Advertising as a tool for business and fashion notes
The piece argues advertising should be constant, especially in dull seasons, to draw customers and boost profits. It cites La Rue News and emphasizes timing, plus a fashion note on the bretelle skirt trend from New Idea Woman's Magazine, describing a practical four gore skirt with attached bodice and suspender extensions. Cape County Abstract Company is advised for property insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Idea Woman's Magazine
Local Names List From Missouri and Cape Girardeau Areas
A reader-like transcription lists multiple individuals with ages and towns across Missouri. Names include James Patterson, Althea Lancaster, Louis Johnson, Julia Buck, B E Ramsey, L M Winchester, C E Stover, Ida Palmer, Ben P Reed, Fern Abernathy, and Neely's Landing, Cape Girardeau, Commerce, and Fern Arb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Johnson
Julia Buck
Cape Girardeau
B. E. Ramsey
L. M. Winchester
Commerce
C. E. Stover
Ida Palmer
Ben P. Reed
Fern Abernathy
Neely's Landing
Sheriff’s sale of real estate in partition plan outlined
In Cape Girardeau County Missouri the May Term 1909 circuit court at Jackson orders a sheriff sale of the northwest fractional quarter of Section 17 Township 33 Range 14 Mast containing 7846 acres. The sale, to take place August 17 1909 from 9 am to 5 pm at the south front door of the Court House in Jackson, will be to the highest bidder for cash. Abstracts insurance and loan services offered by Cape County Abstract Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Cape Girardeau County
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
Fall dress goods sale by Standard Dress Goods Co.
Lady wanted to introduce our fall line of wool dress goods silks and fancy Waistings with New York City patterns. Handsome materials, direct from mills with low prices. Profits 10 to 30 weekly. Samples and instructions packed in a sample case shipped express prepaid. No money required. Exclusive territory. Write for particulars. Be first to apply. Standard Dress Goods Co. Dept. F 8 Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Standard Dress Goods Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Central Business College Upgrades Telegraph And Typing Facilities
The institution showcases extensive upgrades with a theaterlike telegraph setup and rail office integration for hands on wire drills. Ben Dawson leads the program, leveraging decades of railroad experience to train pupils for railway dispatch roles. Underwood typewriters, updated machines, and specialized billers enhance instruction, with graduates earning higher salaries. A forthcoming catalogue invites enrollments as Mrs Belle Hart and Miss Miriam Webb depart for St Louis via Cape Girardeau.
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United States
Telegraph Department
Railway Office
Great Central Railway
M. E
T. Dispacher
Parsons
Franklin Junction
Ben Dawson
Missouri Ifie
Central Business College
Underwood
Belle Hart
Miriam Webb
St. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Text-Book Commission Adopts Music Books for Schools
The Text-Book Commission of Cape Girardeau county met on July 17, 2009 to approve adapting music books for public schools. An estimated one thousand copies will be used in the coming year.
Local notes on sickness and upcoming school opening
James Masterson and Guy Hansel have been ill but are improving. Attendees from here went to Mrs Hope's sale at Pocahontas last Saturday. A high school and a primary department will be established here this year. Rev G B Thomas of Carleton College will preach in the M E Church next Sunday morning and night and at Fairview in the afternoon. J J McNeely hunted fruit near Jackson earlier this week. A girl was born to Revel Morton and wife on the 5th. Rev Killough will preach at Pleasant Hill on the Fifth Sunday this month. Albert visited near Oriole Sunday. Residents look forward to a big time at the late month Homecoming in Jackson.
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James Masterson
Wallace Bros
Point Plasant
Guy Hansel
Farmington
M. E
Fairview
J. J. McNeely
Jackson
Revel Morton
Killough
Pleasant Hill
Albert
Oriole
Tim
Dr King's New Discovery Praised in Fedora Tenn
Local report details a man saved from deadly lung hemorrhages after three weeks of using Dr King's New Discovery. The testimonial claims relief from coughs colds and bronchial ailments with promised prices and a free trial bottle.
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Fedora
Tenn
Dr. King
C. V. Pepper
Guardian Appointed for Grace Brown Estate
On June 21, 1909 the Probate Court of Cape Girardeau County Missouri named R A Hitt guardian of Grace Brown an insane person and issued letters. Creditors must present claims for allowance within one year from the date of letters or be barred after two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Brown
Cape Girardeau County
R. A. Hitt
Guirdian
Western Farm Lands Day Sale In Nevada
Real estate offer touts Nevada farm lands at 0.000 per acre with an initial 25 cents down and a 1 cent monthly balance, claiming a free map and booklets for interested buyers.
Cape County Savings Bank Rolls Honor Status
The directors unanimously voted to pass another portion of undivided profits to the surplus, boosting it to 55,000 dollars. With 40,000 dollars in capital, the bank boasts strong finances and is listed by a New York Journal as a Roll of Honor Bank, signaling safety and reliability for depositors.
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Chia
New York City
Cape County Savings Bank
Cape County Savings Bank “Roll OF Honor Bank
Abstracter Promote Title Abstracter Services Offered
An advertisement urges readers to order title abstracts and deeds from the provider. It emphasizes accurate abstracts to ensure clear property ownership and notes prompt attention for all orders. Includes a contactPhone number listed as Five.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Jackson Reader
A Jackson resident, W F Krister, reports years of kidney trouble and nocturnal urinary frequency improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with endurable relief and urges others to try it. The ad notes three cent price and Foster-Filburn Co as United States agents.
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Dean
Bright
Doan
Jackson
Duan
Foster-Filburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Real Estate Transfers Involving Klaproth and Others
Henry W. Klaproth and wife transfer west half of southwest quarter and west half of east half of section 26, township 31, range 3 to David Looney and wife for 100 dollars. Christian Klages and wife sell part of lot 68 in Cape Girardeau range H to Charles Carger for 550 dollars. David Looney and wife transfer southwest quarter of southwest quarter and west half of the east half of the southwest quarter in section 26, township 31, range 13 to E. C. and E. S. Dodson for 100 dollars. Garnett E. Masterson and wife convey 97 acres part of survey 232, township 82, range 13 to Elvira Masterson for 1200 dollars. Charles F. Ische to Laura Gill, lot 12 in block 9 Red Star Addition plus undivided half interest in northeast fractional quarter section 20, township 30, range 16 for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Klaproth
David Looney
Christian Klages
Charles Carger
Cape Girardeau
E. C
E. S. Dodson
Garnett E. Masterson
Elvira Masterson
Charles F. Ische
Laura Gill
Red Star
Investment plans in Missouri and Illinois farms offer 5 to 6 percent
A broker seeking funds advertises placing large sums at 5 percent and smaller amounts at 6 percent on well-improved farms with clear titles in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois. Orren Wilson, Attorney at Law, Suite 205, Second Floor Harrison and Himmelberger Building, Bonair, Cape Girardeau, is the contact for inquiries.
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Missouri
Illinois
Orren Wilson
Harrison & Himmelberger
Bonaiver
Cape Girardeau
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Cape County Abstract Company
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van Dusen, Mo
Althea Lancaster
Castoria
Tne
Pocahontas
Grace Bowman
Oak Ridge
Mr. Engert and Son
Henry C. Keininger
Wittenberg
Poca
West Poca
Thompson Co
Circuit Court
State of Missouri
E. Z. Hitt
Earl E. Burke and
Musse E. Burke and Burke & Co
Cape County Abstract Co
Sepember
Central Business Collge
Sedalia Telegraph School
Western Farm Lands
Nevada
R. H. Peale & CO
Lake Mer
Tfah
Market Report
Ange Gab
Weary
Wire
Kansas City
Lynn
Krome Sewing Machine Company
Orange
Mass
Hoge Ly
I. OY
Ervening & Kerstner Dry Gods Fo. Jackson
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