Risk and Hufstedler Set Bold Business Goal
Risk and Hufstedler announce plans to outdo all prior efforts by doubling the house’s best business total. They claim to reach this mark by offering rare bargains and improved service to customers.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1892
Page
7
Local Firm Plans Price Cuts to Raise Cash
A business states it will reduce prices to boost cash flow within the next sixty days, signaling customers understand the move as a sacrifice to improve finances.
Silk yardage sale prices listed for various fabrics
The advertisement lists multiple silk and fabric yardage prices including 2000 yards of silk 35c variety, 32 inch silk at 59 cents, silk faille 1.10 at 89 cents, Bengaline cards at 31.19, fancy shot silks 1.39, peau de soie 1.15 at 9 cents, and peau de soie 1.50 at 1.23.
Cloaks and Fur Goods Sell at Low Prices
A local retailer touts a large stock of cloaks from the manufacturer with low prices. Styles include fur muffs boas and capes and range from children's cloaks to Misses sizes. Prices start at 39 cents each and cover long or short designs.
Exclusive fabrics sale offers 10 to 20 percent off
Dress goods department showcases a wide line of patterns not seen elsewhere in the city. Prices compare favorably with rivals, with 50 pieces of muslin, various linens, cottons, and silks offered at low rates. The store notes no in-house dressmaking but can refer to skilled tailors.
Underwear Department Expands with Complete Line
The department promotes its strongest inventory ever with a full line for Ladies and Misses, Gent's, Boys, and Infants and invites shoppers to view the selection in this city.
Undergarment Ad Offer Promises 5 Percent Discount
A newspaper notice states that any person presenting the advertisement or the paper containing it will receive a five percent reduction on any underwear purchase.
Local Housewares Sale Announces Vests Carpets and Upholstery
Specialties in Ladies Vests priced at 21e 26c and 33c. It invites shoppers to inspect carpets rugs curtains shades and upholstery line offerings.
Train numbers and stopping patterns listed for regional routes
No. 84 runs passengers between Eldon and Davenport while No. 77 serves Eldon to Muscatine. Nos 135 and 14 stop at all stations. Nos 11 12 stop only at Eldon Fairfield Washington Columbus Junction Muscatine Davenport via Kansas City. Nos 13 14 travel via St. Joseph and Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassves
Eldon
Davenport
Muscatine
Fairfield
Washington
Columbus Junction
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Australian Ballot Info and Local Notices
Citizens urged to examine the Australian ballot and obtain copies at the Tribune office. Voters must register this week with extended hours and late-night mail rules noted. Local society news includes a church sociable, a marriage, school leadership changes, court-house progress, and a bank organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohe Tribune
Oue Congregational Church Sociable
J. M. Hammer
Tver
Addison Lyon
Lavina Carver
Round Prairie Township
Mt. Pleasant
Fritz Goehner
Sam
R. B. Londen
Unionville
Lizzie Carson
James Welcuh
Bonaparte
Presbyterian Church
Martinsburg
Keokuk County
Iowa
Geo. H
Opera
Jonn A Kasson
Batavia Savings Bank
J. B. Mowery
H. P. Durr
C. M. Randall
J. Bb. Mowery
J. H. Morrell
J. B.lelman
J. J. Copeland
Norman Reno
Barnes & Summers
Opera House
Tros. Ward
Starper
Keokuk
Pleasant Street
Des Moines
Beck
A.W. Welday
East Des Moines
Fairfield
Washington
Creston
Albia
Family reunion near town sparks hotel plan for Leggett house
Joel Campbell family gathered at his home last Sunday with Dr. Eugene Campbell Dr. S. M. Campbell W P Campbell and Mr and Mrs J M Whitham. The Leggett house will stay in family hands and be repaired and operated as a hotel next spring with work starting when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Campbell
Eugene Campbell
S. M. Campbell
Omaha
W. P. Campbell
New Mexico
J. M. Whitham
Potatoes for Sale and Local Property Listings
Potatoes arriving next week with notice to come. For sale the Negus property on Burlington street with potential division and long-term payment. Also an eight room house on College street with small down payment and 5 to 10 years to pay. Fritz Goehner hosts voting booth and teaches voters about the new law inviting all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
George Strong Post
Fairfield Band
Logan
School House
Kelly
Franklin School House
Business College
C. M. McElroy
E. L. Schriener
Methodist Church
R. J. Wilson
Franklin
Fairfield
Negus
Burlington Street
College Street
Russell Smith
J. A. Deck
Fritz Goehner
Advertising Letters in Fairfield Post Office List
Advertised letters remaining uncalled for in the Fairfield post office as of October 25, 1892. Names include Wm. B. Ankrom, Miss Bertha Haines, Mr. Kime, Russell Lebanon, Miss Vida Summers, L. A. Summers, Miss Nellie. Chester P. M. prompts readers to claim with “advertised.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
S. J. Chester
P. M
Ankrom
Wm. B
Haines
Bertha
Kime
Lebanon
Russell
Vida
Summers
L. A
Nellie
Democratic Meetings Across Towns in Late October
Announcements list several Democratic gatherings led by Hon. John H. Craig C. E. Stubbs I. T. Flint and John J. Seerley with venues in Salina Liberty and Cedar townships plus Four Corners Lockridge on dates from Oct 27 to Nov 3 all at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
John H. Craig
Keokuk
Touse
Liberty Township
C. E. Stubbs
Ankrom
Cedar Township
I. T. Flint
Four Corners
Lockridge Township
John J. Seerley
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Gent’s
Northeast Corner Square
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Rock Island & Pacific
Wes
Seeee Spm
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Seeeere
Columbus
Sanford Zeigler
Goehner’s
U.S
Chicago Dispensary
West
Madison Street
Fuairfield
Leggett House
Geo. D. Clarke
Fairfield Journal
Farmers’ Alliance
Messrs. A. W. Jaques
Sheriff Crane
Dr. King
H. E. Buecklen & Co
Geo. Clarke
Dr. Warner
R. F. Beavers
Perche
R. H. Dufford
T. Bb. Maxwell
Mrs. M. Allmayer
West Side Square
Thorne
Bert. F. Barr
California
The
Gage
Michigan
Gaines Brother
Jordan Block
JAS. Locke & CO
Fairfield, Iowa
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