Spring and Summer Campaign in Dry Goods Ad
The rush to our store over the last three months shows public appreciation for good goods at popular prices. We note that J. BE. Murphy visited New York to buy a large supply of dry goods and clothing while prices were low. Although many goods advertised have sold, many of the best bargains remain unsold as shown by current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Murphy
New York
Lipstine & Human
Arlington Block
Postoffice
Gainesville
Georgia
State Commission
Railroad Commission
South
Onur
Atlanta Constitution
Fashionable fabrics and clothing on sale with low prices
A fragmented inventory lists Nainsook and India lawn at cents per yard, White Persian Lawn and silk fabrics, dyes and dress goods from 10c to 30c, bleached domestic, checks, and linen shirts. Also advertised are boys suits and waists, and children's handkerchiefs with marked discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nainsook Se
Labor unrest and union activity across the United States in 19th century era
The piece surveys widespread labor strife and union growth with 400 union girls, 18,000 union horseshoers, miners paid seventy cents per hour, women in Detroit brick yards, and Chinese labor imported via Asia. It notes labor councils in over 150 cities, socialist-organized colored workers in St Louis, and varied wages and working conditions from New York sweaters to Minnesota theater seating laws. It cites arbitration in Massachusetts since 1686 and probes labor law enforcement in Minneapolis. It highlights strikes, tool costs, and international labor study trips, while mentioning diverse occupations and employers from railways to jewelry factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Buazry
Asia
Ty Spain
Noans
Chicago
Northwestern Telegraphera
Carter Weavers
Denver
Col
Make i
St Louis
Amexa
8. C
Hanxens
Europe
Pinote News Minn
Switcman
Indianapolis
Crevenaxo
Ohio
Knights of Labor
New York City
Dan O Lurnon
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Sedalia
New York
Banon Srummt Hallena
Rhine
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Arbitration
Minnesota
Trades and Labor Assembly of
Minneapolis
State Bureau of Statistics and Labor
Remarkable fowl facts and a rat-catching hen
A tale claims 125 million American hens lay 6 090 000 000 eggs yearly. One Waterloo hen supposedly catches rats, teasing them before releasing them, preventing a second visit. A Pennsylvania town reports a fastidious hen refusing to sit on Easter colored eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Pennsylvania
Fashion notes from society pages on women chemists and style
Fashion trends and society notes describe women chemists as increasing in number. The piece mixes dress codes gloves veils hats and gloves with profiles of notable figures and events such as Mrs Bradley Martin’s daughter wedding and a female lawyer on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria
George Band
Queen Victoria
Témaina
New York
Georgia News Notes From The Savannah Press
The Savannah Press reports southern cotton mills hold advantage over northern rivals. Atlanta hosts a mass meeting to back Georgia manufacturing as Athens mills near readiness. Western Georgia crop prospects look good though hail and raids threaten peaches. Mercer University elects J B Gambrell president. Citizens discuss rail, bank, and road projects, with Camp Northen prep and Waycross lines eyed.
Fargo in Ashes: Massive Fire Consumes Fargo District
A disastrous blaze in Fargo Minnesota on Wednesday consumed half the town. The restaurant on Second Street started the fire at 3 PM. With strong winds the flames crossed Broadway and reached the Great Northern track by 4 PM. Wires burned preventing outside help. About two thousand residents were left homeless and principal commercial buildings were gutted. Loss exceeds one million dollars. Also notes odd collector stories from various cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Minn
Second Street
Broadway
Grand Forks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dress Goods Department
India
Gingham Department
Silk Department
Bleached Domestic Department
Athena
Ste
Clothing Department
Henristrax
West Side Public Square
J. EK. Murphy
Gainesville, Ga
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, Georgia
Albert Bell
Chas. W. Merritt
Clark, Bell & CO
Logan & Son
Onicasto
Txbraxa
Georgia News Notes
Savannah Press
Atlanta
Athens
Technologies School
Tallulah Palla
North Georgia Agricultural College
Savannah
Tennille
Gordon, McIntyre
Oconee
Central
Mercer University
Macon
J. B. Gambrell
D. D
Meridian
Miss
Mercer
Gambrell
Southern Baptist Church
Mississippi
Meacer
Davidson
Augusta
G. B. Lamar
Savanah
Uncle Sam
Anguate
Waglho Cliffin Wyyper
Walker County
Z. W. Massey
Hixon's Grove
W. J. Drennon
Lrge
W. W. Gordon, Jr
Gordon
Satterlee
Broken Gate City
Venable Brothers
New York Life Insurance Company
Abbeville
Gao
Waycross
Fort Valley
St. Mary's
Ville
St. Mary’s
Camp Northen
Adjutant General's Office
Griffin
Camp of Instruction
Georgia Cavalry
Georgia Volunteers
Infantry
Chatham Artillery
Jersey City
Nebraska
Philadelphia
Boston
New Orleans
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!