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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
1
Local notices report community events and people in Galveston and nearby towns. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Logan and others visiting Chicago, church talks by Rev. Sickafoose, and socials at the Universalist church. J.O. O. F. decorations, school lectures, and a broad mix of marriages, relocations, and business notes fill the page.
Advocates Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism pain claiming relief and possible cure. Promotes better sleep and rest and urges trial before discouragement. Sold by Galveston Drug Co.
The advertisement reports many cures of stomach troubles using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man spent over two thousand dollars on medicines and was cured after taking a few boxes. Price is 25 cents. A sample is free at Galveston Drug Co.
Excursion trains from Galveston to Indianapolis offered Sunday June 21 with departures from Logansport at 5 00, 5 45, 7 00 and 9 00 am and returns on all Galveston routes. Fares listed as 1 25 to Walton and Galveston, 1 00 to Fairfield. The K of P decoration drew over 120 Knights and Sisters. church services were well attended with a crowded house. The Galveston band provided music and lodge ritual work was performed at the cemetery. Sunday School next Sunday at 9 30. WY P C U at 7 15 preaching at 7 45. The male chorus enjoyed an outing to Otterbein with singing. Bro Simons delivered an evening sermon at Otterbein on What Kind of Men God Can Use. Children’s service planned at Center next Saturday evening. Center is praised for not disappointing. The Y P C U convention at Churubusco last week reported good results across the conference. Maled chorus may lead an evening service soon. A temperance lecture by Mr Eldridge on What Is Truth at the Center church Wednesday evening. Center preaching on Sunday, Ladies Aid Thursday. Chamberlains Salve recommended for nursing mothers’ infant distress. Galveston Drug Co. sells it.
An ad claims a preventive remedy for weak lungs and coughs promising relief for long standing respiratory issues. The Naples Maine and Galveston Drug Co. are named as sellers with bottles offered under guarantee, featuring prices of 50c and 1.00.
A Galveston advertisement praises Chamberlain's Liniment claiming sprains and bruises heal in less than a week with faithful use. It touts rapid relief for chronic or muscular rheumatism and urges purchase through Galveston Drug Co.
Fragmentary notice reports the birth of a baby girl Saturday evening to Mr and Mrs Chas Chambers. Other items mention stock at Galveston Drug Co, visits by Mr and Mrs Mell Douglas of Kokomo, a spring suit offer by Kahn Tailoring Co, and Emma Cameron visiting Rockfield.
A testimonial praises Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York and endorses Electric Bitters as a grand medicine for dyspepsia liver complications and weak kidneys. The product purports to regulate digestion purify blood and energize the weak. Sold by Galveston Drug Co. for 50 cents under guarantee.
The advertisement lists lowers waists and waists of various lines with prices ranging from 53c to 4.23 dollars. Regular embroidered waists labeled at 2.75 or 2.50 are offered at sale prices including 1.48 and 1.34. A removal sale offers any waist up to 10 dollars for 5.48.
The ad touts sale prices on 33 inch Kehoe suits at 3.75 down from 5.40 and Butterfly and Long Coat styles with removal sale prices 4.98 from 8.48 plus Fe Rep Butterfly and long coat sizes at 5.19 down from 10.00.
The ad advertises removal sale prices on women’s undergarments including corset covers drawers and petticoats. Corset covers and drawers in six styles priced at 19 cents to 69 cents. pett coats and gowns trimmed with lace offered at 1.50 original price discounted to 84 cents. Additional items include 25 cent to 50 cent ranges and 29 cent underwear.
Early season sale highlights reduced lingerie and jumper dresses. New stock arrived before a move and is placed in the same price lots. Regular values from 4.00 to 7.98 now priced from 1.98 to 4.98 with marked values 6.98 8.48 and 8.98.
An absolute clearance of Silk or Cloth Suits at Positively none reserved. Come early for choice with cloth suits to 30 dollars and silk suits to 20 dollars.
Special promotion headlines a sale on silk Petticoat items priced from 1.63 to 5.98 with full flounce skirts and black silk Petticoats, highlighting good silk quality and volume in multiple colors.
A brief advertisement lists belts neckwear and gloves with various prices. Wash belts priced at 10 cents, belts and neckwear at 25 cents, 50 cent belts at 4 cents, neckwear at 39 cents, long suede gloves in multiple colors at 41 dollars likely misread, and long silk gloves at 89 cents.
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