20 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1889
Page
1
Leavitt, master of a whaling ship, brings news of a distant land north of Alaska. The Elkhart post item notes U S wealth growth and a large public works program in Washington, with tax and naval service details and a Presbyterian church meeting agenda.
Cockrell voices astonishment at Missouri senator's claim officers cannot petition Congress. He argues officers may hire counsel and pay contingent fees, urging equal treatment for all citizens. The scene includes remarks on a Naval pay reform bill and a libel suit against a publishing company.
A masked carnival on Christmas night offers prizes for best lady and gentleman costumes and the most comical outfit. Admission is 10 cents, kates 15 cents, with vendors like Pope and Doc promoting carvings and silver ware. Investment options include Union Building Association and Victoria carpet canvassing by agents of Mufocd Mine Co, Milford.
Laboring men urged to invest a few dollars in shares of the Union Building Association as a smart move for future returns. Mentions Babb’s juvenile books and nearby Elkhart Commercial College offering shorthand, typewriting, and framing services at 120 Jackson Street.
JL WOLF states continued use of Pictures as the best advertising medium after comparing with rivals. readers are offered a choice between a better picture or an encyclopedia of Human Nature and Physognomy, a 600 page reference work.
A brief notice proclaims very low prices on Holiday Slippers from now until after Christmas.
A holiday sale promises huge savings with $20,000 worth of dry goods to be slaughtered in the next 60 days. The retailer claims the steepest price reductions in the city and over $1,000 in profit given away to customers.
A local ad promotes men's Merino shirts at 20c each with bulk deals. Men's suits offered at 2 for 3 short price, along with ladies and children's knit underwear reductions and drawer sets.
A Elkhart retailer announces a December clearing of cloak stock to beat early warm weather. The sale offers fresh first class goods at or below factory cost with several one of a kind items and exclusive styles. Highlights include children and ladies garments with prices from 3.75 to 25.00 and a line of Plush walking jackets.
A local shop advertises an elegant assortment of muffs and boas in varieties such as Grey Lynx White Thibet Red Fox Monkey Opossum Silver Lynx Russian Hare and more. Muffs and boas to match and choose as a perfect present.
Local shop advertises an unmatched linen selection including table sets towels and decorative embroideries. Hem stitched and knotted fringe pieces promise versatile gifts for any home.
Our stock offers handkerchiefs and mufflers in endless variety. Prices start with hemstitched colored border at $3. each and go up to $300. each for large mufflers in new styles and colors. We can please you in this line.
An advertisement touts silk drapes stamped linens tidies treys splashers and assorted fancy goods including handkerchief cases hand painted and celluloid cases with a wide selection of late desirable items available in abundance.
A seller states goods are marked with plain figures and cue prices are net cash. The message emphasizes no discounts and no juggling of net cash prices.
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