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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
5
A local retailer promotes a fall and winter clothing sale detailing suits coats hats gloves corsets hosiery underwear and accessories. The ad promises guaranteed fit free alterations and emphasizes no price increases due to tariff schedules.
A catalog-style display of women and misses suits priced from 12.50 to 40.00. Multiple styles in striped worsted, serge, and other fabrics with semi-fitted or tight backs, long coats, and color options including green, blue, gray, black, and plum.
Fall woolens and silks collection invites shoppers to browse a broad, soft shaded assortment. Woolens range from 2 1 2 to 1 3 4 dollars per yard. Silk items feature Moire Rentsance Bengaline Moire and other cashmere and taffeta options.
Mis Anna Kennedy after an extended stay with Mrs Chas Wallace and family left Tuesday evening for Oklahoma City to spend the winter. Mrs A E James returned from Kansas City Wednesday night.
The Lexington Post Office lists uncalled letters dated Saturday October 2 1901 including names such as Harry Ames Miss Mary Brady Clyde Bowman Monroe Davenport and many others. Postmaster Delia Crowder notes these letters were advertised when called for. Also notices of residents visiting Kansas City Higginsville and Sedalia are recorded alongside local business and travel observations.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Hugh N. Epperson of Lexington and Hattie M. Miller of Lexington. The announcement records a new union in the Lexington area.
The careful dresser notes that footwear completes a fall outfit. Our department offers makers who produce stylish, quality, comfortable shoes. Visit to see an enlarged stock and swagger styles for Misses, Boys, and Children, as well as adults.
In the house department a large stock of Callcoes muslins ashieetings sheets pillow trees and table items nap kings outing jewels shirtings and bed ticking is available. The dealer notes quality protection against price advances and readiness to serve customers with prepared stock.
Almost everyone knows Tir Kilmer's Swamp Root, a kidney liver and bladder remedy, claiming to restore health and relieve rheumatism back and urinary issues. A sample bottle and a book are offered to readers, with local notices about property sales and various small ads interwoven.
A shopper note lists available dairy options including a pound of fine Swiss cheese brick cheese or a full cream cheese at Jos L Long Cash Grocer. The item emphasizes variety and local grocery selection.
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