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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
5
Our dress goods arrive daily and early shoppers take hold. It proves we have what they want at the right prices. An elegant line of waist ing flannels in stripes and persian effects from 60c to 85c per yard.
The retailer announces reduced prices on many carpets including staple dry goods like buffalo flannel German and Feeshers knitting yarn and Shetland floss. They promote savings on carpets and invite customers to compare prices and shop to save money.
Bargain buyers note a shift as a local merchant contracts to dispose of 3200 dollars worth of goods at old prices in exchange for land. The deal closed last week and the firm now unveils a fresh, clean stock of general merchandise in Winnebago County at the lowest prices.
An advertisement invites shoppers to explore new weaves and tailored mens furnishing goods. It touts bright displays, modest fall shirt styles, and a promise of good fit and value with Royal Tailors, noting a successful spring sample line and a forthcoming fall book.
A historical grocery ad promotes salt at 1.25 per barrel, roasted coffee with varied prices per pound, cider vinegar 25 to 30 cents per gallon, two packages of yeast, Bengal and Home Brand canned goods priced competitively, Tycoon tea and Oolong tea 50 cents, and a full line of decorated dishes.
A local shoe seller boasts a best in country claim for a two dollar ladies shoe while listing other styles and prices. Oxfords sandals and children's shoes range from one to four fifty, with men’s Dongola Kangaroo and enamel options priced up to four fifty.
An advertise and promotional piece extols oil wealth over minerals, urging investment in the Texas Geyser Oil Company. It details a tract near Beatty Gusher, other holdings in Sour Lake Saratoga districts, and a projected Aug 10 well, with stock at 35 cents a share and promises of high returns. The column includes company officers and a recommendation to readers as a safe, profitable oil investment.
Five contestants Miss Eda Barsley Vera Cline J E Wilkinson Miss Iva Orr and Miss Jennie Reed presented temperance and WGTU related orations under Miss Etta Kelly of Creston Iowa. Judge panel included E R Overbaugh J T Patterson and John Ott. Miss Eda Bunlou won the silver medal with Vera Cline second.
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