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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
5
RW Wehrle & Co opens a new jewelry store in the Wehrle building on Philadelphia street drawing 700 visitors. The firm offers free eye exams, a large display of diamonds, watches, clocks and silverware, and a closing out sale on merchandise.
Wanted a middle aged Christian woman to work as a housekeeper in a four child household. One preferred applicant seeks a 2 cat home. Includes address Lock Box 60 Shale Graceton Pa and notes about fertilizer at J T Peterman rear of depot. Also Indiana congregation social at Mr and Mrs Brady No 610 Locust Street Friday at 7. Committee.
An Indiana advertisement by The Mahaffey opticians at Clawson House touts free examinations and affordable prices. It claims 600 plus customers fitted this period and features testimonials from customers like Otis Barriles and Mrs Columbus McCoy praising relief from headaches and eye comfort after glasses.
For the coming fall and winter season, the newest and best designs appear in varied mixtures. Readers for this season priced at 12.50, 15 up to 18 dollars. Makers of our clothing distribute these garments in black, brown and castor. Dressy options range from 5.00 to 10.00 dollars.
Trunks to suit teachers and travelers with single or double trays and straps. Telescopes range 16 to 30 inches in leather corner cases. Leather suit cases in multiple colors with heavy corners and pockets. Prices from $1.50 to $12.50 for trunks and cases, with oilcloth options at $1.50.
A local ad promotes Pioneer Suspenders priced from 5 cents to 25 cents per pair. The brief offer highlights affordable boys suspenders with a range likely targeting store promotions and back to school shoppers.
An advertisement for Brighton garters for men made from fine Hesle webbing in assorted colors plus black and white. Features patented fastenings and is pitched as the preferred choice for most men at 25 cents a pair.
A local shoe shop showcases boys and girls school footwear in sturdy leathers and box calf. Prices range from $1.25 to $2.00 with sizes for little boys and girls, including seamless fashions and durable options.
One half pint jelly tumblers etched with tin lids offered as good drinking glasses at 30 cents per dozen.
Large dippers made of anti rust tin offered for sale at 20 cents and 25 cents each, suitable for lifting apple butter and similar tasks.
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