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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
7
The housekeeper must use pure baking powder for wholesome foods. Royal Baking Powder is advertised as indispensable for lightness and flavor in cake, biscuit, doughnuts, and crusts, making food wholesome for both young and old. HOYAS BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Mrs. Devore of Liberty Township hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her husband Ross last Monday at dinner time. Neighbors attended from Vera Cruz Bluffton Hartford City and nearby farms including Studabaker Gavin Wardin and others, turning the evening into a large communal celebration.
Norton near Poneto hosts a large circle of friends and relatives for a dinner in honor of Esquire Moore who leaves today on an extended business trip to Brooksville Kentucky and other points in the south. Moore moved from Clinton county to the Crosbie farm in Wells county years ago.
The article reports that after his capture Sills stayed within fifty miles of home, mainly working in Parker City and Selma oil fields under the name Smith, with claims he visited his wife. It notes no reward yet offered for his arrest and suggests his known ruthlessness aided his evasion. It also mentions other local items: a marriage license, holiday merchandise, and community notices.
A 19th century letter argues that using cheaper paint mixes wastes labor and money over years, urging Devoe brand paint as cost effective. It warns that mixtures with barytes lime chalk or water require more gallons and higher future costs, signed F W Devoe & Co with Davenport & Ehle as distributors.
Notice is hereby given that George Mock has been appointed administrator of the estate of Nancy Sanders, deceased, by the Wells Circuit Court. The estate, from Smith County Kansas, is believed solvent. Clerk: Hugh D. Studabaker. Dec. 7, 1904.
Counters brim with gifts at suitable prices and the store presents a festive mood. Headquarters for dependable merchandise shows Xmas thought in every department. Tokens of the holiday are visible on all aisles and even staples reflect the season.
Prices on ladies neck scarves muff sets fur wraps and waist outfits dominate this sale. Items include U8 to 7.08 fur pieces, Angora sets at 1.48, Misses and ladies waists from 0.98 to 2.48, walking skirts from 2.08 and 4.98, plus linen and table textiles discounted.
An advertisement lists numerous books and juvenile toys with varied prices. Fine Oxford bibles at $1.24, large type ABC books at 1c, Arabian Nights 24c, Peck's Bad Boy 49c, mechanical and friction toys from 8c to 48c, toy pianos 48c, dolls and tables at 5c to 240c, train sets up to 48c, and money safes plus other gifts in a late 19th or early 20th century sale listing.
A catalog of dolls and accessories with China head dolls from 5 to 240, washable dolls from 24 to 98 cents, kid body dolls at 24 to 84 95, go carts, trunks, rocking chairs, albums, toilet sets, collar boxes, glove boxes, shaving and manicure sets, and other toys priced across a wide range.
A fragmented sale list describing fancy lamps and globes, dishware, water sets, china cups, plates, and blankets with assorted prices. Several items are labeled as fancy imported or French china and Haviland, with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars. The text reads like a catalog or auction listing with varied spellings and formatting.
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