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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
8
The Cunningham advertisements are noted for their simplicity. They tell the news in the plainest way possible. You see at a glance what you want in our classified advertisements.
A sale featuring carpet markdowns across several types including Pro Brussels 36-in wide cotton chain wool filling at 60c, All-wool Ingrains at 50c, Cotton Ingrain 35c, Tapestries in patterns at 50c, Lace Curtains and Fine Curtains in stock. Also offered are curtains in $3 to $12 ranges and other new patterns in stock.
Advertises a large variety of wash fabrics for 1902 including Figured Sequins, Mercerized Satin Broad Stripes in multiple colors at 35 cents per yard, Organzine Tissue De Soie with lattice stripe at 50 cents, and Ormonde Batiste in new designs at 15 cents. Mercerized fabrics promise easy care and fashionable waists and wash suits.
Dainty white Petticoats with lace or embroidery to 2.50. Curtains 39 to 2.50 per pair. Tapestry Curtains from 1.50 to 7.50. 36-inch French Cords with stripe at 1 cent. 178 pieces wash fabrics offered at 10 and 12 cents per yard.
The Democratic County Convention certified candidates for various offices. J A Campbell and Murray head for Commissioner, Hill for Auditor, Buchanan and Hamilton for Auditor, with Clark as Chairman and England and Kick as State Convention delegates. Local notes list visits, visits, and letters, including a postal list of letters inquired for in Indiana April 20 1902.
An advertisement extols small savings as building blocks for large fortunes and invites readers to write for the booklet How to Bank by Mail. It cites Real Estate Trust Company at 311 Fourth Ave Fittsburg Pa and notes Capital and Surplus of 3,700,000 with code 5204.
Advertises night gowns available at 50 cents to 2 dollars 50, with extra sizes for stout ladies priced 1 to 1.50. Emphasizes quality styles shown and suggests buying ready made rather than making.
Advertises waists with improved quality and trimming, available in open front or back styles, priced from $1 to $3.50.
The June 8 to 11 1902 program at Pennsylvania State College lists events including Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev Lawrence M Coltelt D D, Annual Athletic Contest, Junior Orator Contest, Alumni Banquet, Alumni Association and Board of Trustees meetings, Alumni Luncheon, and a cadet exhibition drill. Graduation exercises with addresses by Charles M Schwab and ticket orders via Pennsylva nia Railroad and branches are noted.
Boys wash suits in neat stripes blue tan red from 3 to 9 years priced at 50 cents. Trim sailor collars made from linen or Galatea cloth for boys, sizes 3 to 9 years at 1 dollar each.
Corset sellers report a rise in demand for lighter styles, expanding availability across shops. Retailers note consumer preference for comfort and versatility, with shoppers seeking softer fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.
Advertisement notes boys shirts are stylish with two collar options and cuffs. Nobby patterns priced at 50 cents each. Boys Wording Shirts available at 25 and 50 cents each.
A crowded old catalog listing fabrics curtains and trim lengths with numerous yard measurements and prices. It features ladies hosiery belts neckwear and men’s undergarments along with curtain fabrics, Swiss draperies and linen collars. Several items show sale prices and color options in gray silver black cream and ecru.
The Prohibitionists met at the Court House and removed officers for the coming year. They nominated a full county ticket including Congress Rev. Wm Haupt Blairsville and Sheriff John McMillen Ambrose, with several other officials and delegates to the State Convention. Dr O H Mead of New York will lecture on Temperance at the Court House on Monday May 19.
Classified ad notes trunks built with durable material including canvas sheet steel front and strong locks. Prices listed as 2 and 12.50, with emphasis on quality construction beyond appearance.
A brief notice advertises suit cases priced from $1 to $8.50 each, highlighting a range of small canvas pockets and handy features for travelers at low cost.
Readable ad fragment notes telescopes with varied sizes priced at values between 50 cents and 1 dollar fifty cents each and mentions leather trim and trit corners.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to New Castle for the Prohibition party state convention on May 21 and 22 1902. Tickets good for return until May 23 may 19 to 21. The note mentions Pennsylvania rail service changes and possible freight engine decisions.
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