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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

4

Revival Theme Promises Sane Gospel Propagation

First Methodist Episcopal outlines revival as a sane method to propagate the gospel with discussions on psychology philosophy and church history. Midweek prayer service Sunday school at 9 45 and 7 30 preaching follow a planned evangelistic campaign to begin December 21st with lectures by Hugh Linn M B D of Bidar India and chorus collaboration encouraged.

Forper A. Ji.Bridges Epworth Herald Hugh Linn Bidar India Rugg

Christians What They Shall Be Theme At Sunday Service

Sunday school last Sunday morning drew two large audiences. W F Miller is Supt inviting all to next Sunday morning for the study Christians What They Shall Be. Evening sermon will be evangelistic. Midweek prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday evening. The C E is growing each Sunday evening. Lee H Barnum signs off inviting all to all services.

C. E Lee ‘H. Barnum

Chorus presents The Christmas King by Ira R. Wilson

The choir under Mr. Thomas directs a high class production next Sunday evening at Gibb. The program The Christmas King offers a festive concert with a strong audience appeal. Sabbath school is at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Miss Zarah Kempton leads. Public invitation to attend all services next Sabbath. John A Currie Pastor.

Mr. Thomas Ira R. Wilson Christian Endeavor Zarah Kempton John A. Currie

Thompson Mercantile Co The Christmas Store

A vintage ad describes toilet articles in white wares mirrors coins brushes trays and frames priced 25c to 2.00. It notes an order for handkerchiefs with linen embroidered goods and colored edges and mentions other linen handkerchiefs 10c to 1.00. Crepe de chine halts and children and men’s handkerchiefs in assorted boxes and prices 2c to 50c.

Holiday display of collars and cuffs and neckwear

Display showcases silk cords ties broadcloth collars and organ dies voile collars with new effects. Prices range from 25c to $2.00 with most collars boxed for gift giving.

Organ

Silk Lingerie Collection Highlights Bargain Garments

Describes crepe de chine undergarments in white and flesh tones with fine lace trim. Includes Chinese corset covers and gowns priced from 1.00 to 3.50 per garment.

Hosiery Gift Specials Kayser Silk Hose Sale

Hosiery boxed for gifts with Kayser silk hose guaranteed not to ravel priced 1.00 to 1.50 per pair. Kayser Italian silk hose 1.50 per pair in black or white. Fiber silk 50 to 65 cents or cotton lisle 25 to 50 cents per pair.

Fancy Ribbons for Christmas Creations on Sale

Wide ribbons in 3 to 6 inch widths offered in Persian floral and striped designs priced 25c to 50c per yard. Holly ribbon 5 yard piece selling for 10c. Baby ribbons in assorted colors available by the yard.

Half-Price Suit Sale Attracts Shoppers In Lot

Shoppers flock to a suit sale listing prices from seven fifty to twenty five dollars. Many handsome and desirable suits remain in the lot and are available for quick purchase.

Knit Goods Price List for Women Children and Infants

The listing shows women's sweaters from 2.75 to 9.00, children's sweaters 1.00 to 3.00, infants' sweaters 0.50 to 3.75, infant knit sets cap leggings and sweaters 2.00 to 3.50, cap and scarf sets 1.25 to 2.50, infants sacques 0.50 to 0.85, bootees 0.15 to 0.50, and women's knit shirts 1.00.

Linens and Towels Offerings in Various Qualities and Prices

A local listing advertises table linens in fine qualities with patterns at 85c to 2.00 per yard. Napkins sold with matching sets or separately at 2.00 to 5.00 per dozen. Linen cloths in 2, 2 1/2, and 3 yard lengths priced 2.00 to 6.50. Towels in sizes from guest to large at 25c to 1.25 each. Turkish towels and towel sets priced 50c to 1.50.

Plaid heavy ail wool robes for auto use proposed

Advertises heavy ail wool robes in handsome plaid colors with fringe for automobile use. Priced from 5.00 to 10.00. Also lists heavy blanket robes for bath or lounging with cords and loops at 2.00 to 3.50 each.

Leather Bags and Suitcases Sale Techniques and Prices

Complete line of leather goods including women's shopping bags from 50 cents to 5.00 each. Envelope purses in popular sizes 50 to 4.00 with several price points. Women’s leather club bags 3.00 to 6.50. Leather suitcases for men or women 24 inch size at 5.00 each.

Furs On Display With Beaver Mink and Coney Sets

A display offers mufts scarfs and gift sets in beaver Hudson seal coney Sitka mink opossum marmot river mink and other skins. Includes children's sets and popular fur options for gifting.

New Waist Styles in Crepe and Georgette Fabrics

Handsewn crepe de chine waists in black white and flesh tones priced from 2.50 to 7.00. Georgette waists offered in plum flesh white and other colors priced 3.75 to 8.50 each.

Bissell Vacuum Cleaners Advertises Three Sizes

A local ad promotes Bissell vacuum cleaners touted as the best on the market in three sizes priced at $6, $7.50, and $9.00. It also offers carpet sweepers ranging from $5 to $25, suggesting a gift for labor saving around the home.

Bissell

Cheaply Made Home Index Cabinet Idea From Towa State

Weep a file here is home economics advice for the housekeeper to stay efficient. A cheap index cabinet can be built in an hour by a friend husband and nailed to kitchen walls. It features boxed wood shelves with two doors and thirteen alphabetic compartments on the lower section for recipes memos and receipts.

Towa State College

Sweet Clover Bishop To Speak At Ames Short Course

Roy Bishop known as Sweet Clover Bishop among Livingston County Illinois farmers will speak at the Ames Short Course and Farmers Week. He has long promoted sweet clover cultivation and increased its acreage through his experiments and preaching.

Bishop Livingston County Illinois Sweet Clover Ames Roy

Sweet Clover Pioneer to Address Ames Farmers

Mr. Bishop known as “Sweet Clover” will be introduced to Town farmers at Ames February 2. He has expanded acres to 60,000 and proven sweet clover a reliable crop, sharing methods of caring for and using it and presenting his personal experience with “Sweet Clover as a Meld Crop.”

Bishop Ames

Start Employes' School Pioneer Move in Clinton

Curtis Lumber and Milling opens a first in Iowa state a corporation school for employes in Clinton as a branch of the engineering extension department at Iowa State College. Night sessions now, day classes planned with arithmetic drawing and civics taught.

Clinton Curtis Lumber and Milling Company Iowa State College Iowa K. G. Smith Ames Mr. Smith Stow

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Majestic Ranges Stephens & Tayigr Lett China First Methodist Episcopal Christian Church W. F.miller First Presbyterian Thompson Mercantile Co START
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