20 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
1
Spring and summer merchandise highlight a broad curtain and lace assortment from leading wholesale merchants of the middlewest. The ad promises popular demand coverage with prices from 50c to 6 dollars, featuring Swiss fillets curtains at 10c and up.
Women’s low cut shoes offered in Velvets Suedes Patents and Calfskins include Pumps Ties and buttons in a splendid assortment. Prices range from $1.35 to $3.50 per pair. Children’s stock emphasized as most complete and fitted for the little folks.
An advertisement notes men’s furnishings including soft collar shirts in exclusive summer patterns. Fabrics listed are Sorbette, French Flannel, Madras and Chambray with prices 75c, $1.00 and $1.50. Lampher hats are also advertised.
Tailored hats in black and white for oblique wear with close fitting toques. Describes fashion accessory items likely from a storefront listing. Includes notes on material, fit, and color combinations.
Fragmentary transcription notes a crowd at a drugstore selling tickets for a late show. Report mentions 107 seats sold and a price around 79.60 dollars. Observations reference a town opera and a call for more attendance.
Fragmented prose urges abandoning the poor house for the aged and outlines county care offering 40 dollars weekly for keep and clothing. It claims county assistance spares families shame and provides humane treatment, contrasting with social stigma and personal burden.
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