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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
The Fourth of July sale invites shoppers to hurry to Chariton for deep discounts as the Big Store moves to a new room on the north side of the square. Prices are advertised as far below competitors in a final windup slaughter sale with underselling promises.
Fifty men’s suits from broken lots offered at wholesale prices to beat competition. Cassimere and Scotch mixtures priced as low as $3.43 per suit, with further lots at $4.46 and $5.98. Additional ranges include $7.90 and $9.95, all made of worsted, cassimere, serge, and spring styles with trims and durable fronts.
Advertises men and boys heavy canvas shoes with full leather soles and heels priced at 1.08 for summer. Also offers regular 3.00 shoes described as extra good serviceable at 1.88 while stock lasts.
Post office reports unclaimed mail for the week ending June 8 1908 listing addressees Andrew Johnson R Killen Mrs Mary Morey Ben Peterosa Mrs F Johnson CG 8 Allen Mrs William FE Dean Miss Lora Scott Mrs Mary Gaard Abraham Freeman Q A Carl son Mrs Margaret Powell R A Hasselquist and others with Postmaster note.
Manchester Camp No 140 Woodmen of the World marks its eleventh anniversary on Saturday evening June 20 1908 with Rev Dr G H Sehich of Omaha as speaker and music by the Chariton Orchestra. Open meeting invites all. 6-11-2¢ piano sale Owens Jewelry and Music Store offers a high grade piano with slight case damage.
No Humbug No humbug claims have to be made for Foley's Honey and Tay the well known remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. The fact that more bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar are used than of any other cough remedy is the best testimonial of its great merit. Why then risk taking some unknown preparation when Foley's Honey and Tar costs you no more and is safe and sure. Beaman and Patton.
Saturday fore noon features Indian work and the lecture Revelation by O B Nyart. Afternoon offers music by H Ruthven McDonald and a lecture The Big Stick by Hon Warren Harding. Evening presents a recital by Mr and Mrs McDonald and Baynes Our Wild Neighbors. Sunday fore noon promises music by Sterling Jubilee Singers and a lecture Rescuing Rascals by Dr A B Winship with Jubilees music and moving pictures.
City council approves electric light service rates effective July 1 1908. Flat rates set per residence and commercial use with tiered meter charges and a 259 percent power discount. Minimum charge of 1.00 per month, bills due the first of each month. Six yeas, zero nays. Patriot notice included for three months.
A call for submissions offers $150 for the best article not exceeding 1000 words on why the Republican Party should be successful in the next November election. Entrants must mail manuscripts by July 15 to the Literary Bureau of the Republican Congressional Committee in Washington, D. C. The winning piece will be used nationwide in newspapers and pamphlets, with awards announced around August 15.
A. B. Cookin & Co offers loans with a five percent base rate and a sixty six percent option. Terms appear optional with payments mentioned in the notice.
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