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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
2
H Oransky Co announces a grand opening sale inviting Estherville and nearby shoppers to the new stock. The ad promises low prices, free souvenirs on opening day, and a confident guarantee of the latest fashion at the lowest costs, aiming to attract a crowded store.
A sweeping display from Oransky showcases months of selection in woolen and dress fabrics. 46 inch serge and Venetians in blue gray and brown headline opening prices, with novelty dress goods Mercevette Papatous and new silks, laces, and curtains also featured. Garments include ladies and misses suits jackets and skirts with tailors’ fittings and opening prices from 6.90 to 20.00, skirts 1.25 to 6.00.
The advertisement lists extra heavy 2 ply ingrain wool carpets at opening prices 0.53 to 1.25, all wool 2 ply Lovell supers from 1.25, moquette rugs 1.39 to 2.25, Smyra rugs 2.50 value at 1.65, China matting 0.25 to 1.25, 56 inch cream damask 0.40, bleached damask and linen items, napkins, muslin, and hosiery with numerous opening price points and bargains. The sale promises free sawing of carpets during the opening sale.
An aggressive sale advertises Ladies and Mens shoes at unusually low prices with a wide range from 76 cents to several dollars. Brand names include Santi and Cranaky style lines with turn soles and kid leather, plus pantry items like sugar, flour, canned goods, and fruit reducing prices.
The Estherville Republican reports on subscription terms, local advertising and a brisk push for saloon petitions across county precincts. It notes town improvements funded by saloon revenue, school construction expenses, and tax considerations amid ongoing debates on prohibition and public revenue.
The piece notes some anti saloon advocates claim taxes rose after saloons closed, suggesting taxes would be higher still if saloons existed. It reflects on fiscal effects and public finances tied to temperance policy.
An anti-saloon committee proposes rewards for Paul Pry volunteers to patrol drug stores and other venues to prevent illegal liquor sales. The editorial argues the effort should cover all lawbreakers, not just liquor violators, asserting fairness in equal treatment of wrongdoing.
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