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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
5
A catalog note lists men’s wear and gifts including slippers neck ties collar boxes cuff buttons stick pins watch charms fobs lodge charms silk mufflers fancy socks silk handkerchiefs three piece set suspenders arm bands hose supporters four pairs fancy socks in a Christmas box silk lined gloves fleeced mittens and suitcases.
The Correctionville News from May 1882 discusses local newspaper economics and railroad tariff reforms. It highlights changes in ad rates, post office notices, and the drive for a general reclassification of freight tariffs. An editorial extract on interstate rate disparities contrasts eastern and western classifications affecting local businesses.
Brook lyn freight totaled 32 20 with 12 35 paid to an eastern road for hauling the machine 1000 miles and 21 85 to a western road for about 40 miles in Iowa. The piece includes commentary on tariffs and public figures, plus local notes on Meekers Grovers and Folk.
A man claiming to be a traveling representative for Rochester nursing and travel cashed a check in Council Bluffs, which bounced. The culprit warned he would behead if ever returning, as local authorities warn of the fraud and caution residents.
The International Press Bible Question Club offers gold and silver medals, teachers' Bibles, and copies of The Heart of Christ to Correctionville News readers and allied papers. Requirements start Feb 1 1910, read 52 weeks of Sunday School Lessons, answer five questions, and submit a weekly coupon with reading certification.
Prizes will be awarded to those submitting the greatest number of coupons. If two or more tie, the tie will be broken by a written examination. prizes go to those achieving the highest marks from an impartial evaluation of the answers.
Excursion rates announced for National Farm Land Congress Chicago and related expositions in 1909. One and one half fare from all Illinois Central points in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota with limited return dates. Tickets on sale from mid November to early December. specific rates and train times available from Illinois Central representatives.
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