17 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1892
Page
1
City and county news report Joplin progressing with the Taseedoc mill setup as free rate campaigns shift goods. Sue A TR Kane is named postmistress at Grand Fiver port. Bargains advertised include hats, dress goods, and moustache cups, with emphasis on low prices and timing. Melville D. Landon referenced as Eli Perkins in a local anecdote.
The item is advertised as the most popular cleaner with Harveys offering cheap prices. The ad copy also promotes Bissell sweepers at Harvey's and McFanones Paine, urging readers to try the product and visit the store for holiday gifting.
McAboy and Meads ship a car load of hogs and two car loads of cattle to Kansas City. L D Brewster ships one car load of fat cattle, A Willard one car load, Dr Jones one car load, and J J Osburn two car loads. Ads promote Rogers Triple Plate goods and Christmas presents. Railway speculation links Kangas City Nevada Fort Smith line to Joplin. Drug store advertises glass perfume bottles and Bissell carpet sweeper.
O N Baldwin advertises a cash sale with reduced prices on butter fish flour and dried fruits and vegetables. The list includes 17 pounds of butter 17 pounds of fish 100 pounds flour 13 pounds dried apples nine cans corn tomatoes 25 packages soda and 25 pounds navy beans among other items for a few days only with cash payment required.
A fragmented notice urges readers to buy silverware and neckties, browse drug store holiday goods, and find stockings darned for Christmas. It touts Kane’s Watches and Liverware, promotes lower prices, and criticizes recent bad weather prompting calls for sidewalk repairs as dangerous sections remain.
A local ad catalog lists banjos, mandolins, zithers, violins, pianos, guitars, drums, cornet, and auto parts, plus cases, albums, frames, and a broad array of household and novelty items. It promises stock, low prices, and island-wide availability with delivery and no undersell guarantees.
Local shop McFappes and Price Drug Store promotes a new line of Christmas cards urging residents to choose unique designs that boost the city’s spirit and community effort. The campaign emphasizes novelty and civic pride.
An 8 day clock with gong strike and alarm is advertised as three year warranted. The ad invites shoppers to view show windows then enter for bargains in staple and fancy goods at Cooper and Hodgkins three doors south of Mrs. Stark's store. The Miami Chief notes a bold holiday display, while The Modern Light promotes a moustache cup and saucer.
Our Holiday Goods have arrived and invite customers to view them. A repeated phrase "SHE RACKET" appears amid a plea to settle accounts with a warning of trouble and expense. Hogs sold in Kansas City last Sunday at 6.30 per cent, with prices likely rising to seven. Price's layout of china ware is highlighted.
Advertises acceptance of eel cases or trade goods for cash. Mentions fur as possible payment or consideration. Seeks to engage buyers or sellers with prompt cash offers. Includes a terse, practical note on quick transactions without extra details.
Local ads announce Christmas goods at bargain prices from W. E. Tuxen J. M. Coren and J. G. Polster J. R. Tucker and others. Items include steel scissors two for a quarter underwear hosiery shawls blankets yarns pocket knives razors and clothing at cost toys for all ages and holiday dolls with emphasis on price cuts and tax payment notes. Nearby tax payments at Baxter bank referenced and reminders of holiday sales and sermons at M E church with Christmas day services and communion.
The Racket reports that it has bought an excellent line of goods for resale. The note emphasizes quality and value for customers as part of its new inventory announcement.
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