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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
3
Readable ad for a pre inventory sale at Thulman and Levi Kokomo Indiana offering deep discounts on waists skirts gowns kimonas corset covers and slips. The sale lists multiple price cuts on linen and muslin garments plus yardage like sheeting damask and toweling with substantial markdowns across clothing and home fabrics.
Readable items list preinventory pricing on India linon silk mousseline persian lawn dimities and organdies. Includes linen suitings Indian white linen suitings 45-inch wide and Piccadilly crecks with assorted colors and designs.
A large assortment of dress fabrics offered at pre inventory prices. Silk and mohair fabrics include 27 inch silk Bolienne at 19c, 42 inch Sicilian at 23c, 36 inch shepherd checks at 29c, 42 inch cream mohair at 29c, plus 25c to 2.50 dollar quality ranges with reduced rates. Fancy silks and taffetas shown with deep discounts and stylish finishes.
Readable sale list shows deep price cuts on carpets and rugs including axminster wilton and Brussels options. Notable items: 27x54 wilton velvet rug at 1.25, 9x12 seamless rug at 15.75, 36-inch silkeline at 12.44, and various 36-inch fabrics priced under one dollar.
A circulated advertisement lists discount prices on textiles and drapery items including madras fabrics, Bissell sweepers, window shades, hammocks, rope portieres, and lace curtains. Rug and oil cloth discounts are also shown with steep reductions across many items.
Untrimmed straw hats discounted to half price. Trimmed hats at 66 percent off. Flowers 33 percent off. Ribbons 20 percent off. Ostrich accessories 25 percent discount. Discounts shown on department items at 3344 per cent appears garbled.
A dense list of bargain items including embroidered belts, ladies garments, pins, powders, shoes, and household goods with marked sale prices. Catalog highlights include ladies vests and corsets, oxford shoes, patent calf footwear, and assorted kitchen and cleaning items at deep discounts.
Indiana Union Traction Co. schedules list southbound trains from Galveston to Indianapolis and other cities with connections at Tipton. Limited trains serve Kokomo, Logansport services noted. Interchangeable coupon books sell for ten dollars for thirty lines across Indiana Ohio and Michigan covering 1798 miles.
Ladies sandals with hand turn straps and plain toe styles in all widths and sizes on sale for 84c from a 1.50 value. Ladies gray canvas oxfords with covered heels and patent or black cut detail at 2.00 value on sale for 149. Children and misses patent leather sandals with strap or tip toe priced at 1.00 to 1.25, sale price 73c.
Bernard Thomas and Mr Dwire of Logansport visited in Galveston Thursday. Helen and Marion Shirley stayed with Mrs Agnes Downs at Frankfort last week. Mrs Emma Haworth left for Elgwad Nebraska to visit sons Jim Press and Frank Haworth and families. Mason Garrett sick in Los Angeles. Cement walks laid along California avenue east of Joseph Colter and Jacob Rhinneharger homes and north of Mrs John Campbell on North street.
Obituary recounts a pioneering woman born in Ohio who raised a large family, aided others during frontier wars, and endured losses with steadfast faith. She journeyed from Ohio to Kansas and Indiana, supported abolitionist causes, and walked with God for 83 years since joining the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1823. Her memory is praised as a model of endurance and virtue.
Marion Cripe of Port allied with friends Saturday guest. Tom Elkins and wife of Deacon were hosted Sunday by W. H. Shirley and wife. Lew Thomas and Ed Ortman of Kokomo visited Galveston friends. Charles Thomas of Leesburg and Paul Johnson of Muncie spent part of the week with A. H. Thomas and family. J. W. Stauffer and wife thank neighbors for kindness during their mother’s illness and death.
A Notre Dame woman invites sufferers of rheumatism and neuralgia to request a home treatment she claims can cure these pains. She asserts the remedy removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and restores vitality without climate change. Address Mrs. M Summera, Box RB, Notre Deme Jod.
A prosperous farmer visited the bank to build a barn and paid all workers with checks. He had lived in the community for twenty years without a bank account. After using checks for the project he realized the convenience and safety of a checking account and kept the account open.
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