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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
2
Colored Dress Goods Sale in Jackson’s Largest Stock
Jackson retailers advertise a huge assortment of dress fabrics in new shades and designs. All wool dress goods are offered at 25 cents per yard, with wo l brocatine and double width dress goods discounted to 9 and 12 1 2 cents respectively. Trimmings and silks, velvets also promoted to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Millinery and Jeans Sale Sets Fashion Tone at McIntosh Store
A verbose catalog announces new millinery lines and fancy goods, highlighting French Pattern Hats, bird and feather trims, ribbons and metal ornaments. Jeans range from 10c to 35c per yard with varied prices on cotton and wool garments, McIntosh coats offered at reduced rates, and assorted men’s wear including odd pants and overalls.
Clothing department expands at store with larger line
The store reports a major addition of a new room enabling a bigger, better clothing selection. Prices range from 1.98 for boys satinet suits to 8.50 for late style cutaways and sacks, with men’s all wool suits from 4.75 to 8.50 and indigo flannel options.
Boys and Childrens Suits in Bargain Prices
An advertisement lists Cheviot and all wool suits for boys aged 4 to 19 at bargain prices. Items include blue black Cheviot suits 3.50, 4 to 14 trousers from 48 cents, Reefer and Tricot blue sets, and remnants sale with many price points from 25 to 75 cents.
Furnishings and garments in latest styles offered
Neewear suspenders hose collars cuffs shirts and underwear advertised with advertised prices. Neckwear caps and hats, handkerchiefs, ribbed hose, and various shirts in multiple sizes and fabrics shown with discount and bulk quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atwood Cross
Heavy working shirts and undergarments sale note
15 dozen extra weight buck skin shirts with invited buttons described as long and color rich. Out shirts 1b e and up. Sweaters 25 35 and 50c. Full line of wool undershirts at 50c. Merino shirts offered cheap at 35c, will go at 2 ice.
Hats and Caps Ad Highlighting Stetson Brand Line
A local store promotes a broad selection of hats for men youths and boys. It features Stetson styles, exclusive American braids by R E Bonar Co New York, and a full range of Youman Dunlap blocks with Derbys and Alpines priced from 10 to 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
B. Stetson
R. E. Bonar & Co
New York
Youman & Dunlap
R E Bonar and Co
Cape factory sale in New York clearance offer
Buyers in New York helped bankroll a large cape factory over embarrassment and were able to supply cash to sustain operations. The ad lists Black Wool Capes with velvet collars at 98e, 100 Double Sannett Capes at 148, 200 capes trimmed in braid and fur at 198, up to 1000 for lavish Plush designs, plus Misses and children's reefers in navy blue with braid trim for school wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Growth of plants through cell reproduction
The article explains plant growth as cellular reproduction, noting a stem slice in water reveals tissue with many small cells separated by delicate partitions. Cells expand and divide, forming aggregates that build tissue and organs, a model also used for animal growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Cough Remedy Praised for Children and Croup
A pharmacy manager from Wampum Pa endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for children and croup. He notes rapid sale and urges mothers to keep it ready for hoarseness or cough, claiming it cures colds and whooping cough and sells at 25 or 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
T. M. Ecktes
Ph. G
Wampum Pharmacy
Wampum
A Fisherman’s Tall Tale Comes Upright
A fisherman recalls a ten year old, one pound bass that supposedly grew to ten pounds, only to reveal the tale as a joke about a small fish weighed down by a long clothes line. The quip ends with the punchline that the line stretched to 28 feet 2 1 2 inches, exposing the yarn as fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aera
Indianapolis
Preventing Nervous Exhaustion Through Rest and Exercise
The article argues regular physical activity and outdoor exercise help prevent nervous disorders. It cites a Barcelona merchant who rests two to three days during spare time, a hard working woman who credits weekly rest, and recommends brief periods of seclusion after meals to aid nerve recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Strenth
Simmons
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Catarrh by Purifying Blood
Catarrh in the head is described as dangerous and leading to consumption. The cure is advertised as purifying the blood, with Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to remove the cause. Thousands testify to cures, while Hood's Pills are described as gentle and vegetable. All druggists sell them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Emperor’s Jealous Move Targets Li Hung Chang
A Chinese emperor angrily punishes Li Hung Chang for walking on imperial grounds without permission. The incident highlights court etiquette tensions and personal friction at the palace.
Mounted Policemen on Wheels Prove Effective
The bicycle police in New York have performed efficiently in pursuing wheelmen who break city ordinances and in catching runaways and criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mountaineer Louder Demands Mail From Postmaster
A mountaineer named T. J. Louder visits a neighboring town to fetch a letter from a girl. After repeated calls, the postmaster reluctantly retrieves the mail, and Louder critiques officials for favoring government jobs. The item ends with an unrelated health ad for Simmons Liver Regulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountaineer
T. J
Dar
Washington Star
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Oinimen for sale ads
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Oinimen as unequalled for eczema tetter rheum scald head sore eyes and granulated eye. Available at druggists for 25 cents per box.
Dr Cady's Condition Powders for Horses
Promote horse health with Dr Cady's Condition Powders said to tone the system aid digestion and relieve constipation. Claims include supporting appetite and kidney disorders and destroying worms with a price of 2 cents per package, sold by druggists.
Don’t Let Blood Disease Dangers Bottle You Up
A Swift Specific Co advertisement warns against mercury and potash cures for blood diseases. It claims these tonics harden the marrow, stiffen joints, cause hair loss, and only SS S offers a safe vegetable cure. The ad promises free books and a $1000 reward for counterproof and cites Contagious Blood Poison, Scrofula, Eczema, Rheumatism, and Cancer as ailments cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Octogenarian from Coopersville Looks to New Teeth
John Adams an elderly resident of Coopersville Michigan plans a new dental approach claiming his wrinkles may fade and youth return as his teeth are renewed. He suggests aged people might avoid buying artificial teeth if this method works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Coopersville
Michigan
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