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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
3
Gratitude expressed to patrons as the store opens Fall and Winter season of 1898 1899 at the Big Store with a large stock of men's boys' and children's clothing furnishings hats caps boots shoes and rubber goods in the city An invitation to customers to visit and compare prices and styles while receiving courteous treatment and low prices.
Fine worsted and fancy mix ture suits tailored by top men tailors with silk stitching and guaranteed quality. Season values are short. many elegant suits priced at 15.00, 16.50, and 18.00.
Advertisement notes best season colors and patterns with all wool suits for children ages 8 to 16. Regular prices run to 86.00, now offered for four dollars in a clearance-like sale.
For children aged three to eight, offer bright fancy dark or plaid coats trimmed with braid and neat finishes. Prices compare with other sellers, except here you pay less. Gordon and Ferguson fur coats are highlighted as top quality in the country.
A catalog listing multiple boys suits in blue black cheviot and plain wools. Prices range from 2.50 to 10.00 with options including single and double breasted and tailored salt trim in dark mixtures and plaid.
Advertises velvet collars in black or blue black with various finishes and prices. Lists patent bever and silk velvet collars at $5.00, Serge lined options, and gentlemen overcoats in Kersey and Melton fabrics finished with or without raw edges in black, oxford blue, and brown shades.
Kersey's offers cheviot beaver and home spun fabrics in black navy and fancy patterns with silk lining. Prices range from 75 cents to 1.25 dollars, with branded plush caps also available.
Advertisement notes men's Ulsters including extra heavy and extra long Freeze Ulsters priced at 7.56 dollars.
Men's Fedora and Soft Hats offered in latest shades at 500 varieties priced at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 3.00 dollars.
Readily available trousers in fresh patterns praised for fit and craftsmanship. The ad emphasizes excellent style and dependable pricing, stating none offer better value for the money.
Readable page listing include men s colored and wool shirts drawers merino hose and underwear fleece lined items shells light wool stockings gloves coats unlaundered shirts and kids knee pants overalls and striped styles with prices around 13c to 98c highlighting value deals across fabrics like camel hair natural wool and duck coats with stout construction and fit notes
A long, heated piece argues the War Department mishandled mobilization and camp conditions. It cites Gen Joe Wheeler’s under oath admission of systemic negligence, including hospital shortages, filthy camps, and mismanaged ambulances, while blasting local papers and officials for biased reporting.
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