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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
Holiday greetings invite shoppers to browse suits and overcoats from 3.50 to 25 dollars, Curlee suits from 15 dollars, silk dress goods 50 cents to 1.50, plus white table linen at 1.50 per yard. Gloves range 0.10 to 2.00, handkerchiefs from 0.05 to 0.35, with patterns and fabrics highlighted for gifts.
Government urges work as usual and supplies food. The seller promotes cash-only sales to build capital for future purchases, claims low prices, and invites customers to inspect stock to choose suitable gifts for family or friends, promising assistance in selecting.
The statement announces a shift to cash purchases only due to government licensing of commodities and a fixed maximum price. It notes higher business costs and promises a cash basis, with an inducement of modest prices on Ladies Silk Hose and Men's Silk Socks as appealing presents.
List of assorted goods including hand painted chinaware toilet sets leather cases military brushes safety razors slippers men's ties toys and games jewelry and extra fancy apples mince meat and cranberries priced for Christmas dinner.
James Jasper is listed as an Orange City visitor on Thursday. The column records numerous visits by residents to and from Orange City, Le Mars, Sioux City, Sioux Center, and Alton, including Mrs. Abel Popma and Mrs. P. De Jager in Sioux City, and Miss Cora DeJong visiting friends in Orange City. It mentions a December 18 baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben De Jager, local Red Cross drive plans, and upcoming eye examinations by Dr. Blank.
A Chester White boar from Maurice R. 1 is offered for sale by Fred Sieze. Details on weight and price are not provided in the readable text.
An inquiry notes who is attending a home vacation in Manas. The fragment mentions individuals involved and hints at a gathering or event location. Further details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
Notice that Hensinkvela Merc Co states it will operate on a cash basis starting January 1, 1918 and requests all outstanding accounts be settled prior to that date.
A church plan includes morning and evening services next Sunday. The evening will emphasize Christian Patriotism and proper forms of expression to aid the ongoing Red Cross Drive.
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