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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
3
The greatest demand of the age is for service. Our line of Comfort Shoes aims to be the most serviceable and comfortable available. Ladies' Kid Button Up Shoe with flexible sole and low heel. $3.00. Ladies' Vici Kid Shoe with cushion insole and rubber heels. $2.50. Ladies' Kid Lace Toe and Rubber Heel Shoe. $2.00.
An assortment of men’s and boys’ clothing items listed with prices: ribbed union suits at $1.00, heavy all wool coats and rope knit coats in navy grey and oxford, flannel and fleece lined underwear, plaid patterns, cow boy and Indian suits, leather gauntlet gloves at various prices, extra heavy half hose, grey flannel shirts with collars attached.
A dated catalog fragment lists low priced textiles and linens including 50c outing skirts 50c gingham and percale skirts 12 1 2c Persian flannelette 69c 90x90 bleached sheets 59c 15c striped art ticking 1 2 4c heavy winter comforts 79c art ticking 504% 22e 35e baby bed comforts 24 in. bird's eye 10 yd. piece 68e plus unbleached muslin 40 in 6c 20c red bordered towels 10-4 brown sheeting 25c and other assorted pieces.
A grocery style notice lists specials on household items including ironing boards with and without stand, bottle liquid veneer, brushes, rolls toilet paper, Swift Pride laundry soap, soda crystal laundry soap, Swift washing powder, Jape cleanser, wizard polish, mop handles, and other cleaners with prices ranging from 5c to 125. The ad emphasizes limited offers and reduced rates for campus shoppers.
Local store advertises concentrated deals with carpet department items. Matting rugs 9x12 at 9.00, feather pillows 1.50 and 2.00 pair, rope portieres 3.50 in all colors, couch covers 1.98, lace curtains and voile or marquisette curtains priced around 2.00. Multiple items highlighted as specials.
An article discusses elbow appearance and fat distribution, advising oil soaks and creams, plus habits to avoid trauma. Readers’ questions cover foot pain and eye care. experts recommend lemon rubs for feet and medical eyes advice, noting success stories of self-made professionals.
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