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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
7
Dress goods department showcases desirable coda from markets with complete lines in black and new colors. Skirtings in mixtures range from 40 cents to 1 dollar 75 cents per yard. Wool waistings offered in many styles from 15 cents to 85 cents per yard. Embroidered waist patterns also featured.
A large selection of cloaks jackets long coats capes and fur items is advertised at low prices. The store highlights ladies and misses garments in colors such as black tan blue and red with tailor made skirts suits and fur pieces featured among the items.
Our hosiery and underwear section offers cotton fleece and all wool items for ladies children men and boys. Children camel hair underwear up to 25c. Ladies heavy underwear 25c. Men's fleeced shirts 25c. Ladies union suits 50c to 2.75. Children's union suits 25c and 50c.
Special bargains in domestics with heavy brown and bleached muslin offered by the yard. Apron ginghams, prints, and outing flannel priced at low per yard rates. Some items appear garbled but indicate discounted textile goods and yard pricing.
Reader notice lists various sale items with confusing pricing for pencils pins brushes hooks and eyes safety pins and toilet items. Despite unclear numbers the ad highlights bulk and single item pricing likely from a local store.
The Batherville October 16 edition notes a republican rally at the Opera House with Governor Cummins and Congressman Connor. It also lists local items from Emmet County including business, construction, sports, and social notes such as bowling scores, theater, and civic updates.
Local society notes list visits and greetings among residents. Mentions of travel to Decorah, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Spencer, Britt, Algona, Oskaloosa, and Manhattan, with weddings, auctions, and public notices. A double wedding at the Hudson home and a forthcoming public dairy auction are noted along with obituaries and community events.
Fashion note highlights new moire silk for waists and skirts along with fresh taffeta sill velvets china silk and corduroys showcasing lovely dress silks and upscale textiles for stylish ensembles.
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