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Newspaper
Lime Springs Sun
Location
Lime Springs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
1
An advertisement touts practical Viking Suits for boys with double-seat construction, taped seams, patent elastic waistbands, and wear resistance. It claims prices not higher than inferior outfits and invites mothers to view a new line described as the cutest yet, with bargains highlighted as low.
An item notes several styles of boys caps with prices listed as 29e 30 and 9c, claiming improvements and distinct features. It mentions leather stockings and the corduroys style as part of the offerings, reflecting retail pricing and variety in caps for youths.
Advertises economy by buying now before market advances. Highlights Nottingham Lace Curtains 50 inches by 34 yards at $1.48 per pair, richer curtains $1.62, heavy 56 inch wide $2.38 per pair. Rugs and Sinyrans touted as cheap, matting 19 cents per yard, claiming price protection against rising values.
Daily and holiday hours outline for post offices and passenger routes. The Des Moines letter discusses Iowa politics including the Agricultural Society, the Attorney General, railroad governance, Herriot’s protest on railroad assessments, Swiss complaints, Central Railroad of Iowa leadership, and a Masonry reunion. It also highlights railroad grain traffic, business bids, and a geography book promotion with regional descriptions and mountain imagery.
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