11 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
1
Cyrus Ball improving slowly and numerous local notices. Linoleum specialists W H Sharer, R F Stanley & Son advertise sunshades, gas ranges, millinery, refrigerators, binders, and prices. Residents travel to Indianapolis, Rushville, and Richmond for business, commencements, and visits. Multiple social calls, sales, and upcoming repairs color the town scene with steady commerce and daily routines.
Reports note the funeral for G. H. McLaughlin in Indianapolis. Various local items follow including sermons at Christian church, visits by Miss Oliva Johnson and others, a light and power discussion by J Van Lindley, and Knightstown smallpox burial with strict precautions. Local business ads note a $300000 Indiana Corporation seeking a superintendent, and a transit franchise expiry July 3 1902. A spitting ordinance and library tax are also mentioned along with festival reports and cream receipts.
For Sale description of a two story seven room home on a full lot north of Main Street Carthage Indiana. Mentions a good well in kitchen and small cash payment with a low rate of interest on balance. RECORD.
J. R. Abernathy, living on the Hill Bros farm, was kicked by a horse yesterday and sustained two broken ribs. If inflammation can be controlled, no serious trouble is expected.
Lace open work vertical and horizontal stripes plus polka dot and lover's knot designs offered in mens fancy socks at ten cents a pair up to twenty five cents.
Shop offers this season's neat madras shirts in strong fabrics that resist fading. Prices range from 50 cents to 95 cents and one dollar for the finest pieces, highlighting value and quality in a bustling retail display.
The ad promotes sandal season selection including Colonial buckle sandals in 3 strap 2 strap and 1 strap varieties. Toe slippers and oxford ties priced from 65 cents to 2.50 dollars as stock is replenished after selling out.
A local ad promotes canvas ladies oxfords with a warranty. Shoes are billed as durable and not bursting at the side unlike cheaper options, priced at 85 cents per pair, and customers are urged to avoid low quality goods.
New shipment brings latest dress skirts with satin band trimmings in black brown and grey. Prices range from 53.50 to 5.00.
All subscribers to the Indianapolis Daily Journal who have received papers by mail since February 16, 1902 on the routes are asked to settle their accounts at the office at their earliest convenience.
Advertises the most desirable residence on Carthage Main Street available for sale or trade. Proposes trade for real estate or small cash with a long balance at a low interest rate. Inquire at Record Office.
A vintage ad endorses Rocky Mountain Tea as a quick prosperity booster. The copy promotes a “winner lawn mower” from R F Stanley & Son with a guaranteed sales claim while urging hustle to stay afloat in the economy.
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