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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
8
Things new and good offered at advance styles in men’s fall shirts from a New York maker. Soft bosom with cuffs at 50c and neckwear at 25c to 50c. Made from best material and smartest styles.
A reader notes wide variation in tooth brush quality across stores with prices shown around 50 cents each. The message compares cost against perceived value and urges careful shopping to balance cost and effectiveness.
Advertises newest box paper and envelope quality that will please buyers. Mentions price ranges 10, 15 and 50, with references to cheap grades 5 and 8e.
Praik grass carpet called Sultance Cottage is described as reversible and burnt color set with steam. Sold as the best cheap floor covering in two qualities, 36 inches wide at 30 and 40 cents per yard. Seven patterns shown.
A prominent financial house published a pamphlet detailing the Pennsylvania railroad system earnings and holdings. It cites 1901 annual earnings of 21,082,267 with a 17 percent surplus after adjustments, plus substantial equity in earnings of affiliated roads and future savings from refinanced bonds. A reduced-fare excursion ticket offer to Jeannette for the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association meeting is noted.
A local retailer touts a large straw hat sale with men and boys dress hats marked down from 75c to 1.50 to 50c and lower. Childs wide brim hats 50c now 25c. Linen crash fabric also discounted 2c to 5c per yard. Store promotes ongoing growth and urges careful inspection of its deals.
Two personally conducted tours to Canada and Northern New York depart July 11 and August 12 for fifteen days. Destinations include Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence Rapids, Quebec, Montreal, Lake Champlain, and more with parlor car seats, meals, hotels, andTransfers. Tickets and details available from Ticket Agents or Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station.
Two tours depart New York August 2 visiting Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City San Francisco Monterey Santa Barbara Los Angeles San Jose and Portland. Tour 1 goes via Canadian Rockies with Glacier and Barn Hot Springs stops returning August 31. Tour 2 eastbound via Yellowstone Park returning September. Rates from New York and other points east include transportation Pullman berth and meals except five days in San Francisco. Prices vary by berth occupancy. Further details on application to Ticket Events Tourist Agent 1146 Broadway NYC or Geo W Boyd PRR Philadelphia.
Due to the Grand Lodge and PLOI event in Salt Lake City from August 12 to U2 the Ponsy] vais tailroad Company will sell excursion tickets from all stations on its lines to Salt Lake City at reduced rates. Tickets will be sold August 6 and are good to return by September 20 inclusive. Return passage arranged by Joint Agent at Salt Lake City for a service fee of 50 cents. See ticket agents for exact rates and terms.
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