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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
3
Local item roundup from Johnson City reports appointments at the Soldiers Home, civic improvements on Market street, and social notes including weddings, visitors, and business openings. Mentions Captain W. Scott’s clerkship, G. Hinkley adding a ladies department, and a Johnson City Gun Club shooting event with regional participants.
The Hart and Houston Store showcases a strong ladies and children's shoe department. Shoes are bought direct from manufacturers, made exclusively for the store, and sold with a guarantee. Queen Quality Shoes at 3.00 dollars emphasize style, fit, and comfort. Baby soft-sole shoes range from 15 to 50 cents.
Drew Selby promotes a broad shoe department featuring infants' shoes from 50¢, children's shoes from 1.00, ladies' shoes from 2.00 to 4.00, and boys' shoes 1.00 to 2.00, offering dress and street styles in a large assortment.
A shoe dealer praised the Godman Line saying customers won’t accept alternatives. The brand is highlighted as superior with prices listed: children’s from 69¢ upward, ladies’ at 1.25 and 1.50 per pair.
Two contractors hold the largest hospital group contracts as four new barracks near completion. Three 212 foot long barracks with a porch. Dr Powell, chief surgeon, has an office in ward 4 with three patients upstairs. Otia Elevator Co installs hand and electric elevators for ward buildings and administration. Finishing work includes plastering, tiling, marble work, door frames, and extensive painting, with completion not until December.
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