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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1890
Page
4
Readers encounter a chaotic Indiana page with reports of White Caps violence and sandbagging, local stabbings and assaults, court cases, and charitable efforts. It notes university commencements, town finances, coal and flour mill plans, cyclones, and a flood of disparate items from counties and towns across the state.
Indianapolis to Michigan City case ends with a hanging by suicide after grand larceny. Denison hotel liquor sale remonstrance will not be filed but Acton and Castleton will fight. Scientists meeting plan canvassing for guarantee funds. Miss Evaleon Stein and James Whitcomb Riley at Century club farewell supper. Tariff club secretary reads congressmen replies. Cheadle absent. Crownhill cemetery trustees reelect board. perpetuity fund raised to 25000. Indianapolis 8 Company chief visiting Bates to review water and gas plant upgrades. English alcohol cartel rumors surface. Saloonkeepers rethink scheme amid Vol Hicklin route sale to Hagl syndicate.
A jumble of items including funeral hacks, a one fare round trip to Spencer Illinois, hotel opening with excursion tickets to Spencer, a cordial about K Kures throat irritation, discounts on gilt wallpapers, and local business notices for Lochwood Strawberries and cider vinegar sales plus S Clark Co purchasing an oyster house.
Advertisement offers a £35 suit made to order by joining for $11 with $1 weekly payments. Call at Chicago Tailoring Company corner Market and Delaware-sts and visit until 9 o'clock nightly. Also lists provisions and groceries with extensive prices for meats, canned goods, produce, dairy, and other supplies. Market notes from Indianapolis Stockyards report cattle receipts and steady export-grade prices.
Shipping weights, cattle and lamb quotes, and grain prices from Chicago and New York markets. Includes receipts, bid ranges for wheat corn oats and hay, plus notices on advertising demand and local retailer promotions. Names of markets, commodities, and price ranges indicate a busy midweek commodities page.
A Dime Museum figure cautions against gullible shoppers and promiscuous ads. The Boston Store vows to avoid inflated sales pitches and will only advertise goods worth the Worth Price, avoiding cheap shams and ensuring advertised bargains are dependable.
Hosiery and dress goods offered in a dense old catalog style. Ladies fall regular Back Sick Hosiery in multiple sizes with double heels and extra length. Lisle Thread Hosiery for women and Gents’ Seamless Half Hose in various patterns. up to 300 dozen total. Also Mohair Lusters and single width Mohair Lusters at low prices plus 1000 yards Persian Charlies fabrics described as hot weather variety.
Advertises Chantilly lace line in silk, with strong values and savings. Notes prices ranging from 10c to 25c, urging buyers to purchase. Emphasizes money-saving appeal and strict silk quality.
An old advertisement touts lace curtains offered at special low prices. It promotes 90 pair and 60 lace curtains with a $2.50 value, noting a $1.88 sale price and emphasis on beauty and design.
Fragmentary ad describes value prices for fans including 25¢ 60¢ 500 fall size fans with gilt sticks, painted ornament, and large black satin fans with polished sticks. Mentions 119e Od and abs cacceeseeeeenies 100 only, no more to bat had.
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