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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
1
A local retailer touts a week of exceptional bargains, claiming more good values than in many days. The note emphasizes eagerness to offer deals and invites customers to take advantage of the low prices.
We offer genuine good suits with many styles to choose from at low prices. Eight for an extra tailored suit jacket and one of our lined flounced skirts priced around 10. Our blue black brown or navy options are 15, with lined waist and heavy unlified skirt. Finest suits to Austin priced under 35.00.
A grand week across departments highlights cloak sales with low prices. Ladies cloaks priced 12 to 15 dollars, in black castor or Oxford, short lengths from last season. Wednesday to Saturday choices range from five to three dollars, with all children's cloaks half price.
United States Navy officials released the court of inquiry findings into Rear Admiral Schley's conduct during the Santiago de Cuba campaign. Admiral Dewey signed both the majority and a dissenting minority report with Lemly. Benham and Ramsay joined the majority, while Dewey authored the minority. Secretary Long and Lemly declined to discuss details, and a further proceeding in the case was not foreseen. The long investigation covered the flying squadron's May 1898 maneuvers off Cienfuegos and related dispatches guiding Schley toward or away from Santiago.
A detailed critique of Commodore Schley’s conduct from May 24 to July 3 1898 describes missed opportunities off Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba, delays in moving from Cienfuegos, inadequate coal logistics, and failure to interdict the Spanish squadron. It commends his leadership during the July 3 engagement while faulting prewar decision making and communication with insurgents and the base.
A local sale advertises Outing fabrics in multiple colors and widths plus 1000 yards of extra heavy lining. It promotes Night Dresses for children and women, flannelette items, comfortables, Schiller spreads, dressing sacques, collars and ties, Duck Coats, parlor matches, and hat pins. Friday and Saturday discounts emphasize low prices and urge customers to see the goods.
Crowded store advertises a week long sale from Monday December 9 to Saturday December 14 offering dramatically reduced prices on fabrics and other goods. Featured rates include yard prices from low to high tiers and deep discounts across multiple item groups to attract quick purchase.
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