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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
8
Advertises hair ribbons at half price two for one and further discounts if needed, urging buyers to rush to seize the deal as demand surges for trim ribbons. Includes note of offering deeper cuts if still not cheap enough to attract customers.
Fifty cent veilings cut to 25c for stacks, with small or large dots, white or black dots, and plain styles. Also corset buyers wanted, 57 girls or ladies able to wear size 18 corsets invited to call and view purchase options at 25c.
Silk waists advertised at one-fourth to one half price with remnant table deals. Half price on broken lot gowns plus various silks, eiderdown sacques, garters, babies bonnets and veils with marked down prices. Shoes and boots not shown.
A January sale highlights large white wool blankets with pink borders reduced from 2.50 to 1.98 per pair and eiderdown from 6.50 to 4.50. Men and women’s ready to wear items drop in price, with suits, coats, jackets, capes, and children’s coats half to one half off.
The store advertises men s black chinchilla storm overcoats at 10 dollars with large collars and other overcoats at 8 50 to 7 dollars. Mixed all wool swagger overcoats 8 50, odd lots half price, young men and boys suits at half price, child sailor collar suits 98 cents, plus two pieces for one on broken lots.
The ad highlights big discounts on women and men footwear including McKay sewed shoes Vici kid and patent leather options. Prices drop from 3 to 3.50 down to 1.25 to 2.25 per pair with many styles in satin calf kangaroo and box calf finishes. Includes children's and youth sizes with substantial savings.
Every pair of ladies gloves that are odd lots or mussed in handling will be in the clearance sale at one half price. All gloves from first class makers will be offered.
A local retailer announces drastic markdowns as new goods flow in from factories importers and large jobbers. Prices drop to fifty cents on the dollar as every corner and shelf is rummaged for unsold stock to satisfy customers.
A historic clearance sale drew buyers from far and wide as advertised items sold out daily. Shoppers anticipated bargains on January 1, 8, and 15, but many featured articles disappeared as stock dwindled.
Advert says white quilts with prices dropping from 67 cents and 75 cents to 50 cents, indicating a sale or clearance on light, slightly solid quilts. Reads like a brief commerce item noting price reductions in a local store.
A list of historical property deeds and transfers across Indiana and neighboring areas, detailing buyers and sellers such as James Todd Ephriam Carpenter and Philip Gallaher, with dates ranging from 1829 to 1902, and amounts from under $2 to $16 000. The entries include acres and lots, with various guardianships, powers of attorney, and company transfers noted.
An advertisement promotes the 1902 World Almanac and Encyclopedia as a trustworthy quick reference for daily questions. It highlights features like millionaire lists, labor statistics, the Nicaragua Canal, Hay Pauncefere treaties, aerial progress, census data, and over 1000 topics. Sold by newsdealers for 25 cents, mail orders add 10 cents postage to The World in New York.
The Indiana Ministerial Association met at the Methodist Episcopal church on Monday January 20 1902 with Rev Baird opening in prayer. Rev Schaefer read a paper on the evil influence of Sunday newspaper circulation. Remakrs by Revs Reynolds Hay French Forman and others followed. The committee noted the next reader would be absent and proposed a talk on how to interest the young men. Adjourned to February 3 1902 at 2 pm with closing prayer by Rev Inskeep.
List of letters uncalled for dated January 18 1902. LADIES Maggie Bush and Mrs William Sterling. GENTLEMEN J 4K Perrier W B Griffith Thomas Stevens Alonzo Swope. Inquiries should state they were advertised with date. Samuel A Saura P M. The Democrat iy 61 per year.
Institute program outlines two days of events at Hodge School with singing, recitations, and topical talks. Highlights include Welcome by Wm Walter, topics on time limits for recitation, teaching mental arithmetic, spelling in primary grades, and benefits of initiatives.
The Pittsburg Post praises a year of prosperity, solid circulation, and strong advertising gains. It notes steady progress in daily and Sunday issues, a commitment to accuracy and non sensationalism, and a rise of 1,448 daily and 9,610 Sunday subscriptions along with a substantial advertising increase.
Help wanted for monthly wages on a farm near Greensburg in Westmoreland County. Address states Wages wanted and references. Respond to Lock Box 45 Greensburg Pa.
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