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Smiling and Beguiling, A look back on our wise and wonderful womanly wiles! The Peoria Historical Society’s SALUTE TO WOMEN Historical Style Show at 11a.m. Luncheon at noon, November 3, 2007 at Pere Marquette Hotel There is a cartoon called “A Century of Progress?” that shows women dressed in period costumes from 1790 through 1890. Hems and...
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“These boots were made for walkin,”’ could he a theme for the Christian Bros. Boot Outlet store in Bellevue. Instead, it’s a western store with a whole lot more,” is their slogan, according to its current co-owner Brenda Eberley. The store epitomizes their slogan, Eberley says: “Even though our biggest volume seller is boots,...
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The 2007 Women’s Lifestyle Show will be entertaining and educating women on Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is the 16th year of educational seminars, guest speakers, entertainment, handouts, healthcare screenings, makeovers and give-a-ways. The expanded floor space of the Civic Center will showcase over 300 exhibitor booths....
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“Have Scissors, Will Travel,” should be Sharon Clark’s motto at her “Who Does Your Hair?” Beauty Salon. Although she’s owner/operator of a full-service salon, Clark is convinced taking her hair styling talent to shut-ins and people who find it hard to get around in the winter is a new trend in beauty culture. “I think there...
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Joan Hickman isn’t specifically asking people for their money or their time, although she’d welcome the opportunity to put both to good use, but she’d really like it if people would donate their used cell phones to Friendship House in Peoria. Joan, who also goes by Joanie, is a devoted, enthusiastic supporter of Friendship...
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