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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
1
The retailer reports higher year to date sales than last year and notes large preparations with increased stock. Management announces sweeping reductions across departments to rapidly clear summer merchandise.
A Great Gut sale advertises advancing prices on staples like sugar coffee and flour. It claims heavy buying timing allows the store to beat rivals and offer lower wholesale rates to traders.
Samuel Jacobs of St. Joseph urges extending the Q from Sidney to Red Oak and Nebraska City, modeling a central Fremont County railroad system. He argues the corridor would boost Hamburg and Sidney, attract settlers, raise sugar beet production, and draw New York capital for factories while Praising Burlington and Wabash lines for aiding growth.
A set of testimonial letters from women across the United States praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles including painful menses, kidney and stomach issues, and irregular cycles. The letters claim restored health and gratitude toward the remedy.
The undersigned vow to refund the money on a 60 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds and guarantee a 25 cent bottle with money refunded if not satisfactory. Signed by C. Hanis and Bartlett Iowa residents.
Hamburg held a large Fourth of July celebration with a parade from C and Argyle streets to Main and G streets and back to the park, followed by contests, a band concert, and a fireworks display that weather briefly interrupted. One accident occurred when a gasoline spill during roasting caused burns to Mr. Bronson and his son. locals noted few fakirs or games of chance, and vendors reported strong business with multiple sales and promotions in town.
An old advert touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as the best cold remedy with a promise of quick relief and a refund if ineffective. It promotes a Week's Break-Up-A-Cold tablets product line by C Stoner & Co at 25 cents.
Slaughtered summer dress goods offered with lawns cut from 4c to 24c and lawns from 5c to 34c. All 63 4c goods reduced to 5c, 10c goods cut to 64 percent. All other items marked down proportionally.
Local store advertises a clearance of Duchess Brand waist and shirtwaists from Tees Wheeler Motter of St. Jose, listing wholesale prices and dramatic markdowns. It touts 22 sizes with colors including cream lavender and black and claims prices near nothing for some lots.
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