE D'HOTE DINNER\" for a mere $2.00. It also highlights Mrs. Ford Carter's Official Fashion Show, adding another layer of historical intrigue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage newspaper ad serves as a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of World's Fair memorabilia, Chicago history, and early 20th-century entertainment. It captures the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression era, when such grand events offered a much-needed escape. The ad details the casino's offerings, including \"NEW REASONABLE PRICES\" and operating hours from 11 A.M. to 3 A.M., managed by \"COLLEGE INN MANAGEMENT.\" The entry points, Twenty-third St. Bridge and Island Buses from 12th St. Entrance, provide valuable historical context for navigation within the fairgrounds. A unique piece of advertising history, perfect for display or research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approximately 3 by 2 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58911800688800,"sku":"B-49 #443","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/ee9c3b72-1eb5-44bd-9a87-0f385facf28a.jpg?v=1789410445"},{"product_id":"1933-chicago-symphony-orchestra-worlds-fair-music-series-print-ad-ephemera","title":"1933 Chicago Symphony Orchestra World's Fair Music Series Print Ad Ephemera","description":"Discover a fascinating piece of Chicago's musical history with this original newspaper ad from the 1933 \"A Century of Progress\" World's Fair. This vintage advertisement details the prestigious Music Series presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, under the auspices of the Chicago Friends of Music. It highlights a remarkable four-day program from June 21-24, featuring renowned conductors like Frederick Stock, Karl Krueger, and Rudolf Ganz, alongside soloists Marion Claire and Agnes Conover. The series included works by classical masters such as Brahms, Debussy, Wagner, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Sibelius, as well as a captivating Ballet Night with Ruth Page and the Novikoff Ballet Ensemble performing Ravel's Bolero. The Saturday program featured the opera \"The Bartered Bride.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique ad offers a glimpse into the cultural vibrancy of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, showcasing the era's appreciation for classical music and ballet. Printed for the Auditorium Theatre, it serves as a historical record of a significant artistic event during a pivotal period in American history. Collectors of vintage music programs, Chicago World's Fair memorabilia, or historical performing arts ephemera will find this item a compelling addition to their collection. It's a tangible link to the grand performances and cultural celebrations that defined the Century of Progress exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. 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This compelling ad promotes custom-tailored flannel suits, complete with an extra pair of trousers, specifically for \"World-Fair days.\" This refers to the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair, \"A Century of Progress,\" offering a unique glimpse into fashion and commerce during a significant era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ad features stylized illustrations of dapper gentleman and woman in period suits, reflecting the distinctive fashion trends of the Great Depression era. Jerrems, with multiple addresses including South La Salle Street, South Michigan Avenue, and North Wabash Avenue, was a notable presence in Chicago's retail landscape. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage advertising, Chicago history, fashion history, or ephemera related to World's Fairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. 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Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approximately 4.75 by 2.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67649398309024,"sku":"B-53 #63","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/d4a49ee0-0e9e-4c97-b708-5142068411cb.jpg?v=1791231200"},{"product_id":"1933-chicago-worlds-fair-illinois-central-electric-train-print-ad-ephemera","title":"1933 Chicago World's Fair Illinois Central Electric Train Print Ad Ephemera","description":"1933 Chicago World's Fair Illinois Central Electric Train Print Ad Ephemera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. 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