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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
1
Local market report lists weekly corrections for goods such as butter eggs lard potatoes spring chickens hens roosters turkeys corn flour and stove wood with unit prices per pound bushel or cord reflecting current trading values for the period. Detailing price per unit and measurement conventions the report serves as a cautious guide for shoppers and sellers in the area.
The item lists Sabbath services for several churches including Presbyterian M E Free Methodist Rowan Catholic and Baptist with times and pastors. It also notes Sabbath School schedules for various groups and announces M W A Cuba Camp No 22 and Sunflower Camp No 07 meetings with officers and visiting invitations.
Fragmentary report notes Sheldon & Son handling a fall in wholesale goods including queensware. Onan Daviddon reportedly traveled to Clyde while Fitts shipped a carload of hogs. Additional readable details reference local trade and shipments in early to mid 19th century context.
Local column notes Fourth of July festivities in Cuba and surrounding area. Mentions residents traveling to Belville, Topeka, Oklahoma and Iowa for events. Reports weather damage from a cyclone near Pielleville and a fatal shooting case passing through town. Obituary for Ella Goff and community notices on church, sales and forthcoming entertainments.
New project on Van Buren Street marks a milestone as Union Elevated unveils its latest venue. Officials and local residents attend the opening, highlighting renewed activity in the area and anticipated economic benefits.
Advertises Rock Island and Pacific Station providing 5 cent fare elevated transit to downtown Chicago stores with trains stopping every minute. Promotes a new bird’s eye view map of Chicago, Loop, and Transit System mailed for a 2 cent stamp by John Sebastian GP A Chicago.
A disjointed excerpt describes a 25 cent book of free silver arguments compiled by A D Warner who admits previous gold bug views. A special arrangement with Charles Kerr Co Chicago allows she readers to obtain copies for ten cents each or one dollar per dozen.
An ad announces the book Analysis of the Functions of Money by Senator Stewart. It promotes the work as elementary and instructive, claiming it clarifies the money problem and will become a popular economic reference. Subscription price is one year for $1.10. Also notes sales of horse power and a horse colt.
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