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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
8
Local store highlights a wide range of discounted items from gas lights and mantles to sewing oil, clocks, books, shoes, and tools. It markets low prices, notes customer courtesy, and emphasizes value and style in the fall and winter shoe lines. Named brands and prices illustrate the extensive catalog and bargain focus.
A local advertisement touts new stylish millinery with deep discounts and copied hat patterns. It promotes ladies capes jackets and a full line of men and youths clothing, all heavily reduced to clear stock with many items priced at three to four dollars.
Shoe Talk features a full and complete line of men’s and women’s footwear. Store highlights diverse styles and sizes, inviting customers to browse new arrivals and seasonal selections.
An old classified item lists children’s school shoes and a Champion glove grain option with heavy sole. Sizes range from 6 to 12, with various prices noted including 75e, 82 to 12, and 1.10. The text also mentions box calf materials and other price points, indicating a bargain catalog snippet.
Local items report visits across Greensburg Pittsburg and Johnstown with social calls, centennial attendance and family news. Notable events include a pony accident at Heshbon, a train boarding incident near Johnstown, and school return of John Adams. Also obituary verse for Mrs Eliza Barnett and a testamentary notice for Conrad Zener with estate probate details.
V M Cunningham at 982 Philo Street advertises a large purchase of shoes and underwear for cold weather. Readiness for winter is urged as new ladies shoes feature patent toe lace options and various leather styles.
A catalog style listing shows prices for women and men footwear including heavy shoes Kip leather oil grain and kip Kip chrome options. Styles include button lace calf grain leathers box toe congress plain toe and tip shapes with sizes from small to large. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.00 per pair with sale and bulk pricing noted.
A large display offers men's heavy kip and grain leather shoes with Congress lace and buckle. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.50 per pair, with selections in sizes and styles. Boys' heavy winter shoes also available with lace and buckle, priced at 1.25 and 1.50 per pair.
A local sale offers remaining men's dress shoes in several cases at prices around two to three dollars. Ladies heavy and fine shoes available at under two dollars, with rubbers also discounted. The flyer highlights the greatest bargains in shoes for shoppers.
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