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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
4
We offer big discounts on fashionable coats and suits as colder weather approaches. Prices are set for January with many seasonal colors and styles. Fewer than fifty Fall Suits remain, originally priced 20 to 50 dollars, now exactly half.
Knit Goods sweaters skating sets caps gloves mittens are scarce but stock was purchased in advance including case lots. Prices are said to be lower than current manufacturers prices based on present market valuations.
A curious note highlights Beacon Blankets, urging early shoppers to see the newest designs. The piece suggests favorable selection and potential retail impact, with a tone reminiscent of promotional items in local history.
A vintage notice highlights Men’s Wear at The Men’s Store with shirts collars ties gloves and handkerchiefs. It promises reasonable prices and fashion sense matching the styles.
The notice argues rising costs force stores to cut quality, but warns this hurts customers in the long run. It emphasizes that every pair sold carries the maker’s reputation and is priced to attract future shoppers to the department.
Esther Rose a former Pacific Junction girl now in Cedar Rapids expects to leave for France as a Red Cross nurse after two years in service. She trained at St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids and will go with fellow students. Her mother Mrs Lee Haynie and brother Fred Rose visited Cedar Rapids before departure.
Mrs Charles Colbert receives a copy of the Twin City Sun detailing Lieut W H Hackett a member of the 355th Infantry stationed at Camp Funston in a cantonment. Hackett says the unit is all Nebraska men and will make an impact once engaged. Mrs L W Hall is also Hackett’s cousin. The Tribune runs the largest Hat List of Want Ada in Milla county.
The Malvern area grounds around the public library are graded for grass seed. D. O. Gwinn of the Burlington depot force has been acting as first trick man in Pacific Junction. Hart Pace handles Gwinn’s Malvern work. Clay ton Roberts and Stewart Foster from Malvern volunteered for Uncle Sam during the past week, with calls anticipated any day. H. C. Lewis displays a sample of corn from Brazil grown seed in the Iowa State Savings Bank, a smooth white grain with kernels like 90 day corn, appearing dry and roast-like.
An unusual opportunity to view the heavens will be offered to the people of Tabor in the coming weeks. Courtesy of President Wehrhan, the Clark telescope of the college has been loaned for public viewing events.
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