28 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
1
Booming introduces a new shoe department with high grade shoes at low prices in ladies, men, and children's lines. Also features straw mattings at 12c to 20c, Oriental rug patterns from one dollar to five dollars, lace curtains, H. and H corsets, black hose at 10c, and Queensware and granite ware at cost.
A local store advertises hats in Tourist Derby Coach ing and Alpine styles with steep discounts. Men’s jeans at 75 cents, Four Hundred brand dress trousers at 1.98, silk neckwear at 25 cents, silk underskirts at 1.25, dress skirts from 1.48 to 2.48, and 100 dress shirts from 0.50 to 1.26.
Sunday visits by Harry Reiley of Purdue and Freeman Rominger of Hope are noted along with carrier appointments for Rural Mail Routes No 1 and No 2. The death of Uncle George Kennedy is announced with provisions for a public library funded by his estate. George Kennedy's funeral is described and he is remembered as a longtime educator and prominent citizen of Greensburg.
Water test sediment indicates kidney trouble and symptoms include back pain and frequent urination. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root marketed as a cure for kidneys liver and urinary issues. Available from Kilmer Co with sample bottle and book offer by mail.
The Junior Class studied General History while Seniors tackled Arithmetic. Second Year began Theodor Storms Im manses in German, Botany assigned a plant key. Bert Davison and Irma Cory won the oratorical contest with about 160 votes total. The First Years beat Scobey’s field 35 to 27 in a ball game, earning a $1.25 ball as prize. team will practice weekly for potential challenge to major league teams.
The Octo club enjoyed a gathering at Mrs. William Mansfield’s home on Thursday evening with Miss Bert Goddard winning a prize. Cited items include low prices at Cincinnati Coraine Factory and reports on cattle sales and a political ticket in Rush county. The State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic meets in Indianapolis May 16 17 18 with many Veterans from Chicago attending.
A compact item notes the address or building name House K of P Building with an office phone number 12. The entry resembles a directory or public notice line. It records a location tied to a fraternal lodge and a contact line for inquiries.
Our PRICE system offers men’s pantaloons at 1.50 instead of 2.00 while inviting customers to compare. News notes include Mrs Sallie Kerebom visiting her factor J. H. Logan and relatives, George Overleese returning from Vandalia Illinois, and local residents attending events in Westport and Harris. Spring neckwear displays in city show windows with scarves bows English squares and more. Cincinnati Clothing Factory recites its stock and invites windows to compare and buy.
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