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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1898
Page
5
Fall business sets records as the Shoe Department floods shelves with the largest stock and biggest bargains. Prices show a broad range from 60 cents for children's styles to 4.50 for Emerson's and 2.00 for the Sahnda calf shoe, with Kangaroo calf and pebble grain offerings for men and women.
Local notices from Corydon include Diphtheria deaths and births. business moves by Henry Steerstedter and Capt. Lewis Jordan. political shifts with Auditor Watson and Recorder Denbo. school and church events. auctions, contracts, and a Woolen Mills Army supply award. social events and obituaries across Morgan, Harrison, and Green towns.
The passage describes signs of kidney illness such as hollow cheeks sunken eyes and a sallow complexion and urges prompt action to avoid serious outcomes. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy and invites readers to request samples and a book by mail. It also mentions Stephen Crane and Cosmopolitan magazine’s December issue with varied global topics.
The notice lists subscribers across Indiana and nearby towns and reports a public land sale by heirs of John W. Kintner on December 10, 1898 near Valley City. It also notes re election of Jacob B. Pirimmer as president and A. W. Brewster as secretary of the Farmers' County Institute, and mentions Godlove Mieth’s 65th birthday and a growing night school with job-ready graduates. GROVE’S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC ad appears.
Notice states Albert is appointed administrator with will annexed of the deceased Alphonse Munschina. The estate is solvent. Mitchell, attorney, represents the administrator, with Ed. D. caveat novae.
Notice states Anna Threlkeld has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Edward C. Threlkeld, deceased. The estate is alleged to be solvent. Attorney on record is Ed. D. Mitchell. November 30.
Men never tire of quality in footwear. Workmen craft for a perfect fit and buyers seek carefully selected stock. The maker offers three strong points: perfect fitting shoes, nicely finished shoes, and long wear per square inch. Available in box calf Kangaroo willow calf French enamel and more.
Local store launches November bargains inviting shoppers to inspect the entire stock and enjoy low prices across all items. The appeal emphasizes wide discounts and a welcoming shopping event for customers.
Overstocks offered at 15 to 50 cents a yard in a closeout sale. Fabrics previously selling from 25 to 75 cents per yard now marked down to bargain levels. Includes dress goods at deep discounts to clear inventory.
A Harrison county shop advertises a wide selection of cloaks for women, girls, and children. It promises a perfect fit and uniform low prices with every purchase, claiming customers will save money on all cloaks.
Mills in New Albany and Seymour supplied odd lots and damaged blankets for sale. Jeans from the mill appear in short lengths with low-priced cassimeres for men and boys, plus desirable patterns across the assortment.
A retailer advertises ready made dress skirts priced from 98 cents to 7.50. The shop claims the skirts are dressmaker made, fit right, hang well, and present a handsome appearance.
The article lists common domestic lines such as muslins canton flannels wool flannels euting cloths calicoes tickings sheetings toweling and related textiles as central to the business market. It emphasizes the broad range of fabrics available and suggests strong demand in the trade.
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