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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
5
The ad promotes net curtains at 79 cents each, usually 1.00, in white and ecro, 22 yards by 36 inches with a 4 inch refile. Umbrellas offered at 50 cents each, 24 and 26 inch sizes, Gloria brand with strong steel frames and various handles.
A stream of brief notices lists public bath at Motel Otix 280 dress goods at Abbott's and various sales at Vaughan's and Hale's pavilion. It references umbrellas at Perry's, hats at New Millinery parlors, a tenement for rent, local trips by residents, and a piano sale. Also mentions Frank McWhorter Co. inventory, oysters at Lew jen & Lyon's, and Segel & Co umbrella drives with Saturday specials.
In our Dress Goods section we offer tempting values with clear plain figures. Prices are marked so customers can quickly judge these specials and decide to visit and invest in the offers.
Local pages list a lively mix of performances and amusements including minstrels at the Rathakeller, opera hall showings, and the Comique feature The Bare Ball Fan with a White Sox vs New York game interlude. Also noted are dining specials at Rathakeller, candy offerings, and sales at area shops amid community notices and a fire call with quick response.
A. A. Smith & Bro advertises shoes of known value for men women and children. Prices are set to attract buyers and today is a good time to visit and try on a pair.
Retail note announces a large fall underwear line with deep discounts from a seller claiming strong purchasing power. Emphasizes small-money prices and wide size and quality options to benefit shoppers.
Fall time is now and gloves are in season. Find fine quality, perfect fit gloves with a modest price in reach for any pocket. Come in and examine the selection and decide for yourself.
A locket and chain found at the Montpelier armory Wednesday morning may be claimed by the owner. Proof of ownership and payment of a small administration fee are required under the property act in St. Montpelier 1013.
A newspaper ad touts dress goods including red, grey, brown and tan fabrics at 80c and 78c per yard. It markets imported serges at 50c and 30c, chiffons, Etamine, Chiffon Panama and 52-inch storm serge for coats and boys suits, plus silks at 33 1/2c to $1.35 per yard.
A local sale promotes cloakings for ladies preferring bays to coats with values better than ever. Includes eiderdowns for children, grey Astrachan cloaks at $2.00 per yard, odds and ends like black broadcloth $1.87, and a Spotless Steam Sponger service with New Idea 10c pattern to start garments correctly.
A P Abbott & Co lists Saturday specials with steak at 16 to 18 cents per pound, beef roasts at 0 cents, best boiling beef 10 cents, cabbage free with corned beef, chickens 20 cents per pound, and lamb at good prices. Vaughan promotes new ribbons and a dress goods sale. Miss Kate L Smith visits Lyme New Hampshire. Teegent piano priced at 24 dollars. A Granite VU Masonic communication to convene at 7 PM.
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