Fires wipe out grain elevator and depots in Plainfield
A Wednesday night blaze destroyed Hadley and Tulley’s grain elevator, the Vandalia rail line depots, and telegraph and Adams’ Express offices. About 5,000 bushels of wheat were stored, and the fire is believed incendiary.
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Commencement Day Promises Love Across Class Lines
On commencement day mE graduates while Sam in the audience hears a moving oration about forging one’s own fortune and the cheek of wealth. Roses bloom from an usher gift, then a humble bouquet reveals his mother’s note. Years pass Sue marries elsewhere, but ox eyed daisies remind him of lasting love and a lineage worth cultivating. The tale closes with flowers symbolizing enduring affection and social ascent.
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Contests and market notices in a historic Indiana Sun excerpt
An extensive snippet shows a contest coupon instructions for readers to submit estimates with names and addresses, urging plain writing and closed lines. it also includes market receipts and price quotes for hogs, sheep, wheat, corn, oats, hay, and pork, with various bids and futures figures.
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Typewriter Thief Reported. Later Found
A city man in the typewriter business reported a theft from a sidewalk showcase near his store. He later learned the patrolman had moved the case to a drug store next door, but the owner has not yet notified police of recovery. Also recounted is a Central avenue car incident where a conductor warned about false fare accusations.
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Boxing and fight news from streaking 19th century reports
Reports mention Godfrey and Choynski boxing dispute unraveled. Schaefer scores 200 in a game. Nashville winners and various names and prospects surface including Mitchell clash next September and $15,000 bout plans in New Orleans. The Coney Island bid $74,000 for Hall-Fitzsimmons, Robey Indiana rack opens Nov 12, and John L Sullivan tours Philadelphia with a boxing play.
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Boston
Jack Ashton
Saturday Throne Center Bargain Counter Sale
A Saturday crowd gathers at the center bargain counter as shoppers find one case of genuine Merrim turkey red prints and new designs in several goods including silk and wool items, with prices and selections described for the event.
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Bargain Suitings Offer on West Bargain Counter
On West Bargain Counter 40 pieces mixed wool suitings, 3 inches wide, priced at 1 cent after marked down from 85 cents. Read as a local sale item highlighting available fabric by the yard for shoppers.
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Prada in Our Boys Clothing Department Saturday Sale
In the Great Saturday Prada, the Boys' Clothing Department offers cheviot suits valued at 3.50 for 2.79, jet jersey suits at 8.75 and 4.25, double breasted and knee-length overcoats for ages 6 to 14, heavy flannel waists, rubber coats, and vest suits below cost, with several lots across 4 to 15 year olds.
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Gar Gents Furnishings Sale On Heavy Underwear Shirts
Gar Gents' Furnishing advertises Saturday specials on 75 dozen extra heavy balbriggan under wear at 2.60 per suit, 90 dozen came's hair shirts and drawers at 8.00 per suit, 75 dozen men's outing shirts in various shades at 0.50, 60 dozen heavy wool half hose at 0.60, 75 dozen heavy black cotton half hose at 0.25, and 100 dozen four in hand scarfs at 0.60.
Saturday Shoe Supply Sale Highlights and Prices
A local sale advertises 600 pairs of ladies welt shoes at 2.49 and 200 pairs of French dongola dress shoes at 2.99. Open 10 cases of New York Store Shoes for ladies at 1.98. Misses and boys footwear discounted with various prices, sizes, and styles across children's, calf button, and strong serviceable options.
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Basement Bargains for Home Decor and Tableware
A compact catalog-style list offers decorative porcelain items and dinnerware. Highlights include 112-piece decorated English porcelain dinner set at 7.76, assorted decorated china pieces from 10c to 40c, Rogers Bros flatware at 8.50 per dozen, and kitchen tools such as bread knives and self-aringing mops.
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Center Aisle Money Savers Sale List Oddities
A seaside catalog of bargain items including 10¢ shell hair ornaments and 18¢ solid silver thimbles. 98¢ rolled plate vent chains with a five year warranty. Hair ornaments, purses, nail brushes, soap, and perfumed bottles offered in various low prices. Includes yard goods, scarves, piping, and window stand covers with heavy discount notes.
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Special Sale of Furnishings and Supplies Saturday
Display of items including lamps, chairs, and dining sets for sale. Measurements and details unclear due to OCR errors. Purchases available from Ach p. a. to the same time. Ice Civan will broadcast plate.
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