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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
3
This ad promotes low priced boys suits with the claim that savings are large enough to buy an accompanying hat or shoes. It notes a price index to a large stock and highlights a sample price of 1.48 dollars.
A list of women apparel shows brown wool suits for 8.48, blue and black suits at 12.48, rain coats with capes priced at 5.98, crepe rain capes at 3.98, tailor skirts around 3.00, shepherd plaid skirts at 4.49, blue mohair skirts at 3.98, and other ladies garments on sale from 1.98 to 16.48. The items include 12.50 to 18.00 list prices converted to sale values for quick selection.
Weatherproof dressy cravenettes offered for spring and fall wear with prices cut from 12.50 to 8.95 and 15.00 to 9.95. Higher quality coats list 20.00 to 25.00, now 14.95. Rubber coats priced from 4.00 to 2.98 and rubber lined versions with double shoulders reduced to 4.48 while stocks last.
A catalog style list notes men s work shirts black sateen shirts Mexican straw hats black and fancy hose boys tennis shoes men s tennis shoes men s rubber collars boys straw hats and related apparel items.
Belinda Chas. H. Goering the new undertaker and embalmer from Chariton visited the neighborhood the first of the week. J W Hespelhorn and family and H C Miller with son Leo spent Sunday and part of Monday with friends west of Chariton. Rev A C Vanney of Des Moines spent the week with his parents. Merl Brownfield visiting from Pella. Lois Molsworth finished the Brush College term and May McCorkle finished at Pleasant Hill. P A Rhinehart and family visited Mayville. Zion Sunday School convention drew a large crowd despite bad roads and many bridges out.
The next convention will be held at the Christian church north of Belinda in late October. All are invited to attend. The family from Adam Pierschbacher's farm has moved into Martin Smith's house in Belinda last week.
Despite threatening skies and muddy roads a large crowd gathered in the woods by Zion to carry the convention program through. Most on the program attended, with Mr. Munn of Chariton delivering an afternoon talk. Miss Elida Brownlee and Pleasant Hill School pupils visited Sunnyside for a short program with several patrons present and an enjoyable time noted.
The Oakley church reopened last Sunday with Rev. Miller preaching, assisted by Rev. Blackburn of Blackburn Seminary and Rev. Ray of Des Moines. The building now seats more people, though the bell arrived late. Mrs. Murray is recovering from a dangerous illness, and Dr. Stewart and family from Chariton attended services. Children’s day exercises drew attendees from across the country. The area awaits Newbern railroad survey work, and Rev. Brown left for Promise City district conference. New brass horn arrivals pleased locals, while medical ads touted Foley’s Kidney Cure for kidney and diabetes relief. A summer land tour and Tyler convention appeal appear amid broader notices.
A large group from this area attended the Zion convention last Sunday and all reported a good time. Local visits include Guy Rooker at his uncle James Ricky’s home. Ezra and Henry Grimes visit Weller church at Coal. Glen Sunday night, Peter Bebout hauling coal for Inland Coal Drill this week. Carpenters busy on Center schoolhouse this week. Chamberlains Pain Balm touted for sprains neck and shoulder with a prompt apply claim. For sale by Storie Patton. Expert shoe shiner at Becker Meadows barber shop under First National Bank. Farmers offered the best square net for the money at the Oxford.
A letter from C F Collier of Cherokee Indiana attests to Electric Bitters curing his severe kidney disease. He describes extreme pain backache and depression before using the tonic, claims complete recovery, and recommends it for kidneys liver or stomach. Guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
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