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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
8
Prices for apples and butter listed with several grain and meat items. Herring, mackerel, flour, and buckwheat noted with varied cents per unit. oats, corn, and wheat priced. salt and poultry figures included. terse catalog of provisions and grain values from a historical market page.
A compilation of historic real estate transfers listing sellers buyers and acreages across multiple townships including West Wheatfield, Blacklick, Pine, Cherryhill, and Montgomery. Entries show dates from 1842 to 1901 with prices ranging from $60 to $47,715 and include coal tracts, lots, and 80 acre parcels.
A long list of property transfers and coal land transactions across White township and surrounding areas is detailed, naming numerous individuals such as Samuel Keisling, Adrian Iselin, Mathew Harbison, Mary Longhry, and others, with acreage and sums like 1901 transactions. The excerpt also notes Pennsylvanias new grade crossing policy eliminating crossings at Spruce Creek Lilly Portage Irwin Shafton East Liberty Wilkinsburg and planning overhead or undergrade crossings costing over 100000.
H. S. Tromison announces Thompson's Insurance Agency remains open despite extended illness. Competent assistance will be available and patrons' interests will be carefully and promptly attended to. July 30.
The Pittsburg Exposition resumes on September 4 after a rebuilt complex costing about 450000 dollars. Two grand structures replace the old main hall, including a music hall with 5000 seats, a 24 foot wide promenade, and ample fire exits. Sousa's band will open, with Damrosch, Banda Rossa, and Paur slated for later concerts amid new exhibits praised for beauty and cost.
A testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets for curing stomach digestion issues, liver congestion and related symptoms. Mrs. J. Hillis Hamilton reports relief from jaundice and headaches after using both products, noting renewed energy and ability to work. The ad touts cures for stomach and digestion related diseases and claims lasting relief.
Dates August 15 20 and September 12 offer return tickets valid sixteen days. Special Pullman train departs Pittsburgh at 8:55 am arriving Altoona 12:15 pm Philadelphia 6:25 pm and Atlantic City 8:40 pm via Delaware River Bridge Route. Options include overnight in Philadelphia and stopovers at Broad Street Station.
The announcement notes a temporary clearance sale lasting through August with no urgency unless a specific item is desired. Readers are urged to visit promptly to see if the desired goods are available.
The ad notes reduced prices on men’s fine lightweight suits and summer coats. Suits originally priced 15.00 to 12 now drop to 6.67 to 10. Coats and vests listed from 1.25 to 6.50, with youth suits formerly 7.50 to 10 offered at 3.89.
Men's soft shirts feature a wide range of Dunkirk Soft Shirts priced at 50 cents and one dollar. The Sunday sale highlights best cloth and colors, presenting a strong value for shoppers seeking affordable, stylish options.
The ad touts high quality straw hats in top styles with discounts of 25c to 50c per hat, inviting shoppers to save on every straw hat purchase.
A shoe sale offers Spring and Summer styles at minimal price changes. The shop promotes movement of all stock with emphasis on best styles and little variation from Spring and Fall shapes.
The department showcases value laden suits skirts and hats with fresh fall arrivals for ladies and gents. Men and boys fall clothing also displayed with cape options noted to attract shoppers seeking savings on the season’s best.
An advertisement highlights men’s and boys’ footwear and new wool dress goods, plus trimmings, laces, and linings. It notes lady teachers preparing for school will find the assortment pleasing and offers free delivery to the nearest post office or railroad station or samples by mail.
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