04 May 1916
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
1
An article announces a business change from a frame to a brick building to reduce fire risk. To fund construction the owner offers unprecedented bargains and states all goods will be sold near cost over the next weeks. Customers are urged to prepare for spring and summer purchases at these unheard of prices.
Frayed OCR style note shows local plea on hats and care. It claims many men seek hats and caps as a spring and summer purchase. The piece advertises a sale with reduced prices, urging readers to buy now while discounts last.
An ad style notice highlights rugs carpets and linoleum for sale with mis matched shades but quality goods. It mentions a display area and a disclaimer about paper listing and shipping, inviting eye pleasing choice from the display.
Largest county stock of clothing must go before new building work. Prices shown for men women and children at cost. Various suits, gowns, and pants offered at low, rush prices to move inventory. Limited sizes and selections available as stock is cleared.
Fragmented OCR shows garbled phrases about a painte r and varnish in Vermont, mentioning market timing and possibly NEA or Cort. The text is unclear but hints at a painting and varnish trade context and a time reference that cannot be deciphered.
We offer well made items at a special bargain price. Our lines include beachwear and Queensware with low prices that won’t empty your pocket book. Try and judge the merits for yourself and ask others who used the brand.
A wary note touts cheap sewing machines as poor value compared with older reliable models. It claims newer cheap machines lack durability, tempt buyers with low prices, and urges customers to compare before purchasing while highlighting available discounted “Splendid” machines.
An ad touts Swift's Fertilizer as a strictly pure animal matter product sold from 2 shillings per ton, urging buyers to avoid cheap brands and promising surprising results from using the standard brand, claiming superiority over rival firms.
Fragmentary note discusses shoe stock and a goal to quit price, mentioning Lake and family savings. It references quality, possibly a sale, and items like pewter or elm wood. Names and clear facts are unclear due to damaged text.
Vendors report rising costs for dress goods and related fabrics across stores. Shoppers scramble for shirts, suspenders, hose, and linens as prices climb and demand accelerates through the season. Local merchants note strong interest in new patterns and designs despite higher costs.
A retailer announces an urgent need for sales staff to manage a huge variety of daily fresh and canned items. They promise very low prices and strong customer service while highlighting ample stock and rapid turnover.
A fragmented wartime notice proclaims fortifications completed and a disciplined line. It appeals for a fair trial and satisfaction if given the opportunity, pledging strong lines and profitable merchandising as proof of readiness.
The fragmented note describes millinery goods including laces, ribbons, and embroideries offered by milliners at a street or market setting. It mentions customers and suppliers, with reference to tradespeople and a few lines about decisions or preferences in fabric and adornments.
A garbled OCR style fragment describes ongoing preparations and tensions around a trunk line issue. References to parents, sales timing, and warnings suggest a public works or transport dispute with notable mentions of individuals and places, though many words are unclear.
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