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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1899
Page
5
We have fitted up a large well lighted room on the first floor for Cloaks Capes Dress Goods Ladies Suits Skirts Under skirts Wrappers and everything found in a first class Cloak and Dress Goods department. We offer very lowest prices on this line and have added a ladies waiting room for the comfort of ladies and children. Visit Corydon store and make it your stopping place and headquarters when in town.
A flood of items from Corydon and nearby towns notes typhoid cases in several residents, social visits, a new ferry line on the Ohio River, school openings at the Normal, and local commerce updates. Notable mentions include marriages, a boy injured in a fall, a citizen selling property, and the Elks carnival in Louisville drawing crowds.
Obituary notices for Mrs Mary Crawford of Mott and Martha Shewmaker at Golden church. Local items report a mysterious disappearance near Georgetown, looted wagon curtains found, a marriage intention in Spencer township, and a county bridge bidding update. Also mentions a church convention, sulphur water use, and tax payment deadline.
Hundreds of cases of dress goods arrived featuring silks velvets and wash fabrics in plaids and solid weaves. Prices range from 1.00 to 1.59 with wide all wool home spuns and black crepons noted as refined and affordable. Cheviots poplins storm serges and other serviceable materials are included.
A local shop advertises the most complete lining stock around the Falls with an experienced manager ready to help customers find what they want.
Our store is the sole city retailer for New Albany Woolen Mills products. The mill assigns its entire line to us and we also carry remnants, seconds, and damaged items. A large sale of blankets and wool skirts, some soiled, offers substantial value to shoppers.
CORSETS GLOVES HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR emerge as key departments with strong customer readership across the shop. The store highlights robust demand in these fashion and undergarment lines.
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