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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
4
Advertising copy outlines White Sale discounts on bleached muslin, cambric, pillow cases, flouncing, corset covers, petticoats, gowns, and dresses. Several items list quality grades, sizes, and sale prices, emphasizing value and absence of skimping.
Hosiery and undergarments advertised with deep yoke corset covers in nainsook and lace trim at 21c to 39c. Cambric and muslin ladies drawers with embroidery, lace, or hemstitched ruffles priced 19c to 59c. Children’s undergarments including gowns and short skirts offered at 9c to 25c. Special sale prices apply on all items.
Large assortment of curtains carpets rugs oils cloth and waist items offered at deep reductions. Curtains lace and madras weaves priced from 0.50 to 3.25 with many 0.75 to 1.95 values. White lawn madras waists and lingerie waists promoted with multiple styles and sizes in sale.
Cream mohair silk fabrics cut to 36 and 44 inches with drastic price cuts. Ivory and cream silks including taffetas crepes de chine and voiles offered in substantial reductions. Garment department touts overstock and value packed LOTS of wash suits and dresses at bargain sale prices from $1.95 to $13.75 with many items regular values well above.
Mrs Ed Truax of Kokomo visits Galveston while G W McCoy represents The Kahn Tailoring Co of Indianapolis. Eight excursion tickets sold for Logansport trip. Miss Mary Streeter and Bid Wing er visit Danville. Frank Alcorn's family spends Sunday with Geo Winterroad. Lumber dealers advertise ready supply. Mrs Anna Baldwin buys A J Shirley property for 1400 dollars. Dr W E Armstrong and John Cornell attend a ball game in Indianapolis. Chick Food and Onion sets advertised for sale. Charles Shewman and Alice Cox visit Archie Vint's. Nathan Addington and wife head to Logansport then Nebraska. Walton Tribune volumes debut. Si L Good editor. Patrolman Rolland Curry touts Cham berlains Pain Balm curing rheumatism. Galveston Drug Co sells it.
Will Frier recovers from a week's illness and is out and around again. Will Adams of Kokomo visited Sunday with his sister and relatives, including Mrs. Tom Young and Mrs. David Ward and infant, at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Walk. The Modern Renowned Steel Range is advertised, praised for smooth high grade nickel and castings, and a perfect baker, urging buyers to see before purchasing.
Community mentions include visits by Mrs. Sarah McGriff and Mrs Bell Burrows of Kokomo, Ernest Davis and family in town, and George Davis on the sick list after a Sunday M E church incident. Socials feature group photo of the Overcomers at U B church, and several hospitality visits among neighbors and relatives. Medical ad touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, with Galveston Drug Co. as seller.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Sales cures sore nipples when applied after nursing. Mothers are advised to wipe off before the baby nurses and trained nurses reportedly use this remedy with good results. Sold by Galveston Drug Co.
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