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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
The people of Corydon and Harrison county fill the Hub during clearance events. Shoppers know low prices reign and that the sale offers real money savers with many bargains listed.
Shoes department advertises savings on season's goods including Ear Ladies and Misses items with all 3.50 Oxfords and all 3.00 and 2.50 styles. Misses Oxfords offered in same proportion with children's sizes 8 4 to 11 now available.
Readable portion shows heavy discounts on dress goods and fabrics. Nub voiles in blue and black cut to 0.50 per yard from 1.90, lawns down to 0.20, 0.02 for small cuts, ginghams short lengths 5c, table linens from 1.10 per yard, aprons and lawns at reduced rates, wool dress goods half price, and remnants from 0.25 to 0.50 per yard.
Advertises hat reductions with several price cuts. Men’s hats originally priced at 300 dollars now 2.48, 2.00 hats cut to 1.48, 1.50 hats down to .98, and straw hats at half price.
Local store advertises a range of notions including talcum powder safety pins thimbles hair brushes tooth brushes soaps combs and related items at cut prices to attract customers.
The store announces a major end of season sale in the clothing department with many items discounted. Men's suits are cut to as low as 0.98, with other suits originally priced from 12.50 to 15.00 and 10.00 reduced further. There is a 20 percent discount on all boys and youths clothing and Dutchess Trousers down to 2.48, plus inexpensive knee trousers and small size overalls at 38 cents per pair.
A newspaper ad promotes large discounts on ladies belts collars lace hose and union suits with multiple price cuts. New York factory waists and skirts arrive for clearance with many items reduced to under five dollars and some under one dollar. Shown items include belts collars hose corsets jackets waists skirts and wool and duck skirts with substantial markdowns.
The ad lists price cuts on rugs and floor coverings including Druggets and Linoleum. Drastically reduced items include one roll Linoleum and carpet remnants with lowered prices. Lace curtains see multiple discount points and a 10 percent off on carpets and oil cloth.
One lot men's shirts priced 25 cents to 19 cents for cut items. Another lot includes Monarch shirts at 1.00 each. Men's underwear offered at 25 to 50 cents with cuts to 35 and 38 cents. Neckwear also discounted at 25 cents down to 15 cents.
The notice invites residents to attend a local sale hosted by B C P Trotter and Co, emphasizing that community members respond to visible bar gains and that no tickets will be issued for this sale.
The Sun Brothers Greater Progressive Shows arrive in Corydon on August 12 for matinee and night performances. The troupe features The La Pasque Troupe Tremplin Triple Bar artists, the Avalian troupe high wire act, Linsley Trio aerialists, and acts like Clubdom Woopland, Ambidexterity jugglers, with Harvey and Adams and many others. An augmented animal department and trio of detectives accompany the show to keep order and assist patrons.
Wm. B. Douglass special examiner of surveys along with R. W. Hardesty and T. S. Getzendanner arrive in Corydon as guests of the Southern to verify township claims. They will proceed to Monticello Utah to run lines to segregate a large area containing natural bridges for government national park status.
An advertisement announcing Chamberlain's Salve to ease itching from skin diseases. The label claims quick relief and lists a price of 25 cents. Sold by L. A. Riley & Son, VW.
Miss Mame Lockhart and Mr Manton Marble Carr united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in Corydon last Wednesday evening July 22 at 8:30 in the Christian church ceremony performed by Elder W. D. Bartle. About 100 guests attended as the couple, unattainted, walked to the parlor to the wedding march played by John H. Heth. The groom placed a gold ring on the bride's finger as he pledged love and loyalty. The bride wore white. the groom wore black. Ice cream and cake followed, and many costly presents for the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lockhart. the groom belongs to Carr Bros. barbers, and came from Clark County two years ago.
The phrase highlights Deutsch and Wright as makers of premium ice, signaling a promotional claim. No additional details or context are provided in the fragment.
The Democrat corrects a June 12 Dayton notice of Dr Jansen's death at an infirmary. Rev H I Stern of Berkeley notes Altenheim was an old people’s home not a hospital and that Jansen was comfortable there. Stern also states Jansen spoke only two languages instead of seven.
Fraternal orders in Crawford county held a Marengo celebration last Thursday drawing a large crowd. Speakers included Hon William F E Cox of Jasper M Thornton of New Albany and Mr Seacat. Corydon and Marengo played a baseball game with Marengo winning 14 to 7. About 25 Corydon attendees and several from New Albany were present.
Closing out sale of furniture continues at Denbo's with discounts on remaining stock as shoppers browse showrooms for final bargains.
The field lists six national parties with presidential and vice presidential tickets. Socialists led by Eugene V. Debs. Labor Socialists with a Nevada convict in tented prison. Populist Thomas E. Watson of Georgia and Samuel W. Williams of Indiana. Prohibitionists Eugene W. Chaffin of Illinois and Aaron S. Watkins of Ohio. Republicans Taft of Ohio and James S. Sherman of New York. Democrats Bryan of Nebraska and John W. Kern of Indiana. Voters can choose among these to fit their nation’s interests across forty six states.
The U S District Court in Chicago fined Standard Oil $29,240,000 earlier. The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Judge Landis’s decision on appeal. It is noted the appeal record cost the government about $200,000.
Advertises backache relief with gold globules claiming kidney purification and blood purification. Promises a 30 days trial for $1.00 and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by L. A. Riely & Son with unclear date.
The Jeffersonville and New Albany Chautauqua Association hosts Hon. Caleb Powers at Glenwood Park on August first. After pardoning by Governor Wilson, Powers tours lecturing on his Kentucky trial and politics with titles Truth on the Scaffold and Wrong on the Throne. The program also features Lulu Tyler Gates reader Kellogg Haines Singing Party and Ross Clare cartoonist. Bert Barber endorses DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by L A Riley & Son. Ice sold by Deutsch & Wright.
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