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Newspaper
Cuba Pilot
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1888
Page
4
A collage of notices from Cuba Kansas including revival meetings, ads for Simon Speier clothing, a railroad accident with fatalities, cemetery obituaries, and local business promotions. Mentions Evergreen Door Co Wisconsin seedlings, a church and school area, and a March opening event.
An advertisement from a local agent promises fair and honest service with options to pay all or parts of the fee. The writer assures no commissions beyond what is advertised and cites numerous customers in the Cuba area as proof of reliable aid during hard times.
Local column touts Shimek’s as a hub for cheap goods and exchanges. It urges readers in Kansas to trade at Shimek’s, promising top bargains and a wide display of goods.
The readable text mentions a dry goods storefront Nolio 3 and a Harris store front. It notes a scan door and nearly occupied Houcek rig in the city, with unclear surrounding context and names.
A dealer notes a vast Clo thin line and mixed apparel in Cuba with boot and shoe offerings. He claims limited display space but promises rare items and invites calls for anything not visible in the 8 Store.
A fragmented report notes sacks of flour sold over two years and disputes about reliable grade pricing. The speaker claims to lack hardware to sell and mentions Perry, Hutchinson, or Marysville in Kansas as sources or compares with low grade prices.
The message promotes the Famous Exchange run by Houdek Bros. Co offering mammoth stock in the Little Store and high prices for produce. It pledges deep discounts, heavy stock, and aggressive pricing to attract shoppers despite a cluttered, informal notice.
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