Bargains and town notes fill Daily Star page
The issue highlights local bargains at Half-Price Store in Conrad's Block and various community notices. It mentions Jim Allen's baby growing, George Schweinfurth's good deeds, a horse stolen five miles south, a flashy crowdpallo on Saturdays, and multiple shoptalks from Fahey & Son and Bill McIlev. It also notes curiosity items, ink for lovers, breadline economics, census quips, and a Turkish money crunch. A lively mix of ads, anecdotes, and local color ends with an invitation to J Hall's Ice Cream Parlor in Keo Campbell's Block for an evening event.
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Conrad's Block
Jim Allen
George Schweinfurth
Nathan Myers
Letter From Josh Billings Declares Boss Word Outlawed
A parody letter from Josh Billings criticizes the term boss as a brazen and tyrannical insult used by a class, urging its removal from the English language. The humorous missive comments on civic duties and community efforts over recent months and expresses surprise at rapid progress by a named figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Bi.iyes
Closing out at cost in Marion dry goods
G V Wright from Marion Ohio notes a large stock of dry goods, notions, boots and shoes. He urges customers to come and take advantage of especial bargains on dress goods as the store is closing out at and below cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Josa
Half price goods dodge warned by consumer plea
A wary call urges readers not to trust promises of goods at half price or below cost. The notice encourages examining merchandise and prices before deciding who offers the best value at the lowest figures.
Millinery and Notions Sale Promises Low Prices
The advertisement touts bright new fashionable millinery and notions with plain figure pricing. It contrasts higher prices elsewhere with sharp cuts on each article, claiming to offer better value than other local shops while disparaging older, shop-worn goods.
Burekholder's Low Prices At Milliners Event
Advert describes BUREKHOLDER'S low prices on playing and millinery goods. It invites customers to compare prices, promising refunds if the stock is not as represented or if identical items are found cheaper elsewhere in town.
50 Ladies Mitts and Children's Black Mitts Sale
A local listing advertises 50 ladies mitts and children's black mitts in various styles. The fragmented note references light shawls and related knitwear, indicating a wardrobe accessory sale. Details on prices or dates are unreadable in the snippet.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Star
Murphy
J. M. Francis & Co
Pettit & Morris’s
Wesley Harsh
South St
Bill Mcllev
Hace
Re Fabay & Son
Gian Waire
Isawas
Fahey & Son
Cincinnati
Troy
Chicago
Allen Lyle Lo
King
Main Street
John Merrila
Pat. Whisatead
Tim. Keiler
Citzen
John Cull
Col. Measenger
Yester
Exchange Hotel
S. Hume
W. Hoxton
J. Hall
Center Street
Keo
Letifr
Josh Billings
Josh
Biling
G. V. Wright
Burekholder
C.S. Burkholder’s Millinery Emporium
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