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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

3

Silk and fancy silks sale prompts quick shopping in Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana wholesale prices give way to abundant merchandise and strong bargains. The ad touts two tone silk pongee at 85c with 25c pieces, genuine silk crepes in Copenhagen navy brown tan and pink hues, plus neon top and net waists. It highlights fancy silk suitings in multiple patterns priced 1.35 1.25 1.00 75c and 57c and women’s undergarments and gowns with special pricing.

Copenhagen Panama Rodgers & Thompson

Spring Suit Styles For Men In Kokomo

Local shop promotes Prince Chap and butterfly sleeve suits, jackets, and skirts with silk piping, satin linings, and pleated skirts. Prices cut from high values to specials, plus woven Panama and curtain goods, rugs, and window treatments advertised as ready for spring fashion and home decor.

Kokomo

Waist Materials Picked for Economy and Durability

The listing promotes sturdy waist fabrics claimed to endure a season even with steam laundering. Prices are given for India Linon, Persian Lawn, white waisting, auto cloth, linen sheeting, swiss, dimities, and batiste. Seasonal Easter goods and various home items like brushes and polish complete the catalog.

India

Basement Bargains for Home Essentials Sale

Advertises various household items at low prices including wallpaper cleaner 8c, carpet cleaner 9c, moth protection Cedarine 20c per box, seeds 1c per package, 14-qt enamel dishpan 19c, 4-qt enamel pudding pans, large wash pan 8c, fibre lunch box 10c, wash boiler 38c, flue stops 4c, broom 19c.

Camden guests and church fundraiser noted

Mrs B F Snyder and Miss Mary Gard of Camden visit John Thomas’s family while Mrs J R Moore returns to Lakeville after a winter visit. Baptist Ladies Aid serves a church basement dinner Saturday due to the Bell sale. Essie McClelland’s school at Chyenne closed after a successful term. about one hundred visitors enjoyed the dinner and patrons request her return next year.

B. F Snyder Marry Gard Camden John Thomas Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society Essie McClelland Chyenne Essie

Death Was On His Heels By Dr Kings New Discovery

Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia nearly died from pneumonia with a fierce cough in spring 1906. He tried Dr Kings New Discovery and after two and a half bottles recovered fully. The remedy, he says, is the best for coughs and lung diseases worldwide and is sold with a Galveston Drug Co guarantee at 50 cents or 1 dollar, trial bottle free.

Jesse P. Morris Skippers Dr. King Galveston Drug Co

John Kelly Oxford Shoes Offer Great Style and Economy

The John Kelly Oxford is advertised as a $3.00 shoe now priced at $2.47. It promises true style and comfort, labeling it the greatest economy for footwear, available in black or tan with a tomorrow sale highlighted.

John Kelly

Silk Sale Offers 1000 Yards Of Foulards At Low Price

Silks now cheaper than years past with many items on special this week. 1000 yards of 24 inch foulards in Copenhagen blue navy and brown sold at 4 cents. Imported chiffon taffeta 36 inch wide black or colored selvedge with regular price 1.35 now 95 cents. 27 inch fancy silks with stripes checks or corded patterns also featured.

Panama Copenhagen

Waistwear sale with embroidered fronts and tailored styles

Advertises women’s waists and shirts in multiple styles at discounted prices. White lawn and madras options feature embroidery, open fronts, long sleeves, and stiff collars. Corset covers and drawers offered at low sale prices.

Millinery Promise of Fashionable Hats For Summer

Our millinery staff guarantees hats bought here will stay in fashion through the season. Expert milliners keep ahead of trends and selections promise top fashion. A score of new creations at fair prices will be ready for the show tables tomorrow morning.

Fresh Carpets and Rugs Liven Up Spring Rooms

Shabby carpet shows in bright spring light and prompts a urge to replace. Explore new carpets rugs and mattings of cloth to refresh living spaces with cleaner, fresher textures.

Galveston Town News Highlights Local Life and Events

E W and Mrs Ashley spent Sunday in Indianapolis. A free exhibition announced for next Saturday in Galveston features bronco riding and shooting. Local families attend church services and school events while a mental health proceeding leads to a commitment decision.

E. W Mrs. Ashley Indianapolis Galveston

See the Monument Before You Buy in Kokomo

If you want to see the monument itself before you buy take interurban car and go see Joe R Myers Kokomo. He carries the largest stock.

Joe R. Myers Kokomo

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Kokomo, Indiana Pratt J R Moore Lakeville Harvey Gray Death Thalman & Levi Galvston Druc Co Imo Peter Lincoln School Eva Davis Carmin David Davisson L. E. Miller John Miller Sam E. Thurston Wiss Frances Fickle J. A. Rodibaugh Santos McCoy’s Will Lutz Bunker Hill Messrs Will Endicott Kenneth Frush Elsie Meek Bloomington Martha Young Long Cliff St. Wallace California Capt Riverside Harvey Thomas Mr. Wallace Curt Wood C. E. Walk Frank Brown Roy McKee West Washington Street Ind O. M. Shirley Jackson Township John Pearcy Eva Dunkin J. W. Bevington Anderson Emerick Miss Frances Fickle M. E the Quality Store Lonsdale Champaign Axminster Savonneries Wilton Brussels Saxony William H. Turner
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