New Goods Offerings and Extensive Stock Display
New goods comprising dress goods of all descriptions general dry goods hats caps boots and shoes and more Our stock of fancy and ladies goods is immense Space for bids enumeration Call and see them.
10 May 1882
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Newspaper
Centerville Times
Location
Centerville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1882
Page
1
New goods comprising dress goods of all descriptions general dry goods hats caps boots and shoes and more Our stock of fancy and ladies goods is immense Space for bids enumeration Call and see them.
A brief catalog-style notice highlighting carpet options from rag carpets to ingrain and three-ply varieties. Emphasizes a varied selection to meet home decor needs.
A jumble of ecclesiastical notices lists churches on West State Street with dates and times for services led by pastors Thorpe Williamson and others. Amid house-hold lore and a satirical essay on codfish, a prairie-tinged tale recounts smallpox fears in Algona, a physician’s verdict, and an old woman’s remedy that unsettles local belief.
In a wartime Ohio town grocers faced price swings driven by battlefield results. A farmer asks for butter price. shopkeeper cites shifts after defeats and victories. The grocer notes sugar and eggs rise with rebels beaten or Federal defeats, prompting a humorous reflection on what a trader would be if drawn into action.
Sheriff Farrell and Sheriff Chester corner Wells alias Warner in Randolph. Norris, wife of John Norris, is captured after a tale of pursuit begins when a drug store bottle links to a drug store in Randolph. Wells and Norris exchange shots. Farrell wounds Wells and is later shot in the arm while Wells and Norris are taken to Riverton.
An ingenious tramp tries a new ruse to draw sympathy and money from a North End household. He asks to eat grain in the yard, then, deceived by a beckoning servant girl, attempts a back yard improvised reward scheme. The episode unfolds with humor and disbelief amid a city page.
The shop advertises a full line of fresh groceries dried and canned fruits and vegetables cured meats salt and pickled items and canned fish in stock.
A local ad proclaims a broad assortment under groceries and dry goods with the claim of lowest living rates. It invites customers to call or visit to make purchases, signaling clear commercial intent and emphasis on value.
A medical journal notes germs from animals can infect humans via fur and hair. A cat died from diphtheria after exposure. children succumbed to the outbreak following the animal's removal. Horses and rats spread illness, and hogs carried disease geographically. Homeless dogs roam public spaces, raising public health concerns and urging caution.
Astronomers forecast a grand comet will become visible to the naked eye by May first, with a bright head and long tail. Observers should use a telescope for close viewing, as early estimates suggest a spectacular display possibly rivaling historic comets, though exact appearance remains uncertain.
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A ram named Rammy accompanied Mollie to a church service where an angry Deacon Al Ten kicked it off. The ram charged through the crowd, shoving others aside as the minister urged calm and urged Rammy toward the door. The stampede ended with the ram escaping toward Yuba Dam, while the crowd recovered from the chaotic scene.
An article excerpt from Popular Science Monthly compares orangutan and chimpanzee skeletons to humans, noting bone-for-bone similarities and key differences in wrists ribs and limb proportions. It discusses grasping feet, long fingers, and the overall skeletal identity that produces a striking likeness in posture and gestures.
A medical treatise notes external cold can lower body temperature and affect the nervous system causing inflammation of bowels and dysentery. It cites examples from war medical practice, water cures, and risks for the elderly and intoxicated. Cautions include avoiding cold baths when overheated, fatigued, or in poor vitality, and recognizing that cold can trigger serious illness or death.
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