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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
8
The McKibbons shop proclaims lowest prices on Woolen Dress Goods Notions and Silks with sturdy quality. It highlights lace curtains wash goods Ginghams Madras Percales and linens plus a strong line of gloves corsets embroideries and shoes. Men’s furnishings hats pants and topsy hosiery are showcased with guaranteed satisfaction on every pair.
An advert describes a dealer on North Main street ready to buy and sell household goods. The seller claims a fresh stock, furniture repair ability, repair of organs and sewing machines, and a line of musical instruments with cheap sheet music. He offers Estey piano and organ agency for Bates County and flexible payment options. He seeks seven carloads of second hand goods by June.
John Carver living with his father in the city was arrested in Kansas City and brought back to jail on a family mistreatment charge involving his half sister Bessie Carver. He fled Butler six weeks ago. Bessie followed later while pregnant. He refused to confess, saying it would mean years if true. Grant Woodward, tried in Warrensburg for attempted jury bribing, was sent to the penitentiary for two years after a change of venue from Kansas City.
A Hebron Ohio doctor Dr M L Scarbrough recounts losing his voice after a severe cold and a long cough. He claims Pacisan remedies offered faster relief after two years of illness. Patterson L Tucker promotes 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles with a free sample.
A local sale lists 400 pieces of standard prints and various fabrics at yard prices from 3d per yard to 64c, including muslin, dimities, ginghams, and shirtings. Also featured are heavy discounts on table linens, embroideries, wool fabrics, and garments like suits, overalls, and shoes with substantial price cuts to clear stock.
Advertisement proclaims a limited time sale with significantly reduced profits and costs across many lines. It emphasizes lower prices than any legitimate merchant and urges customers to act before the sale ends.
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