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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1892
Page
1
An advertisement extols King Lead and Zinc Paint for homes sized 16x22 with cornice, claiming 8 gallons mixed with linseed oil yields two durable coats at $9.20. It cites local residences and a roster of named townsfolk and merchants to urge readers to investigate and bring complaints to New Advertisements.
Lanark news buzzes with auctions and store sales at the old Auction Store building, promotions at Knecht's studio, Miss Leland's cost sales through June first, and forthcoming big ads. Local chatter mentions stadium and fair plans, new papers, and community events while residents travel, shop, and plan summer activities.
An old standby offers Ladies and Misses' dress and walking shoes in various styles Calf Kangaroo and patent leather. Gents' dress shoes, boys youths and children sizes, workingmen plow and school shoes. Prices low. I H Dean caused a shoe fever by buying a job lot and distributing it via Dummy Pierce, creating a rush of business.
The Lanark Woolen Co will pay the highest market price for wool in cash or trade. Fleeces must be free of binding twine to avoid damage. price range 1 to 2 cents per pound. Levi T Bray, Secretary.
A local retailer reports a spring stock curtain sale due to firm closing. Curtains are mounted on best quality rollers with top grade fabric. Ready to install windows. Lot 4 and 5 feature fringed designs, previously ordered and now offered at reduced prices. First come, first served.
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