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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
4
A merchant as artist curates season appropriate attire and accessories from world markets. Each seller’s selections reflect skill, taste, and price comparison insight. This feature invites discerning shoppers to view fashion as crafted by market experts.
The advertisement promotes men's summer underwear with prices from 35 cents to 2.50 dollars. Separate drawers and shirts offered in multiple price points including 50, 65, and 125 cents. Union suits priced from 1.00 to 2.50 dollars. Scrivens separate drawers at 50 cents.
An express shipment of popular taffeta silk petticoats arrived and is being shown in nearly all colors priced at 4.69. The item highlights a wide color range and mid price point, appealing to shoppers seeking quality skirts.
Owing to fever scares and quarantine measures the school reports fluctuating attendance across grades with declines since institute week. The plan to suspend the high school literary society reduces work but extends study time, while seniors celebrate their flag and freshmen juniors are noted for their prank on Mrs Story's house. Ralph Lincoln from Worcester entered school recently.
Linen and batiste fabrics featured with several patterns and colors. Dimity sheer fabric described as easy to launder, Flemish linen 33 wide suited for two piece suits and dresses, linen color with brown stripes. Prices noted include yard 25c and 124 for finer pieces, batiste 30 wide 20.
A shop advertises seasonal boys clothing crafted by capable tailors in serviceable fabrics and new patterns. It promises friendly visits with no pressure to buy.
Ad promotes an all wool suit priced at 18 dollars, claiming superior tailoring, strong fabrics, and good linings. It asserts no better value exists for that amount and notes styles and workmanship are excellent, with other suits priced from 12.50 to 27.50.
The collection features new waists in lingerie and tailored styles with a refined look. Prices range from 1.25 to 3.00 dollars, offering several tiers for shoppers.
Tailored wash suits arrived this week from New York offering white garments with colored trimming. Prices range from 4.00 to 8.00, described as very reasonable for the current fashions.
A mother friendly note promotes Black Cat Sprinter shoes for children. It claims the shoes need fewer pairs per year than ordinary shoes due to superior material and durability for active wear.
Mohair suitings offered at 39 cents per yard with several pieces in plain and fancy colors including navy brown copenhagen and grays. Saturday special price remains 39 cents per yard, a deal notable for value and quality.
Richland items report the Development League arranging a May picnic. Visitors Mre and Mra J C Lasher travel Spokane for business and pleasure. A May return baseball game saw Paseo beat Richland 16 to 13 on Richland grounds.
Department of the Interior notice from U S Land Office Walla Walla April 21 1909. George Egbert of Kennewick Washington filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his land claim for Swig See 20 Township 8 N Range 30 E Willamette Meridian, to be witnessed June 9 1909 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses: H C Mitcham Frank Emigh B F Neel all of Kennewick and Wm Teawalt of Finley. Not coal land.
Department of the Interior notices that Thomas N Croft of The Dalles Oregon has filed for final proof to establish a desert land entry claim in Township 5 North Range 27 East Willamette Meridian. The hearing will occur at the U S Land Office Walla Walla Washington on May 11 with witnesses Charles Holder Henry Baverstock K H King James Atchison and A J Gillis listed.
The Board of County Commissioners orders the cancellation of all drainage district warrants issued to date for the Haxton Finley and Richland districts. New warrants will be issued bearing eight percent interest under chapter 180 of the 1909 Session Laws. W.S. Jenkins, County Auditor. Prosser, April 8, 1909.
Everyday sellers promote low prices on mens shirts gloves and socks. Includes canvas gloves 6 spools of thread 25 cents per spool standard print 5 cents per yard bleached muslin 6 and a half cents per yard. Children and women hose low, Meritas oilcloth white or colored per yard, blue overalls or jumpers, and fine dress gingham around 10 cents per yard.
Stockholders are urged to attend the Finley Development Co meeting at the hall Saturday evening May 1 1909. By laws of the corporation are to be adopted says secretary O C Retzlaff.
Mr. E Kirtpatric of Seattle visited Finley to review land interests and assess his tract. Mrs J K Setzer and Mr and Mrs Tim Farney are on the sick list but recovering. Mr Quinby and family have moved to the Weger place and plan permanent residence. Mr Moreland visited Kennewick on Monday.
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