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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
4
Marconigram from North Pole reports a senior Claus & Co member beginning a morning shift to haul what is described as the biggest ever load for Santa. Local agents note they handle all items Santa delivers and offer a full range of his wares.
A gift of boxed writing paper and envelopes is offered with a cabinet set of three quires plus matching envelopes for 50 cents, down from 75. Additional box papers with envelopes, handkerchiefs for pillow tops, beads, ribbons, lawns, Foxy Grandpa children handkerchiefs, and mercerized linen initial handkerchiefs are priced 5 to 75 cents, with six in a box options.
A catalog noting popular editions of standard novels priced mainly at $1.25 to $1.50 with a wide list of titles, plus a large selection of teacher’s Bibles bound in French Morocco leather with thumb index advertised at $1.50.
An old ad lists items and prices including pictures 10c each in 8 by 10 frames, albums Celuloid bound 48c to $1.98, other bound albums up to $6, dressing cases 98c to $4.50, braving sets in silver mug handles $2.76, Celuloid shaving sets $1.10 and up, collar and cuff boxes 25c up.
Box sets priced from 98 cents and up. Sterling silver mounted comb and brush sets from 98 cents. Comb, brush and mirror sets with sterling backs from 2 dollars. Sterling mounted comb, brush and mirror at 1.50. Collar and cust boxes 48 cents to 3 dollars. Jewel boxes 75 cents to 1.50. Military brush sets with ebony backs 1.45 and 2 dollars per pair.
Toy items listed with prices across childrens furniture including Morris chairs oak and walnut finish plush upholstery from 1 to 2 dollars and fractions. Also rocking chairs leather rockers toy chairs stools carriages hobby horses doll beds and toy sets with prices from 10c to 95c and up to 2 dollars.
White enameled doll cradles with brass trim in large size. Ten pin sets priced at 29 cents. Building blocks 150 pieces include doors and windows. Toy wheelbarrows priced at 25 cents and up. Includes 980 as catalog reference.
Variety of dolls and toy dishes offered in prices from 5c to $3.25. Bisque and washable dolls listed with range 10c to 51.98, dressed dolls from 25c to 5, plus special 12 inch dressed doll at 25c. Toy dish sets from 25 to 3.25 per set, including Sailors Soldiers and other figures.
Crocondle boards priced from 75 cents. Combination game boards range 2.25 to 3.50. A large display of 10 cent games available. Toy department located on the second floor.
The Democrat is a weekly Indiana Pa newspaper printed by Democrat PoBListine ComPANY. It states circulation around 1,500 and a yearly price of THRMS one dollar in advance. It is entered as second class matter at the Indiana Pa Post Office.
Judges Stowe and Collier of Allegheny county decide the compulsory education act applies to all cases including 18 year old workers. H. F. Hutchison refused to send a boy to school. he was arrested, fined, and appealed claiming exemption for reading and employment. The court reverses the justice and remits the fine. Mixed paints and wallpapers advertised by Smith.
Havanna dated December 12 reports a definite commercial reciprocity treaty signed at 11 pm by Gen Bliss and Secretaries Zaldo and Montes. It awaits signatures of Hay and Senor Quesada and approval by US and Cuban senates. The pact would cut 20 percent from preset Cuban tariff charges and lists specific item reductions by Cuba and the United States, with no major changes possible now.
Reader solicits a two cent stamp to obtain a special illustrated edition of the July Review of Reviews. The article covers the history and development of the northwest and the Chicago and North-Western Railway, noting the only double track line between Chicago and the Missouri River. Contact W.3 Kniskern, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
Great sanitorium and health resort in Black Hills advertised with round trip fare of 24.80 dollars from Chicago on specified summer dates. Through train service from Chicago daily. Contact W B Kniskern G DP T Au 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago for details.
A promoted savings option from the Realstate Trust Company at 311 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. The firm touts a capital and surplus of 3,700,000 and offers four percent interest on savings as a secure financial fortress for investors.
The New York World promotes its thrice-weekly edition as fast, comprehensive news. It claims reliability across political lines and promises homey features. A special rate offers the Thrice-week World plus another paper for one year at $1.65, compared to a standard two-paper price of $2.00.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces Pergonally Conducted Tours for 1902 03. California tours depart from New York Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburg January 29 with a second on February 19 including Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Florida offers three Jacksonville tours leaving New York and Philadelphia February 8 17 and March 3. The third tour’s return ticket is valid to May 31 1903. Tickets available from key Pennsylvan ia Railroad points and via agents Thos I Watt Pittsburg I Yungman Baltimore C Studds Washington and Geo W Boyd Philadelphia.
A testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion and other stomach ailments after failed remedies. The speaker recalls severe stomach distress and claims restored health and strength, urging readers not to substitute other medicines and noting a free medical adviser offer with stamps.
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