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Newspaper
Kane Leader
Location
Kane, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1885
Page
3
A local shop boasts a large assortment of its regular stock and extra lines, contrasting itself with competitors who overstate claims. The story uses a fable of a newsboy to emphasize honesty and value, promising substantial clothing news for customers.
A newspaper ad boasts "GENTS FURNISHING GOODS" offering deep discounts across a wide menswear range. It claims prices are about 25 percent lower than typical stores with items like a 20c collar sold for 11c and a 33c cuff at 25c, plus white shirts at 1.25 and undershirts at 50c.
Kane notes report oil men at a premium, various Christmas goods at O B Lay, fresh oysters at Peoples Meat Market, and a flurry of local commerce. Mentions C A Burdick of Emathport visiting Kane, and local business promotions from Kane Bakery, Keystone Jewelry, and J W Griffith Co among others.
A brief item outlines several general matters of public interest connected with the City of Meld. It notes routine affairs, ongoing administrative updates, and legislative steps in a concise civic notice format.
A period advertisement notes a genuine article at Maepie imar and two-pound boxes at O Joney plus one and two-pound boxes. It claims cheaper goods across all departments at O B Lay's and mentions six inch thick ice packing at Thomson House. It promotes silk handkerchiefs at New York Bazaar and an all wool scarlet underwear set for one dollar at Q B Lays.
Mrs G L H Jackson of Youngsville visits teacher G H Jackson. The Niagara Card Co. failed. D G Curtis plans a small paper. Norline from Swede settlement near Kane moves to J G Curtis farm. Insurance offer from Equitable Accident Insurance Assn. of Binghamton NY promises $5000 death benefit and other coverages for about $10 yearly. agent G Bedford at St Elmo Hotel.
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