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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
2
The store proclaims itself as headquarters for the busy season with abundant stock and low prices. It notes increasing patronage and a wide variety across departments, urging customers to come straight to the headquarters rather than making a list.
In this department we have kept stock nearly unbroken by seizing late season purchases. The result is plenty of options for men and boys of all sizes. Suits and overcoats are available in sizes 4 to 20, ensuring the right choice for everyone.
See us about the Staley Underwear offering durable and warm options for men. We stock all wool in several grades and cheaper two grade lines. Readily available in multiple prices with long-standing customer satisfaction.
Our Crockery and Lamp department was never before so well stocked with many pretty and useful articles this year. Lamps range from affordable prices up to 12.00, a stock unmatched in the city. Our China Department is the best in town with Chop Plates, Cake Plates, Fruit Plates, Salad Dishes, Salad Sets, Sugar and Creams, Cracker Jars, Chocolate Pots, Celery Trays, Brash and Comb Trays, Fancy Cups and Saucers, and many other items too numerous to mention.
Linings Dry Goods Department offers Dress Goods Pa Kid and Golf Towels Table Linen Cloaks Furs for inspection.
New neckwear and fancy silk lined gloves plus plain hose and mufflers. Hawkerchiefs collars and suspenders on display. Latest patterns in colored shirts and a large assortment available.
A promotional note inviting shoppers to visit the Drug Department described as a holiday mecca for Santa Claus headquarters. It highlights a large assortment of Nan’s goods and toys and urges early selections to avoid the final rush.
Pete continues selling stoves and heaters in the hardware department. Many useful items suitable for gifts that will wear and last a lifetime.
Several amendments will be made in game laws the coming legislative session in Wisconsin. Proposals include extending deer open season to thirty days, reducing state game wardens to eight with salaries, directing license and fine revenues to the state, and limiting rifle powder loads to reduce hunter danger. A two hundred yard hunting range is argued as ample, with discussions on arming to lower mortality during the season.
J C Lewis Si Plankard Co presents a new version of Si Plunkard a rural comedy at the Grand Opera House Friday December 19th with a Yankee farmer band parade to announce arrival. The troupe features Robt Morris reworked material and new novelties. Do not miss the fun and farm humor.
A hometown plea suggests sending the newspaper for a year to loved ones back East as a lasting token. The note argues this gift keeps relatives informed and reassured, costing only a small annual subscription.
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