This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
6
A local shopper laments missing out on gifts as the store reports repeated holiday shortages. The store warns that waiting until the last minute leads to disappointment and urges customers to buy early to avoid being left empty handed.
Town items report William Shaw in Pueblo, Christmas letters answered at the New Store, church bazaars raising funds, shoppers staying open evenings, and holiday gift promotions. Also noted are travels of residents, real estate moves, funerals, and local business changes amid the season.
The store touts lower prices on Christmas goods to boost sales, claiming customers got better bargains than last year. Management emphasizes that slimmer profits still yield higher overall revenue and benefit shoppers.
An ambiguous PSA-like piece mocks a 25 percent off ad tactic. It references old song lines and a perceived fair price, noting prices like 75 cents equaling 56 cents to the customer. The author suggests reluctance to overpay and that the next buyer will accept the deal.
A breezy shopper guide highlights gifts for baby sister brother lover sweetheart husband wife father mother grandma and grandpa. The piece appeals to broad crowds with broad options to suit many relatives and relationships.
Retail items include dolls at 35 to 40 cents, china ware quotes, Bertin items, and metal goods priced from 5 to 90 cents in a fall clearance sale.
Toys of many kinds for sale at low prices include wooden, mechanical, carts, horses and stuffed animals. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars with assorted sizes and holiday appeal noted for Santa’s potential gift.
Large selection includes Sc and 10c card games such as Asthors Little Merchant Lotto Old plus dissected maps of the U S. Also Flinch Paschesi and 28 inch Archarena boards. Price listed at $2 75 with a revolving stand free.
A new line features fancy china, glassware, and lamps with decorated cake plates salad bowls cups and saucers and novelty vases. Prices range from small trinkets under a dollar to sets around 2 dollars with a focus on attractive useful pieces to clear stock.
A local ad promotes a line of celluloid and leather Se Ye items and hints at a varied selection. The copy invites shoppers to see the collection in town, promising satisfaction for those seeking specific finishes.
Handkerchiefs in cotton linen silk assorted prices from 2c to 35c and 6Sc 75c items listed. Suspenders in multiple kinds with prices 10c 15c 20c 25c 35c and 75c. Os or te ss.
A dated ad promotes Stone brothers merchandise including rings, stick pins, brooches, watch chains and fobs with a five year guarantee and free adjustments. It highlights savings and asks readers to inspect cuff and collar buttons and related items.
Local ads mention Fine Sweaters, Bethel Co hand painted china at Boyle's, MufMer full dress Scarfs, and 2½ cent chips with pool at W. E. Miller's. Visitors from Caledonia, New York tour the state for pleasure as O. W. Banta buys Har court's billiard business at 319 Main St with planned upgrades.
The ad claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents a croup attack if given as soon as hoarseness appears or after the cough starts. It states the treatment never fails, is pleasant, and safe for children.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.