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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1892
Page
1
The piece notes Joanna Schriner won first prize and Delia Herrington won second in the window soap sale held last Saturday. It extends thanks to all participants and patrons, praising the many “Best” boys and girls while hinting at additional remarks to come.
A short note urges immediate use of paint, emphasizing timely application to protect and refresh surfaces. The message underscores practicality and readiness for maintenance tasks.
A guide urges homeowners to judge paint by experienced results from local neighbors. See which brands have proven durable over years of use by people you know, and avoid relying on empty talk.
The ad urges readers to consider a paint brand used more than any other here over six years. It notes the composition as carbonate of lead, white zinc, and linseed oil and asks readers to investigate if it has given satisfaction before painting.
A citizens' note lists residences painted with a “best paint” claiming value and low cost, naming Mrs. Sheller, Mrs. Bohn, Mrs. Stover, Dr. Haller, J. T. Valentine, and others. The item also mentions the Warren Leader souvenir issue with town write‑ups and notes a Mt. Carroll democratic convention endorsing Altgeld and Cleveland, plus local business ads and social notices.
State of Illinois Carroll County states that a circulated story about George C Slick in Mt Carroll on April 23 1892 is utterly false. The affiant John M Eisenpise says the report arose from a prior horse matter dispute and was spread with malice as revenge. Sworn before a notary on April 24, 1892.
Evia Lerann announces a closing out sale of the entire Lancy Dry Goods stock. All items are fresh fashionable and latest styles offered at cost until a single purchaser takes the whole stock. Sale targets wholesale and retail buyers seeking bargains on a full stock liquidation.
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