City News items mix fashion ads and local notices
Bass & Heard business changes as A C Phillips becomes general manager in Rome his brother C L Harkins to start their own venture. New furniture firm Murphy & Rhudy to move into Bass & Heard building. Dr Charles E Thomas returns from Philadelphia and speaks at Negro Business League. Several ads note fabrics medicines school bags and laundry upgrades. Public meetings for Salvation Army and revival services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Phillips
Rome, Ga
J. M. Harkins
Bass & Heard
Store Ad Promises Security and Low Prices in Sisterville
An advertisement touts advantages of trading at the local shop with security and up-to-date merchandise at the lowest price. Manager T. W. Thomas promotes the store in Sisterville, West Virginia.
Greater Interest and More Votes Expected This Month
The Merchant's library contest enters its last month with renewed activity hoped from supporters of leading contestants. The leaders remain Synodziecal college 159,541 Baraca Clase 129,848 Noble Institute 81,564, and rumors swirl of a dark horse preparing a late surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synodiecal College
Baraca Clase
Cure for Severe Bowel Complaint Sold Locally
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as curative for a two year old with a severe bowel illness. She claims the remedy cures even cholera infantum and advises following printed directions. sold by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tasvy
Maggie Hickox
Midland
Mich
J. L. Wikle
Boiler and sheet iron work offered here on 14th St
An advertisement for boiler and sheet iron services promises quality at a reasonable price. It notes location on 14th Street between Noble and Wilmer and invites inquiries from potential customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble and
Wilmer Sta
Best coal at R. O. Watson's
Advert reads Best coal at R. O. Watson’s with contact phone 72 inviting customers to stock up for winter.
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R. O. Watson's
Election recount notes mayoral delegate tally shift
The recount excludes two ballot entries as mismarked but retains the overall count. Mayor Thomas F. Kiley narrowly leads Lt. J. Morris by one vote for a state convention delegate seat, with a lively county contest noted. An unrelated medical ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents.
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Lt. J. Morris
Morrisville
Inland congregation dedicates new tabernacle in Spokane
Swedish Congregational churches gathered from the Inland Empire for a conference followed by the dedication of a handsome new tabernacle valued at $12,000 at Second Avenue and Division Street in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Inland Empire
Second Avenue
Division Street
Chamberlin's Salve A Soothing Dressing For Sores Burns
A dressing for sores bruises and burns described as soothing and heating in effect. Price 25 cents. For sale by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
J. L. Wikle
Dr Marsh’s Wine of Black Bow Sentences Suffering Women
An advert touts Dr Marsh’s Wine of Black Bow promising relief for women’s pain. It claims cures that last and lists a $1.48 bottle price with a six for $0.90 offer and references a Noble street address.
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Marsh
Noble Street
Dr. Marsh
Black
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J. T. Chrisman
Harkins
Mr. Harkins
C. L. Harkins
Ture
W. A. Rhudy
Atlanta
Murphy & Rhudy
Anniston
Tak
Ing Place
DR. Thomas
Charles E. Thomas
Philadelphia
Negro Business League
Booker T. Washington
P. P. Starnes
Glen Addie Presbyterian Church
Angibbo Appus
J. B. Johnson
Ulllman Bros
Western Union
W. A. Porter
Western Union Telegraph Company
Huyler
Huyler’s
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Huyler’s Candy
Gus Woodruff
Ullman
Arnold
Ullman Bros
Adjutant Widgery
Tenth and Noble
Robins
Smith
Scarbrough
SWIFT
Jewelry and Optical Stores
Abner C Thomas
Abner C. Thomas
New York
L. W. Thomas
Mgr
New York City
Arcade Metropolitan Building
Sisterville
W. VA
T. W. Thomas
the Merchant’s Library
Friends of
Noble Institute
R. S. Pendle
Comer
Cunningham
Thomas F. Kiley
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