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Newspaper
Lime Springs Sun
Location
Lime Springs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
1
The Sun News reminds readers to renew their subscriptions with a dollar offer and asks them to share the paper with friends. The brief notice emphasizes careful delivery and continued readership.
Graduation exercises delivered by Lizzie May Price on June 3 1897 urge graduates of class of 97 to see light houses as guides for life. Speaker links Christianity education invention and faith to safe voyage, warning that ignoring light leads to danger wreck and ruin.
Eugene S. Marsh delivers June 3 1897 graduation oration on first causes in civilization. He credits Homer Lycurgus and Solon shaping law and thought, notes Greek poets and leaders influenced progress, and argues history rests on the deeds of a few great men.
Store touts a full stock of goods for hot weather found during the cool weeks and now available in a hurry. The message emphasizes readiness and large inventory for summer shoppers.
A local retailer touts a tempting array of wash goods from Lawne to Mulls including cobra in Laffet Mulls. Demand is strong for Indian Linens now popular in the market. The store advertises prices at 10 15 20 and 30 cents as part of a limited stock run.
Yoshino laces are the fastest selling pointed wash goods in stock and as pretty as parties. Plenty of Nausouka dimities cordoucs Javeans tissues and a fine line of thin black goods are available.
Clothing ad touts men’s $10 suits and $8 all wool fancy chaviots with new styles including 8 button sack coats fly front vests and perfect fit. Claims superior cloth and stitching that won’t rip, emphasizing low price and fashion.
Our trade on silk Mitts is immense. We offer the only guaranteed Mitts in the city. Every pair warranted to give satisfaction. Prices from 25 up to 6hc.
Local store touts largest straw hat selection in town with prices from 25c to 1 25. Big line of straw hats and Negligee and Laundered Colored Shirts from Summit with fits guaranteed. Diverse range promises savings and city style to shoppers.
The ad touts Picnic Oxford shoes at $1.50 with a wear warranty. It promotes comfort and durability, urging customers to try them and assuring quality on every pair.
A compact meditation on Socrates Plato and Aristotle as models of thought and moral influence. It cites Demosthenes Alexander Caesar and Cicero as agents of civilization and argues real greatness comes from public benefit. The piece lauds Washington Grant Lincoln and modern progress through education science and republican freedom. It ends noting continued development across America Europe and Asia.
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