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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
5
The Akron store touts reputation for value with carefully chosen goods and fair pricing. It promises satisfaction guarantees and stresses equal treatment for all customers. Highlights include ladies and men’s hosiery from 5c to 50c, vest options, and Balbriggan underwear ranges up to 50c per garment.
The advertisement touts Rockford hose at 5c a pair and child sizes at 10c a pair, claiming durability and heavy construction. It contrasts with lighter, cheaper options and asserts similar quality to items selling for 3 for 25c or 2 for 25c, emphasizing double heels and double knees.
The shop touts a top Akron shoe department with selections from two premier U.S. factories. Ladies shoes like The Lady Elgin and men's Top Notch sell for 1.50, claimed to be the best value for the money. Sample shoes also offered at or below wholesale cost.
We sell only top grade groceries and wholesome foods. Dried fruits include luscious peaches, evaporated raspberries, and prunes at bargain prices. Canned goods meet first quality standards bought before price increases. Glassware and Queensware offered in varied sets at lower prices than usual.
The report notes a market activity where DUCtEP and eggs are exchanged at the highest price level observed. It highlights the ongoing demand for eggs and the valuation of the digital token in relation to the goods traded.
Akron readers get a bustling mix of small notices and promotions from local merchants and residents. Announcements include visits from out of town, farm sales and livestock, rapid repairs at Cobb’s and Whitfield stores, church events, Memorial Day plans, farming advisories, and upcoming public entertainments.
Excellent organs taken in exchange for pianos recently and must be sold within three days. Not shipping to Sioux City. Prices set to move, with sale point in the sample room at the Commercial Hotel Akron Iowa. W A Dean Go and Q S Davidson act as salesmen.
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