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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
3
Our Big Store in Greene County pledges full supply for everyone. It advertises four departments Dry Goods Carpets Clothing and Shoes and promises to meet or beat any market's price. Shoppers are urged not to shop around as all needs are served in one place.
A broad stock of cotton, fleece lined and woolen hosiery for men women and children. Includes boys leather stock- ings in Black Cat look alike leather. Notions list boasting 1001 useful and ornamental articles. All priced cheap for cash.
Ladies shoes from Cincinnati factory priced from 2 to 350 per pair with various lasts and soles plus a cheaper line from 1 to 1.50. Styles include fine medium and heavy options. Gentlemen’s shoes made in St. Louis and Eastern goods offered with broad price range and emphasis on style and value.
The document details price ranges for several garments. Black Brocade sells from $1 to $350 and Black Creppane from $350 to $5.50. Plaid ranges $3.75 to $5.50. Rainy Day Skirts sell $4 to $10. Dressing Sacks $1.25 to $1.50. Vader skirts $0.35 to $350.
The event offers a premium of one pair of 104 white wool blankets valued at $5 for the best 25 ears of corn and a Moquette Rug worth $2.75 for the best glass of jelly, as a promotion at the fair.
On Monday October 22, the store hosts a fall opening featuring Gainey of Kahn Tailoring Company with a full line of suits, overcoats, and trousers. Measured fittings and guaranteed fit offered.
The store announces a complete stock of Ladies and Misses wraps, jackets, and children's outerwear. Prices range from 75 cents to $350 for various capes, jackets, eiderdown cloaks, and infant long cloaks. Fur boas and fur collars are also offered.
A newspaper advertisement promotes ready to wear clothing for men boys and children. Childs suits priced from 75 cents to 5 dollars. Boys suits from 3.50 to 850 dollars. Men's suits from 350 to 12.50 dollars. Includes odd pants overcoats for all sizes.
A dense page lists Bert's offerings on groceries and produce with sales at Heaton's next on Nov 17. Catt & Co advertises sorghum, kraut, pickles, fresh oysters, coffee, honey, and matches, plus dining specials at Stropes Cafe. Modern Studio ad promotes cabinet photos and prices. street fair week brings discounts on harness, blankets, and rugs.
Local ads push Little Barrister cigars prizes at Cravens drugstore while Rock Mountain Tea promotes health. Court and police notes list arraignments, bonds, marriages, and licenses amid street fair promotions and a schedule of attractions.
This family question prompts an answer with a ready dessert mix. Simply add hot water and let it cool. Available flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Sold at grocers for 10 cents.
An advertisement by Hendren and Slickard at Mononblock Bloomfield Indiana offers loans at five to five dollars per annum for five to ten years on improved terms. They promise a $100 multiple payment option on interest days and a reasonable commission with fast funding in four days if needed.
A brief notice highlights Lemon, Orange, Cherry and Strawberry family flavors sold at grocers for 10 cents each. The ad invites customers to try them today.
Last Monday R M K Eveleigh slipped on loose boards on the first floor of his new business building and fell into the cellar breaking his left thigh joint. He was brought home and is reported to be getting along as well as could be expected.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Claims refund if it fails and notes Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed at 25 cents.
The paper, previously under W. T. Nickerson, will be owned and operated by J. B. Tribble and Walton Stover. Tribble is an experienced Greene County printer and Stover a young local teacher. The publication will be Republican in politics.
An advertisement urges readers that high living intemperance exposure cause Brights disease and claims Foley’s Kidney Cure prevents Brights disease and other kidney or bladder disorders if taken in time. Take nothing else. Oct.
The notice lists Black Bass with Oyster Dressing and several beef, poultry, and vegetable dishes including Prime Sirloin, Rib End of Beef, Baked Chicken Pot Pie, Creamed Veal, New Potatoes, Corn Fritters with Wine Sauce, Brown Potatoes, Crotomalo Pebti Pois, Creamed Corn and French Fried Cumblings. It asks guests to telephone their party size early, and provides the date October 21 1900 and phone number 64.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the C P church will meet in the church lecture room Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The Junior Missionary Society will meet in the same room at 3 20 Friday afternoon.
An advertisement promises a cold cure in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet with a No Cure No Pay offer. It lists a price of 25 cents and promotes rapid relief through a single dose or regimen.
Relatives gathered Monday afternoon at the home of W. L. Slinkard to honor Mrs. S. C. Cravens on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Cravens, Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Cravens, Geo. E. Cravens and family, Miss Maud Cravens, Mrs. E. J. Rout, and Mrs. Julia Hardy.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil nourishes nerves and brain for neuralgia and irritability by adding fat from usual food. It promises full cure by fat intake, offers a free sample, and lists Cos & Boone chemists New York address with price 5c and 1.00.
The excerpt presents Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address delivered during the Civil War. It emphasizes dedication to the fallen, national unity, and a renewed commitment to democracy and liberty.
Last weekend features the quarterly meeting at the M. E. church with sermons by Rev. J H Doddridge and Rev J D Crane. The C P church marked the dedication anniversary of its new building while the Christian church did not hold services due to the pastor’s absence. Also a help-wanted notice seeks an active man of good character to deliver and collect for a Chicago wholesale house at $900 yearly.
Call at J. G. Hert & Co on Monday Oct 22 for a new suit or overcoat. Lou Gainey will have Kahn Tailoring Co full line of suitings and take your measure.
The ad claims Banner Salve manufacturers guarantee its use for burns cuts sores ulcers tetter eczema and all skin diseases with a money back promise if it fails. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for a racking cough and healing of affected parts.
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